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Here’s what happened today:
In Queensland, lawyers for coal company Adani have sought to identify people who obtained leaked information about its Carmichael coal project, raising fears that journalists could be targeted.
Related: Adani legal action sparks fears journalists could be targeted over Carmichael mine leaks
