Media Releases
BHP’s Mt Arthur exit increases toxic rehabilitation risk
August 18, 2020
Lock the Gate Alliance has sounded the alarm about the Hunter Valley’s rudderless future after multinational mining behemoth BHP confirmed it would cut and run from the Mount Arthur thermal coal mine.
Read MoreMcGowan criticised for not waiting until Waitsia environmental assessment complete
August 17, 2020
Farmers and Lock the Gate Alliance in Western Australia are alarmed the State Government appears to have effectively given the controversial proposed Waitsia Gas Project Stage 2 the green light before waiting for the outcome of a full environmental assessment.
Read MoreOCAA welcomes support from Labor members in fight against New Acland
August 15, 2020
The Oakey Coal Action Alliance has welcomed the Queensland Labor Environment Action Network’s decision to publicly endorse a policy opposing the granting of approvals to New Acland Stage 3 - at least until the High Court challenge is complete.
Read MoreWhitehaven approval proof Berejiklian Government favours coal over communities
August 12, 2020
The bitterly disappointing approval of Whitehaven’s Vickery coal mine near Boggabri in north west NSW is an indictment of the Berejiklian Government’s failure to protect farmland, communities, and water resources.
Read MoreA fine day for mine rehabilitation in QLD after commissioner legislation passed
August 12, 2020
The newly created role of Queensland mine rehabilitation commissioner will revolutionise the way resource companies clean up their sites, with benefits flowing to taxpayers, regional communities, and the environment.
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