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 rAt 3514: 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

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.

Seven reports were tabled: The Pinery Fire Regional Fact-Finding Visit Report, the Annual Report for 2015-16, the Inquiry into Unconventional Gas (Fracking) in The South East of South Australia Final Report, and three reports on NRM levy proposals for 2017-18.

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: 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).

1 6 February 2015 Mr Patrick Dupont Executive Officer Natural Resources Committee GPO Box 572 ADELAIDE SA 5001 patrick.dupont@parliament.sa.gov.au RE: Submission to fracking inquiry Dear Patrick The Conservation Council of South Australia (Conservation SA) welcomes the opportunity to provide comment on the Natural Resources Committee Inquiry into potential risks and impacts in the use of hydraulic fracture stimulation (fracking) to produce gas in the South-East of South Australia.

mailto:admin@winesa.asn.au http://www.winesa.asn.au/ http://www.winesa.asn.au/ mailto:patrick.dupont@parliament.sa.gov.au Submission to the Inquiry into Unconventional Gas (Fracking) Page 2 of 7 South Australian Wine Industry Association Incorporated ABN 43 807 200 928 1 st Floor Industry Offices, National Wine Centre, Botanic Road, Adelaide SA 5000 Tel: 61 8 8222 9277 Fax: 61 8 8222 9276 Email: admin@winesa.asn.au Web: www.winesa.asn.au INTRODUCTION The South Australian Wine Industry Association (SAWIA) has prepared this submission to the Natural Resources Committee of the Parliament of South Australia for its Inquiry into Unconventional Gas (Fracking), and requests to appear before the Committee at its meeting in Adelaide or Penola.

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.

Executive Officer, Natural Resource Committee GPO Box 572, Adelaide SA 5001 Email patrick.dupont@parliament.sa.gov.au Re: Inquiry into Unconventional Gas and Fracking in SE of SA To Natural Resources Committee, We understand that the Limestone Coast Protection Alliance Inc.