Media Releases
March & Rally in Bunbury to take a Gasfield Free message to Regional Cabinet Meeting
October 30, 2017
MONDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2017: Landholders, communities and individuals from across the south west will be rallying outside the Regional Cabinet’s Public Meeting in Bunbury next Sunday to send a clear message to the Premier that they want to remain gasfield free. The rally...
Read MoreAnger at granting of new gas permit covering the south west
October 19, 2017
THURSDAY OCTOBER 19, 2017: Communities in the south west have reacted with shock and anger at news that Bunbury Energy has been granted a new gas exploration permit. The permit covers the shires of Capel, Dardanup and Donnybrook-Balingup and parts of the City of...
Read MoreRenewed calls for a broadening of the WA fracking inquiry as panel announced
October 09, 2017
MONDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2017: Lock the Gate has welcomed today’s announcement of a panel for the WA fracking inquiry but says the terms of reference still need to be broadened to ensure all impacts of the industry are examined. A spokesperson for Lock...
Read MoreBattle against invasive gasfields in the Peel region far from over
October 05, 2017
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2017: A large swath of the Peel region remains covered by gas leases despite a promise by the state government to ban fracking in the area. A free film and information night to discuss the issue is being organised for...
Read MoreLandholders welcome fracking inquiry but say it’s not enough
September 05, 2017
TUESDAY, September 5, 2017: Landholders across the state have welcomed today’s long-awaited announcement of an inquiry into the fracking industry in WA but say it doesn't go far enough. Co-convenor of the Gasfield Free South West Alliance Kathy Thomson said her group welcomed the...
Read MoreFrack Free People’s Rally to send a message to the State Labor Conference this Saturday
August 25, 2017
FRIDAY, AUGUST 25, 2017: Landholders and other concerned citizens will be rallying outside the State Labor Party conference this weekend calling for action to halt fracking and other forms of invasive gasfield development in WA. As part of the event farmers from the South...
Read MoreCountry Women in WA say No to fracking and unconventional gasfields
July 26, 2017
Media Release 26 July 2017 Country Women in WA say No to fracking and unconventional gasfields The Country Women’s Association of WA has today called for an end to fracking and unconventional gasfields in WA. The call came in the form of a motion...
Read More“Relaxed” Stance on ‘Fracking For GST’ Deal Needs Clarification from Premier
July 19, 2017
Dongara farmer Rod Copeland has asked Premier McGowan to clarify his stance on any deals on fracking in GST discussions, after Treasurer Ben Wyatt said he was “relaxed” about Scott Morrison’s threat to cut GST to states unless they accept unconventional gas exploration. “I’m...
Read MoreHighway protests call for water protection from fracking threat
July 07, 2017
More than 30 actions are planned across WA for Saturday July 8 to protest at the State Government’s lack of action in protecting water resources from the unconventional gas industry. The actions will involve groups of people taking to the highways with banners...
Read MorePremier urged to rule out any dubious ‘fracking for GST’ deal
July 03, 2017
Lock the Gate Alliance has asked Premier McGowan to rule out any deals on fracking in GST discussions, after Treasurer Scott Morrison threatened to cut GST to states unless they accept unconventional gas exploration. “We’re calling on the Premier to reject the disgraceful attempt...
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