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Prominent South Australian Liberals oppose uranium mining in Arkaroola

Several prominent Liberals strongly oppose mining in the Arkaroola area, including Senator Nick Minchin, former environment spokesperson Michelle Lensink and shadow treasurer Ian Evans.


Libs deadlocked on Arkaroola, The Independent Weekly, HENDRIK GOUT, 04 Sep 2010 The Liberal Party is has been unable to decide whether to support mining in the Arkaroola Wilderness.Arkaroola, eight hours drive north of Adelaide in the Gammon Ranges, is one of Australia’s most spectacular landscapes…….

A Bill to stop all mining in the wilderness is now before Parliament, and the Liberals will have to vote on the legislation within a fortnight.

The MPs were expected to make a decision at a Port Lincoln meeting this week, but were unable to reach consensus……

Several prominent Liberals strongly oppose mining in the Arkaroola area, including Senator Nick Minchin, former environment spokesperson Michelle Lensink and shadow treasurer Ian Evans.

Libs deadlocked on Arkaroola – Local News – News – General – The Independent Weekly

September 4, 2010 - Posted by | politics, South Australia, uranium | , , , , , , , ,

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