Quarry Decision — Another One For The LNP’s Shame File

Media Release.

THURSDAY 26 SEPTEMBER 2013

 

Shadow Minister for Natural Resources and Mines, Jo-Ann Miller, says the Newman Government has made yet another shameful late afternoon announcement in the hope nobody will notice.

 

“This time it is Deputy Premier Jeff Seeney’s decision to ‘call in’ the development application for a new quarry at Mount Cotton that locals are fiercely fighting,” Mrs Miller said.

 

“The latest decision is another one for the LNP’s shame file."

 

“It is typical of the Newman Government that it promises open and accountable government but regularly waits until it is almost dark before announcing controversial decisions."

 

“I challenge Mr Seeney to go down to the Redlands and face the community that is opposed to this quarry."

 

“This is the same government that promised to give more power to local councils to make planning decisions."

 

“But now it is clear the Newman Government is preparing to overturn the decision the council already made in June this year against the quarry application by the Barro Group."

“This is what happens when a government has such a huge majority as the LNP."

 

“It is also evidence of how people in the Redlands can be ignored or treated shabbily when their local LNP MP Peter Dowling turns out to be such a major disappointment and a lame duck through his own misbehaviour,” Mrs Miller said.