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URGENT: WA EPA RECOMMENDS FRACKING APPROVAL - CALL THE ENVIRO MINISTER

Breaking News: The Environmental Protection Agency has just recommended approving Black Mountain’s Valhalla project - now it is up to WA Labor to make the final decision. 

We know the environmental risks to the Kimberley are far too large. Fracking would threaten the endangered species, the precious waters of the sacred Martuwarra Fitzroy River, damage the climate and pollute the landscape with frack wells and wastewater ponds. 

We need to ensure WA Labor hears from us loud and clear, and that starts with calling the WA Environment Minister, Matthew Swinbourn and calling on him to reject Black Mountain’s frack plan - and ban fracking in the Kimberley for good

CALL THE ENVIRONMENT MINISTER - HON MATTHEW SWINBOURN - 08 6552 6800

You will either reach a staff member or an answering machine, please leave a short message.

Alternatively, try his electorate office: 08 9452 8311

Here’s what you can say: 

  • I am calling to ask Minister Swinbourn to reject Black Mountain’s proposal and ban Kimberley fracking.

Issues you could also raise:

  • Water Pollution: The project would risk polluting the catchment of the Martuwarra Fitzroy River with fracking chemicals and radioactive waste. 
  • Endangered species habitat destruction: Black Mountain’s long term plans include decades of drilling that would fragment habitat for threatened species like the Bilby and Freshwater Sawfish. This project clearly poses an unacceptable environmental impact in the Kimberley.
  • Long-Term Damage & Climate Risks: The project would release 1.6 million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions in seven years, undermining WA Labor’s climate and decarbonisation commitments.

Please let us know how the call went!

Let us know how the call went


Showing 30 reactions

  • Jennifer Medway
    commented 2026-02-09 13:34:19 +1100
  • Jennifer Medway
    commented 2026-02-09 13:34:06 +1100
    I left a detailed message.
  • Monica Haddad
    commented 2026-02-08 08:42:38 +1100
  • Chilla Bulbeck
    commented 2026-02-04 13:12:03 +1100
    Asked to speak to the minister. Alas, he was ‘in a meeting’ so left my name and suburb and asked staffer to note my strong opposition to the Valhalla project. Sent an email as she requested, due to ‘many people are ringing us about this issue’ (hooray), attaching my appeal to the project sent to Appeals Convenor
  • Bernardo Alayza Mujica
    commented 2026-01-28 03:16:42 +1100
  • Jo-Anne Pyrke
    commented 2026-01-27 18:01:32 +1100
    The Minister’s Secretary asked me to put all in writing and email to Minister Swinbourn.January 27,2026.
  • Christine & Paul Kuhlmann-Jackson / Jackson
    commented 2026-01-27 13:47:59 +1100
    I rang his electoral and ministerial office. Both admin workers answering the call were friendly and assured me that they’ll pass on my message.I also wrote an email as they suggested
  • Frances Chadd
    commented 2026-01-27 13:46:01 +1100
    The Minister was busy and couldn’t take my call, however I could email him, which I have done.

    I asked if my name could be recorded as having phoned, and the receptionist took my name and number.
  • Leonie Walker
    commented 2026-01-26 00:02:50 +1100
    I have emailed the Environment Minister, also my local MPs. On Tues I’ll try calling the Minister’s office
  • Leslie Warmdean
    commented 2026-01-25 01:14:50 +1100
  • Martin Siegrist
    commented 2026-01-24 08:20:43 +1100
  • Martin Siegrist
    commented 2026-01-24 08:20:25 +1100
  • Lauren Fox
    commented 2026-01-23 21:51:39 +1100
  • Mamta Morganan
    commented 2026-01-23 20:13:19 +1100
  • Brenda Conochie
    commented 2026-01-23 19:50:40 +1100
    Hi Staffer was polite while I ran thru my objectiions and suggested that i put my concerns in an email to Minister.Swinbourn @dpc.wa.gov.au. I asked if she was registering my call and she said yes but hadn’t asked me to spell my tricky surname, so I did. PS I’m wearing my Frack free Kimberley Tshirt to Fest Fringe event tonite.
  • Caroline Sévilla
    commented 2026-01-23 19:17:20 +1100
  • Margaret Judith
    commented 2026-01-23 18:54:38 +1100
    I was thanked and advised to send an email to Minister Swinbourn and was given his email address. The receiver of my call , was not keen to hang around and very promptly ended the call with a swift thank you and goodbye.
  • Roslyn Manning
    commented 2026-01-23 17:56:31 +1100
    I didn’t call but went straight to the email option.
  • Roslyn Manning
    commented 2026-01-23 17:55:19 +1100
  • Jan Lumsdaine
    commented 2026-01-23 17:38:47 +1100
    I was thanked and advised to also send an email to Minister Swinbourn and was given his email address. I will forward this now.
  • Kindelle Pillonel
    commented 2026-01-23 17:19:27 +1100
    Was asked to write concerns in an email.
  • Zoe Coole
    commented 2026-01-23 16:25:20 +1100
    I emailed his office.
  • Sigrid McGarva
    commented 2026-01-23 16:12:46 +1100
    I decided to send an email.
  • Rolf Stockburger
    commented 2026-01-23 16:05:12 +1100
    Called and was advised by the ministers office to send an email to:

    [email protected]

    I’m now sending an email.

    cheers
  • Anna Huigen
    commented 2026-01-23 15:29:06 +1100
    I rang the 6552 number, was answered by a friendly staff member who asked me to put my concerns into an email – [email protected].

    I’ll do so now.
  • Jean Doherty
    commented 2026-01-23 15:10:05 +1100
    Good. Advised me also to email [email protected]

    which I did.
  • Mark Taylor
    commented 2026-01-23 14:55:19 +1100
  • Colin Ellis
    commented 2026-01-23 14:46:52 +1100
  • Yo-Merry Todd
    commented 2026-01-23 14:33:21 +1100
    My call went well, advised to send an email to minister Swinburne. I was given his email address , and will send an email.
  • Tim Kerr
    commented 2026-01-23 14:15:11 +1100
    I spoke to the secretary, who advised me to write an email to the minister.


    I HAVE TO SHARE THIS AND PLEASE PASS ON:

    Love or hate AI, it is very useful for this sort of thing.


    You can literally copy the information on this page. Mention your intention to write to the minister and copy information, and it will draft an email for you in seconds.


    Makes this sort of process very quick and easy.