Wild Rivers in Jeopardy

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> State spokesperson for the Queensland Greens, Libby Connors, today slammed
> Campbell Newman’s commitment to revoke protection of four wild rivers in
> Cape York if an LNP government is elected.
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> ‘Campbell Newman has proved he will be an even more aggressive proponent
> of mining and gas development than the present irresponsible Labor
> government.
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> ‘The main threats to the Cape York rivers are from bauxite and coal mining
> although coal seam gas developers are also moving into north Queensland.
> ‘Campbell Newman will be a tool of the big miners.
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> ‘This revocation will take out the Steve Irwin reserve that Terri Irwin
> fought so hard to protect from mining and lead to the destruction of a
> precious wilderness area.
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> ‘The voters of Brisbane need to understand that Campbell Newman will not
> stand up for our precious rural and environmental regions against the big
> miners.
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> ‘If you want a state government that will stop the rash and irresponsible
> mining and gas rush that is harming our economic future they must vote for
> a minor party.
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> ‘At this election the Greens are presenting a responsible mining policy
> that will not harm other essential economic sectors such as agriculture,
> tourism and education and provide balanced economic development.’
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