Coalition of independent NSW candidates vow to slow or halt coal and gas projects

Exclusive: group will outline key policies on Thursday, including reforms to stop coal seam gas development on Liverpool Plains

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A coalition of independents hoping to hold the balance of power in the next New South Wales parliament will demand action to slow or halt coal and gas projects from the major parties in the case of a hung parliament.

Amid tightening in polling ahead of the 25 March state election, the eight independents will seek to progress major reforms aimed resources projects across the state, including the Narrabri Gas Project.

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