1 Response to the Parliament of SA Natural Resources Committee Inquiry into unconventional gas (fracking) January 2015 By email: patrick.dupont@parliament.sa.gov.au AUSTRALIAN LOT FEEDERS' ASSOCIATION (ALFA) Level 5, 131 Clarence St Sydney NSW 2000 2 Executive Summary The Australian Lot Feeders’ Association (ALFA), the peak body for the cattle feedlot industry, appreciates the opportunity to provide input into the Parliament of SA Natural Resources Committee Inquiry into unconventional gas (fracking).

47 30 60 2 PARLIAMENT OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE Inquiry into: Unconventional Gas (Fracking) Pursuant to section 16(1)(a) of the Parliamentary Committees 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: 1.

I want to explain what unconventional gas is, and certainly dispel certain potential COAL SEAM GAS AND UNCONVENTIONAL GAS EXPLORATION AND EXTRACTION IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA B.

2 February 2015 Dear Mr Dupont Re: Unconventional Gas (Fracking) Inquiry The Environmental Defenders Office (SA) Inc (“the EDO”) is an independent community legal centre with over twenty years of experience specialising in environmental and planning law.

Dr Harrington also raises relevant scientific questions and future work that should be undertaken to gain a clearer understanding of the hydrogeology and the associated risks arising from unconventional gas production (fracking). 2.

Parliament of South Australia Natural Resources Committee Enquiry into Unconventional Gas (Fracking) I am Marcia Lorenz B.A.

Executive Officer, Natural Resource Committee GPO Box 572, Adelaide SA 5001 To Natural Resources Committee, Re: Inquiry into Unconventional Gas and Fracking in SE of SA I 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 •potential for release

Executive Officer, Natural Resources Committee, GPO Box 572, Adelaide SA 5001, By email: patrick.dupont@parliament.sa.gov.au Parliamentary Inquiry into fracking in the South East of SA Friends of the Earth (Australia) is a national, membership-based environmental organisation that has been active for more than 40 years.

Thu 8/01/2015 8:53 AM greg Fracking Hi The fracking is not needed for many reasons. the solar industre is now able to suply all the power needed. the fracking WILL leach into the ground water with the dealy chemicals used.

Executive Officer, Natural Resources Committee, GPO Box 572, Adelaide SA 5001, By email: patrick.dupont@parliament.sa.gov.au Parliamentary Inquiry into fracking in the South East of SA Friends of the Earth (Australia) is a national, membership-based environmental organisation that has been active for more than 40 years.