Anne Rafferty 13TH January 2015 Executive Officer Natural Resources Committee GPO Box 572 ADELAIDE SA 5011 SUBMISSION TO THE PARLIMENTARY INQUIRY INTO UNCONVENTIONAL GAS I hereby make my submission to this inquiry, and would like to make it known to the Inquiry that I consider this invasive industry a threat to our Environment, our Heritage and our rural productivity. 1.The risks of groundwater contamination cannot be overlooked.

.— c YACHTING SOUTH AUSTRALIA ABN: 1991 4113 8 33 12th January 2015 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 fragmentation of native forest reserves and pine forests • Reduction in enjoyment of natural environment for bird watching, camping and walking

1 Executive Officer Natural Resourses Committee GPO BOX 572 Adelaide SA 5001 Via Email: Patrick.dupont@parliament.sa.gov.au 27th January 2015 Dear Mr Dupont, Re: Parliamentary Inquiry into Fracking in the South East I would like to raise some concerns which need to be considered in the above inquiry. 1.

From: Sustainable Communities SA [ ] Sent: Wednesday, 14 January 2015 6:50 AM To: Dupont, Patrick Cc: Subject: Inquiry into Unconventional Gas and Fracking in SE of SA Executive Officer, Natural Resources Committee GPO Box 572, Adelaide SA 5001 Re: Inquiry into Unconventional Gas and Fracking in SE of SA Sustainable Communities SA Inc. is a community based organisation that is working to build resilient communities of people acting to lower their ecological footprint.

From: Sustainable Communities SA [ ] Sent: Wednesday, 14 January 2015 6:50 AM To: Dupont, Patrick Cc: Subject: Inquiry into Unconventional Gas and Fracking in SE of SA Executive Officer, Natural Resources Committee GPO Box 572, Adelaide SA 5001 Re: Inquiry into Unconventional Gas and Fracking in SE of SA Sustainable Communities SA Inc. is a community based organisation that is working to build resilient communities of people acting to lower their ecological footprint.

SA Parliamentary Fracking Inquiry.

SA Parliamentary Fracking Inquiry.

SUBMISSION INTO THE INQUIRY INTO HYDRAULIC FRACTURING BY THE NATURAL RESOURCES AND MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE AND TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Both my husband Ross and I are members of the Limestone Coast Protection Alliance (LCPA) because, as South Easterners, we have become increasingly concerned by the implications of possible fracture stimulation (i.e. fracking) being eventually allowed here in this region.

From: Margeaux Chandler [ ] Sent: Thursday, 22 January 2015 2:52 PM To: Dupont, Patrick Subject: Submission for the Fracking in South Eastern South Australia To Whom It May Concern: I write to make a submission into the Parliamentary Inquiry into fracking in the South East of South Australia (SA).

Clive Carlyle Email: Submission to PARLIAMENT OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE Inquiry into: Unconventional Gas (Fracking) January, 2015 I have lived and worked in the lower south east for 30 years.