Media Releases
Carmichael Mine Approval - Shame Queensland Shame
May 08, 2014
The Lock the Gate’s national president, Drew Hutton has slammed the Queensland State Government’s approval of the Carmichael mine.
Read MoreScientists express grave concern at offsets used to approve Maules Creek mine
May 07, 2014
More than 30 scientists with expertise in biodiversity conservation have expressed their grave concerns over allegations about the use of inappropriate offsets to gain approval for the Maules Creek Mine.In an open letter to Environment Minister Greg Hunt, released today, the scientists warn that...
Read MoreRoyal Commission needed to investigate ‘whiff of corruption’ in Queensland
May 06, 2014
The Lock the Gate Alliance says a Royal Commission is needed to investigate the ‘whiff of corruption’ pervading the State Government’s links with the mining industry.
Read MoreCall for Judicial Inquiry into Maules Creek Mine after ICAC hears more details of donations for favors
May 05, 2014
The Lock the Gate Alliance has today called for a full judicial inquiry into the approvals granted for Whitehaven Coal’s Maules Creek mine following evidence presented to the ICAC hearings into payments to MPs for favors.
Read MoreRevealed: EPA investigation report shows extent of Pilliga contamination
May 05, 2014
The Lock the Gate Alliance says an EPA investigation report into the contamination of an aquifer by Santos’ Narrabri Gas Project in the Pilliga forest reveals how little the Government and the company can do to clean up CSG pollution once it occurs. The...
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