The Opposition has called on the government to “stand up” to the “extreme agenda” of the Greens and give clear assurances to Australians about the future of the mining industry.
Shadow Resources Minister Susan McDonald has demanded Labor come clean about the future of the mining industry as she urged the government to condemn the extreme rhetoric from the Greens.
The State of Environment Report details the condition of the country from what the nation has faced and the impacts of climate change in the last five years. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Gary Ramage “We know the Labor Government can’t and won’t as long as they continue to need the Greens to pass legislation.
“There are some people who say we shouldn't have any mining anywhere, it is just not a sustainable or reasonable proposition for a modern economy like Australia's to say that.” “It also supports rural and regional towns and provides double the average wage to workers and their families.”
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