Minister admits he knew of tensions in lead-up to Croppa Creek shooting

By Breanna Chillingworth
Updated August 1 2014 - 7:06am, first published 4:00am
THEY KNEW: Environment Minister Rob Stokes, pictured centre with department chief Terry Bailey, right, and local MP Kevin Anderson, left, said they were aware of the issues in the Croppa Creek area which has now seen all operations on the ground suspended after Tuesday’s alleged murder. Photo: Gareth Gardner 310714GGA06
THEY KNEW: Environment Minister Rob Stokes, pictured centre with department chief Terry Bailey, right, and local MP Kevin Anderson, left, said they were aware of the issues in the Croppa Creek area which has now seen all operations on the ground suspended after Tuesday’s alleged murder. Photo: Gareth Gardner 310714GGA06

THE state government has admitted it was aware there was tension surrounding illegal land clearing in the Croppa Creek area before Tuesday’s alleged shooting murder.

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