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Jack, Felicity – Tuesday, 28 May 2019 – 20:04:22 Subject Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan for the Kyalla Drilling and Hydraulic Fracturing 2019 Program EP117 N2 From Felicity Jack Sent 28/05/2019 8:04:22 PM Don’t allow fracking in the Northern Territory. Protect the environment and respect our beautiful country. We can reduce our dependence on energy if we value our planet. Felicity Jack ************* VIC 3051 Page 1 of 348

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Jack, Felicity – Tuesday, 28 May 2019 – 20:04:22Subject Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan for the Kyalla Drilling

and Hydraulic Fracturing 2019 Program EP117 N2From Felicity JackSent 28/05/2019 8:04:22 PM

Don’t allow fracking in the Northern Territory. Protect the environment and respect ourbeautiful country. We can reduce our dependence on energy if we value our planet.

Felicity Jack*************VIC 3051

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Jackson, Adele – Monday, 27 May 2019 – 07:00:04Subject Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP)From Adele JacksonSent 27/05/2019 7:00:04 AM

To whom it may concern at the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR),

Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP) for the KyallaDrilling and Hydraulic Fracturing 2019 Program EP117 N2

Thank you for the opportunity to make a submission regarding this issue.

I write this submission to ask the Department of Environment and Natural Resources tooutright reject Origin Energy’s EMP to protect the land, water, health and wellbeing ofimpacted communities as well as our shared future from climate change.

As a member of the community, I am deeply concerned about the risks associated with OriginEnergy’s plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing in the Northern Territory. I strongly objectto the approval of this EMP for the following reasons:

1. Approval of this EMP will lead to irreversible climate change impacts for people of theNorthern Territory and beyond. The Northern Territory is already experiencing the impacts ofclimate change, and is predicted to be one of the most severely impacted if emissions are notrapidly reduced [1]. Remote Aboriginal communities across the NT feel this first and worst:extreme heat waves, water shortages and more extreme flooding could force many Aboriginalpeople to move off their country. Approving this EMP, one of nine exploration wells, wouldsignal the Beetaloo Basin as "open for business" to the expansion of the gas industry,potentially leading to emissions 20 times Australia's total current annual emissions [2]. Thiswould pose a serious climate change threat to communities across the NT and beyond.

2. Storage of wastewater in open air tanks poses unacceptable risks and is incompatible withthe Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory (Inquiry)recommendation 7.12 that stated “enclosed tanks must be used to hold all wastewater.” [3]Climate change means that seasons and weather patterns are changing, particularly across theNT in relation to wet season (Oct 2018 to April 2019 was the driest wet season since 1992and the hottest wet season on record) [4]. This means that there can be big storms out ofseason, and having open tanks with fracking wastewater (at any time of the year) would putdrinking water, wildlife and health of community members and children at risk, includingcommunities up and downstream.

3. Origin Energy have failed to appropriately consult with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginalpeople and impacted communities. A report from the Jumbunna Institute for IndigenousEducation and Research (UTS) found that most, if not all, exploration permits issued in theNorthern Territory (including Origin Energy) for unconventional gas were issued in theabsence of Free, Prior and Informed Consent from Traditional Owners [5]. Furthermore, theInquiry found that Aboriginal communities overwhelmingly opposed fracking on their land.The findings from the UTS report suggest reasons for concerns regarding all of OriginEnergy’s consultation practices, including consultation regarding this EnvironmentalManagement Plan with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriatecultural authorities for the areas impacted both directly and indirectly.

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4. The use of dangerous chemicals poses huge risks to the environment, water and communityhealth and are exacerbated by the use of open storage tanks. There are some really concerningchemicals that Origin Energy plans to use down well and store on-site over the dry and wetseasons. This means that the chemicals will not only be used down the well in the highpressure fracking process, but will also pose a risk at the surface when in open storage asflowback fluid.

For these reasons, any plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing, including exploration,should not be allowed to go ahead under any circumstances.

Below are a list of my recommendations:

1. The DENR should take a precautionary approach to the cumulative climate impacts of thisexploration well - knowing the risk of the expansion of the gas industry in the NorthernTerritory will have dangerous and irreversible impacts on our climate in a time when we needto rapidly decarbonise the global economy and energy system.

2. All waste water should be held in enclosed tanks at all times.

3. We request that additional time, including a consultation period and process, is allowed forTraditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriate cultural authorities for the areasdirectly and indirectly impacted by this EMP to consider this information and be given a fairchance to ask questions and respond.

4. All chemicals must be adequately health tested before being used in any fracking processes.They should also require companies to publicly disclose the identities and Chemical AbstractsService numbers of chemicals that are manufactured commercially, and identify oil and gaswells in which the chemicals are used.

I write this submission in support of many Aboriginal communities across the NorthernTerritory, primarily within the Beetaloo region, who are concerned about the potentialdamages that fracking could cause to water, to country, to songlines as well as the long termeffects of climate change.

I wait with serious concern for your response to these matters.

[1] The Australia Institute ”Cooked with gas” 2018http://www.tai.org.au/sites/default/files/P510%20Cooked%20with%20gas%20-%20Darwin%20days%20over%2035C%20FINAL.pdf

[2] The Australia Institute ”NT gas compared to coal-fired power plants”http://www.tai.org.au/content/nt-gas-compared-coal-fired-power-plants

[3] Final Report of the Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory2018 https://frackinginquiry.nt.gov.au/inquiry-reports?a=494286

[4] Bureau of Meteorology “Seasonal Climate Summary for Northern Territory”http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/current/season/nt/summary.shtml

[5] Jumbunna Institute for Education and Research “Hydraulic Fracturing and Free, Prior andInformed Consent in the Northern Territory: A Literature Review ”https://accr.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Jumbunna-FPIC-review-final.pdf

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Yours sincerely,Adele JacksonTurner, Australian Capital Territory, 2612, Australia

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Jackson, Ben – Thursday, 23 May 2019 – 17:45:21Subject Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP)From Ben JacksonSent 23/05/2019 5:45:21 PM

To whom it may concern at the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR),

Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP) for the KyallaDrilling and Hydraulic Fracturing 2019 Program EP117 N2

Thank you for the opportunity to make a submission regarding this issue.

I write this submission to ask the Department of Environment and Natural Resources tooutright reject Origin Energy’s EMP to protect the land, water, health and wellbeing ofimpacted communities as well as our shared future from climate change.

As a member of the community, I am deeply concerned about the risks associated with OriginEnergy’s plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing in the Northern Territory. I strongly objectto the approval of this EMP for the following reasons:

1. Approval of this EMP will lead to irreversible climate change impacts for people of theNorthern Territory and beyond. The Northern Territory is already experiencing the impacts ofclimate change, and is predicted to be one of the most severely impacted if emissions are notrapidly reduced [1]. Remote Aboriginal communities across the NT feel this first and worst:extreme heat waves, water shortages and more extreme flooding could force many Aboriginalpeople to move off their country. Approving this EMP, one of nine exploration wells, wouldsignal the Beetaloo Basin as "open for business" to the expansion of the gas industry,potentially leading to emissions 20 times Australia's total current annual emissions [2]. Thiswould pose a serious climate change threat to communities across the NT and beyond.

2. Storage of wastewater in open air tanks poses unacceptable risks and is incompatible withthe Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory (Inquiry)recommendation 7.12 that stated “enclosed tanks must be used to hold all wastewater.” [3]Climate change means that seasons and weather patterns are changing, particularly across theNT in relation to wet season (Oct 2018 to April 2019 was the driest wet season since 1992and the hottest wet season on record) [4]. This means that there can be big storms out ofseason, and having open tanks with fracking wastewater (at any time of the year) would putdrinking water, wildlife and health of community members and children at risk, includingcommunities up and downstream.

3. Origin Energy have failed to appropriately consult with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginalpeople and impacted communities. A report from the Jumbunna Institute for IndigenousEducation and Research (UTS) found that most, if not all, exploration permits issued in theNorthern Territory (including Origin Energy) for unconventional gas were issued in theabsence of Free, Prior and Informed Consent from Traditional Owners [5]. Furthermore, theInquiry found that Aboriginal communities overwhelmingly opposed fracking on their land.The findings from the UTS report suggest reasons for concerns regarding all of OriginEnergy’s consultation practices, including consultation regarding this EnvironmentalManagement Plan with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriatecultural authorities for the areas impacted both directly and indirectly.

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4. The use of dangerous chemicals poses huge risks to the environment, water and communityhealth and are exacerbated by the use of open storage tanks. There are some really concerningchemicals that Origin Energy plans to use down well and store on-site over the dry and wetseasons. This means that the chemicals will not only be used down the well in the highpressure fracking process, but will also pose a risk at the surface when in open storage asflowback fluid.

For these reasons, any plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing, including exploration,should not be allowed to go ahead under any circumstances.

Below are a list of my recommendations:

1. The DENR should take a precautionary approach to the cumulative climate impacts of thisexploration well - knowing the risk of the expansion of the gas industry in the NorthernTerritory will have dangerous and irreversible impacts on our climate in a time when we needto rapidly decarbonise the global economy and energy system.

2. All waste water should be held in enclosed tanks at all times.

3. We request that additional time, including a consultation period and process, is allowed forTraditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriate cultural authorities for the areasdirectly and indirectly impacted by this EMP to consider this information and be given a fairchance to ask questions and respond.

4. All chemicals must be adequately health tested before being used in any fracking processes.They should also require companies to publicly disclose the identities and Chemical AbstractsService numbers of chemicals that are manufactured commercially, and identify oil and gaswells in which the chemicals are used.

I write this submission in support of many Aboriginal communities across the NorthernTerritory, primarily within the Beetaloo region, who are concerned about the potentialdamages that fracking could cause to water, to country, to songlines as well as the long termeffects of climate change.

I wait with serious concern for your response to these matters.

[1] The Australia Institute ”Cooked with gas” 2018http://www.tai.org.au/sites/default/files/P510%20Cooked%20with%20gas%20-%20Darwin%20days%20over%2035C%20FINAL.pdf

[2] The Australia Institute ”NT gas compared to coal-fired power plants”http://www.tai.org.au/content/nt-gas-compared-coal-fired-power-plants

[3] Final Report of the Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory2018 https://frackinginquiry.nt.gov.au/inquiry-reports?a=494286

[4] Bureau of Meteorology “Seasonal Climate Summary for Northern Territory”http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/current/season/nt/summary.shtml

[5] Jumbunna Institute for Education and Research “Hydraulic Fracturing and Free, Prior andInformed Consent in the Northern Territory: A Literature Review ”https://accr.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Jumbunna-FPIC-review-final.pdf

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Yours sincerely,Ben Jackson

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Jackson, Evelyn – Tuesday, 28 May 2019 – 19:09:17Subject Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan for the Kyalla Drilling

and Hydraulic Fracturing 2019 Program EP117 N2From Evelyn JacksonSent 28/05/2019 7:09:17 PM

i am writing to object to Origin Energy's proposal to start fracking for shale oil and gas in theNorthern Territory. If these are found this would be the first land based fracking carried out inAustralia. There is plenty of evidence from overseas that fracking causes environmentaldamage and can pollute underground water.

An independent inquiry has also found that local Indigenous community groups opposefracking on the grounds that it could desyroy their country and water.

Fracking is a dangerous practice and an environmental disaster which I submit we cannotallow in Australia, especially as we need to phase out fossil fuel use and increase renewableenergy sources. Please refuse approval of Origin's environmental plan to open fracking fieldsin the NT.

Evelyn Jackson*************VIC 3463

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Jackson, Julie – Wednesday, 29 May 2019 – 18:10:29Subject Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan for the Kyalla Drilling

and Hydraulic Fracturing 2019 Program EP117 N2From Julie JacksonSent 29/05/2019 6:10:29 PM

Write your submission here - use our talking points to guide your submission.

julie jackson*************QLD 4310

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Jackson, Norman – Friday, 24 May 2019 – 13:22:29Subject Objection to Origin’s Kyalla frack site in the NTFrom Norman JacksonSent 24/05/2019 1:22:29 PM

To: Onshore Gas division

Please register my objection to the Environmental Management Plan submitted by OriginEnergy for the Kyalla frack site in the Northern Territory.

My key concerns with this plan are outlined are:

FRACKING SUBSTANCES ARE POISON

The fracking chemicals Origin plans to use are harmful to health. The list of substancesOrigin want to use have known health impacts. An independent review of the substancesshows they are acutely toxic, and are linked to: respiratory irritation, tissue damage, burns,and cancer. Some are likewise toxic to aquatic life, and cause serious, long lasting effects.

Plus there are ‘trade name’ fracking chemicals that do not have any health data available.

OPEN AIR WASTEWATER TANKS POSE UNACCEPTABLE RISK

It is unacceptable that Origin would use open air wastewater dams or ‘tanks’ to store the toxicflowback fluid.

This flowback and drilling fluid is full of nasties including heavy metals, fracking chemicalsand naturally occurring radioactive materials.

Evaporation pits and open toxic tanks pose a risk to the incredible threatened birdlife thatvisits the site, including the Gouldian Finch, and should not be open and accessible to birdlifeat any time.

WET SEASON RISKS WITH WASTE ON SITE

It is deeply concerning that instead of storing toxic wastewater in enclosed tanks, Origin areplanning open dams all through the wet and dry seasons. Not only could this kill birds, butextreme weather events could cause downstream pollution impacts.

Origin’s site is upstream of Lake Woods, a place of international significance for biodiversity.The catchment should be off limits to fracking.

TRANSPORT RISKS AND TOURISM IMPACTS

Origin says they care about cumulative impacts, but have failed to talk to tourism operatorsabout the risks of increased traffic on the Stuart Highway, or to people living downstreamfrom their fracking exploration activities.

Plus, Origin want to dump on Queensland and truck the toxic waste to an undetermined site.Queensland already has millions of tonnes of toxic salt waste for which there is no permanentdisposal solution, and this is unacceptable.

BUSHFIRE RISKS AND TOTAL FIRE BAN DAYS

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This area is sensitive to bushfires. Rural Fire Brigades have been calling for gas companies tostop ignition sources and flaring on total fire ban days. Origin must be made to stop all flaringon total fire ban days.

Thank you for taking my concerns into consideration.

Sincerely,Norman JacksonEast Fremantle, Western Australia, 6158, Australia

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Jackson, Norman – Tuesday, 28 May 2019 – 19:03:37Subject Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan for the Kyalla Drilling

and Hydraulic Fracturing 2019 Program EP117 N2From Norman JacksonSent 28/05/2019 7:03:37 PM

We do not need any more fossil fuels: there are already enough mines and wells to toast ourplanet if exploited.

Fracking is a noxious, dangerous, and poisonous process that does serious damage to countryand to our whole planet.

Please don't let Origin be the origin of any more damage to us, our continent, and our planet.

Norman Jackson*************WA 6158

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Jackson, Penny – Thursday, 23 May 2019 – 19:58:04Subject Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP)From Penny JacksonSent 23/05/2019 7:58:04 PM

To whom it may concern at the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR),

Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP) for the KyallaDrilling and Hydraulic Fracturing 2019 Program EP117 N2

Thank you for the opportunity to make a submission regarding this issue.

I write this submission to ask the Department of Environment and Natural Resources tooutright reject Origin Energy’s EMP to protect the land, water, health and wellbeing ofimpacted communities as well as our shared future from climate change.

As a member of the community, I am deeply concerned about the risks associated with OriginEnergy’s plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing in the Northern Territory. I strongly objectto the approval of this EMP for the following reasons:

1. Approval of this EMP will lead to irreversible climate change impacts for people of theNorthern Territory and beyond. The Northern Territory is already experiencing the impacts ofclimate change, and is predicted to be one of the most severely impacted if emissions are notrapidly reduced [1]. Remote Aboriginal communities across the NT feel this first and worst:extreme heat waves, water shortages and more extreme flooding could force many Aboriginalpeople to move off their country. Approving this EMP, one of nine exploration wells, wouldsignal the Beetaloo Basin as "open for business" to the expansion of the gas industry,potentially leading to emissions 20 times Australia's total current annual emissions [2]. Thiswould pose a serious climate change threat to communities across the NT and beyond.

2. Storage of wastewater in open air tanks poses unacceptable risks and is incompatible withthe Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory (Inquiry)recommendation 7.12 that stated “enclosed tanks must be used to hold all wastewater.” [3]Climate change means that seasons and weather patterns are changing, particularly across theNT in relation to wet season (Oct 2018 to April 2019 was the driest wet season since 1992and the hottest wet season on record) [4]. This means that there can be big storms out ofseason, and having open tanks with fracking wastewater (at any time of the year) would putdrinking water, wildlife and health of community members and children at risk, includingcommunities up and downstream.

3. Origin Energy have failed to appropriately consult with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginalpeople and impacted communities. A report from the Jumbunna Institute for IndigenousEducation and Research (UTS) found that most, if not all, exploration permits issued in theNorthern Territory (including Origin Energy) for unconventional gas were issued in theabsence of Free, Prior and Informed Consent from Traditional Owners [5]. Furthermore, theInquiry found that Aboriginal communities overwhelmingly opposed fracking on their land.The findings from the UTS report suggest reasons for concerns regarding all of OriginEnergy’s consultation practices, including consultation regarding this EnvironmentalManagement Plan with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriatecultural authorities for the areas impacted both directly and indirectly.

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4. The use of dangerous chemicals poses huge risks to the environment, water and communityhealth and are exacerbated by the use of open storage tanks. There are some really concerningchemicals that Origin Energy plans to use down well and store on-site over the dry and wetseasons. This means that the chemicals will not only be used down the well in the highpressure fracking process, but will also pose a risk at the surface when in open storage asflowback fluid.

For these reasons, any plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing, including exploration,should not be allowed to go ahead under any circumstances.

Below are a list of my recommendations:

1. The DENR should take a precautionary approach to the cumulative climate impacts of thisexploration well - knowing the risk of the expansion of the gas industry in the NorthernTerritory will have dangerous and irreversible impacts on our climate in a time when we needto rapidly decarbonise the global economy and energy system.

2. All waste water should be held in enclosed tanks at all times.

3. We request that additional time, including a consultation period and process, is allowed forTraditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriate cultural authorities for the areasdirectly and indirectly impacted by this EMP to consider this information and be given a fairchance to ask questions and respond.

4. All chemicals must be adequately health tested before being used in any fracking processes.They should also require companies to publicly disclose the identities and Chemical AbstractsService numbers of chemicals that are manufactured commercially, and identify oil and gaswells in which the chemicals are used.

I write this submission in support of many Aboriginal communities across the NorthernTerritory, primarily within the Beetaloo region, who are concerned about the potentialdamages that fracking could cause to water, to country, to songlines as well as the long termeffects of climate change.

I wait with serious concern for your response to these matters.

[1] The Australia Institute ”Cooked with gas” 2018http://www.tai.org.au/sites/default/files/P510%20Cooked%20with%20gas%20-%20Darwin%20days%20over%2035C%20FINAL.pdf

[2] The Australia Institute ”NT gas compared to coal-fired power plants”http://www.tai.org.au/content/nt-gas-compared-coal-fired-power-plants

[3] Final Report of the Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory2018 https://frackinginquiry.nt.gov.au/inquiry-reports?a=494286

[4] Bureau of Meteorology “Seasonal Climate Summary for Northern Territory”http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/current/season/nt/summary.shtml

[5] Jumbunna Institute for Education and Research “Hydraulic Fracturing and Free, Prior andInformed Consent in the Northern Territory: A Literature Review ”https://accr.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Jumbunna-FPIC-review-final.pdf

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Yours sincerely,Penny JacksonQuoiba, Tasmania, 7310, Australia

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Jackson, Robert – Thursday, 23 May 2019 – 19:14:48Subject Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP)From Robert JacksonSent 23/05/2019 7:14:48 PM

To whom it may concern at the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR),

Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP) for the KyallaDrilling and Hydraulic Fracturing 2019 Program EP117 N2

Thank you for the opportunity to make a submission regarding this issue.

I write this submission to ask the Department of Environment and Natural Resources tooutright reject Origin Energy’s EMP to protect the land, water, health and wellbeing ofimpacted communities as well as our shared future from climate change.

As a member of the community, I am deeply concerned about the risks associated with OriginEnergy’s plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing in the Northern Territory. I strongly objectto the approval of this EMP for the following reasons:

1. Approval of this EMP will lead to irreversible climate change impacts for people of theNorthern Territory and beyond. The Northern Territory is already experiencing the impacts ofclimate change, and is predicted to be one of the most severely impacted if emissions are notrapidly reduced [1]. Remote Aboriginal communities across the NT feel this first and worst:extreme heat waves, water shortages and more extreme flooding could force many Aboriginalpeople to move off their country. Approving this EMP, one of nine exploration wells, wouldsignal the Beetaloo Basin as "open for business" to the expansion of the gas industry,potentially leading to emissions 20 times Australia's total current annual emissions [2]. Thiswould pose a serious climate change threat to communities across the NT and beyond.

2. Storage of wastewater in open air tanks poses unacceptable risks and is incompatible withthe Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory (Inquiry)recommendation 7.12 that stated “enclosed tanks must be used to hold all wastewater.” [3]Climate change means that seasons and weather patterns are changing, particularly across theNT in relation to wet season (Oct 2018 to April 2019 was the driest wet season since 1992and the hottest wet season on record) [4]. This means that there can be big storms out ofseason, and having open tanks with fracking wastewater (at any time of the year) would putdrinking water, wildlife and health of community members and children at risk, includingcommunities up and downstream.

3. Origin Energy have failed to appropriately consult with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginalpeople and impacted communities. A report from the Jumbunna Institute for IndigenousEducation and Research (UTS) found that most, if not all, exploration permits issued in theNorthern Territory (including Origin Energy) for unconventional gas were issued in theabsence of Free, Prior and Informed Consent from Traditional Owners [5]. Furthermore, theInquiry found that Aboriginal communities overwhelmingly opposed fracking on their land.The findings from the UTS report suggest reasons for concerns regarding all of OriginEnergy’s consultation practices, including consultation regarding this EnvironmentalManagement Plan with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriatecultural authorities for the areas impacted both directly and indirectly.

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4. The use of dangerous chemicals poses huge risks to the environment, water and communityhealth and are exacerbated by the use of open storage tanks. There are some really concerningchemicals that Origin Energy plans to use down well and store on-site over the dry and wetseasons. This means that the chemicals will not only be used down the well in the highpressure fracking process, but will also pose a risk at the surface when in open storage asflowback fluid.

For these reasons, any plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing, including exploration,should not be allowed to go ahead under any circumstances.

Below are a list of my recommendations:

1. The DENR should take a precautionary approach to the cumulative climate impacts of thisexploration well - knowing the risk of the expansion of the gas industry in the NorthernTerritory will have dangerous and irreversible impacts on our climate in a time when we needto rapidly decarbonise the global economy and energy system.

2. All waste water should be held in enclosed tanks at all times.

3. We request that additional time, including a consultation period and process, is allowed forTraditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriate cultural authorities for the areasdirectly and indirectly impacted by this EMP to consider this information and be given a fairchance to ask questions and respond.

4. All chemicals must be adequately health tested before being used in any fracking processes.They should also require companies to publicly disclose the identities and Chemical AbstractsService numbers of chemicals that are manufactured commercially, and identify oil and gaswells in which the chemicals are used.

I write this submission in support of many Aboriginal communities across the NorthernTerritory, primarily within the Beetaloo region, who are concerned about the potentialdamages that fracking could cause to water, to country, to songlines as well as the long termeffects of climate change.

I wait with serious concern for your response to these matters.

[1] The Australia Institute ”Cooked with gas” 2018http://www.tai.org.au/sites/default/files/P510%20Cooked%20with%20gas%20-%20Darwin%20days%20over%2035C%20FINAL.pdf

[2] The Australia Institute ”NT gas compared to coal-fired power plants”http://www.tai.org.au/content/nt-gas-compared-coal-fired-power-plants

[3] Final Report of the Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory2018 https://frackinginquiry.nt.gov.au/inquiry-reports?a=494286

[4] Bureau of Meteorology “Seasonal Climate Summary for Northern Territory”http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/current/season/nt/summary.shtml

[5] Jumbunna Institute for Education and Research “Hydraulic Fracturing and Free, Prior andInformed Consent in the Northern Territory: A Literature Review ”https://accr.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Jumbunna-FPIC-review-final.pdf

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Jackson, Sharron – Wednesday, 29 May 2019 – 11:01:34Subject Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP)From Sharron JacksonSent 29/05/2019 11:01:34 AM

To whom it may concern at the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR),

Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP) for the KyallaDrilling and Hydraulic Fracturing 2019 Program EP117 N2

Thank you for the opportunity to make a submission regarding this issue.

I write this submission to ask the Department of Environment and Natural Resources tooutright reject Origin Energy’s EMP to protect the land, water, health and wellbeing ofimpacted communities as well as our shared future from climate change.

As a member of the community, I am deeply concerned about the risks associated with OriginEnergy’s plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing in the Northern Territory. I strongly objectto the approval of this EMP for the following reasons:

1. Approval of this EMP will lead to irreversible climate change impacts for people of theNorthern Territory and beyond. The Northern Territory is already experiencing the impacts ofclimate change, and is predicted to be one of the most severely impacted if emissions are notrapidly reduced [1]. Remote Aboriginal communities across the NT feel this first and worst:extreme heat waves, water shortages and more extreme flooding could force many Aboriginalpeople to move off their country. Approving this EMP, one of nine exploration wells, wouldsignal the Beetaloo Basin as "open for business" to the expansion of the gas industry,potentially leading to emissions 20 times Australia's total current annual emissions [2]. Thiswould pose a serious climate change threat to communities across the NT and beyond.

2. Storage of wastewater in open air tanks poses unacceptable risks and is incompatible withthe Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory (Inquiry)recommendation 7.12 that stated “enclosed tanks must be used to hold all wastewater.” [3]Climate change means that seasons and weather patterns are changing, particularly across theNT in relation to wet season (Oct 2018 to April 2019 was the driest wet season since 1992and the hottest wet season on record) [4]. This means that there can be big storms out ofseason, and having open tanks with fracking wastewater (at any time of the year) would putdrinking water, wildlife and health of community members and children at risk, includingcommunities up and downstream.

3. Origin Energy have failed to appropriately consult with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginalpeople and impacted communities. A report from the Jumbunna Institute for IndigenousEducation and Research (UTS) found that most, if not all, exploration permits issued in theNorthern Territory (including Origin Energy) for unconventional gas were issued in theabsence of Free, Prior and Informed Consent from Traditional Owners [5]. Furthermore, theInquiry found that Aboriginal communities overwhelmingly opposed fracking on their land.The findings from the UTS report suggest reasons for concerns regarding all of OriginEnergy’s consultation practices, including consultation regarding this EnvironmentalManagement Plan with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriatecultural authorities for the areas impacted both directly and indirectly.

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4. The use of dangerous chemicals poses huge risks to the environment, water and communityhealth and are exacerbated by the use of open storage tanks. There are some really concerningchemicals that Origin Energy plans to use down well and store on-site over the dry and wetseasons. This means that the chemicals will not only be used down the well in the highpressure fracking process, but will also pose a risk at the surface when in open storage asflowback fluid.

For these reasons, any plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing, including exploration,should not be allowed to go ahead under any circumstances.

Below are a list of my recommendations:

1. The DENR should take a precautionary approach to the cumulative climate impacts of thisexploration well - knowing the risk of the expansion of the gas industry in the NorthernTerritory will have dangerous and irreversible impacts on our climate in a time when we needto rapidly decarbonise the global economy and energy system.

