Coalition approves Adani groundwater plan despite questions over modelling

CSIRO and Geoscience Australia advice could raise questions about decision to approve groundwater management plan

The Morrison government has approved the groundwater management plan for the controversial Adani project, a decision that follows internal pressure from Queensland MPs to achieve sign-off before the prime minister calls the federal election.

The environment minister, Melissa Price, confirmed on Tuesday she had made a positive decision after advice from the CSIRO and Geoscience Australia "confirmed the revised plans meet strict scientific requirements".