GREEN groups and the Labor Party are putting pressure on the Victorian Government to review its policy on coal seam gas projects.
Labor's energy spokeswoman Lily D'Ambrosio has signaled the party will introduce a motion next week in the Legislative Council to set up an inquiry to investigate the impacts of CSG exploration and other unconventional gas explorations.
It comes as an alliance of 34 environment and community groups today called for a ban on all new on-shore coal and unconventional gas operation until there has been an investigation into the impacts on water, land, food security, communities and greenhouse emissions.
"Labor supports jobs in regional Victoria but understands there are growing concerns about coal seam gas exploration and the extraction methods used," Ms D'Ambrosio said.
"Evidence is emerging that raises questions about the safety, health and environmental impacts of coal seam gas exploration and it's important these concerns are fully investigation."
CSG mining involves fracking, which injects a high-pressure mix of water, sand and chemical into the ground.
"Labor supports jobs in regional Victoria but understands there are growing concerns about coal seam gas exploration and the extraction methods used," Ms D'Ambrosio said.
"Evidence is emerging that raises questions about the safety, health and environmental impacts of coal seam gas exploration and it's important these concerns are fully investigation."
CSG mining involves fracking, which injects a high-pressure mix of water, sand and chemical into the ground.
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