Media Releases
Bribery and betrayal: NSW gas deal could drain groundwater and worsen climate change
January 31, 2020
The ‘energy deal’ announced today between NSW and Federal Governments looks designed to unleash coal seam gas drilling in north-west NSW, threatening drought-affected farmers and allowing Santos to drain 37 billion litres of groundwater.
Read MoreBushfire inquiry will come too late if climate change is removed from planning laws
January 30, 2020
Proposed legislation to remove climate change from coal and gas mine considerations must be dropped while the NSW bushfire inquiry is underway, according to Lock the Gate Alliance.
Read More$25 million won’t protect Queenslanders from Adani’s damage
January 30, 2020
The rehabilitation bond held by the Queensland Government is a fraction of what would be required to clean up Adani’s mess, according to Lock the Gate Alliance.
Read MorePastoralists call bull on ‘weak’ NT Government fracking land access reforms
January 29, 2020
Territory pastoralists have condemned the NT Government’s proposed fracking industry land access reforms, and say the draft Bill leaves landholders in a weaker position when negotiating with gas companies.
Read MoreFight to protect Bundy foodbowl from coal ramps up
January 29, 2020
Bundaberg farmers and Lock the Gate Alliance are urging people opposed to a destructive coal mine planned for just north of the city to sign a Queensland Parliamentary Petition before the deadline tomorrow (January 30).
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