Suspicions Adani altered lab report while appealing fine for Abbot Point coal spill

Original report said to have showed more pollution flowed into sensitive Caley valley wetlands than company had alleged

Adani submitted an altered laboratory report while appealing a fine for contamination of sensitive wetlands on the Queensland coast near the Great Barrier Reef, the Guardian understands.

While appealing a $12,000 fine for spilling coal-laden water on to the beach at Abbot Point after Cyclone Debbie, Adani submitted a report detailing the nature of the spill.