Lock the Gate Alliance President Drew Hutton has called on every citizen of New South Wales who cares about protecting our agricultural land, water and natural environment from irresponsible mining to stand up and make their voices heard on 1 May.
“Lock the Gate jumped at the chance to be involved in the rally and I am glad to be able to... speak to the broad movement that has built up around this issue in NSW, Mr Hutton said.
“Lock the Gate represents groups all over NSW from many different backgrounds including groups like those in the North Coast and in urban areas who have been left out of the Draft Land Use Plans. I will be a voice for those communities who have been left out of the plans and for those fearful that the plans will not protect our land and water.
“First things first, I am asking our members, supporters and the general public from across the state to travel on Sydney on 1 May for a major Rally at the NSW Parliament.
“But if people can’t make the rally, May 1 is the day for the community to make a phone call or send an email to their local member of parliament to explain why they want land and water protected from mining in this state.
“I am excited by the opportunity to march alongside groups like the NSW Farmers Association, the Country Women’s Association, New South Wales Nature Conservation Council, GetUp and others with a common message to protect our land and water.
“But protecting just the best of the best agricultural land will see productive country left to the miners. This isn’t good enough and at an time when food security is becoming all-important, it is inexcusable for a Government to leave this land vulnerable to mining.
“The rally next week is extremely important to show the NSW Government that they will not be allowed to ignore the community on this issue.
“The Government made a promise to protect our agricultural land and sensitive environments and Lock the Gate along with the organisations supporting this rally is here to hold them to that promise, “ Mr Hutton said.
Contact: Drew Hutton 0428 487 110
“Lock the Gate jumped at the chance to be involved in the rally and I am glad to be able to... speak to the broad movement that has built up around this issue in NSW, Mr Hutton said.
“Lock the Gate represents groups all over NSW from many different backgrounds including groups like those in the North Coast and in urban areas who have been left out of the Draft Land Use Plans. I will be a voice for those communities who have been left out of the plans and for those fearful that the plans will not protect our land and water.
“First things first, I am asking our members, supporters and the general public from across the state to travel on Sydney on 1 May for a major Rally at the NSW Parliament.
“But if people can’t make the rally, May 1 is the day for the community to make a phone call or send an email to their local member of parliament to explain why they want land and water protected from mining in this state.
“I am excited by the opportunity to march alongside groups like the NSW Farmers Association, the Country Women’s Association, New South Wales Nature Conservation Council, GetUp and others with a common message to protect our land and water.
“But protecting just the best of the best agricultural land will see productive country left to the miners. This isn’t good enough and at an time when food security is becoming all-important, it is inexcusable for a Government to leave this land vulnerable to mining.
“The rally next week is extremely important to show the NSW Government that they will not be allowed to ignore the community on this issue.
“The Government made a promise to protect our agricultural land and sensitive environments and Lock the Gate along with the organisations supporting this rally is here to hold them to that promise, “ Mr Hutton said.
Contact: Drew Hutton 0428 487 110
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