Despite the changes to the upcoming local and state elections, one message remains clear: Southern Downs residents do not want mining in the area without appropriate conditions.
As the Southern Downs Protection Group starts gaining real momentum, with signs advertising protection of our food and water from mining and gas extraction now out in the community, mining has become one of the main election issues.
State Member for Southern Downs Lawrence Springborg, who will once again run for re-election, said the conflict between mining and agriculture and the impacts of coal seam gas were of major concern to his constituents.
Mr Springborg said the Liberal-National Party (LNP), of which he is a member, would ensure that prime agricultural land was protected from mining if elected on March 24.
He said only mining in appropriate areas should be allowed.
Katter’s Australian Party candidate for Southern Downs Ade Larsen said the effects of coal seam gas and mining on the environment and our food and water supplies were very concerning to local residents.
“In the Southern Downs, most people are against mining. Farming and our lifestyle cannot co-exist with mining,” Mr Larsen said.
Southern Free Times
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