Inquiry into the Implications for Western Australia of Hydraulic Fracturing for Unconventional Gas

Environment and Public Affairs Committee· 13 August 2013inquiry_report

This 2013 WA parliamentary committee report outlines the inquiry into the implications of hydraulic fracturing (fracking) for unconventional gas in Western Australia. The inquiry focuses on the impact on land use, regulation of chemicals, groundwater use and recycling, and land rehabilitation. The committee was established under the Legislative Council Standing Orders.

Impact

The report will affect landowners, communities, and industries involved in or potentially impacted by hydraulic fracturing for unconventional gas in Western Australia. It also impacts the environment and future land use planning.

environmentminingresourcesutilitiesplanninghydraulic fracturingunconventional gasWestern Australialand usegroundwaterchemical regulationland rehabilitationfrackingenvironmentparliamentary inquiry

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