2. All waste water should be held in enclosed tanks at all times.

3. We request that additional time, including a consultation period and process, is allowed forTraditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriate cultural authorities for the areasdirectly and indirectly impacted by this EMP to consider this information and be given a fairchance to ask questions and respond.

4. All chemicals must be adequately health tested before being used in any fracking processes.They should also require companies to publicly disclose the identities and Chemical AbstractsService numbers of chemicals that are manufactured commercially, and identify oil and gaswells in which the chemicals are used.

I write this submission in support of many Aboriginal communities across the NorthernTerritory, primarily within the Beetaloo region, who are concerned about the potentialdamages that fracking could cause to water, to country, to songlines as well as the long termeffects of climate change.

I wait with serious concern for your response to these matters.

[1] The Australia Institute ”Cooked with gas” 2018http://www.tai.org.au/sites/default/files/P510%20Cooked%20with%20gas%20-%20Darwin%20days%20over%2035C%20FINAL.pdf

[2] The Australia Institute ”NT gas compared to coal-fired power plants”http://www.tai.org.au/content/nt-gas-compared-coal-fired-power-plants

[3] Final Report of the Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory2018 https://frackinginquiry.nt.gov.au/inquiry-reports?a=494286

[4] Bureau of Meteorology “Seasonal Climate Summary for Northern Territory”http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/current/season/nt/summary.shtml

[5] Jumbunna Institute for Education and Research “Hydraulic Fracturing and Free, Prior andInformed Consent in the Northern Territory: A Literature Review ”https://accr.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Jumbunna-FPIC-review-final.pdf

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Yours sincerely,Sharron JacksonKingsthorpe, Queensland, 4400, Australia

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Jackson, Sue – Thursday, 23 May 2019 – 19:21:24Subject Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP)From Sue JacksonSent 23/05/2019 7:21:24 PM

To whom it may concern at the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR),

Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP) for the KyallaDrilling and Hydraulic Fracturing 2019 Program EP117 N2

Thank you for the opportunity to make a submission regarding this issue.

I write this submission to ask the Department of Environment and Natural Resources tooutright reject Origin Energy’s EMP to protect the land, water, health and wellbeing ofimpacted communities as well as our shared future from climate change.

As a member of the community, I am deeply concerned about the risks associated with OriginEnergy’s plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing in the Northern Territory. I strongly objectto the approval of this EMP for the following reasons:

1. Approval of this EMP will lead to irreversible climate change impacts for people of theNorthern Territory and beyond. The Northern Territory is already experiencing the impacts ofclimate change, and is predicted to be one of the most severely impacted if emissions are notrapidly reduced [1]. Remote Aboriginal communities across the NT feel this first and worst:extreme heat waves, water shortages and more extreme flooding could force many Aboriginalpeople to move off their country. Approving this EMP, one of nine exploration wells, wouldsignal the Beetaloo Basin as "open for business" to the expansion of the gas industry,potentially leading to emissions 20 times Australia's total current annual emissions [2]. Thiswould pose a serious climate change threat to communities across the NT and beyond.

2. Storage of wastewater in open air tanks poses unacceptable risks and is incompatible withthe Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory (Inquiry)recommendation 7.12 that stated “enclosed tanks must be used to hold all wastewater.” [3]Climate change means that seasons and weather patterns are changing, particularly across theNT in relation to wet season (Oct 2018 to April 2019 was the driest wet season since 1992and the hottest wet season on record) [4]. This means that there can be big storms out ofseason, and having open tanks with fracking wastewater (at any time of the year) would putdrinking water, wildlife and health of community members and children at risk, includingcommunities up and downstream.

3. Origin Energy have failed to appropriately consult with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginalpeople and impacted communities. A report from the Jumbunna Institute for IndigenousEducation and Research (UTS) found that most, if not all, exploration permits issued in theNorthern Territory (including Origin Energy) for unconventional gas were issued in theabsence of Free, Prior and Informed Consent from Traditional Owners [5]. Furthermore, theInquiry found that Aboriginal communities overwhelmingly opposed fracking on their land.The findings from the UTS report suggest reasons for concerns regarding all of OriginEnergy’s consultation practices, including consultation regarding this EnvironmentalManagement Plan with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriatecultural authorities for the areas impacted both directly and indirectly.

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4. The use of dangerous chemicals poses huge risks to the environment, water and communityhealth and are exacerbated by the use of open storage tanks. There are some really concerningchemicals that Origin Energy plans to use down well and store on-site over the dry and wetseasons. This means that the chemicals will not only be used down the well in the highpressure fracking process, but will also pose a risk at the surface when in open storage asflowback fluid.

For these reasons, any plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing, including exploration,should not be allowed to go ahead under any circumstances.

Below are a list of my recommendations:

1. The DENR should take a precautionary approach to the cumulative climate impacts of thisexploration well - knowing the risk of the expansion of the gas industry in the NorthernTerritory will have dangerous and irreversible impacts on our climate in a time when we needto rapidly decarbonise the global economy and energy system.

2. All waste water should be held in enclosed tanks at all times.

3. We request that additional time, including a consultation period and process, is allowed forTraditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriate cultural authorities for the areasdirectly and indirectly impacted by this EMP to consider this information and be given a fairchance to ask questions and respond.

4. All chemicals must be adequately health tested before being used in any fracking processes.They should also require companies to publicly disclose the identities and Chemical AbstractsService numbers of chemicals that are manufactured commercially, and identify oil and gaswells in which the chemicals are used.

I write this submission in support of many Aboriginal communities across the NorthernTerritory, primarily within the Beetaloo region, who are concerned about the potentialdamages that fracking could cause to water, to country, to songlines as well as the long termeffects of climate change.

I wait with serious concern for your response to these matters.

[1] The Australia Institute ”Cooked with gas” 2018http://www.tai.org.au/sites/default/files/P510%20Cooked%20with%20gas%20-%20Darwin%20days%20over%2035C%20FINAL.pdf

[2] The Australia Institute ”NT gas compared to coal-fired power plants”http://www.tai.org.au/content/nt-gas-compared-coal-fired-power-plants

[3] Final Report of the Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory2018 https://frackinginquiry.nt.gov.au/inquiry-reports?a=494286

[4] Bureau of Meteorology “Seasonal Climate Summary for Northern Territory”http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/current/season/nt/summary.shtml

[5] Jumbunna Institute for Education and Research “Hydraulic Fracturing and Free, Prior andInformed Consent in the Northern Territory: A Literature Review ”https://accr.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Jumbunna-FPIC-review-final.pdf

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Jackson, Sue – Tuesday, 28 May 2019 – 19:35:08Subject Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan for the Kyalla Drilling

and Hydraulic Fracturing 2019 Program EP117 N2From Sue JacksonSent 28/05/2019 7:35:08 PM

Origin want to start fracking in the Northern Territory as early as June this year and haveapplied to the Northern Territory government for approval of their EnvironmentalManagement Plan for an exploration well.

If this exploration well finds gas, or worse oil and gas, it could mean the start of Australia'sfirst land-based shale oil and gas field, where every well would need to be fracked. It wouldbe a climate disaster, destroying country and water.

An independent inquiry into fracking in the Northern Territory found Aboriginal communitiesoverwhelmingly opposed fracking on their land, but Origin is pushing ahead with their dirtyfracking plans.I object to this project and don't believe it should go ahead.This project is a threat to our safe climate future.Origin's exploration well has the potential to lead to hundreds of Origin's shale gas wells infull production phase, and to the further development of Northern Territory's unconventionalgas industry, which NT government sources have said could mean over 6000 gas wells. Thegas industries' peak body, the Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association,has said there are over 200 trillion cubic feet of gas in the Northern Territory, which is theequivalent to 50 power stations operating for thirty years. We simply cannot afford such aclimate disaster.The fracking processes uses dangerous chemicals that represent a threat to human health, thenatural environment and water sources.Origin have provided a list of chemicals that will be stored and used on the site of theirexploration well Many of these chemicals do not have available health data. These chemicalsmust be adequately health tested before being used in the fracking processes.The health and environmental risks of the dangerous chemicals used in the fracking processesare exacerbated by the use of open storage tanks.Origin is proposing using open tanks to store liquids that flow back after the fracking process,which will be millions of litres. This is in spite of the fact that the Northern Territory frackinginquiry recommended that all polluted water from the fracking process be stored in closedtanks to minimise risks to human life and the natural environment.There are serious concerns as to whether Traditional Owners have been able to provide free,prior and informed consent to the fracking process.The Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory stated that,'Aboriginal people from regional communities who made submissions to the Panel almostuniversally expressed deep concern about, and strong opposition to, the development of anyonshore shale gas industry on their country. This included communities in the Beetaloo basinwhere this exploration well will be located. A report from the Jumbunna Institute at UTS hasquestioned whether communities have been provided adequate information about the frackingprocesses, leading to the conclusion that 'based on a review of publicly available information,the report finds that most – if not all – exploration permits issued in the Northern Territory forunconventional gas were issued in the absence of free, prior and informed consent'. In thiscontext it is not appropriate to proceed with the current exploration permit without furtherconsultation.

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Sue Jackson*************NSW 2125

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Jackson-Corbeil, Olivia – Thursday, 23 May 2019 – 18:18:46Subject Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP)From Olivia Jackson-CorbeilSent 23/05/2019 6:18:46 PM

To whom it may concern at the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR),

Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP) for the KyallaDrilling and Hydraulic Fracturing 2019 Program EP117 N2

Thank you for the opportunity to make a submission regarding this issue.

I write this submission to ask the Department of Environment and Natural Resources tooutright reject Origin Energy’s EMP to protect the land, water, health and wellbeing ofimpacted communities as well as our shared future from climate change.

As a member of the Australian community, I am deeply concerned about the risks associatedwith Origin Energy’s plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing in the Northern Territory. Istrongly object to the approval of this EMP for the following reasons:

1. Approval of this EMP will lead to irreversible climate change impacts for people of theNorthern Territory and beyond. The Northern Territory is already experiencing the impacts ofclimate change, and is predicted to be one of the most severely impacted if emissions are notrapidly reduced [1]. Remote Aboriginal communities across the NT feel this first and worst:extreme heat waves, water shortages and more extreme flooding could force many Aboriginalpeople to move off their country. Approving this EMP, one of nine exploration wells, wouldsignal the Beetaloo Basin as "open for business" to the expansion of the gas industry,potentially leading to emissions 20 times Australia's total current annual emissions [2]. Thiswould pose a serious climate change threat to communities across the NT and beyond.

2. Storage of wastewater in open air tanks poses unacceptable risks and is incompatible withthe Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory (Inquiry)recommendation 7.12 that stated “enclosed tanks must be used to hold all wastewater.” [3]Climate change means that seasons and weather patterns are changing, particularly across theNT in relation to wet season (Oct 2018 to April 2019 was the driest wet season since 1992and the hottest wet season on record) [4]. This means that there can be big storms out ofseason, and having open tanks with fracking wastewater (at any time of the year) would putdrinking water, wildlife and health of community members and children at risk, includingcommunities up and downstream.

3. Origin Energy have failed to appropriately consult with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginalpeople and impacted communities. A report from the Jumbunna Institute for IndigenousEducation and Research (UTS) found that most, if not all, exploration permits issued in theNorthern Territory (including Origin Energy) for unconventional gas were issued in theabsence of Free, Prior and Informed Consent from Traditional Owners [5]. Furthermore, theInquiry found that Aboriginal communities overwhelmingly opposed fracking on their land.The findings from the UTS report suggest reasons for concerns regarding all of OriginEnergy’s consultation practices, including consultation regarding this EnvironmentalManagement Plan with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriatecultural authorities for the areas impacted both directly and indirectly.

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4. The use of dangerous chemicals poses huge risks to the environment, water and communityhealth and are exacerbated by the use of open storage tanks. There are some really concerningchemicals that Origin Energy plans to use down well and store on-site over the dry and wetseasons. This means that the chemicals will not only be used down the well in the highpressure fracking process, but will also pose a risk at the surface when in open storage asflowback fluid.

For these reasons, any plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing, including exploration,should not be allowed to go ahead under any circumstances.

Below are a list of my recommendations:

1. The DENR should take a precautionary approach to the cumulative climate impacts of thisexploration well - knowing the risk of the expansion of the gas industry in the NorthernTerritory will have dangerous and irreversible impacts on our climate in a time when we needto rapidly decarbonise the global economy and energy system.

2. All waste water should be held in enclosed tanks at all times.

3. We request that additional time, including a consultation period and process, is allowed forTraditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriate cultural authorities for the areasdirectly and indirectly impacted by this EMP to consider this information and be given a fairchance to ask questions and respond.

4. All chemicals must be adequately health tested before being used in any fracking processes.They should also require companies to publicly disclose the identities and Chemical AbstractsService numbers of chemicals that are manufactured commercially, and identify oil and gaswells in which the chemicals are used.

I write this submission in support of many Aboriginal communities across the NorthernTerritory, primarily within the Beetaloo region, who are concerned about the potentialdamages that fracking could cause to water, to country, to songlines as well as the long termeffects of climate change.

I wait with serious concern for your response to these matters.

[1] The Australia Institute ”Cooked with gas” 2018http://www.tai.org.au/sites/default/files/P510%20Cooked%20with%20gas%20-%20Darwin%20days%20over%2035C%20FINAL.pdf

[2] The Australia Institute ”NT gas compared to coal-fired power plants”http://www.tai.org.au/content/nt-gas-compared-coal-fired-power-plants

[3] Final Report of the Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory2018 https://frackinginquiry.nt.gov.au/inquiry-reports?a=494286

[4] Bureau of Meteorology “Seasonal Climate Summary for Northern Territory”http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/current/season/nt/summary.shtml

[5] Jumbunna Institute for Education and Research “Hydraulic Fracturing and Free, Prior andInformed Consent in the Northern Territory: A Literature Review ”https://accr.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Jumbunna-FPIC-review-final.pdf

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Promote and encourage companies that invest in clean and renewable energy. The benefitslargely outway any inconveniences. Australia will thank you for it. I speak not just for myselfbut for all those who are unable to speak up. Many people I know haven’t the courage,education or ability to share their concerns. I also work with young Australians under the ageof 18 everyday. These young people are our future yet their voices are not valued orconsidered valid.The younger generations of Australia deserve to have a healthy, happy lifeunplagued by climate change and the environmental/ecological disasters that result. We allhave a duty to take care of our planet. Let Australia lead the fight against climate change.Other Nations will then follow. We have the knowledge, technology and people power toachieve this. We just need all of Australia’s leaders and governing bodies to action this.Please hear our voices.

Yours sincerely,Olivia Jackson-CorbeilGeelong West, Victoria, 3218, Australia

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Jacob, Rosemary – Friday, 24 May 2019 – 11:38:42Subject Objection to Origin’s Kyalla frack site in the NTFrom Rosemary JacobSent 24/05/2019 11:38:42 AM

Dear Onshore Gas division,

I am writing to express my objection to the Environmental Management Plan submitted byOrigin Energy for the Kyalla frack site in the Northern Territory.

My key concerns with this plan are outlined below, but first my greatest concern is withreleasing further fossil fuels at a time when we are fast approaching the tipping point as far asrelease of CO2 emissions is concerned.Exxon and Shell, in the 1980s modelled the climate impact of emissions and accuratelypredicted the level which has recently been announced. Raising that level even further will beto commit genocide.

FRACKING SUBSTANCES ARE POISON

The fracking chemicals Origin plans to use are harmful to health. The list of substancesOrigin want to use have known health impacts. An independent review of the substancesshows they are linked to: acute toxicity, respiratory irritation, tissue damage, burns, andcancer. Some are very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Plus there are ‘trade name’ fracking chemicals that do not have any health data available.

OPEN AIR WASTEWATER TANKS POSE UNACCEPTABLE RISK

It is unacceptable that Origin would use open air wastewater dams or ‘tanks’ to store the toxicflowback fluid.

This flowback and drilling fluid is full of nasties including heavy metals, fracking chemicalsand naturally occurring radioactive materials.

Evaporation pits and open toxic tanks pose a risk to the incredibly threatened birdlife thatvisits the site, including the Gouldian Finch, and should not be open and accessible to birdlifeat any time.

WET SEASON RISKS WITH WASTE ON SITE

It is deeply concerning that instead of storing toxic wastewater in enclosed tanks, Origin areplanning open dams all through the wet and dry seasons. Not only could this kill birds, butextreme weather events could cause downstream pollution impacts.

Origin’s site is upstream of Lake Woods, a place of international significance for biodiversity.The catchment should be off limits to fracking.

TRANSPORT RISKS AND TOURISM IMPACTS

Origin says they care about cumulative impacts, but have failed to talk to tourism operatorsabout the risks of increased traffic on the Stuart Highway, or to people living downstreamfrom their fracking exploration activities.

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Plus, Origin want to dump on Queensland and truck the toxic waste to an undetermined site.Already Queensland has millions of tonnes of toxic salt waste that there is no permanentdisposal solution for. This is unacceptable.

BUSHFIRE RISKS AND TOTAL FIRE BAN DAYS

This area is sensitive to bushfires. Rural Fire Brigades have been calling for gas companies tostop ignition sources and flaring on total fire ban days. Origin must be made to stop all flaringon total fire ban days.

Thank you for considering my concerns.

Yours sincerely,Rosemary JacobDarwin, Northern Territory, 0820, Australia

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Jacobs, Tanya – Friday, 24 May 2019 – 16:03:08Subject Objection to Origin’s Kyalla frack site in the NTFrom Tanya JacobsSent 24/05/2019 4:03:08 PM

Dear Onshore Gas division,

As a born and bred Territorian, I am writing to express my objection to the EnvironmentalManagement Plan submitted by Origin Energy for the Kyalla frack site in the NorthernTerritory.

My key concerns with this plan are outlined below.

FRACKING SUBSTANCES ARE POISON

The fracking chemicals Origin plans to use are harmful to health. The list of substancesOrigin want to use have known health impacts. An independent review of the substancesshows they are linked to: acute toxicity, respiratory irritation, tissue damage, burns, andcancer. Some are very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Plus there are ‘trade name’ fracking chemicals that do not have any health data available.

OPEN AIR WASTEWATER TANKS POSE UNACCEPTABLE RISK

It is unacceptable that Origin would use open air wastewater dams or ‘tanks’ to store the toxicflowback fluid.

This flowback and drilling fluid is full of nasties including heavy metals, fracking chemicalsand naturally occurring radioactive materials.

Evaporation pits and open toxic tanks pose a risk to the incredible threatened birdlife thatvisits the site, including the Gouldian Finch, and should not be open and accessible to birdlifeat any time.

WET SEASON RISKS WITH WASTE ON SITE

It is deeply concerning that instead of storing toxic wastewater in enclosed tanks, Origin areplanning open dams all through the wet and dry seasons. Not only could this kill birds, butextreme weather events could cause downstream pollution impacts.

Origin’s site is upstream of Lake Woods, a place of international significance for biodiversity.The catchment should be off limits to fracking.

TRANSPORT RISKS AND TOURISM IMPACTS

Origin says they care about cumulative impacts, but have failed to talk to tourism operatorsabout the risks of increased traffic on the Stuart Highway, or to people living downstreamfrom their fracking exploration activities.

Plus, Origin want to dump on Queensland and truck the toxic waste to an undetermined site.Already Queensland has millions of tonnes of toxic salt waste that there is no permanentdisposal solution for. This is unacceptable.

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BUSHFIRE RISKS AND TOTAL FIRE BAN DAYS

This area is sensitive to bushfires. Rural Fire Brigades have been calling for gas companies tostop ignition sources and flaring on total fire ban days. Origin must be made to stop all flaringon total fire ban days.

Thank you for considering my concerns.

Yours sincerely,Tanya Jacobs

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Jacobson, Diona – Thursday, 30 May 2019 – 20:52:30Subject Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan for the Kyalla Drilling

and Hydraulic Fracturing 2019 Program EP117 N2From Diona JacobsonSent 30/05/2019 8:52:30 PM

I wish to state that I object to Origins Environmental Management Plan for an explorationwell, and do not believe it should go ahead.

If Origin finds gas, or even oil, this would be the beginning of Australia's first industrial shalegas fields. If the NT's gas is drilled and burned, the carbon emissions would equal fifty newcoal fired power stations.

Origin want to store millions of litres of water poisoned with fracking chemicals in openponds, exposed to exteme weather and putting the local environment at risk with toxic waste.This is despite the Northern Territory government's own fracking enquiry recommending theuse of closed tanks for all fracking operations.

There are serious concerns as to whether traditional owners of the land have been able toprovide free, prior and informed consent to the fracking process. A report from the JumbunnaInstitute at UTS has questioned whether communities have been provided adequateinformation on the fracking processes, coming to the conclusion that 'based on a review ofpublicly available information, the report finds that most - if not all - exploration permitsissued in the Northern Territory for unconvential gas were issued in the absence of free, priorand informed consent'. In this context, it is not appropriate to proceed with the current permitwithout further consultation.

Diona Jacobson*************WA 6330

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Jacobson, Fran – Thursday, 30 May 2019 – 12:46:37Subject Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP)From Fran JacobsonSent 30/05/2019 12:46:37 PM

To whom it may concern at the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR),

Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP) for the KyallaDrilling and Hydraulic Fracturing 2019 Program EP117 N2

Thank you for the opportunity to make a submission regarding this issue.

I write this submission to ask the Department of Environment and Natural Resources tooutright reject Origin Energy’s EMP to protect the land, water, health and wellbeing ofimpacted communities as well as our shared future from climate change.

As a member of the community, I am deeply concerned about the risks associated with OriginEnergy’s plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing in the Northern Territory. I strongly objectto the approval of this EMP for the following reasons:

1. Approval of this EMP will lead to irreversible climate change impacts for people of theNorthern Territory and beyond. The Northern Territory is already experiencing the impacts ofclimate change, and is predicted to be one of the most severely impacted if emissions are notrapidly reduced [1]. Remote Aboriginal communities across the NT feel this first and worst:extreme heat waves, water shortages and more extreme flooding could force many Aboriginalpeople to move off their country. Approving this EMP, one of nine exploration wells, wouldsignal the Beetaloo Basin as "open for business" to the expansion of the gas industry,potentially leading to emissions 20 times Australia's total current annual emissions [2]. Thiswould pose a serious climate change threat to communities across the NT and beyond.

2. Storage of wastewater in open air tanks poses unacceptable risks and is incompatible withthe Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory (Inquiry)recommendation 7.12 that stated “enclosed tanks must be used to hold all wastewater.” [3]Climate change means that seasons and weather patterns are changing, particularly across theNT in relation to wet season (Oct 2018 to April 2019 was the driest wet season since 1992and the hottest wet season on record) [4]. This means that there can be big storms out ofseason, and having open tanks with fracking wastewater (at any time of the year) would putdrinking water, wildlife and health of community members and children at risk, includingcommunities up and downstream.

3. Origin Energy have failed to appropriately consult with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginalpeople and impacted communities. A report from the Jumbunna Institute for IndigenousEducation and Research (UTS) found that most, if not all, exploration permits issued in theNorthern Territory (including Origin Energy) for unconventional gas were issued in theabsence of Free, Prior and Informed Consent from Traditional Owners [5]. Furthermore, theInquiry found that Aboriginal communities overwhelmingly opposed fracking on their land.The findings from the UTS report suggest reasons for concerns regarding all of OriginEnergy’s consultation practices, including consultation regarding this EnvironmentalManagement Plan with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriatecultural authorities for the areas impacted both directly and indirectly.

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4. The use of dangerous chemicals poses huge risks to the environment, water and communityhealth and are exacerbated by the use of open storage tanks. There are some really concerningchemicals that Origin Energy plans to use down well and store on-site over the dry and wetseasons. This means that the chemicals will not only be used down the well in the highpressure fracking process, but will also pose a risk at the surface when in open storage asflowback fluid.

For these reasons, any plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing, including exploration,should not be allowed to go ahead under any circumstances.

Below are a list of my recommendations:

1. The DENR should take a precautionary approach to the cumulative climate impacts of thisexploration well - knowing the risk of the expansion of the gas industry in the NorthernTerritory will have dangerous and irreversible impacts on our climate in a time when we needto rapidly decarbonise the global economy and energy system.

2. All waste water should be held in enclosed tanks at all times.

3. We request that additional time, including a consultation period and process, is allowed forTraditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriate cultural authorities for the areasdirectly and indirectly impacted by this EMP to consider this information and be given a fairchance to ask questions and respond.

4. All chemicals must be adequately health tested before being used in any fracking processes.They should also require companies to publicly disclose the identities and Chemical AbstractsService numbers of chemicals that are manufactured commercially, and identify oil and gaswells in which the chemicals are used.

I write this submission in support of many Aboriginal communities across the NorthernTerritory, primarily within the Beetaloo region, who are concerned about the potentialdamages that fracking could cause to water, to country, to songlines as well as the long termeffects of climate change.

I wait with serious concern for your response to these matters.

[1] The Australia Institute ”Cooked with gas” 2018http://www.tai.org.au/sites/default/files/P510%20Cooked%20with%20gas%20-%20Darwin%20days%20over%2035C%20FINAL.pdf

[2] The Australia Institute ”NT gas compared to coal-fired power plants”http://www.tai.org.au/content/nt-gas-compared-coal-fired-power-plants

[3] Final Report of the Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory2018 https://frackinginquiry.nt.gov.au/inquiry-reports?a=494286

[4] Bureau of Meteorology “Seasonal Climate Summary for Northern Territory”http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/current/season/nt/summary.shtml

[5] Jumbunna Institute for Education and Research “Hydraulic Fracturing and Free, Prior andInformed Consent in the Northern Territory: A Literature Review ”https://accr.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Jumbunna-FPIC-review-final.pdf

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Yours sincerely,Fran JacobsonHoward Springs, Northern Territory, 0835, Australia

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Jacoby, Lizzie – Friday, 24 May 2019 – 02:38:53Subject Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP)From Lizzie JacobySent 24/05/2019 2:38:53 AM

To whom it may concern at the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR),

Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP) for the KyallaDrilling and Hydraulic Fracturing 2019 Program EP117 N2

Thank you for the opportunity to make a submission regarding this issue.

I write this submission to ask the Department of Environment and Natural Resources tooutright reject Origin Energy’s EMP to protect the land, water, health and wellbeing ofimpacted communities as well as our shared future from climate change.

As a member of the community, I am deeply concerned about the risks associated with OriginEnergy’s plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing in the Northern Territory. I strongly objectto the approval of this EMP for the following reasons:

1. Approval of this EMP will lead to irreversible climate change impacts for people of theNorthern Territory and beyond. The Northern Territory is already experiencing the impacts ofclimate change, and is predicted to be one of the most severely impacted if emissions are notrapidly reduced [1]. Remote Aboriginal communities across the NT feel this first and worst:extreme heat waves, water shortages and more extreme flooding could force many Aboriginalpeople to move off their country. Approving this EMP, one of nine exploration wells, wouldsignal the Beetaloo Basin as "open for business" to the expansion of the gas industry,potentially leading to emissions 20 times Australia's total current annual emissions [2]. Thiswould pose a serious climate change threat to communities across the NT and beyond.

2. Storage of wastewater in open air tanks poses unacceptable risks and is incompatible withthe Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory (Inquiry)recommendation 7.12 that stated “enclosed tanks must be used to hold all wastewater.” [3]Climate change means that seasons and weather patterns are changing, particularly across theNT in relation to wet season (Oct 2018 to April 2019 was the driest wet season since 1992and the hottest wet season on record) [4]. This means that there can be big storms out ofseason, and having open tanks with fracking wastewater (at any time of the year) would putdrinking water, wildlife and health of community members and children at risk, includingcommunities up and downstream.

