Media Releases
Communities want data not stunts
July 27, 2012
The discrepancy in water quality test results in northern NSW is proof that self-regulation isn’t working and cannot provide community confidence in the coal seam gas industry says Lock the Gate Alliance Vice President Jacinta Green. Metgaso’s results described the water as ‘salty but not toxic’. The NATA accredited EAL laboratory...
Read MoreReponse to Tara Health concerns alarming
July 26, 2012
Lock the Gate Alliance says the government is not doing enough to address the health concerns of residents affected by coal seam gas development in the Tara residential estate. “Health Minister Lawrence Springborg told broadcaster Alan Jones that he would direct his Department to investigate,” said Vice President Jacinta...
Read MoreCSG Industry Admits Pollution Problem
July 25, 2012
The announcement of a gas forum to unveil technologies to combat coal seam gas pollutants at this year's Queensland Gas Conference & Exhibition, comes as some surprise to Lock The Gate Alliance. Lock the Gate Alliance Vice President Jacinta Green said, "All this time,...
Read MoreNewman’s greentape amendments will be sickening
July 24, 2012
The Lock the Gate Alliance says the Newman government’s Greentape Reduction Bill, which will see major amendments to the Environment Protection Act, could have dire consequences for Queenslanders’ health. “Dismantling legislation to streamline approvals for mining and gas developments will almost inevitably lead to...
Read MoreO’Farrell Government fails open and transparency test on Aquifer Interference Policy
July 19, 2012
Lock The Gate Alliance has added its voice to the chorus of criticism from farming and conservation groups over the revised NSW Aquifer Interference Policy Lock the Gate Vice President Jacinta Green said community interest in and concern about the potential for contamination of groundwater by coal seam...
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