Media Releases
Lock the Gate welcomes restoration of balance for NSW mining projects
August 31, 2015
Lock the Gate Alliance has welcomed today’s restoration of evaluating community and environmental impacts of projects in mining assessments in NSW’s planning laws, effective 2 September.
Read MoreAcland Coal Mine Approved by Palaszczuk Government Despite Donations Scandal
August 31, 2015
The Queensland Government’s move to approve an Environmental Authority for the Acland Stage 3 coal project while it is still under a political donations cloud is a terrible decision that will have far-reaching repercussions, says Lock the Gate Alliance. The group’s president, Drew Hutton...
Read MoreCongratulations to Ipswich City Council for going coal and gasfields free: Lock the Gate
August 26, 2015
Lock the Gate Alliance congratulates the Ipswich City Council for making the commitment to a mining-free future because of environmental and community concerns. The council yesterday decided there was no long-term future for coal mining or coal seam gas extraction in Ipswich because “they...
Read MoreCoal mining impacts demand action
August 26, 2015
The damage caused by coal mining to farming communities, as highlighted by the SBS 'Insight' program last night, should lead to urgent action by state and federal governments, said Lock the Gate Alliance.
Read MoreComplaint Lodged with CCC in relation to Acland coal mine
August 25, 2015
Lock the Gate has lodged a wide-ranging complaint with the Queensland Crime and Corruption Commission (CCC) in relation to about $1 million of political donations to the Liberal Party of Australia made by the Acland Stage 3 coal mine proponent and its parent company....
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