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Newcastle Herald
Newcastle Herald
National
Michael Parris

MP could cross floor to resolve port controversy

Upper Hunter MP Dave Layzell. File photo

Upper Hunter Nationals MP Dave Layzell says he will not rule out crossing the floor of Parliament to vote in favour of legislation which would remove government penalties constraining plans for a Newcastle freight terminal.

The Newcastle Herald reported on Thursday that Lake Macquarie MP Greg Piper had signalled his intention to introduce the Port of Newcastle Liability Extinguishment Bill when Parliament resumed next month.

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