Media Releases
Mt Arthur mine approval highlights urgent need for mine closure and transition laws
April 16, 2025
Hunter community advocates are calling for law reform to make holistic transition and closure plans mandatory for all large coal mines, after the Minns Government awarded NSW's biggest coal mine - BHP’s Mt Arthur - a four year mining extension today.
Read MoreWarning that time is running out as NSW Government’s post-mining land use report falls short
April 15, 2025
Hunter community advocates welcome the release of the Post-Mining Land Use report, but say questions remain concerning rehabilitation and biodiversity, including whether the NSW taxpayer will be forced to foot bills that big coal companies should pay for.
Read MoreTanya Plibersek’s department weakens pollution rules for notorious Illawarra coal mine after contamination reported
April 14, 2025
The Federal Environment Department has weakened pollution rules for Wollongong Resources’ shuttered Russell Vale coal mine, allowing the release of metals into a popular local creek more than 100 times higher than the original conditions permitted.
Read MoreUrgent ministerial intervention requested as Arrow Energy ramps up CSG drilling
April 11, 2025
A Western Downs farmer whose priority agricultural land-listed farm has been heavily impacted by coal seam gas-induced subsidence has lodged an urgent request for ministerial intervention against further nearby drilling by Arrow Energy. A summary of the complaint, which was sent to Deputy Premier Jarrod...
Read MoreCrisafulli Government’s plans to foist fossil gas on Queenslanders, question emissions targets, puts state at risk
April 08, 2025
Lock the Gate Alliance says the Crisafulli Government’s doubling down on fossil gas and review of emissions reduction targets will only benefit multinational corporations and leave Queenslanders with more expensive bills and degraded farmland.
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