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Alliance slams NSW Minister’s surrender to mining interests

November 04, 2013

The Lock the Gate Alliance has slammed the NSW Minister for Minister for Resources and Energy, Chris Hartcher for pressing ahead with moves to make economic interests the primary consideration for consent authorities dealing with coal mine applications, warning that it will exacerbate conflict...

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Galilee Basin 'Mega' Mine Approved Despite "Water Trigger" Legislation

November 04, 2013

Lock the Gate Alliance has said they are “bitterly disappointed” by Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt’s decision, released late on Friday, to approve a huge new coal mine in the Galilee Basin despite new laws designed to protect water resources from coal and CSG...

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PM must make good on commitment to Tara residents

November 03, 2013

Prime Minister, Tony Abbott must make good on promises made to the representative of Tara estates resident, Debbi Orr, that his government would protect people against coal seam gas development. Mr Abbott met with Debbi Orr on Saturday in the small western Queensland town...

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ICAC recommendations must be adopted

October 30, 2013

No-go areas for mining needed at exploration stage The Lock The Gate Alliance has called on the O'Farrell Government to accept the recommendations of today's Independent Commission Against Corruption report, and create no-go areas for mining at the exploration stage. The ICAC report was...

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