Tuesday, February 9
Big energy companies have sought to 'open up' Victoria to onshore gas drilling and fracking, putting prime farmland and water resources at risk. Regional communities around the state have said no to risky unconventional gas extraction. On the other side of the coin, the federal government has sabotaged our renewable energy sector by cutting the national Renewable Energy Target by 20%. In the first half of 2016, the Victorian government will need to decide whether to lift the current ban on onshore gas drilling. They will set the state Renewable Energy Targets for 2020 and 2025 (the VRETs). 11:30am. Parliament, Spring St, City. Organised by Friends of the Earth, Gasfield Free Vic, Yes 2 Renewables.