Media Releases
Legal Action Launched to Stop Clearing in Leard Forest
June 06, 2014
The Maules Creek Community Council (MCCC) has today launched legal action in court to stop the clearing of Leard State Forest for the controversial Maules Creek Coal Mine, near Narrabri in north-west NSW.
Read MoreLNP's proposal further erodes Queenslanders' rights
June 06, 2014
The State Government’s proposed ‘one-stop shop’ for mining companies further erodes the rights of Queenslanders, says the Lock the Gate Alliance.
Read MoreWarning on planned changes to environmental legislation
June 03, 2014
The Lock the Gate Alliance has warned of a profound environmental and legal impact from proposed changes to the nation’s strongest environmental legislation currently being considered by the government.
Read MoreAlarm at lack of insurance cover by CSG industry
June 02, 2014
The Lock the Gate Alliance has expressed grave concern at a finding by the NSW Chief Scientist that the coal seam gas industry is under-insured, or in some cases not insured at all, for a pollution event or other disaster.
Read MoreCouncil gives Moura Coal facility green light after Coordinator General threatens to use “step in” powers
May 30, 2014
The Banana Shire Council has approved a massive coal loading facility on the outskirts of Moura after the Queensland Coordinator General threatened to exert “step in” powers and make the decision himself to “fast track” the proposal, stripping the local community of its appeal...
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