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Thank you for your email regarding renewable energy in NSW. There can be no new approach for New South Wales without a bold agenda for environmental protection and climate change. That is why I recently announced the most comprehensive environment plan ever presented to the people of NSW. A plan that a Foley Labor Government would implement to protect our environment. On page 21 of the Environment Policy document attached, you will find information on my commitment to renewable energy.  Other  highlights include:  $150 million to create new national parks including the Great Koala National Park and a series of conservation reserves in Northern NSW to save the koala from extinction;  Creation of a Sydney Marine Park – the final piece in the jigsaw of the state’s marine protected areas running from Pittwater to Port Hacking and restoring sanctuary zones in existing marine parks;  A statewide moratorium on coal seam gas activity, and a permanent ban in the Northern Rivers region and the core drinking water catchments. 2 km buffer zones will operate around National Parks and RAMSAR listed wetlands and a 2 km buffer zone, above and below ground around residential areas;  A Healthy Rivers Commission to improve the health of NSW’s rivers. NSW has the most degraded rivers in the country with only 3% considered healthy; and  $4 million to support voluntary wildlife carers, the unsung heroes of wildlife protection. They care for injured wildlife in their homes and voluntary hospitals across the state.  I have also committed to installing solar panels in all public schools in NSW, reducing their power bills, supporting the renewable energy sector and teaching kids about environmental sustainability. This $70 million investment will help our schools become more energy efficient and generate clean, renewable solar power. I have attached the Solar for Schools policy for your interest. If you are interested in finding out more about Labor’s new approach for NSW, please visit: http://act.nswlabor.org.au/policy Kind regards  Luke FoleyNSW Labor LeaderShadow Minister for InfrastructureShadow Minister for the EnvironmentShadow Minister for Western Sydney 2 Attachments

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