Adani's Carmichael coal mine is probably the most contested and controversial project in Australia's history. Adani’s mine is violating the land rights of the Wangan and Jagalingou people, who have never given their free, prior and informed consent to the mine. The mine will drain tens of billions of litres of water every year -threatening the survival of the ancient Doongmabulla Springs; drive the extinction of endangered species such as the Black-Throated Finch; and lead to hundreds more coal ships travelling through the Great Barrier Reef every year.

Adani began exporting small amounts of coal from Carmichael in 2022 - 8 years behind schedule. Over 110 major companies have refused to be involved with the project and Adani is struggling to secure insurance.

Adani Group companies operate the 50 million tonnes per annum coal export terminal at the Port of Abbot Point in Queensland, Australia.³ The terminal currently services thermal and coking coal mines in the Bowen Basin and has contracted export capacity to Adani’s proposed Carmichael mine. Adani needs to repay or refinance large debts on the port, which it is struggling to do. In August 2020 Adani was forced to pay out $100M to four customers of its Abbot Point coal port after a Supreme Court judge found Adani had engaged in 'unconscionable conduct' and dishonest behaviour to exploit its customers.