MEMBER for Lyne Robert Oakeshott will fly into Sydney this morning in time to join protesters from the Manning at a rally in Martin Place and Macquarie Street.
A bus-load of 48 Manning people will join the rally, organised by NSW Farmers and other anti-coal seam gas mining groups, in opposition of the new strategic land use policy announced by the NSW government two months ago.
Organisers are hoping the rally will draw 10,000 people, starting in Martin Place at 12.30pm and moving to outside Parliament House in Macquarie Street.
Manning Alliance, which is leading the fight against coal seam gas mining in the local region, had no trouble in filling a 48-seater coach, which was due to leave Wingham at 6.30am today to attend the rally.
Alliance chairperson, Peter Epov, welcomed Mr Oakeshott’s ongoing support and his efforts to join the Manning contingent marching in Sydney.
Public submissions relating to the state government’s new policy close this Thursday.
“Obviously, Manning Alliance will be lodging a submission outlining its concerns of this obvious backflip by the government,” Mr Epov said.
“The Liberal and National coalition went to the elections with a strategic land use policy, a seven page document, which was identified as their ‘bible’ for developers in relation to strategic land use across the state.
Manning River Times
Editor's Note: What some people will do to try and win a vote. Too little too late? Mmmmmm
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