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Environment
Rachel Jackson

Coal mine expansions 'real concern' under proposed laws

The NSW Labor government has approved all seven proposed coal mine expansions it has received. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

Stricter processes are needed to prevent authorities from overlooking the climate impacts caused by coal mine expansions, experts warn.

All seven proposed expansions put to the NSW Labor government since it came to power in 2023 have been approved.

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