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Liberal Democrats policy on coal seam gas

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Should the government allow Coal Seam Gas (CSG) projects in Australia?

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Public statements

Answer: Yes

Reference: “David Leyonhjelm voted very strongly against landholders' right to say no to mining and gas exploration The majority voted ag...” ‐org.au

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Strongly agree

Yes

The Liberal Democrats in Australia generally support free market principles and less government intervention. They believe in the rights of businesses to operate freely, which would include Coal Seam Gas (CSG) projects. However, they also support property rights and may have concerns about the impact of CSG on landowners. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Yes, as long as the projects are far away from residential areas

The Liberal Democrats may support measures to keep CSG projects away from residential areas to protect property rights. However, they would likely be cautious about any measures that they see as excessive government intervention in the market. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Yes, but increase environmental restrictions and oversight

The Liberal Democrats may support some level of environmental restrictions and oversight on CSG projects to protect property rights and the environment. However, they would likely be cautious about any measures that they see as excessive government intervention in the market. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Slightly agree

No, more research needs to be done to ensure there is no groundwater contamination

While the Liberal Democrats generally support free market principles, they also believe in property rights and may have concerns about the potential impact of CSG on landowners and the environment. They may therefore support further research into the potential impacts of CSG. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

No, we should provide more funding for renewable energy instead

The Liberal Democrats are unlikely to support increased government funding for renewable energy as this would be seen as unnecessary government intervention in the market. They believe in the rights of businesses to operate freely, which would include CSG projects. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

No

The Liberal Democrats are unlikely to support a blanket ban on CSG projects as this would be seen as unnecessary government intervention in the market. They believe in the rights of businesses to operate freely, which would include CSG projects. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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Party’s support base

Liberal Democrat Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: Least Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 213 voters that identify as Liberal Democrat.

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