Adani: Labor accuses Coalition of using election to duck coalmine questions

Federal opposition is building a case to review the approval of the mine's groundwater management plan

Labor is building a case to review the approval of the Adani mine's groundwater management plan, accusing the government of using the start of the election campaign to avoid scrutiny over whether environment minister Melissa Price's decision was subject to interference.

Scott Morrison's decision to call the election on Thursday cut short Senate estimates, which was due to examine Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation witnesses about scientific advice given before the approval.