CFMEU warns Adani coalmine 'risks selling out local jobs' and threatens water

Queensland premier under more pressure as union fears the promise of jobs and prosperity is a myth

The CFMEU has warned the Queensland premier, Annastacia Palaszczuk, against rushing to have Adani’s Carmichael coalmine approved, saying it “risks selling out local jobs” and threatens water security in central Queensland.

The state’s environment department and coordinator general met Adani representatives on Thursday for talks about the outstanding environmental approvals required for the project to proceed.

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