Adani justified in demanding names of CSIRO scientists, deputy PM says
by Paul Karp and Australian Associated Press from on (#4K7P8)
Mining company said it wanted 'peace of mind' that groundwater review would not be 'hijacked' by anti-coal activists
The deputy prime minister, Michael McCormack, has defended Adani after revelations it tried to get the names of scientists reviewing a crucial plan for its Queensland mine, fearing they might be anti-coal activists.
The ABC has cited emails - obtained under freedom of information by the Lock The Gate environment group - showing Adani demanded the federal government reveal the names of the scientists.
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