Loophole allowing new coal and gas to avoid stricter climate laws By Jake Evans The Climate Council says coal and gas mines are using a "loophole" to expand operations and add new emissions while avoiding stricter emissions laws for new coal and gas. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-13/safeguard-mechanism-loophole-coal-expansions/107246600 #Coal #FederalGovernment #GovernmentandPolitics #FederalParliament #ClimateChange #MiningandMetalsIndustry #JakeEvans