Lock the Gate Alliance

What are our governments actually funding?

Governments take funds from coal companies and spend it backing those against the industry

16 December 2025

The life of the Ulan Coal Complex has been extended to 2035.

Ulan approved to 2035

Modification ensures continued employment for 660 workers

27 May 2025

Queensland attorney-general Deb Frecklington has cancelled the Mining Lease Objections Review.

Qld govt cancels mining objections review

Industry welcomes the move. Green groups, not so much

11 March 2025

The battle of Bundaberg

Protestors gather while miner challenges mistruths

06 March 2025

Lock the Gate Alliance alleges Olive Downs expansion will threaten koala habitat.

Pembroke gets Olive Downs expansion funds, cops green kick

Claims that koalas and greater gliders in the mine's expansion path

10 February 2025

A maintenance technician at the Daunia mine. Photo courtesy BHP

Whitehaven takes a couple of steps towards its Daunia, Blackwater dreams

Acquisition unconditional and gets Queensland government tick

25 March 2024

NSW coal mining companies are seeking more flexibility on rehabilitation.

Coal companies seeking more flexibility on rehab responsibility

The wish list would allow companies to change mine closure plans

11 March 2024

NSW puts in net zero laws

Law sets up Net Zero Commission

12 October 2023

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