3. Origin Energy have failed to appropriately consult with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginalpeople and impacted communities. A report from the Jumbunna Institute for IndigenousEducation and Research (UTS) found that most, if not all, exploration permits issued in theNorthern Territory (including Origin Energy) for unconventional gas were issued in theabsence of Free, Prior and Informed Consent from Traditional Owners [5]. Furthermore, theInquiry found that Aboriginal communities overwhelmingly opposed fracking on their land.The findings from the UTS report suggest reasons for concerns regarding all of OriginEnergy’s consultation practices, including consultation regarding this EnvironmentalManagement Plan with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriatecultural authorities for the areas impacted both directly and indirectly.

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4. The use of dangerous chemicals poses huge risks to the environment, water and communityhealth and are exacerbated by the use of open storage tanks. There are some really concerningchemicals that Origin Energy plans to use down well and store on-site over the dry and wetseasons. This means that the chemicals will not only be used down the well in the highpressure fracking process, but will also pose a risk at the surface when in open storage asflowback fluid.

For these reasons, any plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing, including exploration,should not be allowed to go ahead under any circumstances.

Below are a list of my recommendations:

1. The DENR should take a precautionary approach to the cumulative climate impacts of thisexploration well - knowing the risk of the expansion of the gas industry in the NorthernTerritory will have dangerous and irreversible impacts on our climate in a time when we needto rapidly decarbonise the global economy and energy system.

2. All waste water should be held in enclosed tanks at all times.

3. We request that additional time, including a consultation period and process, is allowed forTraditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriate cultural authorities for the areasdirectly and indirectly impacted by this EMP to consider this information and be given a fairchance to ask questions and respond.

4. All chemicals must be adequately health tested before being used in any fracking processes.They should also require companies to publicly disclose the identities and Chemical AbstractsService numbers of chemicals that are manufactured commercially, and identify oil and gaswells in which the chemicals are used.

I write this submission in support of many Aboriginal communities across the NorthernTerritory, primarily within the Beetaloo region, who are concerned about the potentialdamages that fracking could cause to water, to country, to songlines as well as the long termeffects of climate change.

I wait with serious concern for your response to these matters.

[1] The Australia Institute ”Cooked with gas” 2018http://www.tai.org.au/sites/default/files/P510%20Cooked%20with%20gas%20-%20Darwin%20days%20over%2035C%20FINAL.pdf

[2] The Australia Institute ”NT gas compared to coal-fired power plants”http://www.tai.org.au/content/nt-gas-compared-coal-fired-power-plants

[3] Final Report of the Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory2018 https://frackinginquiry.nt.gov.au/inquiry-reports?a=494286

[4] Bureau of Meteorology “Seasonal Climate Summary for Northern Territory”http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/current/season/nt/summary.shtml

[5] Jumbunna Institute for Education and Research “Hydraulic Fracturing and Free, Prior andInformed Consent in the Northern Territory: A Literature Review ”https://accr.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Jumbunna-FPIC-review-final.pdf

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Yours sincerely,Lizzie Jacoby

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Jacques, Melva – Wednesday, 29 May 2019 – 08:52:39Subject Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan for the Kyalla Drilling

and Hydraulic Fracturing 2019 Program EP117 N2From Melva JacquesSent 29/05/2019 8:52:39 AM

Do not allow Origin fracking in NT especially before approval is given even to it should notbe allowed.

Melva Jacques*************QLD 4226

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Jaemjamrat, Andi – Tuesday, 28 May 2019 – 21:27:29Subject Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan for the Kyalla Drilling

and Hydraulic Fracturing 2019 Program EP117 N2From Andi JaemjamratSent 28/05/2019 9:27:29 PM

Don't track the territory. Origin plans to store toxic waters in open ponds which can easilyflood and overflow. The majority of Aboriginal communities don't want t track i ng on theirlands. Please respect Traditional Owners and outlaw this environmentally dodgy min longpractice asap.

Andi Jaemjamrat*************QLD 4703

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Jaggle, Peter – Thursday, 30 May 2019 – 12:41:19Subject Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan for the Kyalla Drilling

and Hydraulic Fracturing 2019 Program EP117 N2From Peter JaggleSent 30/05/2019 12:41:19 PM

I am writing to ask you to stop the plan to frack the NT. The climate consequences of thisplan go way beyond the borders of the NT the whole world is affected.Already Australia is being seen internationally as a climate pariah given the Galilee Basinplan.

With this plan added to mix I believe we (Australia) will see massive international retaliationin the form of boycotts, embargos and the like our entire export and import economy will takean unprecedented hit!

I list below further reasons that I express my will in requiring that you stop this idea in it'stracks.

* There are over 200 trillion cubic feet of gas in the Northern Territory, which is theequivalent to 50 fossil fuel power stations operating for thirty years. We simply cannot affordsuch a climate disaster.

* The industry proposes using open tanks to store liquids that flow back after the frackingprocess, which will be millions of litres. This is in spite of the fact that the Northern Territoryfracking inquiry recommended that all polluted water from the fracking process be stored inclosed tanks. This is beyond sanity given the monsoon seasons of huge rainfall which wouldundoubtedly overflow these open storage dams.

* A report from the Jumbunna Institute at UTS, 5 has questioned whether communities havebeen provided adequate information about the fracking processes, leading to the conclusionthat 'based on a review of publicly available information, the report finds that most – if not all– exploration permits issued in the Northern Territory for unconventional gas were issued inthe absence of free, prior and informed consent'. In this context it is not appropriate to proceedwith the current exploration permit without further consultation.* The Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory stated that,'Aboriginal people from regional communities who made submissions to the Panel almostuniversally expressed deep concern about, and strong opposition to, the development of anyonshore shale gas industry on their country.'* This included communities in the Beetaloo basin where this exploration well will belocated. It is a disgrace that shames us all where we allow that Aboriginal people are onceagain finding their traditional lands and scared sites being subjected to trespass, sacrilege anddestruction by the greed of the fossil fuel industry.

Peter jaggle*************NSW 2480

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Jakeman, Nancy – Tuesday, 28 May 2019 – 22:22:16Subject Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan for the Kyalla Drilling

and Hydraulic Fracturing 2019 Program EP117 N2From Nancy JakemanSent 28/05/2019 10:22:16 PM

Please do not approve Origins plan to explore gas in the Beetaloo Basin. Their plan to storemillions of litres of poisoned water from fracking in open ponds tells me that they will take nocare for the aboriginal communities that call this area home, their traditional lands. I canforsee a climate disaster if this goes ahead.

Nancy Jakeman*************QLD 4560

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Jakopovic, Boris – Saturday, 25 May 2019 – 12:44:07Subject Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP)From Boris JakopovicSent 25/05/2019 12:44:07 PM

To whom it may concern at the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR),

Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP) for the KyallaDrilling and Hydraulic Fracturing 2019 Program EP117 N2

Thank you for the opportunity to make a submission regarding this issue.

I write this submission to ask the Department of Environment and Natural Resources tooutright reject Origin Energy’s EMP to protect the land, water, health and wellbeing ofimpacted communities as well as our shared future from climate change.

As a member of the community, I am deeply concerned about the risks associated with OriginEnergy’s plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing in the Northern Territory. I strongly objectto the approval of this EMP for the following reasons:

1. Approval of this EMP will lead to irreversible climate change impacts for people of theNorthern Territory and beyond. The Northern Territory is already experiencing the impacts ofclimate change, and is predicted to be one of the most severely impacted if emissions are notrapidly reduced [1]. Remote Aboriginal communities across the NT feel this first and worst:extreme heat waves, water shortages and more extreme flooding could force many Aboriginalpeople to move off their country. Approving this EMP, one of nine exploration wells, wouldsignal the Beetaloo Basin as "open for business" to the expansion of the gas industry,potentially leading to emissions 20 times Australia's total current annual emissions [2]. Thiswould pose a serious climate change threat to communities across the NT and beyond.

2. Storage of wastewater in open air tanks poses unacceptable risks and is incompatible withthe Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory (Inquiry)recommendation 7.12 that stated “enclosed tanks must be used to hold all wastewater.” [3]Climate change means that seasons and weather patterns are changing, particularly across theNT in relation to wet season (Oct 2018 to April 2019 was the driest wet season since 1992and the hottest wet season on record) [4]. This means that there can be big storms out ofseason, and having open tanks with fracking wastewater (at any time of the year) would putdrinking water, wildlife and health of community members and children at risk, includingcommunities up and downstream.

3. Origin Energy have failed to appropriately consult with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginalpeople and impacted communities. A report from the Jumbunna Institute for IndigenousEducation and Research (UTS) found that most, if not all, exploration permits issued in theNorthern Territory (including Origin Energy) for unconventional gas were issued in theabsence of Free, Prior and Informed Consent from Traditional Owners [5]. Furthermore, theInquiry found that Aboriginal communities overwhelmingly opposed fracking on their land.The findings from the UTS report suggest reasons for concerns regarding all of OriginEnergy’s consultation practices, including consultation regarding this EnvironmentalManagement Plan with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriatecultural authorities for the areas impacted both directly and indirectly.

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4. The use of dangerous chemicals poses huge risks to the environment, water and communityhealth and are exacerbated by the use of open storage tanks. There are some really concerningchemicals that Origin Energy plans to use down well and store on-site over the dry and wetseasons. This means that the chemicals will not only be used down the well in the highpressure fracking process, but will also pose a risk at the surface when in open storage asflowback fluid.

For these reasons, any plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing, including exploration,should not be allowed to go ahead under any circumstances.

Below are a list of my recommendations:

1. The DENR should take a precautionary approach to the cumulative climate impacts of thisexploration well - knowing the risk of the expansion of the gas industry in the NorthernTerritory will have dangerous and irreversible impacts on our climate in a time when we needto rapidly decarbonise the global economy and energy system.

2. All waste water should be held in enclosed tanks at all times.

3. We request that additional time, including a consultation period and process, is allowed forTraditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriate cultural authorities for the areasdirectly and indirectly impacted by this EMP to consider this information and be given a fairchance to ask questions and respond.

4. All chemicals must be adequately health tested before being used in any fracking processes.They should also require companies to publicly disclose the identities and Chemical AbstractsService numbers of chemicals that are manufactured commercially, and identify oil and gaswells in which the chemicals are used.

I write this submission in support of many Aboriginal communities across the NorthernTerritory, primarily within the Beetaloo region, who are concerned about the potentialdamages that fracking could cause to water, to country, to songlines as well as the long termeffects of climate change.

I wait with serious concern for your response to these matters.

[1] The Australia Institute ”Cooked with gas” 2018http://www.tai.org.au/sites/default/files/P510%20Cooked%20with%20gas%20-%20Darwin%20days%20over%2035C%20FINAL.pdf

[2] The Australia Institute ”NT gas compared to coal-fired power plants”http://www.tai.org.au/content/nt-gas-compared-coal-fired-power-plants

[3] Final Report of the Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory2018 https://frackinginquiry.nt.gov.au/inquiry-reports?a=494286

[4] Bureau of Meteorology “Seasonal Climate Summary for Northern Territory”http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/current/season/nt/summary.shtml

[5] Jumbunna Institute for Education and Research “Hydraulic Fracturing and Free, Prior andInformed Consent in the Northern Territory: A Literature Review ”https://accr.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Jumbunna-FPIC-review-final.pdf

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Yours sincerely,Boris JakopovicRed Hill, Queensland, 4059, Australia

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Jam, Katrina – Wednesday, 29 May 2019 – 19:54:20Subject Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan for the Kyalla Drilling

and Hydraulic Fracturing 2019 Program EP117 N2From Katrina Le JamSent 29/05/2019 7:54:20 PM

The fracking processes uses dangerous chemicals that represent a threat to human health, thenatural environment and water sources. Haven’t the sovereign people of this nation sufferedenough . All about money , not people !

Katrina Le Jam*************QLD 4007

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James, Adrienne – Thursday, 23 May 2019 – 23:46:01Subject Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP)From Adrienne JamesSent 23/05/2019 11:46:01 PM

To whom it may concern at the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR),

Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP) for the KyallaDrilling and Hydraulic Fracturing 2019 Program EP117 N2

Thank you for the opportunity to make a submission regarding this issue.

I write this submission to ask the Department of Environment and Natural Resources tooutright reject Origin Energy’s EMP to protect the land, water, health and wellbeing ofimpacted communities as well as our shared future from climate change.

As a member of the community, I am deeply concerned about the risks associated with OriginEnergy’s plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing in the Northern Territory. I strongly objectto the approval of this EMP for the following reasons:

1. Approval of this EMP will lead to irreversible climate change impacts for people of theNorthern Territory and beyond. The Northern Territory is already experiencing the impacts ofclimate change, and is predicted to be one of the most severely impacted if emissions are notrapidly reduced [1]. Remote Aboriginal communities across the NT feel this first and worst:extreme heat waves, water shortages and more extreme flooding could force many Aboriginalpeople to move off their country. Approving this EMP, one of nine exploration wells, wouldsignal the Beetaloo Basin as "open for business" to the expansion of the gas industry,potentially leading to emissions 20 times Australia's total current annual emissions [2]. Thiswould pose a serious climate change threat to communities across the NT and beyond.

2. Storage of wastewater in open air tanks poses unacceptable risks and is incompatible withthe Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory (Inquiry)recommendation 7.12 that stated “enclosed tanks must be used to hold all wastewater.” [3]Climate change means that seasons and weather patterns are changing, particularly across theNT in relation to wet season (Oct 2018 to April 2019 was the driest wet season since 1992and the hottest wet season on record) [4]. This means that there can be big storms out ofseason, and having open tanks with fracking wastewater (at any time of the year) would putdrinking water, wildlife and health of community members and children at risk, includingcommunities up and downstream.

3. Origin Energy have failed to appropriately consult with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginalpeople and impacted communities. A report from the Jumbunna Institute for IndigenousEducation and Research (UTS) found that most, if not all, exploration permits issued in theNorthern Territory (including Origin Energy) for unconventional gas were issued in theabsence of Free, Prior and Informed Consent from Traditional Owners [5]. Furthermore, theInquiry found that Aboriginal communities overwhelmingly opposed fracking on their land.The findings from the UTS report suggest reasons for concerns regarding all of OriginEnergy’s consultation practices, including consultation regarding this EnvironmentalManagement Plan with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriatecultural authorities for the areas impacted both directly and indirectly.

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4. The use of dangerous chemicals poses huge risks to the environment, water and communityhealth and are exacerbated by the use of open storage tanks. There are some really concerningchemicals that Origin Energy plans to use down well and store on-site over the dry and wetseasons. This means that the chemicals will not only be used down the well in the highpressure fracking process, but will also pose a risk at the surface when in open storage asflowback fluid.

For these reasons, any plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing, including exploration,should not be allowed to go ahead under any circumstances.

Below are a list of my recommendations:

1. The DENR should take a precautionary approach to the cumulative climate impacts of thisexploration well - knowing the risk of the expansion of the gas industry in the NorthernTerritory will have dangerous and irreversible impacts on our climate in a time when we needto rapidly decarbonise the global economy and energy system.

2. All waste water should be held in enclosed tanks at all times.

3. We request that additional time, including a consultation period and process, is allowed forTraditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriate cultural authorities for the areasdirectly and indirectly impacted by this EMP to consider this information and be given a fairchance to ask questions and respond.

4. All chemicals must be adequately health tested before being used in any fracking processes.They should also require companies to publicly disclose the identities and Chemical AbstractsService numbers of chemicals that are manufactured commercially, and identify oil and gaswells in which the chemicals are used.

I write this submission in support of many Aboriginal communities across the NorthernTerritory, primarily within the Beetaloo region, who are concerned about the potentialdamages that fracking could cause to water, to country, to songlines as well as the long termeffects of climate change.

I wait with serious concern for your response to these matters.

[1] The Australia Institute ”Cooked with gas” 2018http://www.tai.org.au/sites/default/files/P510%20Cooked%20with%20gas%20-%20Darwin%20days%20over%2035C%20FINAL.pdf

[2] The Australia Institute ”NT gas compared to coal-fired power plants”http://www.tai.org.au/content/nt-gas-compared-coal-fired-power-plants

[3] Final Report of the Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory2018 https://frackinginquiry.nt.gov.au/inquiry-reports?a=494286

[4] Bureau of Meteorology “Seasonal Climate Summary for Northern Territory”http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/current/season/nt/summary.shtml

[5] Jumbunna Institute for Education and Research “Hydraulic Fracturing and Free, Prior andInformed Consent in the Northern Territory: A Literature Review ”https://accr.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Jumbunna-FPIC-review-final.pdf

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Yours sincerely,Adrienne JamesElwood, Victoria, 3184, Australia

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James, Christine – Friday, 24 May 2019 – 11:13:46Subject Objection to Origin’s Kyalla frack site in the NTFrom Christine JamesSent 24/05/2019 11:13:46 AM

Dear Onshore Gas division,

I am writing to express my objection to the Environmental Management Plan submitted byOrigin Energy for the Kyalla frack site in the Northern Territory.

My key concerns with this plan are outlined below.

FRACKING SUBSTANCES ARE POISON

The fracking chemicals Origin plans to use are harmful to health. The list of substancesOrigin want to use have known health impacts. An independent review of the substancesshows they are linked to: acute toxicity, respiratory irritation, tissue damage, burns, andcancer. Some are very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Plus there are ‘trade name’ fracking chemicals that do not have any health data available.

OPEN AIR WASTEWATER TANKS POSE UNACCEPTABLE RISK

It is unacceptable that Origin would use open air wastewater dams or ‘tanks’ to store the toxicflowback fluid.

This flowback and drilling fluid is full of nasties including heavy metals, fracking chemicalsand naturally occurring radioactive materials.

Evaporation pits and open toxic tanks pose a risk to the incredible threatened birdlife thatvisits the site, including the Gouldian Finch, and should not be open and accessible to birdlifeat any time.

WET SEASON RISKS WITH WASTE ON SITE

It is deeply concerning that instead of storing toxic wastewater in enclosed tanks, Origin areplanning open dams all through the wet and dry seasons. Not only could this kill birds, butextreme weather events could cause downstream pollution impacts.

Origin’s site is upstream of Lake Woods, a place of international significance for biodiversity.The catchment should be off limits to fracking.

TRANSPORT RISKS AND TOURISM IMPACTS

Origin says they care about cumulative impacts, but have failed to talk to tourism operatorsabout the risks of increased traffic on the Stuart Highway, or to people living downstreamfrom their fracking exploration activities.

Plus, Origin want to dump on Queensland and truck the toxic waste to an undetermined site.Already Queensland has millions of tonnes of toxic salt waste that there is no permanentdisposal solution for. This is unacceptable.

BUSHFIRE RISKS AND TOTAL FIRE BAN DAYS

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This area is sensitive to bushfires. Rural Fire Brigades have been calling for gas companies tostop ignition sources and flaring on total fire ban days. Origin must be made to stop all flaringon total fire ban days.

Thank you for considering my concerns.

Yours sincerely,Christine James

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James, Deborah – Tuesday, 28 May 2019 – 04:56:02Subject Objection to Origin’s Kyalla frack site in the NTFrom Deborah JamesSent 28/05/2019 4:56:02 AM

Dear Onshore Gas division,

I am writing to express my objection to the Environmental Management Plan submitted byOrigin Energy for the Kyalla frack site in the Northern Territory.

My key concerns with this plan are outlined below.

FRACKING SUBSTANCES ARE POISON

The fracking chemicals Origin plans to use are harmful to health. The list of substancesOrigin want to use have known health impacts. An independent review of the substancesshows they are linked to: acute toxicity, respiratory irritation, tissue damage, burns, andcancer. Some are very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Plus there are ‘trade name’ fracking chemicals that do not have any health data available.

OPEN AIR WASTEWATER TANKS POSE UNACCEPTABLE RISK

It is unacceptable that Origin would use open air wastewater dams or ‘tanks’ to store the toxicflowback fluid.

This flowback and drilling fluid is full of nasties including heavy metals, fracking chemicalsand naturally occurring radioactive materials.

Evaporation pits and open toxic tanks pose a risk to the incredible threatened birdlife thatvisits the site, including the Gouldian Finch, and should not be open and accessible to birdlifeat any time.

WET SEASON RISKS WITH WASTE ON SITE

It is deeply concerning that instead of storing toxic wastewater in enclosed tanks, Origin areplanning open dams all through the wet and dry seasons. Not only could this kill birds, butextreme weather events could cause downstream pollution impacts.

Origin’s site is upstream of Lake Woods, a place of international significance for biodiversity.The catchment should be off limits to fracking.

TRANSPORT RISKS AND TOURISM IMPACTS

Origin says they care about cumulative impacts, but have failed to talk to tourism operatorsabout the risks of increased traffic on the Stuart Highway, or to people living downstreamfrom their fracking exploration activities.

Plus, Origin want to dump on Queensland and truck the toxic waste to an undetermined site.Already Queensland has millions of tonnes of toxic salt waste that there is no permanentdisposal solution for. This is unacceptable.

BUSHFIRE RISKS AND TOTAL FIRE BAN DAYS

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This area is sensitive to bushfires. Rural Fire Brigades have been calling for gas companies tostop ignition sources and flaring on total fire ban days. Origin must be made to stop all flaringon total fire ban days.

Thank you for considering my concerns.

Yours sincerely,Deborah JamesBallina,New South Wales, 2478, Australia

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James, Harmony – Monday, 27 May 2019 – 09:53:20Subject Objection to Origin’s Kyalla frack site in the NTFrom Harmony JamesSent 27/05/2019 9:53:20 AM

Dear Onshore Gas division,

I am writing to express my objection to the Environmental Management Plan submitted byOrigin Energy for the Kyalla frack site in the Northern Territory.

My key concerns with this plan are outlined below.

FRACKING SUBSTANCES ARE POISON

The fracking chemicals Origin plans to use are harmful to health. The list of substancesOrigin want to use have known health impacts. An independent review of the substancesshows they are linked to: acute toxicity, respiratory irritation, tissue damage, burns, andcancer. Some are very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Plus there are ‘trade name’ fracking chemicals that do not have any health data available.

OPEN AIR WASTEWATER TANKS POSE UNACCEPTABLE RISK

It is unacceptable that Origin would use open air wastewater dams or ‘tanks’ to store the toxicflowback fluid.

This flowback and drilling fluid is full of nasties including heavy metals, fracking chemicalsand naturally occurring radioactive materials.

Evaporation pits and open toxic tanks pose a risk to the incredible threatened birdlife thatvisits the site, including the Gouldian Finch, and should not be open and accessible to birdlifeat any time.

WET SEASON RISKS WITH WASTE ON SITE

It is deeply concerning that instead of storing toxic wastewater in enclosed tanks, Origin areplanning open dams all through the wet and dry seasons. Not only could this kill birds, butextreme weather events could cause downstream pollution impacts.

Origin’s site is upstream of Lake Woods, a place of international significance for biodiversity.The catchment should be off limits to fracking.

TRANSPORT RISKS AND TOURISM IMPACTS

Origin says they care about cumulative impacts, but have failed to talk to tourism operatorsabout the risks of increased traffic on the Stuart Highway, or to people living downstreamfrom their fracking exploration activities.

Plus, Origin want to dump on Queensland and truck the toxic waste to an undetermined site.Already Queensland has millions of tonnes of toxic salt waste that there is no permanentdisposal solution for. This is unacceptable.

BUSHFIRE RISKS AND TOTAL FIRE BAN DAYS

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This area is sensitive to bushfires. Rural Fire Brigades have been calling for gas companies tostop ignition sources and flaring on total fire ban days. Origin must be made to stop all flaringon total fire ban days.

Thank you for considering my concerns.

Yours sincerely,Harmony JamesRaceview, Queensland, 4305, Australia and former Territorian

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James, Harry – Wednesday, 29 May 2019 – 21:00:05Subject Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP)From Harry JamesSent 29/05/2019 9:00:05 PM

To whom it may concern at the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR),

Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP) for the KyallaDrilling and Hydraulic Fracturing 2019 Program EP117 N2

Thank you for the opportunity to make a submission regarding this issue.

I write this submission to ask the Department of Environment and Natural Resources tooutright reject Origin Energy’s EMP to protect the land, water, health and wellbeing ofimpacted communities as well as our shared future from climate change.

As a member of the community, I am deeply concerned about the risks associated with OriginEnergy’s plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing in the Northern Territory. I strongly objectto the approval of this EMP for the following reasons:

1. Approval of this EMP will lead to irreversible climate change impacts for people of theNorthern Territory and beyond. The Northern Territory is already experiencing the impacts ofclimate change, and is predicted to be one of the most severely impacted if emissions are notrapidly reduced [1]. Remote Aboriginal communities across the NT feel this first and worst:extreme heat waves, water shortages and more extreme flooding could force many Aboriginalpeople to move off their country. Approving this EMP, one of nine exploration wells, wouldsignal the Beetaloo Basin as "open for business" to the expansion of the gas industry,potentially leading to emissions 20 times Australia's total current annual emissions [2]. Thiswould pose a serious climate change threat to communities across the NT and beyond.

2. Storage of wastewater in open air tanks poses unacceptable risks and is incompatible withthe Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory (Inquiry)recommendation 7.12 that stated “enclosed tanks must be used to hold all wastewater.” [3]Climate change means that seasons and weather patterns are changing, particularly across theNT in relation to wet season (Oct 2018 to April 2019 was the driest wet season since 1992and the hottest wet season on record) [4]. This means that there can be big storms out ofseason, and having open tanks with fracking wastewater (at any time of the year) would putdrinking water, wildlife and health of community members and children at risk, includingcommunities up and downstream.

3. Origin Energy have failed to appropriately consult with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginalpeople and impacted communities. A report from the Jumbunna Institute for IndigenousEducation and Research (UTS) found that most, if not all, exploration permits issued in theNorthern Territory (including Origin Energy) for unconventional gas were issued in theabsence of Free, Prior and Informed Consent from Traditional Owners [5]. Furthermore, theInquiry found that Aboriginal communities overwhelmingly opposed fracking on their land.The findings from the UTS report suggest reasons for concerns regarding all of OriginEnergy’s consultation practices, including consultation regarding this EnvironmentalManagement Plan with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriatecultural authorities for the areas impacted both directly and indirectly.

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4. The use of dangerous chemicals poses huge risks to the environment, water and communityhealth and are exacerbated by the use of open storage tanks. There are some really concerningchemicals that Origin Energy plans to use down well and store on-site over the dry and wetseasons. This means that the chemicals will not only be used down the well in the highpressure fracking process, but will also pose a risk at the surface when in open storage asflowback fluid.

For these reasons, any plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing, including exploration,should not be allowed to go ahead under any circumstances.

Below are a list of my recommendations:

1. The DENR should take a precautionary approach to the cumulative climate impacts of thisexploration well - knowing the risk of the expansion of the gas industry in the NorthernTerritory will have dangerous and irreversible impacts on our climate in a time when we needto rapidly decarbonise the global economy and energy system.

2. All waste water should be held in enclosed tanks at all times.

3. We request that additional time, including a consultation period and process, is allowed forTraditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriate cultural authorities for the areasdirectly and indirectly impacted by this EMP to consider this information and be given a fairchance to ask questions and respond.

4. All chemicals must be adequately health tested before being used in any fracking processes.They should also require companies to publicly disclose the identities and Chemical AbstractsService numbers of chemicals that are manufactured commercially, and identify oil and gaswells in which the chemicals are used.

