Media Releases

Massive victory for communities as Metgasco suspends operations in the Northern Rivers

March 13, 2013

Northern Rivers communities are celebrating the news today that Metgasco have indefinitely suspended all their coal seam gas operations in the Northern Rivers. The Lock the Gate Alliance says that this is a huge vindication of the efforts of thousands of people across the...

Water Trigger A Step Forward on Long Road to Coal and Gas Reform

March 12, 2013

Lock the Gate Alliance has described the changes to Federal environment laws announced by Minister Tony Burke this morning as a step forward on a long road to genuine law reform to control inappropriate coal and gas mining across Australia. Last week, the Alliance...

Commonwealth expert scientific committee slams Arrow CSG project

March 11, 2013

A Federal Government independent panel has slammed a multi-billion dollar coal seam gas proposal in Queensland. The Independent Scientific Expert Committee (IESC), set up by the Federal Government to advise on the water impacts of resource projects, has delivered a stinging critique of the...

Internal Government Documents Show NSW CSG Industry Floundering

March 08, 2013

Documents obtained under freedom of information laws reveal extraordinary opposition to coal seam gas in rural NSW which is impeding the industry, and should send a warning signal to investors everywhere, according to Lock The Gate Alliance. The documents include draft instruments of renewal...

Lock the Gate takes its campaign to Canberra and electorate offices around the country

March 07, 2013

The Lock the Gate Alliance launched its federal election campaign today by taking demands for national law reform on coal and gas mining to federal parliamentarians across Australia. The 'Call to Country' incorporates a passionate plea for protecting Australians and the environment from the...