Over 8,000 parents, teachers and concerned residents have now
signed petitions set up by STARS members calling for the council to withdraw its ill - conceived
consultation and re-evaluate its approach to education in West Northumberland.
In NSW the right to negotiate
over the grant or renewal of «low - impact» exploration licences has been replaced with a right to be notified,
consultation regarding the protection of native title rights and interests and the
signing of an access agreement.