Hundreds will flood Martin Place to protest against the NSW Government’s recently released Strategic Land Use Policy.
Chair of the Bellata/Gurley Coal Seam Gas Action Group Penny Blatchford will be in attendance.
“Landholders and farmers are not the only ones who should get involved with this rally,” Mrs Blatchford said. “It’s for anyone who doesn’t like the decisions that the government is making in regards to CSG mining on our land.”
The Protect Our Land and Water Rally has been organised by NSW Farmers, headed by president Fiona Simson.
Ms Simson believes the failings of the draft policy had struck a nerve not only in rural NSW but with business leaders and councils in both cities and towns. Ms Simson believes the government fails to recognise that our food, water, health, jobs and the future of our communities are under threat if our land and water is not properly mapped and protected.
“The decision to rally has not been taken lightly; protecting our precious land and water is an issue which affects everyone in NSW,” Ms Simson said.
Mrs Blatchford is trying to rally support from our region. “We need to be heard; I understand it’s a long way to make the trip but every voice counts,” she said. A bus will be organised by NSW Farmers. Contact them, state your location and a bus will pick you up.
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