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Labor strikes deal with Nats in uranium compromise : thewest.com.au

Labor strikes deal with Nats in uranium compromise 13th September 2008,  There is mounting speculation in political circles today that Alan Carpenter has struck a deal with the Nationals to form a minority government.Labor sources suggested that the deal had been as good as done and it may involve a change in Mr Carpenter’s anti-uranium mining policy……………………………….

The Nationals are pro-uranium mining but Mr Carpenter remains vehemently opposed to it and promised during the election campaign to pass legislation banning it.

Sources suggested today that the door could be ajar to a change in Labor policy which may involve the royalties from uranium mining being spent on Aboriginal issues.

Labor strikes deal with Nats in uranium compromise : thewest.com.au

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September 13, 2008 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | politics