Media Releases
First frack plan for Kimberley hits Plibersek’s desk, threatens water, bilbies
July 30, 2024
The first fracking proposal for Western Australia since the state lifted its moratorium has been referred to the Federal Government, prompting outrage from community groups who fear the project will be a Trojan Horse for the full blown industrialization of the Kimberley. American company...
Read MoreWA Government quietly approves fracking company’s 100 million litre water licence in Kimberley
May 21, 2024
The WA Government has quietly approved a groundwater extraction licence that would allow an overseas-based fracking company to take 100 million litres each year. It's likely to be the first time a water licence has been issued to a fracking company since the WA...
Read MoreReport reveals gas companies can't be trusted: Cook must not cave to export demands
February 22, 2024
The Cook Government should be aiming to reduce the state’s domestic reliance on gas, rather than doubling down on the polluting fossil fuel, says Lock the Gate Alliance.
Read MoreAustralian investors reject fracking the Kimberley forcing US oil and gas company to delist from ASX – will US investors do the same?
February 12, 2024
An American oil and gas company will delist from the Australian stock exchange after making the embarrassing admission that there is a "lack of investor interest" in its flagship Kimberley fracking project, other than from “entities associated with” its Executive Chairman.
Read MoreLock the Gate Alliance response to WA environment "overhaul"
December 12, 2023
Conservation groups have reacted angrily to news the WA Roger Cook Government is planning to overhaul the state's environmental regulations, likely making it easier for fossil fuel companies to ram through polluting projects with minimal scrutiny.
Read MoreWA climate bill a recipe to Cook the planet
November 30, 2023
The Cook Government’s climate legislation will worsen the climate crisis, putting West Australians at greater risk of bushfires, droughts, and extreme heat.
Read MoreCook Government to foist fossil fuel carbon capture and storage scam on WA
November 29, 2023
The Cook Government’s doubling down on speculative carbon capture and storage shows it is more interested in supporting the unsubstantiated and unscientific claims of the gas industry than protecting its citizens from out of control climate change.
Read MoreGas and oil land release cements WA reputation as climate pariah
October 20, 2023
Lock the Gate Alliance condemns the WA Cook Government’s release of thousands of square kilometres for oil and gas exploration across the state.
Read MoreBuru's "raised blade" assurances exposed as a myth as oil and gas company bulldozes Kimberley to the dirt
September 29, 2023
Buru Energy’s claims it would use a “raised blade” while clearing Kimberley savannah for seismic testing have been exposed as a myth, with photos revealing the company has bulldozed vegetation down to the dirt.
Read MoreBuru Energy shareholders targeted outside company’s AGM over Kimberley gas plans
September 25, 2023
Concerned community members have targeted Buru Energy investors at this morning’s annual general meeting, warning them about the threat the company’s gas plans pose to the precious Kimberley.
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