Media Releases

Floodgates open to Coal Seam Gas in NSW – Government renews 22 exploration licences

September 12, 2012

The O’Farrell Government yesterday opened the floodgates to coal seam gas mining in NSW with Minister for Resources Chris Hartcher moving to renew 22 coal seam gas exploration licences including many of the most controversial and hotly contested titles in NSW. The full list...

The gate stays locked after ‘appalling’ Strategic Regional Land Use Policy

September 11, 2012

The Lock the Gate Alliance reacted to today’s announcement of the NSW government’s Strategic Regional Land Use Policy by saying that gates across the state would remain locked to coal and coal seam gas mining. Lock the Gate Alliance President, Drew Hutton, said he...

Overwhelming majority rejects CSG in Lismore referendum

September 09, 2012

Over 88 per cent of voters in the Lismore Council area have voted against having coal seam gas in an overwhelming rejection of the industry. Voters were asked to respond to the question: “Do you support coal seam gas (CSG) exploration and production in...

Excessive Police Response Seeks to Criminalise Peaceful Protest

September 06, 2012

Lock The Gate Alliance has this morning criticised the NSW Government for its excessive and heavy-handed response to peaceful protest against coal mining expansion in the Gunnedah Basin earlier this week. Three peaceful protestors arrested this week at the Boggabri Coal Mine have been...

Opposition to Reckless Coal Expansion Escalates in NSW

September 06, 2012

Community groups across NSW have stepped up action against reckless coal mining projects this week. Six people have been arrested at four different protests against the rapid and uncontrolled expansion of coal mining in NSW. On Monday two activists scaled the giant coal-crusher at...