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Queensland’s Premier Newman wants sole power to speed up new mines

Campbell Newman says state should have sole power to approve new mines by: Sarah Vogler   The Courier-Mail November 08, 2012 THE power to approve new mines should be handled solely by the State, Premier Campbell Newman has told a business forum in Brisbane.

Answering questions on everything from casinos to asset sales and his decision to raise mining royalties, Mr Newman said the State should be in charge of approving mines in a move he believed would mean new
mines could be approved within two years…. He said his government was ‘unashamedly’ pro development and intent on creating the best environment for business.
http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/campbell-newman-says-state-should-have-sole-power-to-approve-new-mines/story-e6freoof-1226513201669

November 8, 2012 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | politics, Queensland