THE debate Tony Abbott has found himself slap bang in the middle of -- between the rights of farmers and the rights of coal-seam gas miners -- is capturing the headlines because of the political and environmental ramifications involved.
Politically, Abbott has found himself wedged between sectors that are traditional allies of the conservatives. It risks donations from miners and harmony with Coalition partner the Nationals.
These ramifications are significant, especially the potential environmental impact of damaging water tables. But the impact that growth -- or a lack of growth -- within coal-seam gas exploration and mining could have on employment in this country is a consequence with profound flow-on effects for the shape of our economy in the years ahead. Read More
The Australian
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