Media Releases

ICAC report a signal to mining communities not to give up

August 30, 2016

Lock the Gate says today's ICAC findings are a signal to communities struggling against destructive coal and coal seam gas projects not to give up, as the report exposed flaws in the process for the Hunter coal port development plan and the Maules Ck...

Victorian Gas Ban Welcome; Leaves COAG Gas Push in Tatters

August 30, 2016

Lock the Gate Alliance today congratulated the Victorian Labor Government on its leadership in being the first Australian state to put a permanent ban on unconventional gas mining, and said that it should lead to COAG reversing its push for expanded gas mining. Phil...

NT Labor Must Act on Mandate for Moratorium on Fracking, After Sweeping to Power

August 28, 2016

Lock the Gate Alliance said the NT election result showed voters in the Territory had comprehensively rejected plans for shale gas fracking and urged the incoming Labor Government to act urgently to implement the moratorium which they have promised.

'Sweetheart' coal deal shows NT Govt not trustworthy on mining or fracking regulation

August 23, 2016

The mining deal between the NT Government and Tristar Petroleum revealed in the Australian today demonstrates contempt for Territory voters who want to see improved transparency and safety around mining and fracking projects.

Farmers, Traditional Owners from Every State and Territory Call for COAG to Protect Land and Water Resources, Focus on Renewables Not Gas

August 18, 2016

Farmers and Traditional Owners from every state and Territory in Australia have spoken out in the lead-up to the COAG Energy Council on Friday 19 August, rejecting proposals by Federal Energy and Environment Minister Josh Frydenberg to reduce regulation of unconventional gas mining.