Media Releases
Call for NSW pollies to support CSG moratorium Bill and farmers
June 03, 2020
A moratorium on coal seam gas development in New South Wales would be a tremendous relief for communities who face losing precious groundwater and social cohesion if the industry is allowed to run rampant, according to Lock the Gate Alliance.
Read MorePublic prevented from commenting on coal mine extension that threatens stunning Sydney catchment waterfall
June 01, 2020
Lock the Gate Alliance and the National Parks Association fear the Berejiklian Government is poised to approve a new coal mine extension that could threaten a stunning 25-metre high waterfall in the Sydney drinking water catchment.
Read MoreWest-East pipeline could release Kimberley carbon bomb through fracking
May 29, 2020
The West-East pipeline push revealed by the leaked report from the manufacturing taskforce of the National COVID Coordination Commission (NCCC) would be a disaster for efforts to combat climate change according to Lock the Gate Alliance and conservation group Environs Kimberley.
Read MoreWA strikes out with government help given to gas company Strike Energy
May 28, 2020
The Western Australian gas company infamously linked to National COVID-19 Coordination Commission chairman Nev Power should not receive a leg-up from the McGowan Government, according to Lock the Gate Alliance WA.
Read MoreGunner’s gasmen a poor choice - could lead to NT’s economic bust yet again
May 26, 2020
The NT Gunner Government’s disappointing decision to appoint two pro-gas cheerleaders to the head of its Economic Reconstruction Commission is short sighted at a time when renewables should be leading the post-coronavirus recovery, according to Protect Country Alliance.
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