NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE INQUIRY INTO UNCONVENTIONAL GAS (FRACKING), pursuant to section 16 (1) (a) of the Parliamentary Committees Act 1991: POTENTIAL RISKS AND IMPACTS IN THE USE OF HYDRAULIC FRACTURE STIMULATION TO PRODUCE GAS IN THE SOUTH EAST OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

Executive Officer, Natural Resource Committee GPO Box 572, Adelaide SA 5001 Email patrick.dupont@parliament.sa.gov.au 27/ 20/-1;- Sub btz 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

Page 114 of 294 PARLIAMENT OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE Inquiry into: Unconventional Gas (Fracking) SECTION 3: CHEMICALS Limestone Coast Protection Alliance Inc.

Executive Officer, Natural Resources Committee, GPO Box 572, Adelaide SA 5001, By email: patrick.dupont@parliament.sa.gov.au Parliamentary Inquiry into fracking in the South East of SA Friends of the Earth (Australia) is a national, membership-based environmental organisation that has been active for more than 40 years.

-----Original Message----- From: Sent: Friday, 30 January 2015 8:19 PM To: Dupont, Patrick Subject: Inquiry into fracking in South Eastern South Australia Executive Officer, Natural Resources Committee Please accept my submission into some of the concerns I, and the wider community have concerning fracking.

-----Original Message----- From: Sent: Friday, 30 January 2015 8:19 PM To: Dupont, Patrick Subject: Inquiry into fracking in South Eastern South Australia Executive Officer, Natural Resources Committee Please accept my submission into some of the concerns I, and the wider community have concerning fracking.

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).

73 Parliament of South Australia - Natural Resources Committee - Inquiry into Unconventional Gas Natural Resources Committee inquiry into Unconventional Gas (Fracking), pursuant to section 16 (1) (a) of the Parliamentary Committees Act 1991 Potential risks and impacts in the use of hydraulic fracture stimulation to produce gas in the South East of South Australia.

31 January 2015 Dear Sir / Madam, Parliamentary Inquiry into fracking - Natural Resources Committee of SA Parliament As well as providing information in relation to the 4 particular topics outlined in your terms of reference, I have elaborated on a range of other impacts and risks created by fracking.

31 January 2015 Dear Sir / Madam, Parliamentary Inquiry into fracking - Natural Resources Committee of SA Parliament As well as providing information in relation to the 4 particular topics outlined in your terms of reference, I have elaborated on a range of other impacts and risks created by fracking.