Tony Abbott must respect the courts over Carmichael ruling, say lawyers
by Australian Associated Press from on (#GPT5)
The PM does not understand the role of courts in a democracy, says the NSW Bar Association, after comments about the 'sabotage' of the $16bn project
Leading lawyers have criticised Tony Abbott's belief that the overturning of the proposed Carmichael coal mine by the federal court showed it can sabotage projects.
The prime minister said Australia risks depriving millions of Indians of electricity if the controversial mine, approval for which was set aside by the federal court on Wednesday, doesn't go ahead.
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