WA Fracking Inquiry - Have Your Say!

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For the thousands of people across Western Australia who want to see a permanent ban on gas fracking extended across our state, now is an important time to have our say.

The Independent Scientific Panel Inquiry is now seeking submissions from the public on the risks of fracking in WA.

The Background Paper released by the Inquiry has already identified serious environmental, social, economic, and health risks associated with the fracking industry, including:

Contamination and other impacts on groundwater and surface water
Impacts on soil quality
Impacts on biodiversity
Impacts on farming and other beneficial uses of the environment
Air ...

For the thousands of people across Western Australia who want to see a permanent ban on gas fracking extended across our state, now is an important time to have our say.

The Independent Scientific Panel Inquiry is now seeking submissions from the public on the risks of fracking in WA.

The Background Paper released by the Inquiry has already identified serious environmental, social, economic, and health risks associated with the fracking industry, including:

Contamination and other impacts on groundwater and surface water
Impacts on soil quality
Impacts on biodiversity
Impacts on farming and other beneficial uses of the environment
Air pollution
Greenhouse gas emissions
Impacts on Aboriginal heritage
Impacts on public safety
Impacts on amenity and aesthetic enjoyment of a local area

Fracking in any part of WA is not compatible with the protection of our environment, climate, health, and water.

Thousands of Western Australians have already made it clear that they want to see a Frack Free Future, and it is important that the Inquiry understands what is important to us.

Between now and 19 March 2018, as many people as possible need to voice their concerns and describe the values they want to see protected to the Independent Scientific Panel Inquiry.

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I have made the submission below to the Independent Scientific Panel Inquiry. Please advise me on what you will do to support a permanent, legislated, statewide ban on unconventional gas and fracking.

"I place a high value on the protection of our state's natural environment and cultural heritage. Beyond individual plants, animals and places, this extends to our water, food, air, biodiversity, climate, our rural and natural landscapes, and our living Aboriginal culture and connection to country.

I do not believe that gas fracking can be done anywhere in WA without unacceptable impacts on these values.

Pollution of air and water, impacts on biodiversity, industrialisation of landscapes, and increased climate change are all inevitable and irreversible consequences of an unconventional gas industry. Many of these impacts cannot be avoided or managed through regulation.

The development of new fossil fuels including gas will increase carbon pollution and is inconsistent with international agreements on climate change. Our state has plentiful renewable energy resources and more fossil fuels are not needed.

Therefore, I call on the Independent Scientific Panel Inquiry to recommend a permanent, legislated ban on fracking and unconventional gas activities across WA, and to recommend the development of renewable energy resources to meet the state’s energy needs."

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