Media Releases

Queensland’s new greenhouse gas guidelines put new fossil fuel projects to the test but let existing operators off the hook

November 17, 2023

Lock the Gate Alliance welcomes new draft guidelines (available here) that will clarify Queensland decision making powers to consider emissions generated overseas from coal and gas mined in the state as part of new fossil fuel projects.

Murray Darling 2.0? Reckless NT water plan proves need for Federal water trigger extension

November 14, 2023

The approval of a plan that grants oil and gas companies access to ten billion litres of groundwater each year and could cause one of the Top End’s most important rivers to stop flowing or reverse its course demonstrates the urgent need for the Albanese Government...

Coal watch and flyer drop to target NSW Government's two billion tonne climate problem

November 14, 2023

The Lock the Gate Alliance will politely confront decision makers as they make their way into government offices at 52 Martin Place tomorrow morning (Wednesday November 15, from 8am), and deliver flyers about 12* proposed new coal mine expansions that would be responsible for two billion tonnes...

Palaszczuk Government doubles down on coal and gas as climate crisis worsens

November 09, 2023

The Queensland Palaszczuk Government has today opened a $21 million taxpayer-funded subsidy for fossil gas companies, while at the same time approving a new coal project, revealing it remains as determined as ever to throw fuel on the fire of the climate crisis.

Death of gas fired precinct at Narrabri another blow to Santos

November 02, 2023

Renewable energy advocates welcome the demise of a planned gas-fired industrial precinct at Narrabri.