Media Releases
Rights to object - QLD Government and Resources Council ignorant or deliberately misleading?
October 06, 2014
The State Government and the Queensland Resources Council are spreading misinformation about people’s rights to object to mining proposals, says Lock the Gate Alliance. Deputy Premier Jeff Seeney, LNP Member for Burnett, Stephen Bennett and head of the QRC, Michael Roche claim that amendments...
Read MoreIf the LNP has nothing to hide Jeff Seeney should welcome the Senate Inquiry
October 01, 2014
Lock the Gate Alliance’s National President, Drew Hutton welcomes the Senate Inquiry, urgently needed to restore democracy to Queensland. “Jeff Seeney claimed on ABC radio this morning that the LNP has ‘nothing to hide’ so he and the party should also welcome the inquiry,”...
Read MoreLock the Gate welcomes the Senate Inquiry into the Newman Government in Queensland
October 01, 2014
Lock the Gate Alliance has welcomed the formation of a Federal Select Senate Inquiry into certain aspects of the Queensland State Government and said the Inquiry, to be chaired by Palmer United Queensland Senator Glenn Lazurus, is desperately needed.
Read MoreNSW Chief Scientist Review Highlights Major Risks From CSG
October 01, 2014
The NSW Chief Scientist has highlighted serious risks from coal seam gas mining, including to human health and water supplies, vindicating strongly held concerns of communities across NSW, Lock the Gate said today.
Read MoreRegional NSW needs protection from aggressive gas industry
September 25, 2014
The Lock the Gate Alliance has welcomed a twelve month extension on the New South Wales Government’s freeze on new Petroleum Exploration Licences and examination of current licences, and is calling for upfront protections for water resources, farmland and bushland to be introduced as part of...
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