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How will a Queensland Labor Government impact coal mining?

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That’s if groups like the Galilee blockade have their way. They plan to hold the Labor party to account when it comes to all their promises on the environment… as spokesperson Ben Pennings told Rachelle Alchin. [Image: FusionVision, flickr]

The clock is ticking. Soon we will find out who is the winner of the Queensland election. If, as predicted, Labor takes the reigns – then plans for mega mines in the Galilee Basin – which would see Queensland’s coal production boost by around a hundred and fifty percent – could be put on hold.

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Tuesday, February 3 2015

Produced By Rachelle Alchin

Featured in storySpokesperson for the Galilee Blockade, Ben Pennings

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How will a Queensland Labor Government impact coal mining?

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