Queensland ordered to release secret report on black-throated finch conservation

Exclusive: Department of Environment and Science and Adani have attempted to block report's release

The Queensland information commissioner has ordered the state government to publicly release an independent report it commissioned - then largely ignored - into Adani's black-throated finch conservation efforts.

Both the state Department of Environment and Science and Adani had attempted to block the release of the report, which was compiled by an independent panel of experts "to obtain the best scientific advice", arguing it should remain secret.