# Court overturns Plibersek order that stalled controversial NSW goldmine

An Australian court has overturned federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek’s heritage protection order that had stalled the McPhillamys goldmine in New South Wales. The decision clears a major hurdle for the controversial project and narrows how ministers can block mining on Indigenous heritage grounds. It is significant for future clashes between resource development and cultural protection.

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## Sources

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- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/oct/14/federal-court-overturns-tanya-plibersek-protection-order-nsw-goldmine-mcphillamys-blaney) — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 01:58:38 GMT