THE NSW Game Council’s Orange headquarters will not close under a Liberal/Nationals government, Opposition primary industries spokesman Duncan Gay announced this week.
Mr Gay, NSW Nationals leader Andrew Stoner and other party figures met with NSW Game Council chief executive officer Brian Boyle and chairman Robert Borsak on Wednesday to discuss the future of the controversial government department.
“I wanted to come to Orange to dispel the unfounded comments that are circulating regarding the future of the NSW Game Council,” Mr Gay said.
“These comments have unfortunately made sections of the Central West community worried. To cast doubt over the future of the NSW Game Council in Orange is pointless and untrue, quite frankly it’s completely unnecessary.
“It was very positive to be able to reassure staff face-to-face that their jobs will be safe under a NSW Coalition government.
“Management and staff were grateful that we could come and clarify our position that the NSW Liberals and Nationals have no plans whatsoever to close the department when we get into government in 2011.”
The NSW Game Council headquarters employs about 20 staff.
The NSW Greens are campaigning to scrap the body, claiming it has not been able to meet its objective of controlling feral animals and is a financial drain on taxpayers.
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