Media Releases

After ICAC, Alliance urges rethink on NSW coal strategy and guidelines

September 08, 2014

The NSW Government's draft "Strategic Statement on Coal" and associated new guidelines on coal allocation have failed to implement ICAC recommendations designed specifically to prevent corruption in the coal exploration process, according to Lock the Gate Alliance.

Four Somerset communities declare themselves mining free at ceremony at Esk

September 07, 2014

Residents of four key Somerset areas – Mt Beppo, Ottaba, Coal Creek and Esk-Crow’s Nest Rd - declared their areas mining free yesterday at a public ceremony in Esk Memorial Park.

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...