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Liberals policy on coal seam gas

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

  Public statementsYes, but increase environmental restrictions and oversight

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Public statements

Answer: Yes, but increase environmental restrictions and oversight

Reference: “[Liberal Agricultural Minister] Mr Joyce's spokesman said he would not comment on discussions in a private meeting but his publi...” ‐com.au

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Strongly agree

Yes

The Australian Liberal Party has historically supported the development of Coal Seam Gas (CSG) projects. For example, in 2013, the then Liberal Premier of New South Wales, Barry O'Farrell, approved a controversial CSG project in Gloucester. 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 Party might agree with this statement to some extent. While they support CSG projects, they also recognize the need for environmental regulations. For instance, in 2017, the Liberal government in New South Wales introduced stricter regulations for 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.

Agree

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

The Liberal Party might somewhat agree with this statement. They have often argued that CSG projects can be done safely and responsibly, which includes situating them appropriately. However, they have not typically advocated for a strict distance requirement from residential areas. 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, more research needs to be done to ensure there is no groundwater contamination

While the Liberal Party may agree that research is important, they have not typically advocated for halting CSG projects until more research is done. They have often argued that the industry is sufficiently regulated and that existing research is adequate. 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

While the Liberal Party supports renewable energy, they have not typically advocated for it at the expense of fossil fuel industries like CSG. They often argue that both can coexist and contribute to Australia's energy mix. 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 Party has generally been supportive of CSG projects, viewing them as a significant contributor to the economy and a source of jobs. Therefore, they would likely disagree with a blanket ban on such 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 Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 3,850 voters that identify as Liberal.

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