Fuelled concern ... a coal seam gas operation site in the Pilliga. Photo: Jacky Ghossein
A STATE government audit that reported glowingly on NSW mine safety and environmental practices failed to detect a coal seam gas operation which repeatedly leaked contaminated water.
The omission has fuelled concern about the rigour of the audit, which was a Coalition election promise designed to ease concern about existing coal and coal seam gas exploration.
The results released last week found a high level of compliance. Of 1355 safety and environmental conditions checked, only 11 significant breaches were detected at six separate mines.
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