THE coal seam gas issue took centre stage in Canberra this week as key independents Tony Windsor and Rob Oakeshott sought assurances that rural landholders would have more protection from gas mining projects.
The Mining Resources Rent Tax and Petroleum Resource Rent Tax legislation was introduced into Federal Parliament on Wednesday amid ongoing tensions over gas mining in rural Australia.
Member for Lyne, Rob Oakeshott said he had sought further advice from the government on what its plans are to remove inefficient state-based royalties, as was the original intent of the Ken Henry tax reform recommended in 2009.
"I also confirm support for greater landscape consideration in the areas of food, water, and soil, and am seeking advice on what further work is being done by the government in these areas.
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