Media Releases
CQ community calls for meeting with Deputy Premier and new ministers following 97% vote against coal mine
November 12, 2020
Newly appointed Queensland Palaszczuk Government ministers are being urged to heed the calls of the Central Queensland community of Baralaba, which recently voted by an overwhelming majority to oppose a new coal mine planned for the banks of the Dawson River.
Read MoreNew QLD Resources Minister urged to hold the line on New Acland
November 12, 2020
The Oakey Coal Action Alliance is calling on newly appointed Queensland Resources Minister Scott Stewart to honour his predecessor's commitment to wait until legal proceedings are finished before making a decision on the New Acland Stage 3 expansion.
Read MoreDocuments show Adani dodged paying adequate rehab bond, still wants 55mtpa mega mine
November 11, 2020
New documents obtained by Lock the Gate Alliance under Right To Information Laws and via the Public Register reveal Adani has paid a grossly inadequate rehabilitation bond to the Queensland Government, worth about 0.5 percent of its estimated revenue after five years of operation....
Read MoreLimestone Coast locals call for legal action after Beach Energy gas plant pollutes groundwater
November 09, 2020
Local landholders are outraged after gas company Beach Energy polluted groundwater at its Katnook gas processing plant near Penola in South Australia, and is yet to be fined.
Read MoreRTI documents reveal QLD Enviro Dept encouraged Santos to increase pollution at Gladstone GLNG facility
November 06, 2020
New documents obtained under Right to Information laws reveal the Queensland Government encouraged Santos to update its Gladstone GLNG plant Environmental Authority so the company could increase pollution.
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