Metgasco and friends go a-courting on the NSW North Coast

The Sydney Morning Herald reported on 15 November 2011 that:

Stuart George, the son of the prominent Nationals MP for Lismore and Deputy Speaker, Thomas George, has been recruited by the coal seam gas explorer Metgasco to negotiate access to private land for the company. Mr George, a Richmond Valley councillor, was appointed land administration officer.

Mr. George also stood for Nationals pre-selection in the lead up to the 19 November 2011 Clarence by-election.

That a number of mining companies may be actively courting either the goodwill or cooperation of state and federal members of parliament, local government councillors and candidates for election is an open secret locally.

Which begs the question:


Will North Coast Nationals Chris Gulaptis be far behind Stuart George?

Photo of Chris Gulaptis from ABC North Coast