THE federal Nationals failed to support their own plan to protect farmers and rural residents from coal seam gas mining development, said a local protest group.
Members of the Camden Haven Anti-Fracking Group, the local body opposing coal seam gas mining, expressed grave concerns regarding the Nationals’ commitment to deal with the issue.
Last week leader of the Nationals, Warren Truss, announced a “blueprint” for coal seam gas mining.
“The Nationals have adopted five core principles to guide coal seam gas development,” Mr Truss said.
“We need a comprehensive approach, one that protects not only the environment but the economic imperatives of regional Australia and the legitimate rights of landowners.”
The Nationals’ blue print states:
* no coal seam gas development can damage aquifers or water quality,
* no developments should occur on prime agricultural land
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Camden Haven Courier
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