Arid Lands Environment Centre (ALEC) is central Australia’s peak environmental organisation; defending Australia’s iconic desert country for 40 years. We are a strong and trusted voice for the protection of arid lands, creatures and communities. We work tirelessly toward our vision: healthy futures for arid lands and people.
Don't Frack the Outback
ALEC is staunchly opposed to the practice of hydraulic fracturing and the development of any new onshore gas industry in the Northern Territory and has been working to ban fracking...
Become a Member
Be part of the community taking action to protect our environment in the arid lands. By becoming a member, you’re joining with other people to form a strong and trusted...
Volunteer for ALEC
Be involved in ALEC and contribute positively to life here in Alice Springs! The fact that ALEC has managed to not only survive, but thrive, over the years has largely...
Latest News And Events
Leaked Covid-19 commission report shows aggressive expansion plans for Territory gas
MEDIA ADVISORYMay 21, 2020 The group advising on the Covid-19 recovery wants to accelerate the development of new gas fields...
Media release: Federal Enviro Law fails on climate, extinction and accountability
April 29, 2020 Our national environment laws - the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act - are failing to prevent...
40 Years of Action from the Heart: ALEC Retrospective
Friday, June 12, 2020 at 06:00 PM
Witchetty's Art Space, Araluen Cultural Centre / in Alice Springs, Australia.
40 Years of Action from the Heart: ALEC 40th Birthday Gala Dinner
Saturday, June 13, 2020 at 07:00 PM
White Gums, Honeymoon Gap / in Alice Springs, Australia.