Adani to fight $12,900 fine for releasing coal-laden stormwater into sea

Environmental groups have lambasted penalty issued by Queensland government as a slap on the wrist

Adani has chosen to fight a $12,900 fine by the Queensland government for the unauthorised release of coal-laden stormwater into the sea at its Abbot Point port during a cyclone in March.

The Indian energy giant has given notice to the state environment department that it intends to contest the modest penalty infringement notice in court, the Guardian can reveal.