Mudgee Guardian 22 Oct, 2010 10:38 AM
Former independent member of the NSW Legislative Assembly and anti-corruption campaigner John Hatton will chair a public meeting on November 15 to discuss the community views on the affect of coal mining in the region.
As an independent MP for 22 years until his retirement in 1995, Mr Hatton exposed corruption and waste in the public service and legal system and in 1994 successfully moved for a Royal Commission into the NSW Police Service.
He is campaigning for re-election to the NSW parliament in the 2011 State election.
The November 15 meeting has been called to address community concern about the effects of mining expansion on water, rail traffic and the environment.
Barbara Hickson, a member of the community group organising the meeting, said the proposed Cobbora and Bylong Valley mining proposals were seen as of significant interest.
“We are inviting government representatives, mining companies and the local community,” she said.
Mr Hatton said he was pleased to have the opportunity to chair the meeting.
Cr Russell Holden, who at Wednesday’s council meeting expressed concern about the transparency of the mining approval process, also welcomed the appointment of Mr Hatton.
“John is the calibre of person we need to assist us in obtaining total transparency regarding mining approvals within the region,” he said.
“I urge all parties and the whole of the community attend this important meeting.”
The meeting will be held at the Club Mudgee Auditorium on November 15 from 7pm to 9.30pm.
As an independent MP for 22 years until his retirement in 1995, Mr Hatton exposed corruption and waste in the public service and legal system and in 1994 successfully moved for a Royal Commission into the NSW Police Service.
He is campaigning for re-election to the NSW parliament in the 2011 State election.
The November 15 meeting has been called to address community concern about the effects of mining expansion on water, rail traffic and the environment.
Barbara Hickson, a member of the community group organising the meeting, said the proposed Cobbora and Bylong Valley mining proposals were seen as of significant interest.
“We are inviting government representatives, mining companies and the local community,” she said.
Mr Hatton said he was pleased to have the opportunity to chair the meeting.
Cr Russell Holden, who at Wednesday’s council meeting expressed concern about the transparency of the mining approval process, also welcomed the appointment of Mr Hatton.
“John is the calibre of person we need to assist us in obtaining total transparency regarding mining approvals within the region,” he said.
“I urge all parties and the whole of the community attend this important meeting.”
The meeting will be held at the Club Mudgee Auditorium on November 15 from 7pm to 9.30pm.
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