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

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: 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.

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 St/ION rss 6 1 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

1 Punari Prime SAMM Debbie & Bruce Nulty Email: Submission to PARLIAMENT OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE Inquiry into: Unconventional Gas (Fracking ) January 2015 Pursuant to section16(1)(a) of the Parliamentary Committee Act 1991 the committee is inquiring into potential risks and impacts in the use of hydraulic fracture stimulation (Fracking) to produce gas in the South East of South Australia and in particular  Risks to groundwater contamination:  Impacts upon landscape  The effectiveness of existing legislation and regulation  The potential net economic outcome to the region and the rest of the states 2 Figure 1: Champion ram "ROGER" at the Royal Adelaide Show 2014.

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

SE NRM Board submission to the Inquiry into Unconventional Gas 30 January 2015 PARLIAMENT OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA – NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE Inquiry into Unconventional Gas (Fracking) – Pursuant to section 16(1)(a) of the Parliamentary Committees Act 1991.

PARLIAMENT OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA – NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE Inquiry into Unconventional Gas (Fracking) – Pursuant to section 16(1)(a) of the Parliamentary Committees Act 1991.

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