ABC Online | Newman to recast ad hoc mining planning with regional approach The Australian EXCLUSION zones banning mining exploration around Queensland towns are an "arbitrary" part of Queensland's "ad hoc" planning system that would be replaced by regional plans to designate mining areas under a Queensland Liberal National Party government. ... Katter party could cause trouble: Bligh LNP needs to rethink preference deals: McLindon LNP members angry at Newman's stance |