Media Releases
New Palaszczuk Government power plan positive on renewables, but gas still a problem
September 28, 2022
The Palaszczuk Government’s new Energy and Jobs Plan is an important step to move the state towards clean renewables and away from coal, but is unfortunately let down by also proposing new publicly-funded fossil gas projects, says Lock the Gate Alliance.
Read MoreSantos’ seismic thumping threatens koala chlamydia research
September 21, 2022
Lock the Gate Alliance is alarmed following media reports that Santos’ seismic testing for coal seam gas on the Liverpool Plains near Gunnedah could threaten a colony of koalas that is being treated for chlamydia as part of ground breaking research.
Read MoreOrigin’s flight from greenfield gas further evidence government must ban Lake Eyre floodplain fracking
September 20, 2022
Origin Energy’s plans to “divest” from exploratory fracking tenements across the country are an opportunity for the Queensland Palaszczuk Government to make good on its election promises and ban new drilling in the state’s Lake Eyre Basin, says Lock the Gate Alliance.
Read MoreTwo billion dollars in unspent gas subsidies should be scrapped
September 20, 2022
350.org Australia and Lock the Gate are calling on the Albanese Government to cut Morrison Government-era gas subsidies in the October budget after new data revealed nearly $2 billion worth of projects were not formally committed.
Read MoreOrigin’s Beetaloo back down proof there’s no future in new gas
September 19, 2022
Origin Energy’s decision to abandon fracking plans in the Northern Territory, QLD’s Lake Eyre Basin, and WA’s Kimberley region is testament to the effectiveness of a grassroots campaign led by Traditional Owners who refused to accept the company’s attempts to destroy land and water.
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