I write this submission in support of many Aboriginal communities across the NorthernTerritory, primarily within the Beetaloo region, who are concerned about the potentialdamages that fracking could cause to water, to country, to songlines as well as the long termeffects of climate change.

I wait with serious concern for your response to these matters.

[1] The Australia Institute ”Cooked with gas” 2018http://www.tai.org.au/sites/default/files/P510%20Cooked%20with%20gas%20-%20Darwin%20days%20over%2035C%20FINAL.pdf

[2] The Australia Institute ”NT gas compared to coal-fired power plants”http://www.tai.org.au/content/nt-gas-compared-coal-fired-power-plants

[3] Final Report of the Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory2018 https://frackinginquiry.nt.gov.au/inquiry-reports?a=494286

[4] Bureau of Meteorology “Seasonal Climate Summary for Northern Territory”http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/current/season/nt/summary.shtml

[5] Jumbunna Institute for Education and Research “Hydraulic Fracturing and Free, Prior andInformed Consent in the Northern Territory: A Literature Review ”https://accr.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Jumbunna-FPIC-review-final.pdf

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Yours sincerely,harry jamesSouth Brisbane, Queensland, 4101, Australia

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James, Keri – Wednesday, 29 May 2019 – 18:40:37Subject Objection to Origin’s Kyalla frack site in the NTFrom Keri JamesSent 29/05/2019 6:40:37 PM

Dear Onshore Gas division,

I am writing to express my objection to the Environmental Management Plan submitted byOrigin Energy for the Kyalla frack site in the Northern Territory.

My key concerns with this plan are outlined below.

FRACKING SUBSTANCES ARE POISON

The fracking chemicals Origin plans to use are harmful to health. The list of substancesOrigin want to use have known health impacts. An independent review of the substancesshows they are linked to: acute toxicity, respiratory irritation, tissue damage, burns, andcancer. Some are very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Plus there are ‘trade name’ fracking chemicals that do not have any health data available.

OPEN AIR WASTEWATER TANKS POSE UNACCEPTABLE RISK

It is unacceptable that Origin would use open air wastewater dams or ‘tanks’ to store the toxicflowback fluid.

This flowback and drilling fluid is full of nasties including heavy metals, fracking chemicalsand naturally occurring radioactive materials.

Evaporation pits and open toxic tanks pose a risk to the incredible threatened birdlife thatvisits the site, including the Gouldian Finch, and should not be open and accessible to birdlifeat any time.

WET SEASON RISKS WITH WASTE ON SITE

It is deeply concerning that instead of storing toxic wastewater in enclosed tanks, Origin areplanning open dams all through the wet and dry seasons. Not only could this kill birds, butextreme weather events could cause downstream pollution impacts.

Origin’s site is upstream of Lake Woods, a place of international significance for biodiversity.The catchment should be off limits to fracking.

TRANSPORT RISKS AND TOURISM IMPACTS

Origin says they care about cumulative impacts, but have failed to talk to tourism operatorsabout the risks of increased traffic on the Stuart Highway, or to people living downstreamfrom their fracking exploration activities.

Plus, Origin want to dump on Queensland and truck the toxic waste to an undetermined site.Already Queensland has millions of tonnes of toxic salt waste that there is no permanentdisposal solution for. This is unacceptable.

BUSHFIRE RISKS AND TOTAL FIRE BAN DAYS

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This area is sensitive to bushfires. Rural Fire Brigades have been calling for gas companies tostop ignition sources and flaring on total fire ban days. Origin must be made to stop all flaringon total fire ban days.

Thank you for considering my concerns.

Yours sincerely,keri jamesReid, Australian Capital Territory, 2612, Australia

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James, Maree – Friday, 24 May 2019 – 12:51:35Subject Objection to Origin’s Kyalla frack site in the NTFrom Maree JamesSent 24/05/2019 12:51:35 PM

Dear Onshore Gas division,

I am writing to express my objection to the Environmental Management Plan submitted byOrigin Energy for the Kyalla frack site in the Northern Territory.

My key concerns with this plan are outlined below.

FRACKING SUBSTANCES ARE POISON

The fracking chemicals Origin plans to use are harmful to health. The list of substancesOrigin want to use have known health impacts. An independent review of the substancesshows they are linked to: acute toxicity, respiratory irritation, tissue damage, burns, andcancer. Some are very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Plus there are ‘trade name’ fracking chemicals that do not have any health data available.

OPEN AIR WASTEWATER TANKS POSE UNACCEPTABLE RISK

It is unacceptable that Origin would use open air wastewater dams or ‘tanks’ to store the toxicflowback fluid.

This flowback and drilling fluid is full of nasties including heavy metals, fracking chemicalsand naturally occurring radioactive materials.

Evaporation pits and open toxic tanks pose a risk to the incredible threatened birdlife thatvisits the site, including the Gouldian Finch, and should not be open and accessible to birdlifeat any time.

WET SEASON RISKS WITH WASTE ON SITE

It is deeply concerning that instead of storing toxic wastewater in enclosed tanks, Origin areplanning open dams all through the wet and dry seasons. Not only could this kill birds, butextreme weather events could cause downstream pollution impacts.

Origin’s site is upstream of Lake Woods, a place of international significance for biodiversity.The catchment should be off limits to fracking.

TRANSPORT RISKS AND TOURISM IMPACTS

Origin says they care about cumulative impacts, but have failed to talk to tourism operatorsabout the risks of increased traffic on the Stuart Highway, or to people living downstreamfrom their fracking exploration activities.

Plus, Origin want to dump on Queensland and truck the toxic waste to an undetermined site.Already Queensland has millions of tonnes of toxic salt waste that there is no permanentdisposal solution for. This is unacceptable.

BUSHFIRE RISKS AND TOTAL FIRE BAN DAYS

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This area is sensitive to bushfires. Rural Fire Brigades have been calling for gas companies tostop ignition sources and flaring on total fire ban days. Origin must be made to stop all flaringon total fire ban days.

Thank you for considering my concerns.

Yours sincerely,Maree JamesPage, Australian Capital Territory, 2614, Australia

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James, Natalie – Thursday, 30 May 2019 – 10:24:52Subject Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP)From Natalie JamesSent 30/05/2019 10:24:52 AM

To whom it may concern at the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR),

Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP) for the KyallaDrilling and Hydraulic Fracturing 2019 Program EP117 N2

Thank you for the opportunity to make a submission regarding this issue.

I write this submission to ask the Department of Environment and Natural Resources tooutright reject Origin Energy’s EMP to protect the land, water, health and wellbeing ofimpacted communities as well as our shared future from climate change.

As a member of the community, I am deeply concerned about the risks associated with OriginEnergy’s plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing in the Northern Territory. I strongly objectto the approval of this EMP for the following reasons:

1. Approval of this EMP will lead to irreversible climate change impacts for people of theNorthern Territory and beyond. The Northern Territory is already experiencing the impacts ofclimate change, and is predicted to be one of the most severely impacted if emissions are notrapidly reduced [1]. Remote Aboriginal communities across the NT feel this first and worst:extreme heat waves, water shortages and more extreme flooding could force many Aboriginalpeople to move off their country. Approving this EMP, one of nine exploration wells, wouldsignal the Beetaloo Basin as "open for business" to the expansion of the gas industry,potentially leading to emissions 20 times Australia's total current annual emissions [2]. Thiswould pose a serious climate change threat to communities across the NT and beyond.

2. Storage of wastewater in open air tanks poses unacceptable risks and is incompatible withthe Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory (Inquiry)recommendation 7.12 that stated “enclosed tanks must be used to hold all wastewater.” [3]Climate change means that seasons and weather patterns are changing, particularly across theNT in relation to wet season (Oct 2018 to April 2019 was the driest wet season since 1992and the hottest wet season on record) [4]. This means that there can be big storms out ofseason, and having open tanks with fracking wastewater (at any time of the year) would putdrinking water, wildlife and health of community members and children at risk, includingcommunities up and downstream.

3. Origin Energy have failed to appropriately consult with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginalpeople and impacted communities. A report from the Jumbunna Institute for IndigenousEducation and Research (UTS) found that most, if not all, exploration permits issued in theNorthern Territory (including Origin Energy) for unconventional gas were issued in theabsence of Free, Prior and Informed Consent from Traditional Owners [5]. Furthermore, theInquiry found that Aboriginal communities overwhelmingly opposed fracking on their land.The findings from the UTS report suggest reasons for concerns regarding all of OriginEnergy’s consultation practices, including consultation regarding this EnvironmentalManagement Plan with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriatecultural authorities for the areas impacted both directly and indirectly.

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4. The use of dangerous chemicals poses huge risks to the environment, water and communityhealth and are exacerbated by the use of open storage tanks. There are some really concerningchemicals that Origin Energy plans to use down well and store on-site over the dry and wetseasons. This means that the chemicals will not only be used down the well in the highpressure fracking process, but will also pose a risk at the surface when in open storage asflowback fluid.

For these reasons, any plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing, including exploration,should not be allowed to go ahead under any circumstances.

Below are a list of my recommendations:

1. The DENR should take a precautionary approach to the cumulative climate impacts of thisexploration well - knowing the risk of the expansion of the gas industry in the NorthernTerritory will have dangerous and irreversible impacts on our climate in a time when we needto rapidly decarbonise the global economy and energy system.

2. All waste water should be held in enclosed tanks at all times.

3. We request that additional time, including a consultation period and process, is allowed forTraditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriate cultural authorities for the areasdirectly and indirectly impacted by this EMP to consider this information and be given a fairchance to ask questions and respond.

4. All chemicals must be adequately health tested before being used in any fracking processes.They should also require companies to publicly disclose the identities and Chemical AbstractsService numbers of chemicals that are manufactured commercially, and identify oil and gaswells in which the chemicals are used.

I write this submission in support of many Aboriginal communities across the NorthernTerritory, primarily within the Beetaloo region, who are concerned about the potentialdamages that fracking could cause to water, to country, to songlines as well as the long termeffects of climate change.

I wait with serious concern for your response to these matters.

[1] The Australia Institute ”Cooked with gas” 2018http://www.tai.org.au/sites/default/files/P510%20Cooked%20with%20gas%20-%20Darwin%20days%20over%2035C%20FINAL.pdf

[2] The Australia Institute ”NT gas compared to coal-fired power plants”http://www.tai.org.au/content/nt-gas-compared-coal-fired-power-plants

[3] Final Report of the Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory2018 https://frackinginquiry.nt.gov.au/inquiry-reports?a=494286

[4] Bureau of Meteorology “Seasonal Climate Summary for Northern Territory”http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/current/season/nt/summary.shtml

[5] Jumbunna Institute for Education and Research “Hydraulic Fracturing and Free, Prior andInformed Consent in the Northern Territory: A Literature Review ”https://accr.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Jumbunna-FPIC-review-final.pdf

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Yours sincerely,Natalie JameDulwich Hill, New South Wales, 2203, Australia

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James, Robert – Saturday, 25 May 2019 – 10:47:17Subject Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP)From Robert JamesSent 25/05/2019 10:47:17 AM

To whom it may concern at the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR),

Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP) for the KyallaDrilling and Hydraulic Fracturing 2019 Program EP117 N2

Thank you for the opportunity to make a submission regarding this issue.

I write this submission to ask the Department of Environment and Natural Resources tooutright reject Origin Energy’s EMP to protect the land, water, health and wellbeing ofimpacted communities as well as our shared future from climate change.

As a member of the community, I am deeply concerned about the risks associated with OriginEnergy’s plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing in the Northern Territory. I strongly objectto the approval of this EMP for the following reasons:

1. Approval of this EMP will lead to irreversible climate change impacts for people of theNorthern Territory and beyond. The Northern Territory is already experiencing the impacts ofclimate change, and is predicted to be one of the most severely impacted if emissions are notrapidly reduced [1]. Remote Aboriginal communities across the NT feel this first and worst:extreme heat waves, water shortages and more extreme flooding could force many Aboriginalpeople to move off their country. Approving this EMP, one of nine exploration wells, wouldsignal the Beetaloo Basin as "open for business" to the expansion of the gas industry,potentially leading to emissions 20 times Australia's total current annual emissions [2]. Thiswould pose a serious climate change threat to communities across the NT and beyond.

2. Storage of wastewater in open air tanks poses unacceptable risks and is incompatible withthe Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory (Inquiry)recommendation 7.12 that stated “enclosed tanks must be used to hold all wastewater.” [3]Climate change means that seasons and weather patterns are changing, particularly across theNT in relation to wet season (Oct 2018 to April 2019 was the driest wet season since 1992and the hottest wet season on record) [4]. This means that there can be big storms out ofseason, and having open tanks with fracking wastewater (at any time of the year) would putdrinking water, wildlife and health of community members and children at risk, includingcommunities up and downstream.

3. Origin Energy have failed to appropriately consult with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginalpeople and impacted communities. A report from the Jumbunna Institute for IndigenousEducation and Research (UTS) found that most, if not all, exploration permits issued in theNorthern Territory (including Origin Energy) for unconventional gas were issued in theabsence of Free, Prior and Informed Consent from Traditional Owners [5]. Furthermore, theInquiry found that Aboriginal communities overwhelmingly opposed fracking on their land.The findings from the UTS report suggest reasons for concerns regarding all of OriginEnergy’s consultation practices, including consultation regarding this EnvironmentalManagement Plan with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriatecultural authorities for the areas impacted both directly and indirectly.

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4. The use of dangerous chemicals poses huge risks to the environment, water and communityhealth and are exacerbated by the use of open storage tanks. There are some really concerningchemicals that Origin Energy plans to use down well and store on-site over the dry and wetseasons. This means that the chemicals will not only be used down the well in the highpressure fracking process, but will also pose a risk at the surface when in open storage asflowback fluid.

For these reasons, any plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing, including exploration,should not be allowed to go ahead under any circumstances.

Below are a list of my recommendations:

1. The DENR should take a precautionary approach to the cumulative climate impacts of thisexploration well - knowing the risk of the expansion of the gas industry in the NorthernTerritory will have dangerous and irreversible impacts on our climate in a time when we needto rapidly decarbonise the global economy and energy system.

2. All waste water should be held in enclosed tanks at all times.

3. We request that additional time, including a consultation period and process, is allowed forTraditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriate cultural authorities for the areasdirectly and indirectly impacted by this EMP to consider this information and be given a fairchance to ask questions and respond.

4. All chemicals must be adequately health tested before being used in any fracking processes.They should also require companies to publicly disclose the identities and Chemical AbstractsService numbers of chemicals that are manufactured commercially, and identify oil and gaswells in which the chemicals are used.

I write this submission in support of many Aboriginal communities across the NorthernTerritory, primarily within the Beetaloo region, who are concerned about the potentialdamages that fracking could cause to water, to country, to songlines as well as the long termeffects of climate change.

I wait with serious concern for your response to these matters.

[1] The Australia Institute ”Cooked with gas” 2018http://www.tai.org.au/sites/default/files/P510%20Cooked%20with%20gas%20-%20Darwin%20days%20over%2035C%20FINAL.pdf

[2] The Australia Institute ”NT gas compared to coal-fired power plants”http://www.tai.org.au/content/nt-gas-compared-coal-fired-power-plants

[3] Final Report of the Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory2018 https://frackinginquiry.nt.gov.au/inquiry-reports?a=494286

[4] Bureau of Meteorology “Seasonal Climate Summary for Northern Territory”http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/current/season/nt/summary.shtml

[5] Jumbunna Institute for Education and Research “Hydraulic Fracturing and Free, Prior andInformed Consent in the Northern Territory: A Literature Review ”https://accr.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Jumbunna-FPIC-review-final.pdf

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Yours sincerely,Robert James

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James, Sam – Thursday, 23 May 2019 – 21:14:19Subject Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP)From Sam JamesSent 23/05/2019 9:14:19 PM

To whom it may concern at the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR),

Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP) for the KyallaDrilling and Hydraulic Fracturing 2019 Program EP117 N2

Thank you for the opportunity to make a submission regarding this issue.

I write this submission to ask the Department of Environment and Natural Resources tooutright reject Origin Energy’s EMP to protect the land, water, health and wellbeing ofimpacted communities as well as our shared future from climate change.

As a member of the community, I am deeply concerned about the risks associated with OriginEnergy’s plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing in the Northern Territory. I strongly objectto the approval of this EMP for the following reasons:

1. Approval of this EMP will lead to irreversible climate change impacts for people of theNorthern Territory and beyond. The Northern Territory is already experiencing the impacts ofclimate change, and is predicted to be one of the most severely impacted if emissions are notrapidly reduced [1]. Remote Aboriginal communities across the NT feel this first and worst:extreme heat waves, water shortages and more extreme flooding could force many Aboriginalpeople to move off their country. Approving this EMP, one of nine exploration wells, wouldsignal the Beetaloo Basin as "open for business" to the expansion of the gas industry,potentially leading to emissions 20 times Australia's total current annual emissions [2]. Thiswould pose a serious climate change threat to communities across the NT and beyond.

2. Storage of wastewater in open air tanks poses unacceptable risks and is incompatible withthe Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory (Inquiry)recommendation 7.12 that stated “enclosed tanks must be used to hold all wastewater.” [3]Climate change means that seasons and weather patterns are changing, particularly across theNT in relation to wet season (Oct 2018 to April 2019 was the driest wet season since 1992and the hottest wet season on record) [4]. This means that there can be big storms out ofseason, and having open tanks with fracking wastewater (at any time of the year) would putdrinking water, wildlife and health of community members and children at risk, includingcommunities up and downstream.

3. Origin Energy have failed to appropriately consult with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginalpeople and impacted communities. A report from the Jumbunna Institute for IndigenousEducation and Research (UTS) found that most, if not all, exploration permits issued in theNorthern Territory (including Origin Energy) for unconventional gas were issued in theabsence of Free, Prior and Informed Consent from Traditional Owners [5]. Furthermore, theInquiry found that Aboriginal communities overwhelmingly opposed fracking on their land.The findings from the UTS report suggest reasons for concerns regarding all of OriginEnergy’s consultation practices, including consultation regarding this EnvironmentalManagement Plan with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriatecultural authorities for the areas impacted both directly and indirectly.

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4. The use of dangerous chemicals poses huge risks to the environment, water and communityhealth and are exacerbated by the use of open storage tanks. There are some really concerningchemicals that Origin Energy plans to use down well and store on-site over the dry and wetseasons. This means that the chemicals will not only be used down the well in the highpressure fracking process, but will also pose a risk at the surface when in open storage asflowback fluid.

For these reasons, any plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing, including exploration,should not be allowed to go ahead under any circumstances.

Below are a list of my recommendations:

1. The DENR should take a precautionary approach to the cumulative climate impacts of thisexploration well - knowing the risk of the expansion of the gas industry in the NorthernTerritory will have dangerous and irreversible impacts on our climate in a time when we needto rapidly decarbonise the global economy and energy system.

2. All waste water should be held in enclosed tanks at all times.

3. We request that additional time, including a consultation period and process, is allowed forTraditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriate cultural authorities for the areasdirectly and indirectly impacted by this EMP to consider this information and be given a fairchance to ask questions and respond.

4. All chemicals must be adequately health tested before being used in any fracking processes.They should also require companies to publicly disclose the identities and Chemical AbstractsService numbers of chemicals that are manufactured commercially, and identify oil and gaswells in which the chemicals are used.

I write this submission in support of many Aboriginal communities across the NorthernTerritory, primarily within the Beetaloo region, who are concerned about the potentialdamages that fracking could cause to water, to country, to songlines as well as the long termeffects of climate change.

I wait with serious concern for your response to these matters.

[1] The Australia Institute ”Cooked with gas” 2018http://www.tai.org.au/sites/default/files/P510%20Cooked%20with%20gas%20-%20Darwin%20days%20over%2035C%20FINAL.pdf

[2] The Australia Institute ”NT gas compared to coal-fired power plants”http://www.tai.org.au/content/nt-gas-compared-coal-fired-power-plants

[3] Final Report of the Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory2018 https://frackinginquiry.nt.gov.au/inquiry-reports?a=494286

[4] Bureau of Meteorology “Seasonal Climate Summary for Northern Territory”http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/current/season/nt/summary.shtml

[5] Jumbunna Institute for Education and Research “Hydraulic Fracturing and Free, Prior andInformed Consent in the Northern Territory: A Literature Review ”https://accr.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Jumbunna-FPIC-review-final.pdf

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Yours sincerely,Sam JamesBagot Well, South Australia, 5373, Australia

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James, Sue – Wednesday, 29 May 2019 – 15:51:32Subject Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan for the Kyalla Drilling

and Hydraulic Fracturing 2019 Program EP117 N2From Sue JamesSent 29/05/2019 3:51:32 PM

The fracking process uses dangerous chemicals that represent a threat to human health, thenatural environment and water sources. your submission here - use our talking points to guideyour submission.The health and environmental risks of the dangerous chemicals used in the fracking processesare exacerbated by the use of open storage tanks.There are serious concerns as to whether Traditional Owners have been able to provide free,prior and informed consent to the fracking process.It is not appropriate to proceed with the current exploration permit without furtherconsultation.

Sue James*************VIC 3183

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James, Susan – Friday, 24 May 2019 – 12:42:25Subject Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP)From Susan JamesSent 24/05/2019 12:42:25 PM

To whom it may concern at the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR),

Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP) for the KyallaDrilling and Hydraulic Fracturing 2019 Program EP117 N2

Thank you for the opportunity to make a submission regarding this issue.

I write this submission to ask the Department of Environment and Natural Resources tooutright reject Origin Energy’s EMP to protect the land, water, health and wellbeing ofimpacted communities as well as our shared future from climate change.

As a member of the community, I am deeply concerned about the risks associated with OriginEnergy’s plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing in the Northern Territory. I strongly objectto the approval of this EMP for the following reasons:

1. Approval of this EMP will lead to irreversible climate change impacts for people of theNorthern Territory and beyond. The Northern Territory is already experiencing the impacts ofclimate change, and is predicted to be one of the most severely impacted if emissions are notrapidly reduced [1]. Remote Aboriginal communities across the NT feel this first and worst:extreme heat waves, water shortages and more extreme flooding could force many Aboriginalpeople to move off their country. Approving this EMP, one of nine exploration wells, wouldsignal the Beetaloo Basin as "open for business" to the expansion of the gas industry,potentially leading to emissions 20 times Australia's total current annual emissions [2]. Thiswould pose a serious climate change threat to communities across the NT and beyond.

2. Storage of wastewater in open air tanks poses unacceptable risks and is incompatible withthe Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory (Inquiry)recommendation 7.12 that stated “enclosed tanks must be used to hold all wastewater.” [3]Climate change means that seasons and weather patterns are changing, particularly across theNT in relation to wet season (Oct 2018 to April 2019 was the driest wet season since 1992and the hottest wet season on record) [4]. This means that there can be big storms out ofseason, and having open tanks with fracking wastewater (at any time of the year) would putdrinking water, wildlife and health of community members and children at risk, includingcommunities up and downstream.

3. Origin Energy have failed to appropriately consult with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginalpeople and impacted communities. A report from the Jumbunna Institute for IndigenousEducation and Research (UTS) found that most, if not all, exploration permits issued in theNorthern Territory (including Origin Energy) for unconventional gas were issued in theabsence of Free, Prior and Informed Consent from Traditional Owners [5]. Furthermore, theInquiry found that Aboriginal communities overwhelmingly opposed fracking on their land.The findings from the UTS report suggest reasons for concerns regarding all of OriginEnergy’s consultation practices, including consultation regarding this EnvironmentalManagement Plan with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriatecultural authorities for the areas impacted both directly and indirectly.

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4. The use of dangerous chemicals poses huge risks to the environment, water and communityhealth and are exacerbated by the use of open storage tanks. There are some really concerningchemicals that Origin Energy plans to use down well and store on-site over the dry and wetseasons. This means that the chemicals will not only be used down the well in the highpressure fracking process, but will also pose a risk at the surface when in open storage asflowback fluid.

For these reasons, any plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing, including exploration,should not be allowed to go ahead under any circumstances.

Below are a list of my recommendations:

1. The DENR should take a precautionary approach to the cumulative climate impacts of thisexploration well - knowing the risk of the expansion of the gas industry in the NorthernTerritory will have dangerous and irreversible impacts on our climate in a time when we needto rapidly decarbonise the global economy and energy system.

2. All waste water should be held in enclosed tanks at all times.

3. We request that additional time, including a consultation period and process, is allowed forTraditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriate cultural authorities for the areasdirectly and indirectly impacted by this EMP to consider this information and be given a fairchance to ask questions and respond.

4. All chemicals must be adequately health tested before being used in any fracking processes.They should also require companies to publicly disclose the identities and Chemical AbstractsService numbers of chemicals that are manufactured commercially, and identify oil and gaswells in which the chemicals are used.

I write this submission in support of many Aboriginal communities across the NorthernTerritory, primarily within the Beetaloo region, who are concerned about the potentialdamages that fracking could cause to water, to country, to songlines as well as the long termeffects of climate change.

I wait with serious concern for your response to these matters.

[1] The Australia Institute ”Cooked with gas” 2018http://www.tai.org.au/sites/default/files/P510%20Cooked%20with%20gas%20-%20Darwin%20days%20over%2035C%20FINAL.pdf

[2] The Australia Institute ”NT gas compared to coal-fired power plants”http://www.tai.org.au/content/nt-gas-compared-coal-fired-power-plants

[3] Final Report of the Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory2018 https://frackinginquiry.nt.gov.au/inquiry-reports?a=494286

[4] Bureau of Meteorology “Seasonal Climate Summary for Northern Territory”http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/current/season/nt/summary.shtml

[5] Jumbunna Institute for Education and Research “Hydraulic Fracturing and Free, Prior andInformed Consent in the Northern Territory: A Literature Review ”https://accr.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Jumbunna-FPIC-review-final.pdf

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Jameson, Lisa – Wednesday, 29 May 2019 – 18:09:38Subject Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP)From Lisa JamesonSent 29/05/2019 6:09:38 PM

To whom it may concern at the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR),

Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP) for the KyallaDrilling and Hydraulic Fracturing 2019 Program EP117 N2

Thank you for the opportunity to make a submission regarding this issue.

I write this submission to ask the Department of Environment and Natural Resources tooutright reject Origin Energy’s EMP to protect the land, water, health and wellbeing ofimpacted communities as well as our shared future from climate change.

As a member of the community, I am deeply concerned about the risks associated with OriginEnergy’s plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing in the Northern Territory. I strongly objectto the approval of this EMP for the following reasons:

1. Approval of this EMP will lead to irreversible climate change impacts for people of theNorthern Territory and beyond. The Northern Territory is already experiencing the impacts ofclimate change, and is predicted to be one of the most severely impacted if emissions are notrapidly reduced [1]. Remote Aboriginal communities across the NT feel this first and worst:extreme heat waves, water shortages and more extreme flooding could force many Aboriginalpeople to move off their country. Approving this EMP, one of nine exploration wells, wouldsignal the Beetaloo Basin as "open for business" to the expansion of the gas industry,potentially leading to emissions 20 times Australia's total current annual emissions [2]. Thiswould pose a serious climate change threat to communities across the NT and beyond.

2. Storage of wastewater in open air tanks poses unacceptable risks and is incompatible withthe Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory (Inquiry)recommendation 7.12 that stated “enclosed tanks must be used to hold all wastewater.” [3]Climate change means that seasons and weather patterns are changing, particularly across theNT in relation to wet season (Oct 2018 to April 2019 was the driest wet season since 1992and the hottest wet season on record) [4]. This means that there can be big storms out ofseason, and having open tanks with fracking wastewater (at any time of the year) would putdrinking water, wildlife and health of community members and children at risk, includingcommunities up and downstream.

