THE peak body representing Australia's coal seam gas industry has hit back at radio station 2GB and broadcaster Alan Jones over a decision to pull two adverts promoting CSG.
The Australian Petroleum Production & Exploration Association Limited (APPEA) has refuted Jones' claims the adverts are factually wrong and accuse him of banning them from his high-rating show to discuss the issue.
Rick Wilkinson, APPEA's Chief Operating Officer (Eastern Region) said the removal of the ads was consistent with Jones' position on the issue.
"We are disappointed by 2GB's decision not to run the ads as they are fact-based and informative for 2GB listeners,'' he said.
"Whilst there is a lot of misinformation out there on the issue of CSG, there is absolutely nothing inaccurate in our advertisements.''
The adverts, which were broadcast on Monday several times during Jones' program and were to be the start of an advertising campaign pushing the $46 billion industry's claims of economic and environmental benefits.
The Australian
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