Farmers claim partial victory after government backflips on gas
Farmers in Queensland celebrated a partial victory on June 25 after the government reinstated key water protections for the Condamine Alluvium. Amended legislation now requires gas companies to obtain approval before drilling on farmland, following strong opposition from local farmers. While relieved, activists stress that ongoing concerns over gas mining remain unresolved.
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Published 25 Jun 2026, 08:03 UTC · Updated 25 Jun 2026, 23:20 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: ABC News – Politics. Editorial policy · Corrections
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