Most Australians oppose Adani mine, poll shows, amid national protests

Thousands of people gather at 40 locations across the country on Saturday as part of the Stop Adani Alliance

New polling shows the majority of Australians oppose Adani's proposed Carmichael coalmine going ahead, and an even bigger number are against Queensland allowing the company to receive a $1bn federal loan.

The polling, commissioned by the Stop Adani Alliance, was released on Saturday as thousands of people are expected to attend rallies at dozens of locations around the country, expressing their opposition to the project.