ENERGY, ENVIRONMENT AND CONSERVATION—AUSTRALIAN CASE HISTORIES AND THEIR IMPLICATIONS FOR THE FUTURE
The APPEA Journal
13(1) 132 - 139
Published: 1973
Abstract
Five recent case histories of environmental concern over proposed projects involving energy resources in Australia are reviewed.Queensland: The Great Barrier Reef Royal Commission, involving proposed exploration offshore for hydrocarbons;
New South Wales: The Clutha Controversy, involving proposed transport and loading facilities to export coal;
Victoria: The Port Phillip Bay gas pipeline;
Tasmania: Lake Pedder, involving a proposal to flood the lake for the production of hydro electric power;
Northern Territory: The Top End National Park, involving proposals to exploit newly discovered uranium resources.
The social and legal implications of these activities are discussed, with particular emphasis on the possibility of future laws being enacted to conserve Australia's resources and environment. Special reference is made to the energy industry in general and petroleum in particular.
https://doi.org/10.1071/AJ72020
© CSIRO 1973
