Country Labor Candidate for Bega, Leanne Atkinson, says a Daley Labor Government will not endorse the Eurobodalla Shire Council’s Rural Land Strategy in its current form.
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She said there are: “Still many concerns that have been identified by the community and stakeholders that need to be addressed before the strategy is signed off by the Planning Minister.”
“When so many specialist state agencies, local business owners, and hundreds of people in our community all voice their concerns, the government must listen and act,” she said.
She said if elected in March, a Daley Labor Government will send the strategy back to the council to address the widespread concerns identified in 500 submissions, in a transparent manner.
“When experts such as the Rural Fire Service, Department of Primary Industries, Office of Environment and Heritage, and Local Land Services are all raising concerns, they should not be ignored or dismissed,” said Ms Atkinson.
“I am also deeply concerned by silence of the local member, Andrew Constance.
“Mr Constance owes the community an explanation about why he has been mute on this issue when the strategy has been so strongly opposed by experts, local businesses, and the community.”
“It is essential that the issues that have been raised by the community, landholders, farmers, oyster growers, firefighters, and specialist agencies are addressed.”
