Mining firm Adani is urging the Federal Court to throw out a legal challenge to its Queensland coal mine by five traditional owners, telling the court they have no money to pay costs if the court decision goes against them.

Federal Resources Minister Madeline King says she will put nickel on the critical minerals list, allowing nickel miners to apply to access a $4 billion fund.

Ansell chairman Glenn Barnes says the company is investigating allegations one of its major Malaysian suppliers is abusing worker rights, and will dump any supplier it finds is exploiting workers.

Australian textbook retailer The Coop is facing a mounting backlash from university students over accusations its management have for years actively sought to block input from its members in the way the organisation is run.

More than 300,000 overseas visitors landed on Tasmanian shores over a 12-month period but the industry says hotspots need more investment to protect the environment they are coming to see.