Media Releases
ACCC report shows new gasfields won’t cut gas prices as export continues
August 03, 2018
The ACCC Gas Inquiry Interim report, released yesterday, reveals there will be ongoing high gas prices for Australians into the future due to the gas export terminals linking our gas to international pricing.
Read MoreSantos exploits loophole to secure more free gas without production permit
August 01, 2018
Lock the Gate Alliance says Santos is exploiting a loophole to obtain gas from the Pilliga forest, near Narrabri, and burn it in its nearby gas-fired power station without having to pay royalties to the NSW Government.
Read MoreShenhua licence renewal moves coal mine in our Liverpool Plains food bowl one step closer
July 19, 2018
Liverpool Plains farmers and Lock the Gate Alliance have condemned the move by the NSW Government to renew the Shenhua exploration licence on the Liverpool Plains, saying it was the third chance the government has had to end mining plans in our nation’s food...
Read MoreNSW Government must rectify gaping holes in Santos' groundwater impact assessment
July 13, 2018
Lock the Gate Alliance is calling on the NSW Government to give the people of the Narrabri and Coonamble districts a solemn pledge that it will ensure Santos fixes up the gaping holes in its groundwater impact assessment following criticism from expert reviewers.
Read MoreACCC report issues stark warning: Coal and CSG are driving up electricity prices
July 11, 2018
Lock the Gate Alliance says the role of high-cost and damaging coal seam gas in driving up energy prices should sound the death knell of the controversial Narrabri CSG project in North West New South Wales.
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