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.

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.

Donella Peters Executive Officer Natural Resources Committee GPO Box 572 Adelaide SA 5001 SA PARLIAMENTART ENQUIRY INTO FRACKING IN THE S-E OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA Fracking is an extremely contentious activity, for a number of reasons, which are very well documented.

Executive Officer, Natural Resource Committee GPO Box 572, Adelaide SA 5001 Email patrickdupont@parliamentsa.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 for finite water resources

The Economic and Finance Committee has resolved to inquire into and report on:   The decreasing availability of affordable housing for both purchase and rental.

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.

As you know, today's hearing is an inquiry into unconventional gas fracking.

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