Adani names two dead Australian war veterans in documents alleging protest conspiracy against it

Exclusive: Judge says case appears to be making ‘no real progress towards trial’ as mining company files fourth statement of claim since 2020Election 2025 live updates: Australia federal election campaignGet our afternoon election email, free app or daily news podcastAdani has named two dead Australian war veterans in court documents alleging they were part of a conspiracy against the coalmining company.The fourth version of Adani Mining’s claim against environmental activist Ben Pennings – which has been afoot for more than four years – now names Kokoda veteran and climate activist Bill Ryan as an alleged co-conspirator. Ryan died in 2019, aged 97.Sign up for the Afternoon Update: Election 2025 email newsletter Continue reading...

Adani names two dead Australian war veterans in documents alleging protest conspiracy against it

Exclusive: Judge says case appears to be making ‘no real progress towards trial’ as mining company files fourth statement of claim since 2020

Adani has named two dead Australian war veterans in court documents alleging they were part of a conspiracy against the coalmining company.

The fourth version of Adani Mining’s claim against environmental activist Ben Pennings – which has been afoot for more than four years – now names Kokoda veteran and climate activist Bill Ryan as an alleged co-conspirator. Ryan died in 2019, aged 97.

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