Have your say on fracking

Not only do we have to remain vigilant about the pulp mill, now it looks like the Govt is keen to approve fracking in Tasmania. And this in spite of all the controversy surrounding the practice, and the appalling and negative public health aspects associated with it – especially where they involve the contamination of precious water supplies.

Needless to say the Govt is also doing its best to sneak the announcement in under the silly season radar, presumably hoping nobody will notice. Thankfully one sharp-eyed bod on this list did.

Please find time in your busy schedules to express your opinion about the unacceptable risks associated with fracking, and why it should never be allowed in Tasmania – or anywhere if it comes to that IMO.

We have until Friday 5th December to send in submissions – which don’t have to be screeds long – remember, a page will suffice!

THE AD IN THE PAPER …

REVIEW OF HYDRAULIC FRACTURING IN TASMANIA

The Dept. of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and the Environment is seeking submissions for its Review into Hydraulic Fracturing in Tasmania. Further information and a copy of the Issues Paper can be obtained by emailing fracking.review@dpipwe.tas.gov.au or as a hard copy phone 6165-3134.

Submissions should be received by 5pm Friday 5th December 2014 and sent by post to;

The Project Team- Review of hydraulic fracturing in Tasmania
Dept of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and the Environment
G.P.O. Box 44, HOBART Tas 7001 or by email to fracking.review@dpipwe.tas.gov.au
Anne