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Onshore gas moratorium

The Nationals were proud to be part of the pioneers who banned the use of BTEX chemicals to protect the land and water resources of the farmers. Read the full article.

By Portal Admin - 31st August 2016 - Back to News

The Nationals have always stood side by side with Victoria’s farmers on this issue.

The Nationals were proud to be part of the previous Coalition government who introduced Victoria’s fracking moratorium and who banned the use of BTEX chemicals.

Daniel Andrews has followed The Nationals’ lead in announcing a permanent ban on unconventional gas, including fracking and CSG activity, in Victoria.

Our farmers and rural communities are the powerhouse of Victoria’s economy and The Nationals will always fight to ensure that the land and water resources they need are protected.

Media contact: Emma Manser 0437 225 386 emma.manser@opposition.vic.gov.au

Leader of The Nationals

Deputy Leader of the Coalition

Shadow Minister of Agriculture

Shadow Minister of Water

State Member for Murray Plains

Peter Walsh MP

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