CSG compensation considered for NSW farmers

The New South Wales Government says farmers could be offered greater compensation to encourage coal seam gas projects on their land.

Energy Minister Chris Hartcher says the Government wants landholders to view gas deposits positively.

"What we would like to see if that farmers see having coal seam gas on their land as an addition to the value of their land and not to be seen as a potential liability on their land," he said.

He says farmers must be adequately compensated, so the Government is discussing a base rate with them and the coal seam gas industry.

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