Former NSW deputy premier reveals plans to rule out three sites for new coalmines
by Peter Hannam from World news | The Guardian on (#5RJJC)
John Barilaro says he asked for three areas abutting the Wollemi national park to be removed from the government's long-term plan for coal
The NSW Nationals are moving to rule out new coalmines in more of the state, with former deputy premier John Barilaro revealing he was planning to ditch three major regions set aside for new coalmines.
The former NSW Nationals leader resigned from politics last month, but his successor has indicated he is likely to follow through on Barilaro's plans.
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