Knitting Nannas are writing submissions on the following but you can send in a personal one too, or volunteer to contribute to ours.
Hunter Valley Operations coal mine (HVO) has refused to consider a shorter mine life in response to questions from the NSW Independent Planning Commission, insisting it must have a full 19-year extension. New public submissions must specifically relate to the new material only. Submissions must be received via the Commission’s website by 11:59pm AEST on Wednesday 9 September 2026. The Planning Secretary has now extended the date by which the Commission is to make its decision on the Applications to 30 September 2026. Lock the Gate guide out soon. https://www.lockthegate.org.au/hvo-refusal https://www.ipcn.nsw.gov.au/cases/hvo-north-and-south-open-cut-coal-continuation-projects
Review of the Safeguard Mechanism
Review by the federal government. Closing date 18 September. https://consult.dcceew.gov.au/2026-27-safeguard-mechanism-review
Public Comment Open for Kimberley Fracking Proposal
Texas-based fracking company Black Mountain Energy plans to frack in the Kimberley region of WA. The Kimberley is globally recognised as the largest, most intact tropical savannah on Earth. It is under serious threat from Black Mountain’s ‘Valhalla’ fracking proposal and larger Canning Basin gas export plans. https://www.environskimberley.org.au/fracking_public_comment_federal