October 1, 2014
Lock The Gate Alliance has welcomed the formation of a Federal Select Senate Inquiry to explore the approval of coal and gas projects in Queensland.
The inquiry, announced yesterday after Greens and Labor Senators backed the Palmer United Party in the Federal Senate, will be chaired by PUP Senator Glenn Lazurus.
“This Inquiry is the first step in restoring accountability in Queensland,” Lock The Gate national co-ordinator Phil Laird said.
“We are extremely grateful to the Palmer United Party, the Australian Greens and the ALP for uniting together in Federal Parliament to stand up for Queenslanders.
“This will be an incredibly important inquiry that will be able to explore the approval of coal and gas projects in Queensland and how they match with Australia’s international environmental obligations.”
