Media Releases

Watermark green light shows planning approvals system is broken

September 05, 2014

A recommendation that the Watermark coal mine proceed despite uncertainties about its impact on water and agriculture is a sure sign that the approvals system in NSW is broken, the Lock the Gate Alliance said today.

Landmark People’s Bill launched to bring democracy and fair play back to Queensland

September 05, 2014

The landmark “People’s Bill” was officially launched in Brisbane last night with Queenslanders saying they’ve had enough of corruption and cronyism and taking a stand for a fair go for all. About 150 Queenslanders from all walks of life attended the official launch of...

Maules Ck Coal Case Adjourned After Whitehaven Seeks Spring Clearing Offensive

September 02, 2014

The hearing on the Maules Ck Coal Mine scheduled for today has been adjourned following news that Whitehaven Coal have approached the NSW Government to have their contested management plan for the project varied and thus render the legal proceedings redundant. This means that...

EPA gives Santos and AGL “blank cheque” on harmful pollutants

September 02, 2014

The Lock the Gate Alliance has revealed that the Environment Protection Agency has given Santos and AGL pollution licences for controversial coal seam gas exploration projects that impose no limit on the volume of toxic gases emitted into the air from flaring. The revelation...

Residents raise alarm as CSG well discharges gas 200m from houses

September 01, 2014

Last night residents at Spring Farm in greater Western Sydney raised the alarm when they observed gas discharging from an AGL CSG well just 200m from their homes in a local residential estate. Lock the Gate Coordinator for western Sydney Dan Robins said residents...