3. Origin Energy have failed to appropriately consult with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginalpeople and impacted communities. A report from the Jumbunna Institute for IndigenousEducation and Research (UTS) found that most, if not all, exploration permits issued in theNorthern Territory (including Origin Energy) for unconventional gas were issued in theabsence of Free, Prior and Informed Consent from Traditional Owners [5]. Furthermore, theInquiry found that Aboriginal communities overwhelmingly opposed fracking on their land.The findings from the UTS report suggest reasons for concerns regarding all of OriginEnergy’s consultation practices, including consultation regarding this EnvironmentalManagement Plan with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriatecultural authorities for the areas impacted both directly and indirectly.

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4. The use of dangerous chemicals poses huge risks to the environment, water and communityhealth and are exacerbated by the use of open storage tanks. There are some really concerningchemicals that Origin Energy plans to use down well and store on-site over the dry and wetseasons. This means that the chemicals will not only be used down the well in the highpressure fracking process, but will also pose a risk at the surface when in open storage asflowback fluid.

For these reasons, any plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing, including exploration,should not be allowed to go ahead under any circumstances.

Below are a list of my recommendations:

1. The DENR should take a precautionary approach to the cumulative climate impacts of thisexploration well - knowing the risk of the expansion of the gas industry in the NorthernTerritory will have dangerous and irreversible impacts on our climate in a time when we needto rapidly decarbonise the global economy and energy system.

2. All waste water should be held in enclosed tanks at all times.

3. We request that additional time, including a consultation period and process, is allowed forTraditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriate cultural authorities for the areasdirectly and indirectly impacted by this EMP to consider this information and be given a fairchance to ask questions and respond.

4. All chemicals must be adequately health tested before being used in any fracking processes.They should also require companies to publicly disclose the identities and Chemical AbstractsService numbers of chemicals that are manufactured commercially, and identify oil and gaswells in which the chemicals are used.

I write this submission in support of many Aboriginal communities across the NorthernTerritory, primarily within the Beetaloo region, who are concerned about the potentialdamages that fracking could cause to water, to country, to songlines as well as the long termeffects of climate change.

I wait with serious concern for your response to these matters.

[1] The Australia Institute ”Cooked with gas” 2018http://www.tai.org.au/sites/default/files/P510%20Cooked%20with%20gas%20-%20Darwin%20days%20over%2035C%20FINAL.pdf

[2] The Australia Institute ”NT gas compared to coal-fired power plants”http://www.tai.org.au/content/nt-gas-compared-coal-fired-power-plants

[3] Final Report of the Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory2018 https://frackinginquiry.nt.gov.au/inquiry-reports?a=494286

[4] Bureau of Meteorology “Seasonal Climate Summary for Northern Territory”http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/current/season/nt/summary.shtml

[5] Jumbunna Institute for Education and Research “Hydraulic Fracturing and Free, Prior andInformed Consent in the Northern Territory: A Literature Review ”https://accr.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Jumbunna-FPIC-review-final.pdf

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Yours sincerely,Lisa JamesonBridgeman Downs, Queensland, 4035, Australia

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Jamshaid, Sojhla – Wednesday, 29 May 2019 – 13:23:57Subject Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP)From Sojhla JamshaidSent 29/05/2019 1:23:57 PM

To whom it may concern at the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR),

Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP) for the KyallaDrilling and Hydraulic Fracturing 2019 Program EP117 N2

Thank you for the opportunity to make a submission regarding this issue.

I write this submission to ask the Department of Environment and Natural Resources tooutright reject Origin Energy’s EMP to protect the land, water, health and wellbeing ofimpacted communities as well as our shared future from climate change.

As a member of the community, I am deeply concerned about the risks associated with OriginEnergy’s plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing in the Northern Territory. I strongly objectto the approval of this EMP for the following reasons:

1. Approval of this EMP will lead to irreversible climate change impacts for people of theNorthern Territory and beyond. The Northern Territory is already experiencing the impacts ofclimate change, and is predicted to be one of the most severely impacted if emissions are notrapidly reduced [1]. Remote Aboriginal communities across the NT feel this first and worst:extreme heat waves, water shortages and more extreme flooding could force many Aboriginalpeople to move off their country. Approving this EMP, one of nine exploration wells, wouldsignal the Beetaloo Basin as "open for business" to the expansion of the gas industry,potentially leading to emissions 20 times Australia's total current annual emissions [2]. Thiswould pose a serious climate change threat to communities across the NT and beyond.

2. Storage of wastewater in open air tanks poses unacceptable risks and is incompatible withthe Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory (Inquiry)recommendation 7.12 that stated “enclosed tanks must be used to hold all wastewater.” [3]Climate change means that seasons and weather patterns are changing, particularly across theNT in relation to wet season (Oct 2018 to April 2019 was the driest wet season since 1992and the hottest wet season on record) [4]. This means that there can be big storms out ofseason, and having open tanks with fracking wastewater (at any time of the year) would putdrinking water, wildlife and health of community members and children at risk, includingcommunities up and downstream.

3. Origin Energy have failed to appropriately consult with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginalpeople and impacted communities. A report from the Jumbunna Institute for IndigenousEducation and Research (UTS) found that most, if not all, exploration permits issued in theNorthern Territory (including Origin Energy) for unconventional gas were issued in theabsence of Free, Prior and Informed Consent from Traditional Owners [5]. Furthermore, theInquiry found that Aboriginal communities overwhelmingly opposed fracking on their land.The findings from the UTS report suggest reasons for concerns regarding all of OriginEnergy’s consultation practices, including consultation regarding this EnvironmentalManagement Plan with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriatecultural authorities for the areas impacted both directly and indirectly.

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4. The use of dangerous chemicals poses huge risks to the environment, water and communityhealth and are exacerbated by the use of open storage tanks. There are some really concerningchemicals that Origin Energy plans to use down well and store on-site over the dry and wetseasons. This means that the chemicals will not only be used down the well in the highpressure fracking process, but will also pose a risk at the surface when in open storage asflowback fluid.

For these reasons, any plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing, including exploration,should not be allowed to go ahead under any circumstances.

Below are a list of my recommendations:

1. The DENR should take a precautionary approach to the cumulative climate impacts of thisexploration well - knowing the risk of the expansion of the gas industry in the NorthernTerritory will have dangerous and irreversible impacts on our climate in a time when we needto rapidly decarbonise the global economy and energy system.

2. All waste water should be held in enclosed tanks at all times.

3. We request that additional time, including a consultation period and process, is allowed forTraditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriate cultural authorities for the areasdirectly and indirectly impacted by this EMP to consider this information and be given a fairchance to ask questions and respond.

4. All chemicals must be adequately health tested before being used in any fracking processes.They should also require companies to publicly disclose the identities and Chemical AbstractsService numbers of chemicals that are manufactured commercially, and identify oil and gaswells in which the chemicals are used.

I write this submission in support of many Aboriginal communities across the NorthernTerritory, primarily within the Beetaloo region, who are concerned about the potentialdamages that fracking could cause to water, to country, to songlines as well as the long termeffects of climate change.

I wait with serious concern for your response to these matters.

[1] The Australia Institute ”Cooked with gas” 2018http://www.tai.org.au/sites/default/files/P510%20Cooked%20with%20gas%20-%20Darwin%20days%20over%2035C%20FINAL.pdf

[2] The Australia Institute ”NT gas compared to coal-fired power plants”http://www.tai.org.au/content/nt-gas-compared-coal-fired-power-plants

[3] Final Report of the Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory2018 https://frackinginquiry.nt.gov.au/inquiry-reports?a=494286

[4] Bureau of Meteorology “Seasonal Climate Summary for Northern Territory”http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/current/season/nt/summary.shtml

[5] Jumbunna Institute for Education and Research “Hydraulic Fracturing and Free, Prior andInformed Consent in the Northern Territory: A Literature Review ”https://accr.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Jumbunna-FPIC-review-final.pdf

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Yours sincerely,Sojhla Jamshaid

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Jankaus, Joanna – Wednesday, 29 May 2019 – 10:57:06Subject Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP)From Joanna JankausSent 29/05/2019 10:57:06 AM

To whom it may concern at the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR),

Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP) for the KyallaDrilling and Hydraulic Fracturing 2019 Program EP117 N2

Thank you for the opportunity to make a submission regarding this issue.

I write this submission to ask the Department of Environment and Natural Resources tooutright reject Origin Energy’s EMP to protect the land, water, health and wellbeing ofimpacted communities as well as our shared future from climate change.

As a member of the community, I am deeply concerned about the risks associated with OriginEnergy’s plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing in the Northern Territory. I strongly objectto the approval of this EMP for the following reasons:

1. Approval of this EMP will lead to irreversible climate change impacts for people of theNorthern Territory and beyond. The Northern Territory is already experiencing the impacts ofclimate change, and is predicted to be one of the most severely impacted if emissions are notrapidly reduced [1]. Remote Aboriginal communities across the NT feel this first and worst:extreme heat waves, water shortages and more extreme flooding could force many Aboriginalpeople to move off their country. Approving this EMP, one of nine exploration wells, wouldsignal the Beetaloo Basin as "open for business" to the expansion of the gas industry,potentially leading to emissions 20 times Australia's total current annual emissions [2]. Thiswould pose a serious climate change threat to communities across the NT and beyond.

2. Storage of wastewater in open air tanks poses unacceptable risks and is incompatible withthe Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory (Inquiry)recommendation 7.12 that stated “enclosed tanks must be used to hold all wastewater.” [3]Climate change means that seasons and weather patterns are changing, particularly across theNT in relation to wet season (Oct 2018 to April 2019 was the driest wet season since 1992and the hottest wet season on record) [4]. This means that there can be big storms out ofseason, and having open tanks with fracking wastewater (at any time of the year) would putdrinking water, wildlife and health of community members and children at risk, includingcommunities up and downstream.

3. Origin Energy have failed to appropriately consult with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginalpeople and impacted communities. A report from the Jumbunna Institute for IndigenousEducation and Research (UTS) found that most, if not all, exploration permits issued in theNorthern Territory (including Origin Energy) for unconventional gas were issued in theabsence of Free, Prior and Informed Consent from Traditional Owners [5]. Furthermore, theInquiry found that Aboriginal communities overwhelmingly opposed fracking on their land.The findings from the UTS report suggest reasons for concerns regarding all of OriginEnergy’s consultation practices, including consultation regarding this EnvironmentalManagement Plan with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriatecultural authorities for the areas impacted both directly and indirectly.

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4. The use of dangerous chemicals poses huge risks to the environment, water and communityhealth and are exacerbated by the use of open storage tanks. There are some really concerningchemicals that Origin Energy plans to use down well and store on-site over the dry and wetseasons. This means that the chemicals will not only be used down the well in the highpressure fracking process, but will also pose a risk at the surface when in open storage asflowback fluid.

For these reasons, any plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing, including exploration,should not be allowed to go ahead under any circumstances.

Below are a list of my recommendations:

1. The DENR should take a precautionary approach to the cumulative climate impacts of thisexploration well - knowing the risk of the expansion of the gas industry in the NorthernTerritory will have dangerous and irreversible impacts on our climate in a time when we needto rapidly decarbonise the global economy and energy system.

2. All waste water should be held in enclosed tanks at all times.

3. We request that additional time, including a consultation period and process, is allowed forTraditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriate cultural authorities for the areasdirectly and indirectly impacted by this EMP to consider this information and be given a fairchance to ask questions and respond.

4. All chemicals must be adequately health tested before being used in any fracking processes.They should also require companies to publicly disclose the identities and Chemical AbstractsService numbers of chemicals that are manufactured commercially, and identify oil and gaswells in which the chemicals are used.

I write this submission in support of many Aboriginal communities across the NorthernTerritory, primarily within the Beetaloo region, who are concerned about the potentialdamages that fracking could cause to water, to country, to songlines as well as the long termeffects of climate change.

I wait with serious concern for your response to these matters.

[1] The Australia Institute ”Cooked with gas” 2018http://www.tai.org.au/sites/default/files/P510%20Cooked%20with%20gas%20-%20Darwin%20days%20over%2035C%20FINAL.pdf

[2] The Australia Institute ”NT gas compared to coal-fired power plants”http://www.tai.org.au/content/nt-gas-compared-coal-fired-power-plants

[3] Final Report of the Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory2018 https://frackinginquiry.nt.gov.au/inquiry-reports?a=494286

[4] Bureau of Meteorology “Seasonal Climate Summary for Northern Territory”http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/current/season/nt/summary.shtml

[5] Jumbunna Institute for Education and Research “Hydraulic Fracturing and Free, Prior andInformed Consent in the Northern Territory: A Literature Review ”https://accr.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Jumbunna-FPIC-review-final.pdf

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Yours sincerely,Joanna JankausNorth Curl Curl, New South Wales, 2099, Australia

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Jansen, Lisa – Thursday, 23 May 2019 – 17:46:48Subject Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP)From Lisa JansenSent 23/05/2019 5:46:48 PM

To whom it may concern at the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR),

Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP) for the KyallaDrilling and Hydraulic Fracturing 2019 Program EP117 N2

Thank you for the opportunity to make a submission regarding this issue.

I write this submission to ask the Department of Environment and Natural Resources tooutright reject Origin Energy’s EMP to protect the land, water, health and wellbeing ofimpacted communities as well as our shared future from climate change.

As a member of the community, I am deeply concerned about the risks associated with OriginEnergy’s plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing in the Northern Territory. I strongly objectto the approval of this EMP for the following reasons:

1. Approval of this EMP will lead to irreversible climate change impacts for people of theNorthern Territory and beyond. The Northern Territory is already experiencing the impacts ofclimate change, and is predicted to be one of the most severely impacted if emissions are notrapidly reduced [1]. Remote Aboriginal communities across the NT feel this first and worst:extreme heat waves, water shortages and more extreme flooding could force many Aboriginalpeople to move off their country. Approving this EMP, one of nine exploration wells, wouldsignal the Beetaloo Basin as "open for business" to the expansion of the gas industry,potentially leading to emissions 20 times Australia's total current annual emissions [2]. Thiswould pose a serious climate change threat to communities across the NT and beyond.

2. Storage of wastewater in open air tanks poses unacceptable risks and is incompatible withthe Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory (Inquiry)recommendation 7.12 that stated “enclosed tanks must be used to hold all wastewater.” [3]Climate change means that seasons and weather patterns are changing, particularly across theNT in relation to wet season (Oct 2018 to April 2019 was the driest wet season since 1992and the hottest wet season on record) [4]. This means that there can be big storms out ofseason, and having open tanks with fracking wastewater (at any time of the year) would putdrinking water, wildlife and health of community members and children at risk, includingcommunities up and downstream.

3. Origin Energy have failed to appropriately consult with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginalpeople and impacted communities. A report from the Jumbunna Institute for IndigenousEducation and Research (UTS) found that most, if not all, exploration permits issued in theNorthern Territory (including Origin Energy) for unconventional gas were issued in theabsence of Free, Prior and Informed Consent from Traditional Owners [5]. Furthermore, theInquiry found that Aboriginal communities overwhelmingly opposed fracking on their land.The findings from the UTS report suggest reasons for concerns regarding all of OriginEnergy’s consultation practices, including consultation regarding this EnvironmentalManagement Plan with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriatecultural authorities for the areas impacted both directly and indirectly.

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4. The use of dangerous chemicals poses huge risks to the environment, water and communityhealth and are exacerbated by the use of open storage tanks. There are some really concerningchemicals that Origin Energy plans to use down well and store on-site over the dry and wetseasons. This means that the chemicals will not only be used down the well in the highpressure fracking process, but will also pose a risk at the surface when in open storage asflowback fluid.

For these reasons, any plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing, including exploration,should not be allowed to go ahead under any circumstances.

Below are a list of my recommendations:

1. The DENR should take a precautionary approach to the cumulative climate impacts of thisexploration well - knowing the risk of the expansion of the gas industry in the NorthernTerritory will have dangerous and irreversible impacts on our climate in a time when we needto rapidly decarbonise the global economy and energy system.

2. All waste water should be held in enclosed tanks at all times.

3. We request that additional time, including a consultation period and process, is allowed forTraditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriate cultural authorities for the areasdirectly and indirectly impacted by this EMP to consider this information and be given a fairchance to ask questions and respond.

4. All chemicals must be adequately health tested before being used in any fracking processes.They should also require companies to publicly disclose the identities and Chemical AbstractsService numbers of chemicals that are manufactured commercially, and identify oil and gaswells in which the chemicals are used.

I write this submission in support of many Aboriginal communities across the NorthernTerritory, primarily within the Beetaloo region, who are concerned about the potentialdamages that fracking could cause to water, to country, to songlines as well as the long termeffects of climate change.

I wait with serious concern for your response to these matters.

[1] The Australia Institute ”Cooked with gas” 2018http://www.tai.org.au/sites/default/files/P510%20Cooked%20with%20gas%20-%20Darwin%20days%20over%2035C%20FINAL.pdf

[2] The Australia Institute ”NT gas compared to coal-fired power plants”http://www.tai.org.au/content/nt-gas-compared-coal-fired-power-plants

[3] Final Report of the Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory2018 https://frackinginquiry.nt.gov.au/inquiry-reports?a=494286

[4] Bureau of Meteorology “Seasonal Climate Summary for Northern Territory”http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/current/season/nt/summary.shtml

[5] Jumbunna Institute for Education and Research “Hydraulic Fracturing and Free, Prior andInformed Consent in the Northern Territory: A Literature Review ”https://accr.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Jumbunna-FPIC-review-final.pdf

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Yours sincerely,Lisa JansenMcLaren Flat, South Australia, 5171, Australia

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Jansen, Timon – Saturday, 25 May 2019 – 12:40:23Subject Objection to Origin’s Kyalla frack site in the NTFrom Timon JansenSent 25/05/2019 12:40:23 PM

Dear Onshore Gas division,

I am writing to express my objection to the Environmental Management Plan submitted byOrigin Energy for the Kyalla frack site in the Northern Territory.

My key concerns with this plan are outlined below.

FRACKING SUBSTANCES ARE POISON

The fracking chemicals Origin plans to use are harmful to health. The list of substancesOrigin want to use have known health impacts. An independent review of the substancesshows they are linked to: acute toxicity, respiratory irritation, tissue damage, burns, andcancer. Some are very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Plus there are ‘trade name’ fracking chemicals that do not have any health data available.

OPEN AIR WASTEWATER TANKS POSE UNACCEPTABLE RISK

It is unacceptable that Origin would use open air wastewater dams or ‘tanks’ to store the toxicflowback fluid.

This flowback and drilling fluid is full of nasties including heavy metals, fracking chemicalsand naturally occurring radioactive materials.

Evaporation pits and open toxic tanks pose a risk to the incredible threatened birdlife thatvisits the site, including the Gouldian Finch, and should not be open and accessible to birdlifeat any time.

WET SEASON RISKS WITH WASTE ON SITE

It is deeply concerning that instead of storing toxic wastewater in enclosed tanks, Origin areplanning open dams all through the wet and dry seasons. Not only could this kill birds, butextreme weather events could cause downstream pollution impacts.

Origin’s site is upstream of Lake Woods, a place of international significance for biodiversity.The catchment should be off limits to fracking.

TRANSPORT RISKS AND TOURISM IMPACTS

Origin says they care about cumulative impacts, but have failed to talk to tourism operatorsabout the risks of increased traffic on the Stuart Highway, or to people living downstreamfrom their fracking exploration activities.

Plus, Origin want to dump on Queensland and truck the toxic waste to an undetermined site.Already Queensland has millions of tonnes of toxic salt waste that there is no permanentdisposal solution for. This is unacceptable.

BUSHFIRE RISKS AND TOTAL FIRE BAN DAYS

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This area is sensitive to bushfires. Rural Fire Brigades have been calling for gas companies tostop ignition sources and flaring on total fire ban days. Origin must be made to stop all flaringon total fire ban days.

Thank you for considering my concerns.

Yours sincerely,timon JansenTuckombil, New South Wales, 2477, Australia

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Jansz, Donna – Wednesday, 29 May 2019 – 14:31:03Subject Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP)From Donna JanszSent 29/05/2019 2:31:03 PM

To whom it may concern at the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR),

Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP) for the KyallaDrilling and Hydraulic Fracturing 2019 Program EP117 N2

Thank you for the opportunity to make a submission regarding this issue.

I write this submission to ask the Department of Environment and Natural Resources tooutright reject Origin Energy’s EMP to protect the land, water, health and wellbeing ofimpacted communities as well as our shared future from climate change.

As a member of the community, I am deeply concerned about the risks associated with OriginEnergy’s plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing in the Northern Territory. I strongly objectto the approval of this EMP for the following reasons:

1. Approval of this EMP will lead to irreversible climate change impacts for people of theNorthern Territory and beyond. The Northern Territory is already experiencing the impacts ofclimate change, and is predicted to be one of the most severely impacted if emissions are notrapidly reduced [1]. Remote Aboriginal communities across the NT feel this first and worst:extreme heat waves, water shortages and more extreme flooding could force many Aboriginalpeople to move off their country. Approving this EMP, one of nine exploration wells, wouldsignal the Beetaloo Basin as "open for business" to the expansion of the gas industry,potentially leading to emissions 20 times Australia's total current annual emissions [2]. Thiswould pose a serious climate change threat to communities across the NT and beyond.

2. Storage of wastewater in open air tanks poses unacceptable risks and is incompatible withthe Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory (Inquiry)recommendation 7.12 that stated “enclosed tanks must be used to hold all wastewater.” [3]Climate change means that seasons and weather patterns are changing, particularly across theNT in relation to wet season (Oct 2018 to April 2019 was the driest wet season since 1992and the hottest wet season on record) [4]. This means that there can be big storms out ofseason, and having open tanks with fracking wastewater (at any time of the year) would putdrinking water, wildlife and health of community members and children at risk, includingcommunities up and downstream.

3. Origin Energy have failed to appropriately consult with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginalpeople and impacted communities. A report from the Jumbunna Institute for IndigenousEducation and Research (UTS) found that most, if not all, exploration permits issued in theNorthern Territory (including Origin Energy) for unconventional gas were issued in theabsence of Free, Prior and Informed Consent from Traditional Owners [5]. Furthermore, theInquiry found that Aboriginal communities overwhelmingly opposed fracking on their land.The findings from the UTS report suggest reasons for concerns regarding all of OriginEnergy’s consultation practices, including consultation regarding this EnvironmentalManagement Plan with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriatecultural authorities for the areas impacted both directly and indirectly.

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4. The use of dangerous chemicals poses huge risks to the environment, water and communityhealth and are exacerbated by the use of open storage tanks. There are some really concerningchemicals that Origin Energy plans to use down well and store on-site over the dry and wetseasons. This means that the chemicals will not only be used down the well in the highpressure fracking process, but will also pose a risk at the surface when in open storage asflowback fluid.

For these reasons, any plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing, including exploration,should not be allowed to go ahead under any circumstances.

Below are a list of my recommendations:

1. The DENR should take a precautionary approach to the cumulative climate impacts of thisexploration well - knowing the risk of the expansion of the gas industry in the NorthernTerritory will have dangerous and irreversible impacts on our climate in a time when we needto rapidly decarbonise the global economy and energy system.

2. All waste water should be held in enclosed tanks at all times.

3. We request that additional time, including a consultation period and process, is allowed forTraditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriate cultural authorities for the areasdirectly and indirectly impacted by this EMP to consider this information and be given a fairchance to ask questions and respond.

4. All chemicals must be adequately health tested before being used in any fracking processes.They should also require companies to publicly disclose the identities and Chemical AbstractsService numbers of chemicals that are manufactured commercially, and identify oil and gaswells in which the chemicals are used.

I write this submission in support of many Aboriginal communities across the NorthernTerritory, primarily within the Beetaloo region, who are concerned about the potentialdamages that fracking could cause to water, to country, to songlines as well as the long termeffects of climate change.

I wait with serious concern for your response to these matters.

[1] The Australia Institute ”Cooked with gas” 2018http://www.tai.org.au/sites/default/files/P510%20Cooked%20with%20gas%20-%20Darwin%20days%20over%2035C%20FINAL.pdf

[2] The Australia Institute ”NT gas compared to coal-fired power plants”http://www.tai.org.au/content/nt-gas-compared-coal-fired-power-plants

[3] Final Report of the Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory2018 https://frackinginquiry.nt.gov.au/inquiry-reports?a=494286

[4] Bureau of Meteorology “Seasonal Climate Summary for Northern Territory”http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/current/season/nt/summary.shtml

[5] Jumbunna Institute for Education and Research “Hydraulic Fracturing and Free, Prior andInformed Consent in the Northern Territory: A Literature Review ”https://accr.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Jumbunna-FPIC-review-final.pdf

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Yours sincerely,Donna JanszCheltenham, Victoria, 3192, Australia

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Janvier, Elodie – Wednesday, 29 May 2019 – 11:59:30Subject Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP)From Elodie JanvierSent 29/05/2019 11:59:30 AM

To whom it may concern at the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR),

Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP) for the KyallaDrilling and Hydraulic Fracturing 2019 Program EP117 N2

Thank you for the opportunity to make a submission regarding this issue.

I write this submission to ask the Department of Environment and Natural Resources tooutright reject Origin Energy’s EMP to protect the land, water, health and wellbeing ofimpacted communities as well as our shared future from climate change.

As a member of the community, I am deeply concerned about the risks associated with OriginEnergy’s plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing in the Northern Territory. I strongly objectto the approval of this EMP for the following reasons:

1. Approval of this EMP will lead to irreversible climate change impacts for people of theNorthern Territory and beyond. The Northern Territory is already experiencing the impacts ofclimate change, and is predicted to be one of the most severely impacted if emissions are notrapidly reduced [1]. Remote Aboriginal communities across the NT feel this first and worst:extreme heat waves, water shortages and more extreme flooding could force many Aboriginalpeople to move off their country. Approving this EMP, one of nine exploration wells, wouldsignal the Beetaloo Basin as "open for business" to the expansion of the gas industry,potentially leading to emissions 20 times Australia's total current annual emissions [2]. Thiswould pose a serious climate change threat to communities across the NT and beyond.

2. Storage of wastewater in open air tanks poses unacceptable risks and is incompatible withthe Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory (Inquiry)recommendation 7.12 that stated “enclosed tanks must be used to hold all wastewater.” [3]Climate change means that seasons and weather patterns are changing, particularly across theNT in relation to wet season (Oct 2018 to April 2019 was the driest wet season since 1992and the hottest wet season on record) [4]. This means that there can be big storms out ofseason, and having open tanks with fracking wastewater (at any time of the year) would putdrinking water, wildlife and health of community members and children at risk, includingcommunities up and downstream.

3. Origin Energy have failed to appropriately consult with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginalpeople and impacted communities. A report from the Jumbunna Institute for IndigenousEducation and Research (UTS) found that most, if not all, exploration permits issued in theNorthern Territory (including Origin Energy) for unconventional gas were issued in theabsence of Free, Prior and Informed Consent from Traditional Owners [5]. Furthermore, theInquiry found that Aboriginal communities overwhelmingly opposed fracking on their land.The findings from the UTS report suggest reasons for concerns regarding all of OriginEnergy’s consultation practices, including consultation regarding this EnvironmentalManagement Plan with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriatecultural authorities for the areas impacted both directly and indirectly.

