Was this mining lobby meeting the only one Minns held before launching his coal strategy? He won’t say.

CrikeyIndependentCenter3 days ago

On September 4, 2026, Crikey reported that NSW Premier Chris Minns' office refused to disclose whether he met with any stakeholders beyond the NSW Minerals Council and the Mining and Energy Union prior to announcing the state's coal mining strategy in March 2026. The strategy prohibited new standalone coal mines but permitted expansions and time extensions for existing operations. Both the NSW Minerals Council and MEU supported the decision to allow expansions. The report highlights concerns raised during a meeting between Minns and these groups, including potential impacts on mine expansions and 'One Nation risk.'

Bias read (Center): The article presents information without overtly favoring either side of the debate over coal expansion. It reports on the lack of transparency regarding stakeholder meetings and the content of the strategy without taking a clear ideological stance. While the issue of coal mining is politically sali