Global infrastructure player Adani Group has had their Federal approvals stopped by the Australian Federal Court in relation to two species which are listed under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act (1999). The Ornamental Snake and the Yaka Skink are both listed as Vulnerable. Adani Environmental Management Plans should have specifically related to the protection of these two species including habitat protection. Small species such as these would be difficult to locate during the construction phase of the project. Optimal management would include pre-construction surveys and relocation of species found within the mine footprint.
Well it's over to the Federal Environmental Minister...