Media Releases
Climate and local impacts a concern for IPC in report on Vickery coal mine
May 01, 2019
Whitehaven Coal has been exposed for failing to assess its planned Vickery coal project’s impact on global climate, local communities and the environment.
Read MoreBill’s fracking farce fuels public protest
April 24, 2019
Angry Northern Rivers residents this morning converged on the office of Labor candidate for Page Patrick Deegan after his party’s leader announced if elected he would create a $1.5 billion taxpayer-funded loans scheme to prop up fracking pipelines in northern Australia.
Read MoreBill's Fracking Billions a Bad Move During Climate Election
April 23, 2019
Opposition leader Bill Shorten’s plan to create a $1.5 billion fund to encourage the unconventional gas industry in Queensland and the Northern Territory is a disastrous move for landholders, regional communities, and the climate, according to Lock the Gate Alliance.
Read MoreSmoking Gun: Adani did not accept expert advice on water plan, pressure applied to gain approval
April 18, 2019
Lock the Gate says reports this morning revealing Adani did not accept expert advice about the failings of its water plans and that pressure was applied to experts by the government to get their sign off quickly on a flawed plans should lead to an immediate...
Read MoreWater and tourism industry at risk if fracking is permitted at iconic Coober Pedy
April 16, 2019
Lock the Gate Alliance condemns moves by the South Australian Government to open up the region surrounding the iconic Australian outback town of Coober Pedy to fracking.
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