Media Releases
Suspicion cast over huge new proposed gas surveys in WA’s northern Perth Basin
April 02, 2020
Geological surveys for gas in the northern Perth Basin are likely a back-door way for the Western Australia Government to facilitate fracking in the region, according to Lock the Gate Alliance.
Read MoreStokes must cancel Narrabri public hearings amid escalating COVID-19 crisis
March 31, 2020
Lock the Gate Alliance has renewed its calls for any public hearing associated with Santos’ Narrabri coal seam gas project to be put on hold, following the latest public health restrictions put in place to respond to the coronavirus crisis.
Read MoreTaxpayer cash shouldn’t be splashed on Gunner Government pipe dream
March 31, 2020
New documents have emerged which appear to show the NT Gunner Government is preparing to use public money to fund a gas pipeline from Tennant Creek to Darwin, despite the increasingly dire state of the industry.
Read MoreGas companies must not be allowed to take advantage of coronavirus delay
March 30, 2020
Lock the Gate Alliance is calling on the Palaszczuk Government to introduce a moratorium on new Channel Country petroleum licences, after the public submission process was put on hold due to the coronavirus crisis.
Read MoreBrisbane Council candidates congratulated on coal train opposition
March 27, 2020
All surveyed Brisbane City Council candidates have confirmed they oppose an increase in coal train movements through the city.
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