Media Releases

FOI uncovers apparent secret brief for prosecution on NT fracking

May 12, 2025

Lock the Gate Alliance is calling for the NT CLP Government to come clean about an apparently hidden 34 page-long draft briefing concerning the potential prosecution of a fracking incident, uncovered through Freedom of Information laws.

Land Court rules against CQ coal mine due to greenhouse pollution

May 06, 2025

Lock the Gate Alliance welcomes the Land Court’s recommendation that the Queensland Government not approve a mining lease for the Ensham thermal coal mine expansion due to the contribution the project would make to greenhouse gas pollution.

Concerns for Great Artesian Basin groundwater as FOI suggests Santos considered carbon capture and storage near Moree

April 28, 2025

The future of Santos’ $3.6 billion Narrabri Gas Project may depend on the approval and construction of a controversial carbon capture and storage project that could impact the Great Artesian Basin, newly released documents obtained under freedom of information show.

Coal and gas expansions crippling climate efforts according to Safeguard Mechanism data

April 22, 2025

The latest release of the Albanese Government’s Safeguard Mechanism data reveals increases in greenhouse pollution from many coal mines, contrary to the purpose and promise of reforms passed two years ago.

Ban Kimberley fracking now, urge community groups as Texan company retreats

April 22, 2025

Community groups are calling for a ban on fracking across the entire Kimberley amid revelations Texan company Black Mountain has quietly put its “Valhalla” project up for sale.