General Gas Fitting Work

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.

From: Sent: Sunday, 25 January 2015 5:11 PM To: Dupont, Patrick Subject: Submission for Fracking Inquiry Hello Patrick Attached are seven files that represent my submission to the inquiry on fracking.

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).

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.

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

It is from this viewpoint that members of DEA are deeply concerned by the serious threats posed to health by fracture stimulation (fracking) for unconventional (whether coal seam, shale, or tight) gas in the South East of South Australia.

Submission to the Parliamentary Inquiry into Fracking in the South East of South Australia January 24th, 2015 Submission from: No Fracking WAy www.nofrackingway.org.au 2 Attention: Executive Officer Natural Resources Committee GPO Box 572 Adelaide SA 5001 No Fracking WAy is a Perth-based volunteer community group.

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