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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.

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Stop Singleton

The Northern Territory Government has approved the largest water licence in Territory history – 40 billion litres per year for 30 years. The impact on native plants, animals, sacred sites and community...
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Don't Frack the Outback

The Government is trying to fast-track major fracking and gas infrastructure projects in the Territory. We need your support to help stop dangerous new fracking and pipeline projects to protect our land,...
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Don't weaken our already weak water laws

The Northern Territory has the weakest water laws in the country yet the Government is trying to rush through changes to the Water Act behind closed doors.  These amendments, which could come into effect...
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Help protect water during Water Week

October 16, 2021

Update: Minister Lawler has the power to overturn the Singleton Station water licence within the next 30 days. Now is the time to take action. Call Minister Lawler and urge her to overturn this unconscionable water licence. Phone her office today 08 8999 5397. Caring...

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Submission: Draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Offsets Policy

October 16, 2021

In 2018, the Gunner Government committed to ensuring there would be no net increase in greenhouse gas emissions from any fracking in the NT. The draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Offsets Policy and Technical Guidelines (Offsets Policy) contains no concrete explanation of how the Government...

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Submission: Northern Territory Parks 2022-52 Masterplan Consultation

October 16, 2021

ALEC welcomes the opportunity to comment on the draft Northern Territory parks 2022-2052 Masterplan. We acknowledge the extensive work completed by the Department in producing this consultation paper. However, we have concerns with the Parks Masterplan consultation paper in its current form. Read our full...

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