Adani may face fine over sediment released in floodwaters after Cyclone Debbie

Queensland environment department says it is considering action against mining giant with fines of up to $3.8m possible

Adani faces a possible multimillion-dollar fine for environmental breaches over floodwaters released from its Queensland coal port after Cyclone Debbie.

The Queensland environment department said it would consider "compliance action" against Adani over discharges of water containing more than eight times the level of sediment allowed from Abbot Point terminal.