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Bentley delegation have their say in parliament 

13/5/2014

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A group of Bentley residents that live near Lismore travelled to Sydney last week to speak to politicians about their concerns over unconventional gas exploration in their area.

Former Byron Shire may- or and now upper house MLC, Jan Barham (Greens), told The Echo, ‘I was very pleased to be able to assist the delegation while they were in the parliament and encour- age other MPs to hear the locals’ fears about their future if Metgasco proceeds.’

‘The Christian Democrats and Robert Borsack from the Shooters and Fishers Party did meet with the Bentley delegation and respectfully heard their side of the story.

‘Many ALP and coalition members also met with the Bentley farmers, but it was extremely disappointing that the premier did not.’

Ms Barham said that many MPs raised questions about the use of police against the protectors.

‘The new premier is now aware of the broad commu
nity opposition to CSG on the north coast and the requests for him to review the situation. 

‘Many people have concerns that the Bentley exploration approval is the trojan horse of industrial-scale gas production for the north coast.

‘The community are savvy enough to realise that it’s crucial to stop this now, so that the sustainable future that locals want is possible.

‘As I raised in an adjournment speech last week, Mr Baird’s inaugural speech in 2007 stated that he expected the Liberal Party to lead the restoration of a community-based party in this place.


‘He said at the time: “We should never be ashamed of listening to our conscience or to our community – in essence this is why we are here.”

Licences should be reversed

‘Premier Baird should listen to the community and reverse the licence approval and call off the police intervention on a peaceful, democratic response to an unwanted industrialisation of the north coast.

‘This issue will be a test for the new premier and the government and will impact on next year’s election.’ 



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