Lock the Gate Alliance

The Lock the Gate Alliance says the Queensland government could use its new state development laws to fast-track a risky gas pipeline project that could transport Beetaloo gas to the east coast, after the project was declared a ‘Coordinated Project’. 

Hunter Valley Operations mine (HVO) has refused to consider a shorter mine life in response to questions from the NSW Independent Planning Commission, insisting it must have a full 19-year extension, despite the colossal contribution it would make to worsening climate change and its impacts in the Hunter. 

Community groups have vowed to keep fighting full-scale fracking in the Northern Territory, following an announcement from the Northern Territory Government that appraisal gas will begin flowing from Tamboran Resources’ Shenandoah South Pilot Project tomorrow. 

Lock the Gate Alliance is calling on the NSW government to urgently pass legislation that would protect coal workers, following revelations that the Independent Planning Commission (IPC) is seeking further information from the owners of Hunter Valley Operations coal mine about the time the operation needs for an orderly transition. 

Community groups have warned that new state development laws, passed last night by the LNP government, will give the Deputy Premier unprecedented powers to fast-track major projects while stripping Queenslanders of important community, environmental, landholder and First Nations protections. 

Regional Queenslanders have raised their hands in a powerful show of unity against proposed LNP government laws that would give the Deputy Premier sweeping powers to fast-track major projects and seize private property. 

Gold Coast hinterland farmers and residents delivered an open letter to Premier David Crisafulli’s office today, calling on the LNP to withdraw legislation that would give the Deputy Premier sweeping powers to fast-track major development projects and seize private property.