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4. The use of dangerous chemicals poses huge risks to the environment, water and communityhealth and are exacerbated by the use of open storage tanks. There are some really concerningchemicals that Origin Energy plans to use down well and store on-site over the dry and wetseasons. This means that the chemicals will not only be used down the well in the highpressure fracking process, but will also pose a risk at the surface when in open storage asflowback fluid.

For these reasons, any plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing, including exploration,should not be allowed to go ahead under any circumstances.

Below are a list of my recommendations:

1. The DENR should take a precautionary approach to the cumulative climate impacts of thisexploration well - knowing the risk of the expansion of the gas industry in the NorthernTerritory will have dangerous and irreversible impacts on our climate in a time when we needto rapidly decarbonise the global economy and energy system.

2. All waste water should be held in enclosed tanks at all times.

3. We request that additional time, including a consultation period and process, is allowed forTraditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriate cultural authorities for the areasdirectly and indirectly impacted by this EMP to consider this information and be given a fairchance to ask questions and respond.

4. All chemicals must be adequately health tested before being used in any fracking processes.They should also require companies to publicly disclose the identities and Chemical AbstractsService numbers of chemicals that are manufactured commercially, and identify oil and gaswells in which the chemicals are used.

I write this submission in support of many Aboriginal communities across the NorthernTerritory, primarily within the Beetaloo region, who are concerned about the potentialdamages that fracking could cause to water, to country, to songlines as well as the long termeffects of climate change.

I wait with serious concern for your response to these matters.

[1] The Australia Institute ”Cooked with gas” 2018http://www.tai.org.au/sites/default/files/P510%20Cooked%20with%20gas%20-%20Darwin%20days%20over%2035C%20FINAL.pdf

[2] The Australia Institute ”NT gas compared to coal-fired power plants”http://www.tai.org.au/content/nt-gas-compared-coal-fired-power-plants

[3] Final Report of the Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory2018 https://frackinginquiry.nt.gov.au/inquiry-reports?a=494286

[4] Bureau of Meteorology “Seasonal Climate Summary for Northern Territory”http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/current/season/nt/summary.shtml

[5] Jumbunna Institute for Education and Research “Hydraulic Fracturing and Free, Prior andInformed Consent in the Northern Territory: A Literature Review ”https://accr.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Jumbunna-FPIC-review-final.pdf

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Yours sincerely,Elodie Janvier

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Janz, Marjorie – Saturday, 25 May 2019 – 14:23:24Subject Objection to Origin’s Kyalla frack site in the NTFrom Marjorie JanzSent 25/05/2019 2:23:24 PM

Dear Onshore Gas division,

I am writing to express my objection to the Environmental Management Plan submitted byOrigin Energy for the Kyalla frack site in the Northern Territory.

My key concerns with this plan are outlined below.

FRACKING SUBSTANCES ARE POISON

The fracking chemicals Origin plans to use are harmful to health. The list of substancesOrigin want to use have known health impacts. An independent review of the substancesshows they are linked to: acute toxicity, respiratory irritation, tissue damage, burns, andcancer. Some are very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Plus there are ‘trade name’ fracking chemicals that do not have any health data available.

OPEN AIR WASTEWATER TANKS POSE UNACCEPTABLE RISK

It is unacceptable that Origin would use open air wastewater dams or ‘tanks’ to store the toxicflowback fluid.

This flowback and drilling fluid is full of nasties including heavy metals, fracking chemicalsand naturally occurring radioactive materials.

Evaporation pits and open toxic tanks pose a risk to the incredible threatened birdlife thatvisits the site, including the Gouldian Finch, and should not be open and accessible to birdlifeat any time.

WET SEASON RISKS WITH WASTE ON SITE

It is deeply concerning that instead of storing toxic wastewater in enclosed tanks, Origin areplanning open dams all through the wet and dry seasons. Not only could this kill birds, butextreme weather events could cause downstream pollution impacts.

Origin’s site is upstream of Lake Woods, a place of international significance for biodiversity.The catchment should be off limits to fracking.

TRANSPORT RISKS AND TOURISM IMPACTS

Origin says they care about cumulative impacts, but have failed to talk to tourism operatorsabout the risks of increased traffic on the Stuart Highway, or to people living downstreamfrom their fracking exploration activities.

Plus, Origin want to dump on Queensland and truck the toxic waste to an undetermined site.Already Queensland has millions of tonnes of toxic salt waste that there is no permanentdisposal solution for. This is unacceptable.

BUSHFIRE RISKS AND TOTAL FIRE BAN DAYS

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This area is sensitive to bushfires. Rural Fire Brigades have been calling for gas companies tostop ignition sources and flaring on total fire ban days. Origin must be made to stop all flaringon total fire ban days.

Thank you for considering my concerns.

Yours sincerely,Marjorie JanzDee Why, New South Wales, 2099, Australia

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Jarrett, Catherine – Wednesday, 29 May 2019 – 16:35:12Subject Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan for the Kyalla Drilling

and Hydraulic Fracturing 2019 Program EP117 N2From Catherine JarrettSent 29/05/2019 4:35:12 PM

This must NOT be allowed to happen in the NT or anywhere. The land & people must beprotected from this unforgiving process of fracking.

Catherine Jarrett*************NSW 2488

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Jarvis, Bruce – Wednesday, 29 May 2019 – 11:34:02Subject Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP)From Bruce JarvisSent 29/05/2019 11:34:02 AM

To whom it may concern at the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR),

Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP) for the KyallaDrilling and Hydraulic Fracturing 2019 Program EP117 N2

Thank you for the opportunity to make a submission regarding this issue.

I write this submission to ask the Department of Environment and Natural Resources tooutright reject Origin Energy’s EMP to protect the land, water, health and wellbeing ofimpacted communities as well as our shared future from climate change.

As a member of the community, I am deeply concerned about the risks associated with OriginEnergy’s plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing in the Northern Territory. I strongly objectto the approval of this EMP for the following reasons:

1. Approval of this EMP will lead to irreversible climate change impacts for people of theNorthern Territory and beyond. The Northern Territory is already experiencing the impacts ofclimate change, and is predicted to be one of the most severely impacted if emissions are notrapidly reduced [1]. Remote Aboriginal communities across the NT feel this first and worst:extreme heat waves, water shortages and more extreme flooding could force many Aboriginalpeople to move off their country. Approving this EMP, one of nine exploration wells, wouldsignal the Beetaloo Basin as "open for business" to the expansion of the gas industry,potentially leading to emissions 20 times Australia's total current annual emissions [2]. Thiswould pose a serious climate change threat to communities across the NT and beyond.

2. Storage of wastewater in open air tanks poses unacceptable risks and is incompatible withthe Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory (Inquiry)recommendation 7.12 that stated “enclosed tanks must be used to hold all wastewater.” [3]Climate change means that seasons and weather patterns are changing, particularly across theNT in relation to wet season (Oct 2018 to April 2019 was the driest wet season since 1992and the hottest wet season on record) [4]. This means that there can be big storms out ofseason, and having open tanks with fracking wastewater (at any time of the year) would putdrinking water, wildlife and health of community members and children at risk, includingcommunities up and downstream.

3. Origin Energy have failed to appropriately consult with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginalpeople and impacted communities. A report from the Jumbunna Institute for IndigenousEducation and Research (UTS) found that most, if not all, exploration permits issued in theNorthern Territory (including Origin Energy) for unconventional gas were issued in theabsence of Free, Prior and Informed Consent from Traditional Owners [5]. Furthermore, theInquiry found that Aboriginal communities overwhelmingly opposed fracking on their land.The findings from the UTS report suggest reasons for concerns regarding all of OriginEnergy’s consultation practices, including consultation regarding this EnvironmentalManagement Plan with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriatecultural authorities for the areas impacted both directly and indirectly.

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4. The use of dangerous chemicals poses huge risks to the environment, water and communityhealth and are exacerbated by the use of open storage tanks. There are some really concerningchemicals that Origin Energy plans to use down well and store on-site over the dry and wetseasons. This means that the chemicals will not only be used down the well in the highpressure fracking process, but will also pose a risk at the surface when in open storage asflowback fluid.

For these reasons, any plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing, including exploration,should not be allowed to go ahead under any circumstances.

Below are a list of my recommendations:

1. The DENR should take a precautionary approach to the cumulative climate impacts of thisexploration well - knowing the risk of the expansion of the gas industry in the NorthernTerritory will have dangerous and irreversible impacts on our climate in a time when we needto rapidly decarbonise the global economy and energy system.

2. All waste water should be held in enclosed tanks at all times.

3. We request that additional time, including a consultation period and process, is allowed forTraditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriate cultural authorities for the areasdirectly and indirectly impacted by this EMP to consider this information and be given a fairchance to ask questions and respond.

4. All chemicals must be adequately health tested before being used in any fracking processes.They should also require companies to publicly disclose the identities and Chemical AbstractsService numbers of chemicals that are manufactured commercially, and identify oil and gaswells in which the chemicals are used.

I write this submission in support of many Aboriginal communities across the NorthernTerritory, primarily within the Beetaloo region, who are concerned about the potentialdamages that fracking could cause to water, to country, to songlines as well as the long termeffects of climate change.

I wait with serious concern for your response to these matters.

[1] The Australia Institute ”Cooked with gas” 2018http://www.tai.org.au/sites/default/files/P510%20Cooked%20with%20gas%20-%20Darwin%20days%20over%2035C%20FINAL.pdf

[2] The Australia Institute ”NT gas compared to coal-fired power plants”http://www.tai.org.au/content/nt-gas-compared-coal-fired-power-plants

[3] Final Report of the Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory2018 https://frackinginquiry.nt.gov.au/inquiry-reports?a=494286

[4] Bureau of Meteorology “Seasonal Climate Summary for Northern Territory”http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/current/season/nt/summary.shtml

[5] Jumbunna Institute for Education and Research “Hydraulic Fracturing and Free, Prior andInformed Consent in the Northern Territory: A Literature Review ”https://accr.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Jumbunna-FPIC-review-final.pdf

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Jayes, Dugald – Friday, 24 May 2019 – 10:13:19Subject Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP)From Dugald JayesSent 24/05/2019 10:13:19 AM

To whom it may concern at the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR),

Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP) for the KyallaDrilling and Hydraulic Fracturing 2019 Program EP117 N2

Thank you for the opportunity to make a submission regarding this issue.

I write this submission to ask the Department of Environment and Natural Resources tooutright reject Origin Energy’s EMP to protect the land, water, health and wellbeing ofimpacted communities as well as our shared future from climate change.

As a member of the community, I am deeply concerned about the risks associated with OriginEnergy’s plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing in the Northern Territory. I strongly objectto the approval of this EMP for the following reasons:

1. Approval of this EMP will lead to irreversible climate change impacts for people of theNorthern Territory and beyond. The Northern Territory is already experiencing the impacts ofclimate change, and is predicted to be one of the most severely impacted if emissions are notrapidly reduced [1]. Remote Aboriginal communities across the NT feel this first and worst:extreme heat waves, water shortages and more extreme flooding could force many Aboriginalpeople to move off their country. Approving this EMP, one of nine exploration wells, wouldsignal the Beetaloo Basin as "open for business" to the expansion of the gas industry,potentially leading to emissions 20 times Australia's total current annual emissions [2]. Thiswould pose a serious climate change threat to communities across the NT and beyond.

2. Storage of wastewater in open air tanks poses unacceptable risks and is incompatible withthe Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory (Inquiry)recommendation 7.12 that stated “enclosed tanks must be used to hold all wastewater.” [3]Climate change means that seasons and weather patterns are changing, particularly across theNT in relation to wet season (Oct 2018 to April 2019 was the driest wet season since 1992and the hottest wet season on record) [4]. This means that there can be big storms out ofseason, and having open tanks with fracking wastewater (at any time of the year) would putdrinking water, wildlife and health of community members and children at risk, includingcommunities up and downstream.

3. Origin Energy have failed to appropriately consult with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginalpeople and impacted communities. A report from the Jumbunna Institute for IndigenousEducation and Research (UTS) found that most, if not all, exploration permits issued in theNorthern Territory (including Origin Energy) for unconventional gas were issued in theabsence of Free, Prior and Informed Consent from Traditional Owners [5]. Furthermore, theInquiry found that Aboriginal communities overwhelmingly opposed fracking on their land.The findings from the UTS report suggest reasons for concerns regarding all of OriginEnergy’s consultation practices, including consultation regarding this EnvironmentalManagement Plan with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriatecultural authorities for the areas impacted both directly and indirectly.

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4. The use of dangerous chemicals poses huge risks to the environment, water and communityhealth and are exacerbated by the use of open storage tanks. There are some really concerningchemicals that Origin Energy plans to use down well and store on-site over the dry and wetseasons. This means that the chemicals will not only be used down the well in the highpressure fracking process, but will also pose a risk at the surface when in open storage asflowback fluid.

For these reasons, any plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing, including exploration,should not be allowed to go ahead under any circumstances.

Below are a list of my recommendations:

1. The DENR should take a precautionary approach to the cumulative climate impacts of thisexploration well - knowing the risk of the expansion of the gas industry in the NorthernTerritory will have dangerous and irreversible impacts on our climate in a time when we needto rapidly decarbonise the global economy and energy system.

2. All waste water should be held in enclosed tanks at all times.

3. We request that additional time, including a consultation period and process, is allowed forTraditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriate cultural authorities for the areasdirectly and indirectly impacted by this EMP to consider this information and be given a fairchance to ask questions and respond.

4. All chemicals must be adequately health tested before being used in any fracking processes.They should also require companies to publicly disclose the identities and Chemical AbstractsService numbers of chemicals that are manufactured commercially, and identify oil and gaswells in which the chemicals are used.

I write this submission in support of many Aboriginal communities across the NorthernTerritory, primarily within the Beetaloo region, who are concerned about the potentialdamages that fracking could cause to water, to country, to songlines as well as the long termeffects of climate change.

I wait with serious concern for your response to these matters.

[1] The Australia Institute ”Cooked with gas” 2018http://www.tai.org.au/sites/default/files/P510%20Cooked%20with%20gas%20-%20Darwin%20days%20over%2035C%20FINAL.pdf

[2] The Australia Institute ”NT gas compared to coal-fired power plants”http://www.tai.org.au/content/nt-gas-compared-coal-fired-power-plants

[3] Final Report of the Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory2018 https://frackinginquiry.nt.gov.au/inquiry-reports?a=494286

[4] Bureau of Meteorology “Seasonal Climate Summary for Northern Territory”http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/current/season/nt/summary.shtml

[5] Jumbunna Institute for Education and Research “Hydraulic Fracturing and Free, Prior andInformed Consent in the Northern Territory: A Literature Review ”https://accr.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Jumbunna-FPIC-review-final.pdf

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Yours sincerely,Dugald Jayes

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Jeanes, Helen – Wednesday, 29 May 2019 – 13:08:40Subject Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP)From Helen JeanesSent 29/05/2019 1:08:40 PM

To whom it may concern at the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR),

Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP) for the KyallaDrilling and Hydraulic Fracturing 2019 Program EP117 N2

Thank you for the opportunity to make a submission regarding this issue.

I write this submission to ask the Department of Environment and Natural Resources tooutright reject Origin Energy’s EMP to protect the land, water, health and wellbeing ofimpacted communities as well as our shared future from climate change.

As a member of the community, I am deeply concerned about the risks associated with OriginEnergy’s plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing in the Northern Territory. I strongly objectto the approval of this EMP for the following reasons:

1. Approval of this EMP will lead to irreversible climate change impacts for people of theNorthern Territory and beyond. The Northern Territory is already experiencing the impacts ofclimate change, and is predicted to be one of the most severely impacted if emissions are notrapidly reduced [1]. Remote Aboriginal communities across the NT feel this first and worst:extreme heat waves, water shortages and more extreme flooding could force many Aboriginalpeople to move off their country. Approving this EMP, one of nine exploration wells, wouldsignal the Beetaloo Basin as "open for business" to the expansion of the gas industry,potentially leading to emissions 20 times Australia's total current annual emissions [2]. Thiswould pose a serious climate change threat to communities across the NT and beyond.

2. Storage of wastewater in open air tanks poses unacceptable risks and is incompatible withthe Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory (Inquiry)recommendation 7.12 that stated “enclosed tanks must be used to hold all wastewater.” [3]Climate change means that seasons and weather patterns are changing, particularly across theNT in relation to wet season (Oct 2018 to April 2019 was the driest wet season since 1992and the hottest wet season on record) [4]. This means that there can be big storms out ofseason, and having open tanks with fracking wastewater (at any time of the year) would putdrinking water, wildlife and health of community members and children at risk, includingcommunities up and downstream.

3. Origin Energy have failed to appropriately consult with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginalpeople and impacted communities. A report from the Jumbunna Institute for IndigenousEducation and Research (UTS) found that most, if not all, exploration permits issued in theNorthern Territory (including Origin Energy) for unconventional gas were issued in theabsence of Free, Prior and Informed Consent from Traditional Owners [5]. Furthermore, theInquiry found that Aboriginal communities overwhelmingly opposed fracking on their land.The findings from the UTS report suggest reasons for concerns regarding all of OriginEnergy’s consultation practices, including consultation regarding this EnvironmentalManagement Plan with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriatecultural authorities for the areas impacted both directly and indirectly.

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4. The use of dangerous chemicals poses huge risks to the environment, water and communityhealth and are exacerbated by the use of open storage tanks. There are some really concerningchemicals that Origin Energy plans to use down well and store on-site over the dry and wetseasons. This means that the chemicals will not only be used down the well in the highpressure fracking process, but will also pose a risk at the surface when in open storage asflowback fluid.

For these reasons, any plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing, including exploration,should not be allowed to go ahead under any circumstances.

Below are a list of my recommendations:

1. The DENR should take a precautionary approach to the cumulative climate impacts of thisexploration well - knowing the risk of the expansion of the gas industry in the NorthernTerritory will have dangerous and irreversible impacts on our climate in a time when we needto rapidly decarbonise the global economy and energy system.

2. All waste water should be held in enclosed tanks at all times.

3. We request that additional time, including a consultation period and process, is allowed forTraditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriate cultural authorities for the areasdirectly and indirectly impacted by this EMP to consider this information and be given a fairchance to ask questions and respond.

4. All chemicals must be adequately health tested before being used in any fracking processes.They should also require companies to publicly disclose the identities and Chemical AbstractsService numbers of chemicals that are manufactured commercially, and identify oil and gaswells in which the chemicals are used.

I write this submission in support of many Aboriginal communities across the NorthernTerritory, primarily within the Beetaloo region, who are concerned about the potentialdamages that fracking could cause to water, to country, to songlines as well as the long termeffects of climate change.

I wait with serious concern for your response to these matters.

[1] The Australia Institute ”Cooked with gas” 2018http://www.tai.org.au/sites/default/files/P510%20Cooked%20with%20gas%20-%20Darwin%20days%20over%2035C%20FINAL.pdf

[2] The Australia Institute ”NT gas compared to coal-fired power plants”http://www.tai.org.au/content/nt-gas-compared-coal-fired-power-plants

[3] Final Report of the Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory2018 https://frackinginquiry.nt.gov.au/inquiry-reports?a=494286

[4] Bureau of Meteorology “Seasonal Climate Summary for Northern Territory”http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/current/season/nt/summary.shtml

[5] Jumbunna Institute for Education and Research “Hydraulic Fracturing and Free, Prior andInformed Consent in the Northern Territory: A Literature Review ”https://accr.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Jumbunna-FPIC-review-final.pdf

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Yours sincerely,Helen JeanesPaynesville, Victoria, 3880, Australia

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Jeans, Georgie – Wednesday, 29 May 2019 – 19:58:08Subject Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP)From Georgie JeansSent 29/05/2019 7:58:08 PM

To whom it may concern at the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR),

Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP) for the KyallaDrilling and Hydraulic Fracturing 2019 Program EP117 N2

Thank you for the opportunity to make a submission regarding this issue.

I write this submission to ask the Department of Environment and Natural Resources tooutright reject Origin Energy’s EMP to protect the land, water, health and wellbeing ofimpacted communities as well as our shared future from climate change.

As a member of the community, I am deeply concerned about the risks associated with OriginEnergy’s plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing in the Northern Territory. I strongly objectto the approval of this EMP for the following reasons:

1. Approval of this EMP will lead to irreversible climate change impacts for people of theNorthern Territory and beyond. The Northern Territory is already experiencing the impacts ofclimate change, and is predicted to be one of the most severely impacted if emissions are notrapidly reduced [1]. Remote Aboriginal communities across the NT feel this first and worst:extreme heat waves, water shortages and more extreme flooding could force many Aboriginalpeople to move off their country. Approving this EMP, one of nine exploration wells, wouldsignal the Beetaloo Basin as "open for business" to the expansion of the gas industry,potentially leading to emissions 20 times Australia's total current annual emissions [2]. Thiswould pose a serious climate change threat to communities across the NT and beyond.

2. Storage of wastewater in open air tanks poses unacceptable risks and is incompatible withthe Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory (Inquiry)recommendation 7.12 that stated “enclosed tanks must be used to hold all wastewater.” [3]Climate change means that seasons and weather patterns are changing, particularly across theNT in relation to wet season (Oct 2018 to April 2019 was the driest wet season since 1992and the hottest wet season on record) [4]. This means that there can be big storms out ofseason, and having open tanks with fracking wastewater (at any time of the year) would putdrinking water, wildlife and health of community members and children at risk, includingcommunities up and downstream.

3. Origin Energy have failed to appropriately consult with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginalpeople and impacted communities. A report from the Jumbunna Institute for IndigenousEducation and Research (UTS) found that most, if not all, exploration permits issued in theNorthern Territory (including Origin Energy) for unconventional gas were issued in theabsence of Free, Prior and Informed Consent from Traditional Owners [5]. Furthermore, theInquiry found that Aboriginal communities overwhelmingly opposed fracking on their land.The findings from the UTS report suggest reasons for concerns regarding all of OriginEnergy’s consultation practices, including consultation regarding this EnvironmentalManagement Plan with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriatecultural authorities for the areas impacted both directly and indirectly.

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4. The use of dangerous chemicals poses huge risks to the environment, water and communityhealth and are exacerbated by the use of open storage tanks. There are some really concerningchemicals that Origin Energy plans to use down well and store on-site over the dry and wetseasons. This means that the chemicals will not only be used down the well in the highpressure fracking process, but will also pose a risk at the surface when in open storage asflowback fluid.

For these reasons, any plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing, including exploration,should not be allowed to go ahead under any circumstances.

Below are a list of my recommendations:

1. The DENR should take a precautionary approach to the cumulative climate impacts of thisexploration well - knowing the risk of the expansion of the gas industry in the NorthernTerritory will have dangerous and irreversible impacts on our climate in a time when we needto rapidly decarbonise the global economy and energy system.

2. All waste water should be held in enclosed tanks at all times.

3. We request that additional time, including a consultation period and process, is allowed forTraditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriate cultural authorities for the areasdirectly and indirectly impacted by this EMP to consider this information and be given a fairchance to ask questions and respond.

4. All chemicals must be adequately health tested before being used in any fracking processes.They should also require companies to publicly disclose the identities and Chemical AbstractsService numbers of chemicals that are manufactured commercially, and identify oil and gaswells in which the chemicals are used.

I write this submission in support of many Aboriginal communities across the NorthernTerritory, primarily within the Beetaloo region, who are concerned about the potentialdamages that fracking could cause to water, to country, to songlines as well as the long termeffects of climate change.

I wait with serious concern for your response to these matters.

[1] The Australia Institute ”Cooked with gas” 2018http://www.tai.org.au/sites/default/files/P510%20Cooked%20with%20gas%20-%20Darwin%20days%20over%2035C%20FINAL.pdf

[2] The Australia Institute ”NT gas compared to coal-fired power plants”http://www.tai.org.au/content/nt-gas-compared-coal-fired-power-plants

[3] Final Report of the Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory2018 https://frackinginquiry.nt.gov.au/inquiry-reports?a=494286

[4] Bureau of Meteorology “Seasonal Climate Summary for Northern Territory”http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/current/season/nt/summary.shtml

[5] Jumbunna Institute for Education and Research “Hydraulic Fracturing and Free, Prior andInformed Consent in the Northern Territory: A Literature Review ”https://accr.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Jumbunna-FPIC-review-final.pdf

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Yours sincerely,Georgie JeansWest Footscray, Victoria, 3012, Australia

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Jeffery, Brett – Friday, 24 May 2019 – 16:58:49Subject Objection to Origin’s Kyalla frack site in the NTFrom Brett JefferySent 24/05/2019 4:58:49 PM

Dear Onshore Gas division,

I am writing to express my objection to the Environmental Management Plan submitted byOrigin Energy for the Kyalla frack site in the Northern Territory.

My key concerns with this plan are outlined below.

FRACKING SUBSTANCES ARE POISON

The fracking chemicals Origin plans to use are harmful to health. The list of substancesOrigin want to use have known health impacts. An independent review of the substancesshows they are linked to: acute toxicity, respiratory irritation, tissue damage, burns, andcancer. Some are very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Plus there are ‘trade name’ fracking chemicals that do not have any health data available.

OPEN AIR WASTEWATER TANKS POSE UNACCEPTABLE RISK

It is unacceptable that Origin would use open air wastewater dams or ‘tanks’ to store the toxicflowback fluid.

This flowback and drilling fluid is full of nasties including heavy metals, fracking chemicalsand naturally occurring radioactive materials.

Evaporation pits and open toxic tanks pose a risk to the incredible threatened birdlife thatvisits the site, including the Gouldian Finch, and should not be open and accessible to birdlifeat any time.

WET SEASON RISKS WITH WASTE ON SITE

It is deeply concerning that instead of storing toxic wastewater in enclosed tanks, Origin areplanning open dams all through the wet and dry seasons. Not only could this kill birds, butextreme weather events could cause downstream pollution impacts.

Origin’s site is upstream of Lake Woods, a place of international significance for biodiversity.The catchment should be off limits to fracking.

TRANSPORT RISKS AND TOURISM IMPACTS

Origin says they care about cumulative impacts, but have failed to talk to tourism operatorsabout the risks of increased traffic on the Stuart Highway, or to people living downstreamfrom their fracking exploration activities.

Plus, Origin want to dump on Queensland and truck the toxic waste to an undetermined site.Already Queensland has millions of tonnes of toxic salt waste that there is no permanentdisposal solution for. This is unacceptable.

BUSHFIRE RISKS AND TOTAL FIRE BAN DAYS

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This area is sensitive to bushfires. Rural Fire Brigades have been calling for gas companies tostop ignition sources and flaring on total fire ban days. Origin must be made to stop all flaringon total fire ban days.

Thank you for considering my concerns.

Yours sincerely,Brett JefferyNewport, New South Wales, 2106, Australia

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Jeffrey, Bevan – Thursday, 23 May 2019 – 18:12:15Subject Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP)From Bevan JeffreySent 23/05/2019 6:12:15 PM

To whom it may concern at the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR),

Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP) for the KyallaDrilling and Hydraulic Fracturing 2019 Program EP117 N2

Thank you for the opportunity to make a submission regarding this issue.

I write this submission to ask the Department of Environment and Natural Resources tooutright reject Origin Energy’s EMP to protect the land, water, health and wellbeing ofimpacted communities as well as our shared future from climate change.

