Plibersek releases reasons why $1bn McPhillamy's gold mine near Blayney is on hold

Federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek has released the reasons for her decision to halt a $1 billion gold mine development in the New South Wales Central West, having found the 'irreversible' and 'permanent' loss to Aboriginal heritage outweighed the proprietary and pecuniary interests at stake.

More from ABC News.