[Greens-Media] Labor must resist pressure tactics and reject coal fired power station

[Susie Gemmell]

MEDIA RELEASE
13th July 2007

Labor must resist pressure tactics and reject coal fired power station


Premier Iemma must not succumb to Macquarie Generation’s tactics of
pressuring his Labor Government to make a decision on building a new
coal-fired power station in the Hunter Valley, said Greens MP Lee
Rhiannon today.

”Macquarie Generation is pressuring Labor to approve a new coal-fired
power station in the Hunter Valley,” said Ms Rhiannon.

“Labor’s reputation will be in tatters if they succumb to pressure
from Macquarie Generation and decide to build a new coal-fired power
station.

“This decision is not urgent.  We have time to pursue energy
efficiency and renewable energy alternatives to coal-fired power.

“The sense of urgency comes from Macquarie Generation who are feeling
the pressure as other countries begin planning to phase out coal. 

“Premier Iemma must commit to building a strong NSW economy based on
renewables and energy efficiency.

“The Premier can protect jobs and lower greenhouse gas emissions by
rejecting any new coal-fired power stations and instead creating a clean
energy boom.

“Labor should take a stand and rule out any new coal-fired power
stations in NSW," Ms Rhiannon said. 


For more information:  Lee Rhiannon – 9230 3551, 0427 861 568


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Susie Gemmell
Adviser, Greens MP Lee Rhiannon (p/t Mon-Wed)
Macquarie St, Sydney 2000
Mobile:  0431 458 102
Ph: (02) 9230 3551 
Fax: (02) 9230 3550
susie.gemmell at parliament.nsw.gov.au
www.leerhiannon.org.au