Opposition calls for reclassification of National Park; Premier says let the consultation process play out
“Once it’s gone, it’s gone.”
A warning from OBA MP Linda Smith, who says proposed development plans for Southlands need a rethink and greater public consultation.
Her party is calling for the national park’s reclassification to prioritise preservation with only limited passive recreation.
Meanwhile, the Premier has defended the Government’s approach, saying the consultation process must be allowed to run its course.
He maintains the final decision will balance economic development with environmental protection.
