Larissa Waters asking about the Waratah coal approval in the Galilee Basin
When the Waratah Coal approval given, was the Department aware that one of Mr Palmer’s other companies, Queensland Nickel Pty Ltd, had been involved in substantial controversy and had dumped toxic waste on the Reef without permission on two occasions?
Was the Department or the Minister aware of the DEHP Environment Protection Order against Waratah Coal in relation to exploration drilling holes when the minister approved the China First coal mine in December?
What criteria does the Department use to assess whether a proponent is a fit and proper person to hold an EPBC approval?