As a member of the community, I am deeply concerned about the risks associated with OriginEnergy’s plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing in the Northern Territory. I strongly objectto the approval of this EMP for the following reasons:

1. Approval of this EMP will lead to irreversible climate change impacts for people of theNorthern Territory and beyond. The Northern Territory is already experiencing the impacts ofclimate change, and is predicted to be one of the most severely impacted if emissions are notrapidly reduced [1]. Remote Aboriginal communities across the NT feel this first and worst:extreme heat waves, water shortages and more extreme flooding could force many Aboriginalpeople to move off their country. Approving this EMP, one of nine exploration wells, wouldsignal the Beetaloo Basin as "open for business" to the expansion of the gas industry,potentially leading to emissions 20 times Australia's total current annual emissions [2]. Thiswould pose a serious climate change threat to communities across the NT and beyond.

2. Storage of wastewater in open air tanks poses unacceptable risks and is incompatible withthe Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory (Inquiry)recommendation 7.12 that stated “enclosed tanks must be used to hold all wastewater.” [3]Climate change means that seasons and weather patterns are changing, particularly across theNT in relation to wet season (Oct 2018 to April 2019 was the driest wet season since 1992and the hottest wet season on record) [4]. This means that there can be big storms out ofseason, and having open tanks with fracking wastewater (at any time of the year) would putdrinking water, wildlife and health of community members and children at risk, includingcommunities up and downstream.

3. Origin Energy have failed to appropriately consult with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginalpeople and impacted communities. A report from the Jumbunna Institute for IndigenousEducation and Research (UTS) found that most, if not all, exploration permits issued in theNorthern Territory (including Origin Energy) for unconventional gas were issued in theabsence of Free, Prior and Informed Consent from Traditional Owners [5]. Furthermore, theInquiry found that Aboriginal communities overwhelmingly opposed fracking on their land.The findings from the UTS report suggest reasons for concerns regarding all of OriginEnergy’s consultation practices, including consultation regarding this EnvironmentalManagement Plan with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriatecultural authorities for the areas impacted both directly and indirectly.

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4. The use of dangerous chemicals poses huge risks to the environment, water and communityhealth and are exacerbated by the use of open storage tanks. There are some really concerningchemicals that Origin Energy plans to use down well and store on-site over the dry and wetseasons. This means that the chemicals will not only be used down the well in the highpressure fracking process, but will also pose a risk at the surface when in open storage asflowback fluid.

For these reasons, any plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing, including exploration,should not be allowed to go ahead under any circumstances.

Below are a list of my recommendations:

1. The DENR should take a precautionary approach to the cumulative climate impacts of thisexploration well - knowing the risk of the expansion of the gas industry in the NorthernTerritory will have dangerous and irreversible impacts on our climate in a time when we needto rapidly decarbonise the global economy and energy system.

2. All waste water should be held in enclosed tanks at all times.

3. We request that additional time, including a consultation period and process, is allowed forTraditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriate cultural authorities for the areasdirectly and indirectly impacted by this EMP to consider this information and be given a fairchance to ask questions and respond.

4. All chemicals must be adequately health tested before being used in any fracking processes.They should also require companies to publicly disclose the identities and Chemical AbstractsService numbers of chemicals that are manufactured commercially, and identify oil and gaswells in which the chemicals are used.

I write this submission in support of many Aboriginal communities across the NorthernTerritory, primarily within the Beetaloo region, who are concerned about the potentialdamages that fracking could cause to water, to country, to songlines as well as the long termeffects of climate change.

I wait with serious concern for your response to these matters.

[1] The Australia Institute ”Cooked with gas” 2018http://www.tai.org.au/sites/default/files/P510%20Cooked%20with%20gas%20-%20Darwin%20days%20over%2035C%20FINAL.pdf

[2] The Australia Institute ”NT gas compared to coal-fired power plants”http://www.tai.org.au/content/nt-gas-compared-coal-fired-power-plants

[3] Final Report of the Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory2018 https://frackinginquiry.nt.gov.au/inquiry-reports?a=494286

[4] Bureau of Meteorology “Seasonal Climate Summary for Northern Territory”http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/current/season/nt/summary.shtml

[5] Jumbunna Institute for Education and Research “Hydraulic Fracturing and Free, Prior andInformed Consent in the Northern Territory: A Literature Review ”https://accr.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Jumbunna-FPIC-review-final.pdf

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Yours sincerely,Bevan JeffreyNitmiluk, Northern Territory, 0852, Australia

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Jeffrey, Jaimie – Tuesday, 28 May 2019 – 20:08:24Subject Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan for the Kyalla Drilling

and Hydraulic Fracturing 2019 Program EP117 N2From Jaimie JeffreySent 28/05/2019 8:08:24 PM

I am writing to state my objection to Origin Energy's proposed exploration well in theBeetaloo Basin on several grounds.

Firstly, the Scientific Enquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the NT found that traditionalowners oppose fracking on their land. They seek to protect water, country and culture in theface of predicted higher temperatures and more intense cyclones in the NT.

Secondly, the fracking process uses dangerous chemicals which would put at risk the healthof workers and local communities, the environment and, critically, water sources.

Thirdly, Origin is proposing to store water polluted by the fracking process in open storagetanks which increases the risk of environmental pollution and is in contravention of the NTgovernment's own fracking inquiry's recommendations.

The planet is warming dangerously and becoming drier. Australia's limited water resourcesare declining in quantity and fracking and other mining processes are damaging the quality ofthese precious resources. Australia cannot afford to put more of these resources at risk. Istrongly object to Origin's proposal, I do not believe this project shold go ahead and I urgeyou to reject it.

Regards,

Jaimie Jeffrey*************VIC 3218

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Jelenic, Stephan – Thursday, 23 May 2019 – 19:08:21Subject Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP)From Stephan JelenicSent 23/05/2019 7:08:21 PM

To whom it may concern at the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR),

Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP) for the KyallaDrilling and Hydraulic Fracturing 2019 Program EP117 N2

Thank you for the opportunity to make a submission regarding this issue.

I write this submission to ask the Department of Environment and Natural Resources tooutright reject Origin Energy’s EMP to protect the land, water, health and wellbeing ofimpacted communities as well as our shared future from climate change.

As a member of the community, I am deeply concerned about the risks associated with OriginEnergy’s plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing in the Northern Territory. I strongly objectto the approval of this EMP for the following reasons:

1. Approval of this EMP will lead to irreversible climate change impacts for people of theNorthern Territory and beyond. The Northern Territory is already experiencing the impacts ofclimate change, and is predicted to be one of the most severely impacted if emissions are notrapidly reduced [1]. Remote Aboriginal communities across the NT feel this first and worst:extreme heat waves, water shortages and more extreme flooding could force many Aboriginalpeople to move off their country. Approving this EMP, one of nine exploration wells, wouldsignal the Beetaloo Basin as "open for business" to the expansion of the gas industry,potentially leading to emissions 20 times Australia's total current annual emissions [2]. Thiswould pose a serious climate change threat to communities across the NT and beyond.

2. Storage of wastewater in open air tanks poses unacceptable risks and is incompatible withthe Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory (Inquiry)recommendation 7.12 that stated “enclosed tanks must be used to hold all wastewater.” [3]Climate change means that seasons and weather patterns are changing, particularly across theNT in relation to wet season (Oct 2018 to April 2019 was the driest wet season since 1992and the hottest wet season on record) [4]. This means that there can be big storms out ofseason, and having open tanks with fracking wastewater (at any time of the year) would putdrinking water, wildlife and health of community members and children at risk, includingcommunities up and downstream.

3. Origin Energy have failed to appropriately consult with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginalpeople and impacted communities. A report from the Jumbunna Institute for IndigenousEducation and Research (UTS) found that most, if not all, exploration permits issued in theNorthern Territory (including Origin Energy) for unconventional gas were issued in theabsence of Free, Prior and Informed Consent from Traditional Owners [5]. Furthermore, theInquiry found that Aboriginal communities overwhelmingly opposed fracking on their land.The findings from the UTS report suggest reasons for concerns regarding all of OriginEnergy’s consultation practices, including consultation regarding this EnvironmentalManagement Plan with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriatecultural authorities for the areas impacted both directly and indirectly.

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4. The use of dangerous chemicals poses huge risks to the environment, water and communityhealth and are exacerbated by the use of open storage tanks. There are some really concerningchemicals that Origin Energy plans to use down well and store on-site over the dry and wetseasons. This means that the chemicals will not only be used down the well in the highpressure fracking process, but will also pose a risk at the surface when in open storage asflowback fluid.

For these reasons, any plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing, including exploration,should not be allowed to go ahead under any circumstances.

Below are a list of my recommendations:

1. The DENR should take a precautionary approach to the cumulative climate impacts of thisexploration well - knowing the risk of the expansion of the gas industry in the NorthernTerritory will have dangerous and irreversible impacts on our climate in a time when we needto rapidly decarbonise the global economy and energy system.

2. All waste water should be held in enclosed tanks at all times.

3. We request that additional time, including a consultation period and process, is allowed forTraditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriate cultural authorities for the areasdirectly and indirectly impacted by this EMP to consider this information and be given a fairchance to ask questions and respond.

4. All chemicals must be adequately health tested before being used in any fracking processes.They should also require companies to publicly disclose the identities and Chemical AbstractsService numbers of chemicals that are manufactured commercially, and identify oil and gaswells in which the chemicals are used.

I write this submission in support of many Aboriginal communities across the NorthernTerritory, primarily within the Beetaloo region, who are concerned about the potentialdamages that fracking could cause to water, to country, to songlines as well as the long termeffects of climate change.

I wait with serious concern for your response to these matters.

[1] The Australia Institute ”Cooked with gas” 2018http://www.tai.org.au/sites/default/files/P510%20Cooked%20with%20gas%20-%20Darwin%20days%20over%2035C%20FINAL.pdf

[2] The Australia Institute ”NT gas compared to coal-fired power plants”http://www.tai.org.au/content/nt-gas-compared-coal-fired-power-plants

[3] Final Report of the Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory2018 https://frackinginquiry.nt.gov.au/inquiry-reports?a=494286

[4] Bureau of Meteorology “Seasonal Climate Summary for Northern Territory”http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/current/season/nt/summary.shtml

[5] Jumbunna Institute for Education and Research “Hydraulic Fracturing and Free, Prior andInformed Consent in the Northern Territory: A Literature Review ”https://accr.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Jumbunna-FPIC-review-final.pdf

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Yours sincerely,Stephan JelenicRuse, New South Wales, 2560, Australia

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Jell, Sue – Wednesday, 29 May 2019 – 15:03:11Subject Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP)From Sue JellSent 29/05/2019 3:03:11 PM

To whom it may concern at the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR),

Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP) for the KyallaDrilling and Hydraulic Fracturing 2019 Program EP117 N2

Thank you for the opportunity to make a submission regarding this issue.

I write this submission to ask the Department of Environment and Natural Resources tooutright reject Origin Energy’s EMP to protect the land, water, health and wellbeing ofimpacted communities as well as our shared future from climate change.

As a member of the community, I am deeply concerned about the risks associated with OriginEnergy’s plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing in the Northern Territory. I strongly objectto the approval of this EMP for the following reasons:

1. Approval of this EMP will lead to irreversible climate change impacts for people of theNorthern Territory and beyond. The Northern Territory is already experiencing the impacts ofclimate change, and is predicted to be one of the most severely impacted if emissions are notrapidly reduced [1]. Remote Aboriginal communities across the NT feel this first and worst:extreme heat waves, water shortages and more extreme flooding could force many Aboriginalpeople to move off their country. Approving this EMP, one of nine exploration wells, wouldsignal the Beetaloo Basin as "open for business" to the expansion of the gas industry,potentially leading to emissions 20 times Australia's total current annual emissions [2]. Thiswould pose a serious climate change threat to communities across the NT and beyond.

2. Storage of wastewater in open air tanks poses unacceptable risks and is incompatible withthe Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory (Inquiry)recommendation 7.12 that stated “enclosed tanks must be used to hold all wastewater.” [3]Climate change means that seasons and weather patterns are changing, particularly across theNT in relation to wet season (Oct 2018 to April 2019 was the driest wet season since 1992and the hottest wet season on record) [4]. This means that there can be big storms out ofseason, and having open tanks with fracking wastewater (at any time of the year) would putdrinking water, wildlife and health of community members and children at risk, includingcommunities up and downstream.

3. Origin Energy have failed to appropriately consult with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginalpeople and impacted communities. A report from the Jumbunna Institute for IndigenousEducation and Research (UTS) found that most, if not all, exploration permits issued in theNorthern Territory (including Origin Energy) for unconventional gas were issued in theabsence of Free, Prior and Informed Consent from Traditional Owners [5]. Furthermore, theInquiry found that Aboriginal communities overwhelmingly opposed fracking on their land.The findings from the UTS report suggest reasons for concerns regarding all of OriginEnergy’s consultation practices, including consultation regarding this EnvironmentalManagement Plan with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriatecultural authorities for the areas impacted both directly and indirectly.

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4. The use of dangerous chemicals poses huge risks to the environment, water and communityhealth and are exacerbated by the use of open storage tanks. There are some really concerningchemicals that Origin Energy plans to use down well and store on-site over the dry and wetseasons. This means that the chemicals will not only be used down the well in the highpressure fracking process, but will also pose a risk at the surface when in open storage asflowback fluid.

For these reasons, any plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing, including exploration,should not be allowed to go ahead under any circumstances.

Below are a list of my recommendations:

1. The DENR should take a precautionary approach to the cumulative climate impacts of thisexploration well - knowing the risk of the expansion of the gas industry in the NorthernTerritory will have dangerous and irreversible impacts on our climate in a time when we needto rapidly decarbonise the global economy and energy system.

2. All waste water should be held in enclosed tanks at all times.

3. We request that additional time, including a consultation period and process, is allowed forTraditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriate cultural authorities for the areasdirectly and indirectly impacted by this EMP to consider this information and be given a fairchance to ask questions and respond.

4. All chemicals must be adequately health tested before being used in any fracking processes.They should also require companies to publicly disclose the identities and Chemical AbstractsService numbers of chemicals that are manufactured commercially, and identify oil and gaswells in which the chemicals are used.

I write this submission in support of many Aboriginal communities across the NorthernTerritory, primarily within the Beetaloo region, who are concerned about the potentialdamages that fracking could cause to water, to country, to songlines as well as the long termeffects of climate change.

I wait with serious concern for your response to these matters.

[1] The Australia Institute ”Cooked with gas” 2018http://www.tai.org.au/sites/default/files/P510%20Cooked%20with%20gas%20-%20Darwin%20days%20over%2035C%20FINAL.pdf

[2] The Australia Institute ”NT gas compared to coal-fired power plants”http://www.tai.org.au/content/nt-gas-compared-coal-fired-power-plants

[3] Final Report of the Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory2018 https://frackinginquiry.nt.gov.au/inquiry-reports?a=494286

[4] Bureau of Meteorology “Seasonal Climate Summary for Northern Territory”http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/current/season/nt/summary.shtml

[5] Jumbunna Institute for Education and Research “Hydraulic Fracturing and Free, Prior andInformed Consent in the Northern Territory: A Literature Review ”https://accr.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Jumbunna-FPIC-review-final.pdf

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Yours sincerely,Sue Jell

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Jenkins, I – Wednesday, 29 May 2019 – 17:49:08Subject Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP)From I Don't Want You To Crack Open Something You Cannot Close. JenkinsSent 29/05/2019 5:49:08 PM

To whom it may concern at the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR),

Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP) for the KyallaDrilling and Hydraulic Fracturing 2019 Program EP117 N2

Thank you for the opportunity to make a submission regarding this issue.

I write this submission to ask the Department of Environment and Natural Resources tooutright reject Origin Energy’s EMP to protect the land, water, health and wellbeing ofimpacted communities as well as our shared future from climate change.

As a member of the community, I am deeply concerned about the risks associated with OriginEnergy’s plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing in the Northern Territory. I strongly objectto the approval of this EMP for the following reasons:

1. Approval of this EMP will lead to irreversible climate change impacts for people of theNorthern Territory and beyond. The Northern Territory is already experiencing the impacts ofclimate change, and is predicted to be one of the most severely impacted if emissions are notrapidly reduced [1]. Remote Aboriginal communities across the NT feel this first and worst:extreme heat waves, water shortages and more extreme flooding could force many Aboriginalpeople to move off their country. Approving this EMP, one of nine exploration wells, wouldsignal the Beetaloo Basin as "open for business" to the expansion of the gas industry,potentially leading to emissions 20 times Australia's total current annual emissions [2]. Thiswould pose a serious climate change threat to communities across the NT and beyond.

2. Storage of wastewater in open air tanks poses unacceptable risks and is incompatible withthe Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory (Inquiry)recommendation 7.12 that stated “enclosed tanks must be used to hold all wastewater.” [3]Climate change means that seasons and weather patterns are changing, particularly across theNT in relation to wet season (Oct 2018 to April 2019 was the driest wet season since 1992and the hottest wet season on record) [4]. This means that there can be big storms out ofseason, and having open tanks with fracking wastewater (at any time of the year) would putdrinking water, wildlife and health of community members and children at risk, includingcommunities up and downstream.

3. Origin Energy have failed to appropriately consult with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginalpeople and impacted communities. A report from the Jumbunna Institute for IndigenousEducation and Research (UTS) found that most, if not all, exploration permits issued in theNorthern Territory (including Origin Energy) for unconventional gas were issued in theabsence of Free, Prior and Informed Consent from Traditional Owners [5]. Furthermore, theInquiry found that Aboriginal communities overwhelmingly opposed fracking on their land.The findings from the UTS report suggest reasons for concerns regarding all of OriginEnergy’s consultation practices, including consultation regarding this EnvironmentalManagement Plan with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriatecultural authorities for the areas impacted both directly and indirectly.

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4. The use of dangerous chemicals poses huge risks to the environment, water and communityhealth and are exacerbated by the use of open storage tanks. There are some really concerningchemicals that Origin Energy plans to use down well and store on-site over the dry and wetseasons. This means that the chemicals will not only be used down the well in the highpressure fracking process, but will also pose a risk at the surface when in open storage asflowback fluid.

For these reasons, any plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing, including exploration,should not be allowed to go ahead under any circumstances.

Below are a list of my recommendations:

1. The DENR should take a precautionary approach to the cumulative climate impacts of thisexploration well - knowing the risk of the expansion of the gas industry in the NorthernTerritory will have dangerous and irreversible impacts on our climate in a time when we needto rapidly decarbonise the global economy and energy system.

2. All waste water should be held in enclosed tanks at all times.

3. We request that additional time, including a consultation period and process, is allowed forTraditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriate cultural authorities for the areasdirectly and indirectly impacted by this EMP to consider this information and be given a fairchance to ask questions and respond.

4. All chemicals must be adequately health tested before being used in any fracking processes.They should also require companies to publicly disclose the identities and Chemical AbstractsService numbers of chemicals that are manufactured commercially, and identify oil and gaswells in which the chemicals are used.

I write this submission in support of many Aboriginal communities across the NorthernTerritory, primarily within the Beetaloo region, who are concerned about the potentialdamages that fracking could cause to water, to country, to songlines as well as the long termeffects of climate change.

I wait with serious concern for your response to these matters.

[1] The Australia Institute ”Cooked with gas” 2018http://www.tai.org.au/sites/default/files/P510%20Cooked%20with%20gas%20-%20Darwin%20days%20over%2035C%20FINAL.pdf

[2] The Australia Institute ”NT gas compared to coal-fired power plants”http://www.tai.org.au/content/nt-gas-compared-coal-fired-power-plants

[3] Final Report of the Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory2018 https://frackinginquiry.nt.gov.au/inquiry-reports?a=494286

[4] Bureau of Meteorology “Seasonal Climate Summary for Northern Territory”http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/current/season/nt/summary.shtml

[5] Jumbunna Institute for Education and Research “Hydraulic Fracturing and Free, Prior andInformed Consent in the Northern Territory: A Literature Review ”https://accr.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Jumbunna-FPIC-review-final.pdf

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Yours sincerely,I don't want you to crack open something you cannot close. JenkinsSaint Leonards, Victoria, 3223, Australia

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Jenkins, Jamee – Wednesday, 29 May 2019 – 10:58:55Subject Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP)From Jamee JenkinsSent 29/05/2019 10:58:55 AM

To whom it may concern at the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR),

Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP) for the KyallaDrilling and Hydraulic Fracturing 2019 Program EP117 N2

Thank you for the opportunity to make a submission regarding this issue.

I write this submission to ask the Department of Environment and Natural Resources tooutright reject Origin Energy’s EMP to protect the land, water, health and wellbeing ofimpacted communities as well as our shared future from climate change.

As a member of the community, I am deeply concerned about the risks associated with OriginEnergy’s plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing in the Northern Territory. I strongly objectto the approval of this EMP for the following reasons:

1. Approval of this EMP will lead to irreversible climate change impacts for people of theNorthern Territory and beyond. The Northern Territory is already experiencing the impacts ofclimate change, and is predicted to be one of the most severely impacted if emissions are notrapidly reduced [1]. Remote Aboriginal communities across the NT feel this first and worst:extreme heat waves, water shortages and more extreme flooding could force many Aboriginalpeople to move off their country. Approving this EMP, one of nine exploration wells, wouldsignal the Beetaloo Basin as "open for business" to the expansion of the gas industry,potentially leading to emissions 20 times Australia's total current annual emissions [2]. Thiswould pose a serious climate change threat to communities across the NT and beyond.

2. Storage of wastewater in open air tanks poses unacceptable risks and is incompatible withthe Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory (Inquiry)recommendation 7.12 that stated “enclosed tanks must be used to hold all wastewater.” [3]Climate change means that seasons and weather patterns are changing, particularly across theNT in relation to wet season (Oct 2018 to April 2019 was the driest wet season since 1992and the hottest wet season on record) [4]. This means that there can be big storms out ofseason, and having open tanks with fracking wastewater (at any time of the year) would putdrinking water, wildlife and health of community members and children at risk, includingcommunities up and downstream.

3. Origin Energy have failed to appropriately consult with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginalpeople and impacted communities. A report from the Jumbunna Institute for IndigenousEducation and Research (UTS) found that most, if not all, exploration permits issued in theNorthern Territory (including Origin Energy) for unconventional gas were issued in theabsence of Free, Prior and Informed Consent from Traditional Owners [5]. Furthermore, theInquiry found that Aboriginal communities overwhelmingly opposed fracking on their land.The findings from the UTS report suggest reasons for concerns regarding all of OriginEnergy’s consultation practices, including consultation regarding this EnvironmentalManagement Plan with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriatecultural authorities for the areas impacted both directly and indirectly.

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4. The use of dangerous chemicals poses huge risks to the environment, water and communityhealth and are exacerbated by the use of open storage tanks. There are some really concerningchemicals that Origin Energy plans to use down well and store on-site over the dry and wetseasons. This means that the chemicals will not only be used down the well in the highpressure fracking process, but will also pose a risk at the surface when in open storage asflowback fluid.

For these reasons, any plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing, including exploration,should not be allowed to go ahead under any circumstances.

Below are a list of my recommendations:

1. The DENR should take a precautionary approach to the cumulative climate impacts of thisexploration well - knowing the risk of the expansion of the gas industry in the NorthernTerritory will have dangerous and irreversible impacts on our climate in a time when we needto rapidly decarbonise the global economy and energy system.

2. All waste water should be held in enclosed tanks at all times.

3. We request that additional time, including a consultation period and process, is allowed forTraditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriate cultural authorities for the areasdirectly and indirectly impacted by this EMP to consider this information and be given a fairchance to ask questions and respond.

4. All chemicals must be adequately health tested before being used in any fracking processes.They should also require companies to publicly disclose the identities and Chemical AbstractsService numbers of chemicals that are manufactured commercially, and identify oil and gaswells in which the chemicals are used.

I write this submission in support of many Aboriginal communities across the NorthernTerritory, primarily within the Beetaloo region, who are concerned about the potentialdamages that fracking could cause to water, to country, to songlines as well as the long termeffects of climate change.

I wait with serious concern for your response to these matters.

[1] The Australia Institute ”Cooked with gas” 2018http://www.tai.org.au/sites/default/files/P510%20Cooked%20with%20gas%20-%20Darwin%20days%20over%2035C%20FINAL.pdf

[2] The Australia Institute ”NT gas compared to coal-fired power plants”http://www.tai.org.au/content/nt-gas-compared-coal-fired-power-plants

[3] Final Report of the Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory2018 https://frackinginquiry.nt.gov.au/inquiry-reports?a=494286

[4] Bureau of Meteorology “Seasonal Climate Summary for Northern Territory”http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/current/season/nt/summary.shtml

[5] Jumbunna Institute for Education and Research “Hydraulic Fracturing and Free, Prior andInformed Consent in the Northern Territory: A Literature Review ”https://accr.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Jumbunna-FPIC-review-final.pdf

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Yours sincerely,Jamee Jenkins

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Jenkins, Kathleen – Friday, 24 May 2019 – 16:37:31Subject Objection to Origin’s Kyalla frack site in the NTFrom Kathleen JenkinsSent 24/05/2019 4:37:31 PM

Dear Onshore Gas division,

I am writing to express my objection to the Environmental Management Plan submitted byOrigin Energy for the Kyalla frack site in the Northern Territory.

My key concerns with this plan are outlined below.

FRACKING SUBSTANCES ARE POISON

The fracking chemicals Origin plans to use are harmful to health. The list of substancesOrigin want to use have known health impacts. An independent review of the substancesshows they are linked to: acute toxicity, respiratory irritation, tissue damage, burns, andcancer. Some are very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Plus there are ‘trade name’ fracking chemicals that do not have any health data available.

OPEN AIR WASTEWATER TANKS POSE UNACCEPTABLE RISK

It is unacceptable that Origin would use open air wastewater dams or ‘tanks’ to store the toxicflowback fluid.

This flowback and drilling fluid is full of nasties including heavy metals, fracking chemicalsand naturally occurring radioactive materials.

Evaporation pits and open toxic tanks pose a risk to the incredible threatened birdlife thatvisits the site, including the Gouldian Finch, and should not be open and accessible to birdlifeat any time.

WET SEASON RISKS WITH WASTE ON SITE

It is deeply concerning that instead of storing toxic wastewater in enclosed tanks, Origin areplanning open dams all through the wet and dry seasons. Not only could this kill birds, butextreme weather events could cause downstream pollution impacts.

Origin’s site is upstream of Lake Woods, a place of international significance for biodiversity.The catchment should be off limits to fracking.

TRANSPORT RISKS AND TOURISM IMPACTS

Origin says they care about cumulative impacts, but have failed to talk to tourism operatorsabout the risks of increased traffic on the Stuart Highway, or to people living downstreamfrom their fracking exploration activities.

Plus, Origin want to dump on Queensland and truck the toxic waste to an undetermined site.Already Queensland has millions of tonnes of toxic salt waste that there is no permanentdisposal solution for. This is unacceptable.

BUSHFIRE RISKS AND TOTAL FIRE BAN DAYS

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This area is sensitive to bushfires. Rural Fire Brigades have been calling for gas companies tostop ignition sources and flaring on total fire ban days. Origin must be made to stop all flaringon total fire ban days.

Thank you for considering my concerns.

Yours sincerely,Kathleen JenkinsAdelaide, South Australia, 5000, Australia

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Jenkins, Michael – Wednesday, 29 May 2019 – 12:50:36Subject Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP)From Michael JenkinsSent 29/05/2019 12:50:36 PM

To whom it may concern at the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR),

Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP) for the KyallaDrilling and Hydraulic Fracturing 2019 Program EP117 N2

Thank you for the opportunity to make a submission regarding this issue.

