I am not against development…

I am not against development but not at the cost of environment and labor rights.
Special Economic Zones ignore health and safety regulations, environmental
protection laws and defy public trust. The Special Economic Zone
Act is focussed on economic benefits at the expense of the environment. This is short-sighted planning. I ask for the repeal of
the Special Economic Zone Act. Let's focus on speeding up bureaucracy but not eliminating the need for meeting standards. Good economic development does not pollute or enslave workers. Consultation is good, it leads to better outcomes. As an experienced manager I know that my decisions are better when I do the necessary consultation. This can be done without impeding progress. Please do the right thing for now and the future. Before any development occurs Indigenous communities must be
consulted. This requirement must be included and clearly stated in
the regulations. Decisions around SEZ should not be made at the discretion or
opinion of the Minister. Decisions must be transparent and evidence-based.