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 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 walking, cycling, canoeing and caving • air, noise and light pollution and potential for odour impacting on health, enjoyment and safety of use of natural

According to the gas industry and government websites, there are no proven health concerns regarding the unconventional gas industry.

1 Tim Kelly 27-1-2015 To the Executive Officer Natural Resources Committee GPO Box 572 ADELAIDE SA 5001 Email patrick.dupont@parliament.sa.gov.au PARLIAMENT OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE Inquiry into: Unconventional Gas (Fracking) Dear Committee Members, Thank you for the opportunity to provide input into this inquiry on expanding the gas sector in South Australia with unconventional technologies such as hydraulic fracturing and multi directional drilling into geological structures containing fossil gas.

1 Submission to the PARLIAMENT OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA – NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE: Inquiry into Unconventional Gas (Fracking): Potential risks and impacts in the use of hydraulic fracture stimulation to produce gas in the South East of South Australia January 28th 2015 Introduction Lock the Gate Alliance is a national grassroots organisation made up of thousands of individuals and over 240 local groups who are concerned about unsafe or inappropriate mining.

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.

Page 1 of 31 PARLIAMENT OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE Inquiry into: Unconventional Gas (Fracking) Submitted by John Brook and Merilyn Paxton ‘Mootatunga’ Phones: Email: Page 2 of 31 Impacts on the South East and South Australia Introduction For the financial year of 2011/20121 income in the South East of SA from agriculture, viticulture, horticulture, aquaculture, fishing, forestry, dairy and associated manufacturing was $1.438 billion.

1 20th January 2015 Executive Officer Natural Resources Committee GPO Box 572 ADELAIDE SA 5001 email: patrick.dupont@parliament.sa.gov.au Submission to the Inquiry into Unconventional Gas (Fracking) in South Australia The industrialisation of the rural landscape brought about by unconventional gas (UG) activities with its associated air and water pollution, would significantly damage the South Australian landscape without adding substantial economic or social benefits.

28 September 2015 1 Parliament of South Australia Natural Resources Committee List of submissions to the Inquiry into Unconventional Gas (Fracking) in the South East of South Australia No.