Hanson notice highlights Greens’ conservation hypocrisy
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An unsuccessful One Nation Notice of Motion has exposed the hypocrisy of the Greens on wind farm and mine approvals.
The Notice yesterday revealed that the Greens had failed to oppose a wind farm on Robbins Island, off the northwest coast of Tasmania, even though the island is home to the Tasmanian Wedge‑tailed Eagles, which are listed as “endangered”.
Yet, the Greens did oppose the Adani coal mine, 300km west of Rockhampton, on the grounds that the Black-Throated Finch, also listed as “endangered”, would become extinct if the mine went ahead.
The Notice called out the hypocrisy, saying, “the Australian Greens apply double standards in respect of species extinction, because they use an ‘endangered’ species listing if it might stop a coal project proceeding, but not when an ‘endangered’ species listing might stop a wind farm or solar farm project.”
“These facts very clearly show that the Greens are only about supporting environmental issues when it suits them politically,” Senator Hanson said.
“It’s the ultimate in hypocrisy and is a breach of trust to those who blindly rely on this so-called political party to stand up for their beliefs, no matter how misguided they are.”
“I suggest voters should instead support One Nation – at least we make decisions and cast our vote according to what is best for the Australian people.”
The Notice, among other things, also highlighted problems with the Kogan Creek Solar Boost Project, 45km north-west of Dalby in Queensland, which received $40millon in Government funds but was scrapped without generating any power.
It called on the Commonwealth Government to work with State Government Planning departments to be vigilant in making sure projects are viable and proper processes are followed when approving wind, solar and other renewable energy projects.
The Notice of Motion was lost by 53 votes to 2.
