ABC News 22 November 2012:
A federal Labor backbencher is backing the coal seam gas scientists recently attacked by her own resources minister.
There have been calls for Martin Ferguson's resignation after he described the authors of a report on methane emissions as 'people who are trying to score political points without proper consideration of the best interests of the broader community'.
The federal member for Page, Janelle Saffin, says the minister was wrong to criticise the Southern Cross University researchers.
"Please don't put your bib in where it's not required," she said.
"These scientists are eminent scientists who did sound research... it's got integrity.
"Also, it was a submission to the Federal Government on fugitive emissions for goodness sake."
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