20 March 2013

Appointment of Susan Devoy as Race Relations Commissioner

The Federation would like to congratulate Dame Susan Devoy on her appointment as the Race Relations Commissioner. First, we are delighted that this position still remains. We have had a fruitful relationship with Dame Susan’s predecessor Joris De Bres and we look forward to working with Dame Susan in the same constructive and positive manner.

Dame Susan will bring much experience and knowledge with her to the role and we look forward to working with her to achieve the outcomes of this position.

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Scoop Business: Bathurst Gets Nod For DoC Access To Denniston Mine

Conservation Minister Nick Smith has approved access over conservation estate land for Bathurst Resources to develop an open cast coal mine on the Denniston Plateau, above Westport, to the dismay of environmental opponents.

The timing for Smith’s move avoids Bathurst having to resubmit applications for access agreements under the revised Crown Minerals Act, which comes into force tomorrow and would have required public consultation.

The announcement lands in the middle of delicate negotiations between the company, environmental groups and other interested parties that could pave the way to a broader agreement on the Escarpment proposal, whose resource consents are still subject to court appeals. More>>