Media Releases
Lock the Gate applauds Resources Minister’s Landmark Ruling
October 14, 2014
The Lock the Gate Alliance has applauded today’s announcement by Resources Minister Anthony Roberts to cancel three NSW petroleum exploration licences, describing the decision as a significant victory for the community.
Read MoreQueenslanders will not be duped by LNP duplicity on power prices
October 12, 2014
The LNP’s claim that Queenslanders will save on power bills if the solar bonus scheme is removed is just an excuse to continue subsidising the fossil fuel industries. Lock the Gate Alliance’s spokesman, Drew Hutton said the State Government’s “plan” was yet another thinly-veiled...
Read MoreQueensland democracy in action - Lock the Gate event banned from State Parliament
October 08, 2014
In another example of why Queensland needs a Senate Inquiry, Lock the Gate Alliance has been banned from holding a democratic event at State Parliament. The group learned last week a ‘People’s Debate’ it planned for Oct 28 “will not be permitted” because it...
Read MoreRights 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,”...
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