‘Real-Life Kerrigans’ Taking on NSW Government over Plans to Extend MACH Energy

‘Real-life Kerrigans’ taking on NSW Government over plans to extend MACH Energy

The State Government has introduced its bill to parliament today, seeking to protect jobs the Mount Pleasant coal mine – by allowing Mach Energy to continue operating at its current level through to 2032. Australian actor Michael Caton is among those rallying against the move -alongside an Upper Hunter duo, drawing comparisons to one of …

Hundreds of jobs saved at mine despite climate concerns

A landmark High Court ruling celebrated by environmentalists has been short-lived, with one state government intervening to save jobs at a massive coal mine.

'They don't need uncertainty': next step in fight for mine's future

NSW Labor will introduce urgent laws to protect Mach Energy's Mount Pleasant mine jobs. Read why ministers intervened and what the rules demand.

Legislation to save 400 Hunter jobs at Mt Pleasant to be introduced today – 16 News

The Minns Labor Government will today introduce legislation to protect up to 400 jobs at MACH Energy’s Mount Pleasant coal mine in the Hunter, delivering certainty to workers and their families ahead of Christmas. The Mount Pleasant Mine Bill 2026 follows the unique legal uncertainty introduced by the High Court’s judgment over the mine’s 2022 … Continue reading "Legislation to save 400 Hunter jobs at Mt Pleasant to be introduced today"