Re: Inquiry into Fracking in South Eastern Australia To members of the committee, This submission will raise a number of concerns in regards to mining using unconventional hydraulic fracturing

SUBMISSION INTO THE INQUIRY INTO HYDRAULIC FRACTURING BY THE NATURAL RESOURCES AND MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE.

From: julie hart [ ] Sent: Thursday, 29 January 2015 10:24 PM To: Dupont, Patrick Cc: Subject: Inquiry into unconventional gas mining - submission Patrick Dupont Executive Officer Natural Resources Committee of the South Australian Parliament.

Email: patrick.dupont@parliament.sa.gov.au Dear Patrick, Further to my telephone all to you last week I thank you for the opportunity to make a submission on unconventional gas and fracking to the NRC Inquiry and am grateful for the extension granted for this purpose.

Email: patrick.dupont@parliament.sa.gov.au Dear Patrick, Further to my telephone all to you last week I thank you for the opportunity to make a submission on unconventional gas and fracking to the NRC Inquiry and am grateful for the extension granted for this purpose.

SE NRM Board submission to the Inquiry into Unconventional Gas 30 January 2015 PARLIAMENT OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA – NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE Inquiry into Unconventional Gas (Fracking) – Pursuant to section 16(1)(a) of the Parliamentary Committees Act 1991.

Executive Officer, Natural Resource Committee GPO Box 572, Adelaide SA 5001 Email patrick.dupont@parliament.sa.gov.au To Natural Resources Committee, Re; Inquiry into Unconventional Gas and Fracking in SE of SA We understand that the Limestone Coast Protection Alliance Inc is writing a submission for this inquiry and that they do not support unconventional gas and fracking in the SE of SA for the following reasons;  potential for water contamination caused by spills, leaks, chemicals and accidents  potential for well integrity failure due to finite lifespan of cement and steel  potential for air pollution detrimental to health of natural environment, humans and animals  potential for industrialisation of landscape and loss of "clean and green" image  unsustainable competition with existing industries such as agriculture, horticulture, viticulture and tourism which will have a detrimental impact on local economy  unsustainable competition

From: Bruce Holland [ ] Sent: Friday, 6 February 2015 11:40 AM To: Dupont, Patrick Subject: Unconventional Gas (Fracking) Dear Patrick, Re: Inquiry into: Unconventional Gas (Fracking) My name is Bruce Holland, and I am the Secretary of The Norwood Resource Incorporated (TNR).

Dr Harrington also raises relevant scientific questions and future work that should be undertaken to gain a clearer understanding of the hydrogeology and the associated risks arising from unconventional gas production (fracking). 2.

SUBMISSION INTO THE INQUIRY INTO HYDRAULIC FRACTURING BY THE NATURAL RESOURCES AND MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE.