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30 October, 2026

'Social licence' scrutiny

Local stakeholders raised significant concerns during last week’s House of Representatives Standing Committee on Primary Industries public hearing in Horsham, which examined social licence and economic development outcomes of critical minerals projects.

By Mark Rabich

Dr John Russell (bottom right) giving his presentation last week to the Horsham hearing of the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Primary Industries concerning critical minerals projects. Pictured in the background is committee chair Meryl Swanson and secretary Dr Joel Bateman.
Dr John Russell (bottom right) giving his presentation last week to the Horsham hearing of the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Primary Industries concerning critical minerals projects. Pictured in the background is committee chair Meryl Swanson and secretary Dr Joel Bateman.

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