Media Releases
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.
Read More'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.
Read MoreFarmers, 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.
Read MoreMaryborough coal mine under the spotlight in Brisbane court hearing for risks to Great Sandy Strait
August 15, 2016
The first hearing of a legal challenge against the proposed Colton open-cut coal mine, near Maryborough, will be held today in the Brisbane Land Court, as a local community group takes on New Hope Coal with a focus on risks to the Great Sandy...
Read MoreBREAKING: Fracking fight win for Northern Arnhem Land
August 12, 2016
Paltar Oil and Gas withdraws their offshore fracking across the Arnhem coastlines. As a powerful new documentary series STINGRAY SISTERS is rolling out this week highlighting the battle across Arnhem Land to protect coastal waters from fracking, Paltar Petroleum has announced they have withdrawn their...
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