The Greens have launched the party’s national coal seam gas policy in Toowoomba, which proposes a ban on fraccing.
Queensland Senator and Greens deputy leader Larissa Waters said the Greens stood firmly against new coal and coal seam gas and advocate for a ban on fraccing.
“The Greens have introduced three separate bills to give landholders including traditional owners the right to say ‘no’ to coal and gas, and to ban fraccing but the old parties have failed to support us each time,” Senator Waters said.
The Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association (APPEA) Chief Executive Dr Malcolm Roberts said independent candidates and minor parties who oppose the responsible development of Australia’s natural gas support energy insecurity and higher energy costs for families and businesses.
“There is no scientific or environmental reason to ban onshore gas development. Every credible, independent scientific study into the industry confirms that, with good industry practice and appropriate regulation, onshore gas development is safe,” Mr Roberts said.