Friday 22 April 2016

Underground Coal Gasification Banned in Queensland: 18 April 2016



The Palaszczuk Government has moved to ban underground coal gasification because of its environmental impact.

State Development Minister and Minister for Natural Resources and Mines Dr Anthony Lynham announced the immediate ban today and committed to introducing a legislated ban before the end of the year.

"The potential risks to Queensland’s environment and our valuable agricultural industries far outweigh any potential economic benefits...
The ban applies immediately as government policy, and I will introduce legislation to the Parliament by the end of the year to make it law."

View the full Media Statement.

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