'Misconception': CEO says repeal does not put developers first
ENVIRONMENTAL groups, farmers developers and business leaders who want to shape Gympie Regional Council's future biodiversity laws are being asked to throw their name into the ring for a new reference group. The council is forming the group following its controversial repeal of two temporary planning tools adopted by the pervious council. The repeal was met with significant outcry, sparking protests and an online petition which has attracted more than 27,000 signatures. Protesters outside Gympie town hall Councillors removed the laws, introduced in February before the election, amid con...
Source: gympietimes.com.au