Australia | “Incorrect and absurd”—NSW leader denies NP plans revoked after political pressure

Dave Harmon, PW editor
Oct 16, 2018
1 min read

NSW Environment Minister Gabrielle Upton has dismissed suggestions the government gave in to the Nationals when it dumped plans to expand national parks.

Ms Upton on Tuesday said claims of a political link between electorates and the expansion of national parks were "incorrect and absurd".

https://www.news.com.au/national/breaking-news/national-parks-claims-absurd-upton/news-story/4a830c458ada30ae3e5bcb8b7eb7c98f

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