The Queensland government has introduced amendments to fast track projects approvals, especially with critical minerals.

The aim of these amendments is to get faster access to these minerals, but advocacy groups are concerned about environmental protections being watered down.

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Featured in this story: Tony Fontes – President of the Whitsunday Conservation Council

Story provided courtesy of The Wire.