The Adani Carmichael coal mine was a swing factor in Australia’s 2019 election that helped deliver a surprise victory to the conservative Liberal-National coalition government, attracting votes from locals who sought more jobs in the area.
Adani recruiting 280 roles for Australia’s Adani Carmichael coal mine. The company has said the 10 million tonne mine is on track to export its first shipment amid soaring prices by the end of the calendar year.
Concerned about the climate change impact of fossil fuels, groups have been attracted to the mine and rail project which created approximately 2,600 jobs.
The UN has called on countries in the OECD group to phase out coal by 2030. This includes Australia. As the world's largest coal exporter, Australia is considered a global laggard on climate change policy. Prime Minister Scott Morrison, unlike many developed countries, has not proposed a path to zero carbon emissions by 2050.