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Supporters rally behind Tahmoor Colliery expansion plan as Liberal MP lashed for opposition
Workers, union representatives and management personnel have rallied outside a mine south of Sydney to support an expansion proposal that will prolong the life of the colliery and preserve hundreds of jobs.
Key points:
- The Tahmoor expansion project has been criticised by a local Liberal MP who has raised concerns about subsidence
- The CFMEU has accused him of abandoning his constituents and advocating for the interests of property developers
- Federal MP Angus Taylor says the economic benefits the expansion would bring to towns in the area are “incredibly important”
The plan to expand Tahmoor Colliery – the region’s biggest employer – is before the Independent Planning Commission (IPC) after being recommended for approval by the New South…
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