Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Labor remains opposed to uranium mining

Comment: At least some type of government understands the problems of uranium mining!

Posted March 29, 2010
09:36:00

The State Opposition insists it is united in its opposition to uranium mining.

Labor's spokeswoman for the environment Sally Talbot took part in an anti-uranium protest in Kalgoorlie over the weekend.

Dr Talbot says the party is opposed to the emerging industry.

"Everybody's entitled to their own opinions but the Labor Party has a policy that is absolutely crystal clear - we're opposed to uranium mining."

"In government we will not support uranium mining.

If we had won the last election we would not be contemplating opening up uranium mines in Western Australia."

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http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/03/29/2858591.htm?site=wheatbelt