Coal debate becomes key in marginal seats

Coal has become a divisive issue in this federal election campaign, again being highlighted by former Greens' leader Bob Brown and his anti Adani convoy makes its way north through Queensland. Support for the mine has put key marginal must-win seats in the central and north Queensland coal belt at stake for both parties while they also try to satisfy anti-Adani sentiment south of the border.

An Indian company owned coal mine and rail project in the Galilee Basin has become a key point of debate for climate change and jobs.

But inn the most marginal seat in Australia, Labor-held seat of Herbert in Townsville, the election campaign is focused on one issue. 

The Coalition backs the Adani mine; Labor’s support is qualified but both are also juggling strong anti-Adani sentiment in marginal southern urban electorates.