Media Releases
10% royalty plan for farmers could equate to only $702 a year per well
March 24, 2017
Analysis by Lock the Gate Alliance shows that the 10% payment for farmers from gas royalties, being pushed by the federal National Party, is likely to be less than $702 per year per well for landholders.
Read MoreWilpinjong coal mine assessment shows up woefully inadequate NSW mining policy: community calls on Minister to “stop the clock” and fix the system
March 20, 2017
Community groups have rejected the latest assessment of the proposed Wilpinjong coal mine expansion project near Mudgee, and called on the NSW Planning Minister to “stop the clock” on the project until the “broken” assessment system is fixed. The NSW Department of Planning has...
Read MoreNo Prime Minister, gas companies do not have a social licence to operate
March 15, 2017
Lock the Gate Alliance says the Prime Minister is not listening to regional communities if he thinks gas companies have a social licence to operate, as he was quoted saying this morning before meeting with the gas industry.
Read MoreCourt appeal outcome backing Santos CSG wastewater plant goes against Narrabri community group’s wishes
March 14, 2017
Community group claims environmental law regarding CSG not strong enough Community vows to continue battle against Santos CSG plans for their region Still no solution provided for millions of tonnes of CSG salt waste
Read MoreTurnbull Government’s approval of Northern Gas Pipeline ignores community opposition
March 14, 2017
Lock the Gate Alliance has expressed concern about the Turnbull Government’s approval of a 622km Northern Gas Pipeline from Tennant Creek to Mount Isa, reported today.
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