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OPINION: Many people say Brandy Hill quarry project does not pass pub test for koalas

By Dr Ryan Witt
Updated April 14 2021 - 11:29pm, first published October 31 2020 - 5:00pm
Peter Lewis cartoon.
Peter Lewis cartoon.

Federal Environment Minister Sussan Ley says the Brandy Hill rock quarry expansion, overall, will provide a good outcome for koalas. But the outcome for koalas isn't a good one - not yet. I could start this by putting on my science hat to challenge the scientific veracity of this decision, conclusion and methodology. But, to do this would be to ignore a far more fundamental shortcoming of the project, a shortcoming that remains a blind spot for too many organisations. I'm referring to the social license.

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