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Regis Resources Challenges Heritage Order for Goldmine Project

12/13/2025

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Key Information: Regis Resources Ltd contests a heritage protection order issued by Tanya Plibersek, former environment minister, over its McPhillamys goldmine project in New South Wales.
The company argues the Dreaming story was not adequately assessed and introduced too late.
At a federal court hearing, the company's lawyer criticized the government's handling, while the government's lawyer defended the process.

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Story summary

Key Information: Regis Resources Ltd contests a heritage protection order issued by Tanya Plibersek, former environment minister, over its McPhillamys goldmine project in New South Wales.
The company argues the Dreaming story was not adequately assessed and introduced too late.
At a federal court hearing, the company's lawyer criticized the government's handling, while the government's lawyer defended the process.