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"We will shut you down" LNP vows

The LNP has vowed to shut down resources projects that fail to meet strict environmental standards.  The LNP remains supportive of the resources industry, but any breach of regulations will result in swift action. The LNP supported the State Government’s decision to shut down the Cougar Energy project in Kingaroy, and we will support similar action against any other company that doesn’t meet the appropriate standards. 

The LNP recognises and values the investment, jobs and business opportunities that flow from major resources projects. 

However, the LNP’s tolerance for misbehaviour by the resources industry is becoming smaller as the queue of projects becomes longer. 

The resources industry needs to understand that if the LNP is elected any projects that fail to meet environmental standards will be shut down. 

I am appalled at some gas companies for their refusal to address problems raised in media reports and their failure to explain their actions. 

The LNP will shut down projects that don’t treat our communities and landholders with due respect. 

The people of Queensland own the gas. It is a huge resource. It is an energy source of world standards. We contract companies like British Gas to extract that gas on our behalf. 

If they don’t do it properly, if they don’t take the responsibility they have to Queenslanders seriously, then we will shut them down.