Greens MP Cate Faehrmann has been instrumental in supporting rural communities affected by the exponential growth of the coal and coal seam gas industries in New South Wales. Speaking at a meeting in Dee Why last week she said; "This issue is bringing together farmers and environmental groups in a campaign like nothing before."
With 70% of NSW now under exploration licenses, Ms Faehrmann has called for a Special Commission for Enquiry into the true cost accounting of coal and gas in this state, a document signed by many concerned groups including the RSWUA.
"If the full risks were factored in there is no way this industry would be allowed to go ahead," Ms Faehrmann said; "In the meantime, the Greens are calling for a moratorium on the industry."
"Agricultural land is precious and the next few years are critical. We have to campaign like hell to highlight the risks and to protect our land, our water and our biodiversity."
Formerly in charge of mining issues for the Greens, Ms Faehrmann now has the Environment portfolio with mining now in the hands of Jeremy Buckingham who serves as a Councillor on Orange City Council and has just set up his office in the Legislative Council, narrowly beating Pauline Hanson to the seat.
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