THE state opposition is calling for a moratorium on new coal-seam gas exploration.
It has warned of doubts about the safety of the ''fracking'' process, which are yet to be fully investigated.
In one of its first policy statements since losing the 2010 election, the Labor Party says it will push for a freeze on new exploration licences for coal seam and other ''unconventional'' gas projects while a parliamentary inquiry is held.
Victoria does not have an active coal seam gas industry, but has granted 24 current exploration licences. Another eight applications await a decision.
The Age
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