Coalition of independent NSW candidates vow to slow or halt coal and gas projects
by Tamsin Rose from Environment | The Guardian on (#69K0X)
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A coalition of independents hoping to hold the balance of power in the next New South Wales parliament will demand action to slow or halt coal and gas projects from the major parties in the case of a hung parliament.
Amid tightening in polling in the lead-up to the 25 March state election, the eight independents will seek to progress major reforms aimed at resources projects across the state, including the Narrabri gas project.
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