Taxpayers won't be left with mine clean-up costs, NSW government says
by Christopher Knaus from on (#2CY6X)
Department of Industry responds to Australia Institute report warning of risks, saying strict conditions are imposed
The New South Wales government has rejected criticisms of its handling of disused mine sites, saying rehabilitation bonds and strict regulations gave it a high degree of confidence that taxpayers would not be lumped with clean-up costs.
The Australia Institute released a report on Wednesday on disused mine sites across the state.
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