An independent MP has called on the Queensland Government to release the environmental data it used to approve an underground coal gasification (UCG) project in the South Burnett, in the state's south-east.
Yesterday, the Member for Nanango, Dorothy Pratt, told Parliament concerned Kingaroy residents have been unable to find any long-term environmental data about UCG projects.
She called on Environment Minister Kate Jones to release the data from the Cougar Energy project near the town.
Ms Jones told Parliament the Government is closely monitoring the environmental compliance of the project.
"We have significantly increased staff in regards to compliance," she said.
"In the last three years we have more than doubled our staff ... that looks into compliance of mines here in Queensland.
"They are continuing to work with Cougar Energy and other mining companies throughout Queensland to ensure that they comply."
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