I write this submission to ask the Department of Environment and Natural Resources tooutright reject Origin Energy’s EMP to protect the land, water, health and wellbeing ofimpacted communities as well as our shared future from climate change.

As a member of the community, I am deeply concerned about the risks associated with OriginEnergy’s plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing in the Northern Territory. I strongly objectto the approval of this EMP for the following reasons:

1. Approval of this EMP will lead to irreversible climate change impacts for people of theNorthern Territory and beyond. The Northern Territory is already experiencing the impacts ofclimate change, and is predicted to be one of the most severely impacted if emissions are notrapidly reduced [1]. Remote Aboriginal communities across the NT feel this first and worst:extreme heat waves, water shortages and more extreme flooding could force many Aboriginalpeople to move off their country. Approving this EMP, one of nine exploration wells, wouldsignal the Beetaloo Basin as "open for business" to the expansion of the gas industry,potentially leading to emissions 20 times Australia's total current annual emissions [2]. Thiswould pose a serious climate change threat to communities across the NT and beyond.

2. Storage of wastewater in open air tanks poses unacceptable risks and is incompatible withthe Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory (Inquiry)recommendation 7.12 that stated “enclosed tanks must be used to hold all wastewater.” [3]Climate change means that seasons and weather patterns are changing, particularly across theNT in relation to wet season (Oct 2018 to April 2019 was the driest wet season since 1992and the hottest wet season on record) [4]. This means that there can be big storms out ofseason, and having open tanks with fracking wastewater (at any time of the year) would putdrinking water, wildlife and health of community members and children at risk, includingcommunities up and downstream.

3. Origin Energy have failed to appropriately consult with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginalpeople and impacted communities. A report from the Jumbunna Institute for IndigenousEducation and Research (UTS) found that most, if not all, exploration permits issued in theNorthern Territory (including Origin Energy) for unconventional gas were issued in theabsence of Free, Prior and Informed Consent from Traditional Owners [5]. Furthermore, theInquiry found that Aboriginal communities overwhelmingly opposed fracking on their land.The findings from the UTS report suggest reasons for concerns regarding all of OriginEnergy’s consultation practices, including consultation regarding this EnvironmentalManagement Plan with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriatecultural authorities for the areas impacted both directly and indirectly.

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4. The use of dangerous chemicals poses huge risks to the environment, water and communityhealth and are exacerbated by the use of open storage tanks. There are some really concerningchemicals that Origin Energy plans to use down well and store on-site over the dry and wetseasons. This means that the chemicals will not only be used down the well in the highpressure fracking process, but will also pose a risk at the surface when in open storage asflowback fluid.

For these reasons, any plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing, including exploration,should not be allowed to go ahead under any circumstances.

Below are a list of my recommendations:

1. The DENR should take a precautionary approach to the cumulative climate impacts of thisexploration well - knowing the risk of the expansion of the gas industry in the NorthernTerritory will have dangerous and irreversible impacts on our climate in a time when we needto rapidly decarbonise the global economy and energy system.

2. All waste water should be held in enclosed tanks at all times.

3. We request that additional time, including a consultation period and process, is allowed forTraditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriate cultural authorities for the areasdirectly and indirectly impacted by this EMP to consider this information and be given a fairchance to ask questions and respond.

4. All chemicals must be adequately health tested before being used in any fracking processes.They should also require companies to publicly disclose the identities and Chemical AbstractsService numbers of chemicals that are manufactured commercially, and identify oil and gaswells in which the chemicals are used.

I write this submission in support of many Aboriginal communities across the NorthernTerritory, primarily within the Beetaloo region, who are concerned about the potentialdamages that fracking could cause to water, to country, to songlines as well as the long termeffects of climate change.

I wait with serious concern for your response to these matters.

[1] The Australia Institute ”Cooked with gas” 2018http://www.tai.org.au/sites/default/files/P510%20Cooked%20with%20gas%20-%20Darwin%20days%20over%2035C%20FINAL.pdf

[2] The Australia Institute ”NT gas compared to coal-fired power plants”http://www.tai.org.au/content/nt-gas-compared-coal-fired-power-plants

[3] Final Report of the Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory2018 https://frackinginquiry.nt.gov.au/inquiry-reports?a=494286

[4] Bureau of Meteorology “Seasonal Climate Summary for Northern Territory”http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/current/season/nt/summary.shtml

[5] Jumbunna Institute for Education and Research “Hydraulic Fracturing and Free, Prior andInformed Consent in the Northern Territory: A Literature Review ”https://accr.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Jumbunna-FPIC-review-final.pdf

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Yours sincerely,Michael Jenkins

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Jenkinson, Evon – Friday, 24 May 2019 – 17:36:51Subject Objection to Origin’s Kyalla frack site in the NTFrom Evon JenkinsonSent 24/05/2019 5:36:51 PM

Dear Onshore Gas division,

I am writing to express my objection to the Environmental Management Plan submitted byOrigin Energy for the Kyalla frack site in the Northern Territory.

My key concerns with this plan are outlined below.

FRACKING SUBSTANCES ARE POISON

The fracking chemicals Origin plans to use are harmful to health. The list of substancesOrigin want to use have known health impacts. An independent review of the substancesshows they are linked to: acute toxicity, respiratory irritation, tissue damage, burns, andcancer. Some are very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Plus there are ‘trade name’ fracking chemicals that do not have any health data available.

OPEN AIR WASTEWATER TANKS POSE UNACCEPTABLE RISK

It is unacceptable that Origin would use open air wastewater dams or ‘tanks’ to store the toxicflowback fluid.

This flowback and drilling fluid is full of nasties including heavy metals, fracking chemicalsand naturally occurring radioactive materials.

Evaporation pits and open toxic tanks pose a risk to the incredible threatened birdlife thatvisits the site, including the Gouldian Finch, and should not be open and accessible to birdlifeat any time.

WET SEASON RISKS WITH WASTE ON SITE

It is deeply concerning that instead of storing toxic wastewater in enclosed tanks, Origin areplanning open dams all through the wet and dry seasons. Not only could this kill birds, butextreme weather events could cause downstream pollution impacts.

Origin’s site is upstream of Lake Woods, a place of international significance for biodiversity.The catchment should be off limits to fracking.

TRANSPORT RISKS AND TOURISM IMPACTS

Origin says they care about cumulative impacts, but have failed to talk to tourism operatorsabout the risks of increased traffic on the Stuart Highway, or to people living downstreamfrom their fracking exploration activities.

Plus, Origin want to dump on Queensland and truck the toxic waste to an undetermined site.Already Queensland has millions of tonnes of toxic salt waste that there is no permanentdisposal solution for. This is unacceptable.

BUSHFIRE RISKS AND TOTAL FIRE BAN DAYS

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This area is sensitive to bushfires. Rural Fire Brigades have been calling for gas companies tostop ignition sources and flaring on total fire ban days. Origin must be made to stop all flaringon total fire ban days.

Thank you for considering my concerns.

Yours sincerely,Evon JenkinsonRoyal National Park, New South Wales, 2233, Australia

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Jenkinson, Phil – Tuesday, 28 May 2019 – 05:18:54Subject Objection to Origin’s Kyalla frack site in the NTFrom Phil JenkinsonSent 28/05/2019 5:18:54 AM

Dear Onshore Gas division,

I am writing to express my objection to the Environmental Management Plan submitted byOrigin Energy for the Kyalla frack site in the Northern Territory.

My key concerns with this plan are outlined below.

FRACKING SUBSTANCES ARE POISON

The fracking chemicals Origin plans to use are harmful to health. The list of substancesOrigin want to use have known health impacts. An independent review of the substancesshows they are linked to: acute toxicity, respiratory irritation, tissue damage, burns, andcancer. Some are very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Plus there are ‘trade name’ fracking chemicals that do not have any health data available.

OPEN AIR WASTEWATER TANKS POSE UNACCEPTABLE RISK

It is unacceptable that Origin would use open air wastewater dams or ‘tanks’ to store the toxicflowback fluid.

This flowback and drilling fluid is full of nasties including heavy metals, fracking chemicalsand naturally occurring radioactive materials.

Evaporation pits and open toxic tanks pose a risk to the incredible threatened birdlife thatvisits the site, including the Gouldian Finch, and should not be open and accessible to birdlifeat any time.

WET SEASON RISKS WITH WASTE ON SITE

It is deeply concerning that instead of storing toxic wastewater in enclosed tanks, Origin areplanning open dams all through the wet and dry seasons. Not only could this kill birds, butextreme weather events could cause downstream pollution impacts.

Origin’s site is upstream of Lake Woods, a place of international significance for biodiversity.The catchment should be off limits to fracking.

TRANSPORT RISKS AND TOURISM IMPACTS

Origin says they care about cumulative impacts, but have failed to talk to tourism operatorsabout the risks of increased traffic on the Stuart Highway, or to people living downstreamfrom their fracking exploration activities.

Plus, Origin want to dump on Queensland and truck the toxic waste to an undetermined site.Already Queensland has millions of tonnes of toxic salt waste that there is no permanentdisposal solution for. This is unacceptable.

BUSHFIRE RISKS AND TOTAL FIRE BAN DAYS

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This area is sensitive to bushfires. Rural Fire Brigades have been calling for gas companies tostop ignition sources and flaring on total fire ban days. Origin must be made to stop all flaringon total fire ban days.

Thank you for considering my concerns.

Yours sincerely,Phil JenkinsonThe Entrance North, New South Wales, 2261, Australia

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Jennings, Graeme – Wednesday, 29 May 2019 – 10:59:46Subject Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP)From Graeme JenningsSent 29/05/2019 10:59:46 AM

To whom it may concern at the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR),

Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP) for the KyallaDrilling and Hydraulic Fracturing 2019 Program EP117 N2

Thank you for the opportunity to make a submission regarding this issue.

I write this submission to ask the Department of Environment and Natural Resources tooutright reject Origin Energy’s EMP to protect the land, water, health and wellbeing ofimpacted communities as well as our shared future from climate change.

As a member of the community, I am deeply concerned about the risks associated with OriginEnergy’s plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing in the Northern Territory. I strongly objectto the approval of this EMP for the following reasons:

1. Approval of this EMP will lead to irreversible climate change impacts for people of theNorthern Territory and beyond. The Northern Territory is already experiencing the impacts ofclimate change, and is predicted to be one of the most severely impacted if emissions are notrapidly reduced [1]. Remote Aboriginal communities across the NT feel this first and worst:extreme heat waves, water shortages and more extreme flooding could force many Aboriginalpeople to move off their country. Approving this EMP, one of nine exploration wells, wouldsignal the Beetaloo Basin as "open for business" to the expansion of the gas industry,potentially leading to emissions 20 times Australia's total current annual emissions [2]. Thiswould pose a serious climate change threat to communities across the NT and beyond.

2. Storage of wastewater in open air tanks poses unacceptable risks and is incompatible withthe Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory (Inquiry)recommendation 7.12 that stated “enclosed tanks must be used to hold all wastewater.” [3]Climate change means that seasons and weather patterns are changing, particularly across theNT in relation to wet season (Oct 2018 to April 2019 was the driest wet season since 1992and the hottest wet season on record) [4]. This means that there can be big storms out ofseason, and having open tanks with fracking wastewater (at any time of the year) would putdrinking water, wildlife and health of community members and children at risk, includingcommunities up and downstream.

3. Origin Energy have failed to appropriately consult with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginalpeople and impacted communities. A report from the Jumbunna Institute for IndigenousEducation and Research (UTS) found that most, if not all, exploration permits issued in theNorthern Territory (including Origin Energy) for unconventional gas were issued in theabsence of Free, Prior and Informed Consent from Traditional Owners [5]. Furthermore, theInquiry found that Aboriginal communities overwhelmingly opposed fracking on their land.The findings from the UTS report suggest reasons for concerns regarding all of OriginEnergy’s consultation practices, including consultation regarding this EnvironmentalManagement Plan with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriatecultural authorities for the areas impacted both directly and indirectly.

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4. The use of dangerous chemicals poses huge risks to the environment, water and communityhealth and are exacerbated by the use of open storage tanks. There are some really concerningchemicals that Origin Energy plans to use down well and store on-site over the dry and wetseasons. This means that the chemicals will not only be used down the well in the highpressure fracking process, but will also pose a risk at the surface when in open storage asflowback fluid.

For these reasons, any plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing, including exploration,should not be allowed to go ahead under any circumstances.

Below are a list of my recommendations:

1. The DENR should take a precautionary approach to the cumulative climate impacts of thisexploration well - knowing the risk of the expansion of the gas industry in the NorthernTerritory will have dangerous and irreversible impacts on our climate in a time when we needto rapidly decarbonise the global economy and energy system.

2. All waste water should be held in enclosed tanks at all times.

3. We request that additional time, including a consultation period and process, is allowed forTraditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriate cultural authorities for the areasdirectly and indirectly impacted by this EMP to consider this information and be given a fairchance to ask questions and respond.

4. All chemicals must be adequately health tested before being used in any fracking processes.They should also require companies to publicly disclose the identities and Chemical AbstractsService numbers of chemicals that are manufactured commercially, and identify oil and gaswells in which the chemicals are used.

I write this submission in support of many Aboriginal communities across the NorthernTerritory, primarily within the Beetaloo region, who are concerned about the potentialdamages that fracking could cause to water, to country, to songlines as well as the long termeffects of climate change.

I wait with serious concern for your response to these matters.

[1] The Australia Institute ”Cooked with gas” 2018http://www.tai.org.au/sites/default/files/P510%20Cooked%20with%20gas%20-%20Darwin%20days%20over%2035C%20FINAL.pdf

[2] The Australia Institute ”NT gas compared to coal-fired power plants”http://www.tai.org.au/content/nt-gas-compared-coal-fired-power-plants

[3] Final Report of the Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory2018 https://frackinginquiry.nt.gov.au/inquiry-reports?a=494286

[4] Bureau of Meteorology “Seasonal Climate Summary for Northern Territory”http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/current/season/nt/summary.shtml

[5] Jumbunna Institute for Education and Research “Hydraulic Fracturing and Free, Prior andInformed Consent in the Northern Territory: A Literature Review ”https://accr.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Jumbunna-FPIC-review-final.pdf

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Yours sincerely,Graeme JenningsTarragindi, Queensland, 4121, Australia

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Jennings, Ian – Wednesday, 29 May 2019 – 11:01:03Subject Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP)From Ian JenningsSent 29/05/2019 11:01:03 AM

To whom it may concern at the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR),

Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP) for the KyallaDrilling and Hydraulic Fracturing 2019 Program EP117 N2

Thank you for the opportunity to make a submission regarding this issue.

I write this submission to ask the Department of Environment and Natural Resources tooutright reject Origin Energy’s EMP to protect the land, water, health and wellbeing ofimpacted communities as well as our shared future from climate change.

As a member of the community, I am deeply concerned about the risks associated with OriginEnergy’s plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing in the Northern Territory. I strongly objectto the approval of this EMP for the following reasons:

1. Approval of this EMP will lead to irreversible climate change impacts for people of theNorthern Territory and beyond. The Northern Territory is already experiencing the impacts ofclimate change, and is predicted to be one of the most severely impacted if emissions are notrapidly reduced [1]. Remote Aboriginal communities across the NT feel this first and worst:extreme heat waves, water shortages and more extreme flooding could force many Aboriginalpeople to move off their country. Approving this EMP, one of nine exploration wells, wouldsignal the Beetaloo Basin as "open for business" to the expansion of the gas industry,potentially leading to emissions 20 times Australia's total current annual emissions [2]. Thiswould pose a serious climate change threat to communities across the NT and beyond.

2. Storage of wastewater in open air tanks poses unacceptable risks and is incompatible withthe Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory (Inquiry)recommendation 7.12 that stated “enclosed tanks must be used to hold all wastewater.” [3]Climate change means that seasons and weather patterns are changing, particularly across theNT in relation to wet season (Oct 2018 to April 2019 was the driest wet season since 1992and the hottest wet season on record) [4]. This means that there can be big storms out ofseason, and having open tanks with fracking wastewater (at any time of the year) would putdrinking water, wildlife and health of community members and children at risk, includingcommunities up and downstream.

3. Origin Energy have failed to appropriately consult with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginalpeople and impacted communities. A report from the Jumbunna Institute for IndigenousEducation and Research (UTS) found that most, if not all, exploration permits issued in theNorthern Territory (including Origin Energy) for unconventional gas were issued in theabsence of Free, Prior and Informed Consent from Traditional Owners [5]. Furthermore, theInquiry found that Aboriginal communities overwhelmingly opposed fracking on their land.The findings from the UTS report suggest reasons for concerns regarding all of OriginEnergy’s consultation practices, including consultation regarding this EnvironmentalManagement Plan with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriatecultural authorities for the areas impacted both directly and indirectly.

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4. The use of dangerous chemicals poses huge risks to the environment, water and communityhealth and are exacerbated by the use of open storage tanks. There are some really concerningchemicals that Origin Energy plans to use down well and store on-site over the dry and wetseasons. This means that the chemicals will not only be used down the well in the highpressure fracking process, but will also pose a risk at the surface when in open storage asflowback fluid.

For these reasons, any plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing, including exploration,should not be allowed to go ahead under any circumstances.

Below are a list of my recommendations:

1. The DENR should take a precautionary approach to the cumulative climate impacts of thisexploration well - knowing the risk of the expansion of the gas industry in the NorthernTerritory will have dangerous and irreversible impacts on our climate in a time when we needto rapidly decarbonise the global economy and energy system.

2. All waste water should be held in enclosed tanks at all times.

3. We request that additional time, including a consultation period and process, is allowed forTraditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriate cultural authorities for the areasdirectly and indirectly impacted by this EMP to consider this information and be given a fairchance to ask questions and respond.

4. All chemicals must be adequately health tested before being used in any fracking processes.They should also require companies to publicly disclose the identities and Chemical AbstractsService numbers of chemicals that are manufactured commercially, and identify oil and gaswells in which the chemicals are used.

Having lived and worked in Arnhem Land I write this submission in support of manyAboriginal communities across the Northern Territory, primarily within the Beetaloo region,who are concerned about the potential damages that fracking could cause to water, to country,to songlines as well as the long term effects of climate change.

I wait with serious concern for your response to these matters.

[1] The Australia Institute ”Cooked with gas” 2018http://www.tai.org.au/sites/default/files/P510%20Cooked%20with%20gas%20-%20Darwin%20days%20over%2035C%20FINAL.pdf

[2] The Australia Institute ”NT gas compared to coal-fired power plants”http://www.tai.org.au/content/nt-gas-compared-coal-fired-power-plants

[3] Final Report of the Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory2018 https://frackinginquiry.nt.gov.au/inquiry-reports?a=494286

[4] Bureau of Meteorology “Seasonal Climate Summary for Northern Territory”http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/current/season/nt/summary.shtml

[5] Jumbunna Institute for Education and Research “Hydraulic Fracturing and Free, Prior andInformed Consent in the Northern Territory: A Literature Review ”https://accr.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Jumbunna-FPIC-review-final.pdf

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Yours sincerely,Ian JenningsEssendon, Victoria, 3040, Australia

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Jennings, Kadira – Wednesday, 29 May 2019 – 08:27:01Subject Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan for the Kyalla Drilling

and Hydraulic Fracturing 2019 Program EP117 N2From Kadira JenningsSent 29/05/2019 8:27:01 AM

TO: Origin Energy's Policy makers,

I would ask you to consider revoking your plans to Frack the Northern Territory or elsewhere.The fracking processes use dangerous chemicals that represent a threat to human health, thenatural environment and water sources.Many of these chemicals do not have available health data. At the very minimum, thesechemicals must be adequately health tested before being used in the fracking processes. Thehealth and environmental risks of the dangerous chemicals used in the fracking processes areexacerbated by the use of open storage tanks which you are proposing to use, in spite of thefact that the Northern Territory fracking inquiry recommended that all polluted water from thefracking process be stored in closed tanks to minimise risks to human life and the naturalenvironment.

A further question then arises as to what do you propose to do with all that polluted water?Where can it possibly be safe to put it?The exploration permits issued in the Northern Territory for unconventional gas were issuedin the absence of free, prior and informed consent and completely ignoring the hazard toindigenous communities homes and health.

And lastly, I would put forward that fossil fuels are being phased out around the world. Howcan you possibly promote yourselves as a green energy company when you are destroying theearth with these incredibly unsafe, ruinous technologies.

Please abandon this destructive energy plan and put your energy into green renewablesinstead.

Kadira Jennings*************NSW 2250

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Jennings, Sophie – Thursday, 23 May 2019 – 18:29:44Subject Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP)From Sophie JenningsSent 23/05/2019 6:29:44 PM

To whom it may concern at the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR),

Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP) for the KyallaDrilling and Hydraulic Fracturing 2019 Program EP117 N2

Thank you for the opportunity to make a submission regarding this issue.

I write this submission to ask the Department of Environment and Natural Resources tooutright reject Origin Energy’s EMP to protect the land, water, health and wellbeing ofimpacted communities as well as our shared future from climate change.

As a member of the community, I am deeply concerned about the risks associated with OriginEnergy’s plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing in the Northern Territory. I strongly objectto the approval of this EMP for the following reasons:

1. Approval of this EMP will lead to irreversible climate change impacts for people of theNorthern Territory and beyond. The Northern Territory is already experiencing the impacts ofclimate change, and is predicted to be one of the most severely impacted if emissions are notrapidly reduced [1]. Remote Aboriginal communities across the NT feel this first and worst:extreme heat waves, water shortages and more extreme flooding could force many Aboriginalpeople to move off their country. Approving this EMP, one of nine exploration wells, wouldsignal the Beetaloo Basin as "open for business" to the expansion of the gas industry,potentially leading to emissions 20 times Australia's total current annual emissions [2]. Thiswould pose a serious climate change threat to communities across the NT and beyond.

2. Storage of wastewater in open air tanks poses unacceptable risks and is incompatible withthe Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory (Inquiry)recommendation 7.12 that stated “enclosed tanks must be used to hold all wastewater.” [3]Climate change means that seasons and weather patterns are changing, particularly across theNT in relation to wet season (Oct 2018 to April 2019 was the driest wet season since 1992and the hottest wet season on record) [4]. This means that there can be big storms out ofseason, and having open tanks with fracking wastewater (at any time of the year) would putdrinking water, wildlife and health of community members and children at risk, includingcommunities up and downstream.

3. Origin Energy have failed to appropriately consult with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginalpeople and impacted communities. A report from the Jumbunna Institute for IndigenousEducation and Research (UTS) found that most, if not all, exploration permits issued in theNorthern Territory (including Origin Energy) for unconventional gas were issued in theabsence of Free, Prior and Informed Consent from Traditional Owners [5]. Furthermore, theInquiry found that Aboriginal communities overwhelmingly opposed fracking on their land.The findings from the UTS report suggest reasons for concerns regarding all of OriginEnergy’s consultation practices, including consultation regarding this EnvironmentalManagement Plan with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriatecultural authorities for the areas impacted both directly and indirectly.

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4. The use of dangerous chemicals poses huge risks to the environment, water and communityhealth and are exacerbated by the use of open storage tanks. There are some really concerningchemicals that Origin Energy plans to use down well and store on-site over the dry and wetseasons. This means that the chemicals will not only be used down the well in the highpressure fracking process, but will also pose a risk at the surface when in open storage asflowback fluid.

For these reasons, any plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing, including exploration,should not be allowed to go ahead under any circumstances.

Below are a list of my recommendations:

1. The DENR should take a precautionary approach to the cumulative climate impacts of thisexploration well - knowing the risk of the expansion of the gas industry in the NorthernTerritory will have dangerous and irreversible impacts on our climate in a time when we needto rapidly decarbonise the global economy and energy system.

2. All waste water should be held in enclosed tanks at all times.

3. We request that additional time, including a consultation period and process, is allowed forTraditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriate cultural authorities for the areasdirectly and indirectly impacted by this EMP to consider this information and be given a fairchance to ask questions and respond.

4. All chemicals must be adequately health tested before being used in any fracking processes.They should also require companies to publicly disclose the identities and Chemical AbstractsService numbers of chemicals that are manufactured commercially, and identify oil and gaswells in which the chemicals are used.

I write this submission in support of many Aboriginal communities across the NorthernTerritory, primarily within the Beetaloo region, who are concerned about the potentialdamages that fracking could cause to water, to country, to songlines as well as the long termeffects of climate change.

I wait with serious concern for your response to these matters.

[1] The Australia Institute ”Cooked with gas” 2018http://www.tai.org.au/sites/default/files/P510%20Cooked%20with%20gas%20-%20Darwin%20days%20over%2035C%20FINAL.pdf

[2] The Australia Institute ”NT gas compared to coal-fired power plants”http://www.tai.org.au/content/nt-gas-compared-coal-fired-power-plants

[3] Final Report of the Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory2018 https://frackinginquiry.nt.gov.au/inquiry-reports?a=494286

[4] Bureau of Meteorology “Seasonal Climate Summary for Northern Territory”http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/current/season/nt/summary.shtml

[5] Jumbunna Institute for Education and Research “Hydraulic Fracturing and Free, Prior andInformed Consent in the Northern Territory: A Literature Review ”https://accr.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Jumbunna-FPIC-review-final.pdf

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Yours sincerely,Sophie JenningsBentleigh East, Victoria, 3165, Australia

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Jensen, Chris – Saturday, 25 May 2019 – 13:30:05Subject Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP)From Chris JensenSent 25/05/2019 1:30:05 PM

To whom it may concern at the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR),

Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP) for the KyallaDrilling and Hydraulic Fracturing 2019 Program EP117 N2

Thank you for the opportunity to make a submission regarding this issue.

I write this submission to ask the Department of Environment and Natural Resources tooutright reject Origin Energy’s EMP to protect the land, water, health and wellbeing ofimpacted communities as well as our shared future from climate change.

As a member of the community, I am deeply concerned about the risks associated with OriginEnergy’s plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing in the Northern Territory. I strongly objectto the approval of this EMP for the following reasons:

1. Approval of this EMP will lead to irreversible climate change impacts for people of theNorthern Territory and beyond. The Northern Territory is already experiencing the impacts ofclimate change, and is predicted to be one of the most severely impacted if emissions are notrapidly reduced [1]. Remote Aboriginal communities across the NT feel this first and worst:extreme heat waves, water shortages and more extreme flooding could force many Aboriginalpeople to move off their country. Approving this EMP, one of nine exploration wells, wouldsignal the Beetaloo Basin as "open for business" to the expansion of the gas industry,potentially leading to emissions 20 times Australia's total current annual emissions [2]. Thiswould pose a serious climate change threat to communities across the NT and beyond.

2. Storage of wastewater in open air tanks poses unacceptable risks and is incompatible withthe Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory (Inquiry)recommendation 7.12 that stated “enclosed tanks must be used to hold all wastewater.” [3]Climate change means that seasons and weather patterns are changing, particularly across theNT in relation to wet season (Oct 2018 to April 2019 was the driest wet season since 1992and the hottest wet season on record) [4]. This means that there can be big storms out ofseason, and having open tanks with fracking wastewater (at any time of the year) would putdrinking water, wildlife and health of community members and children at risk, includingcommunities up and downstream.

3. Origin Energy have failed to appropriately consult with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginalpeople and impacted communities. A report from the Jumbunna Institute for IndigenousEducation and Research (UTS) found that most, if not all, exploration permits issued in theNorthern Territory (including Origin Energy) for unconventional gas were issued in theabsence of Free, Prior and Informed Consent from Traditional Owners [5]. Furthermore, theInquiry found that Aboriginal communities overwhelmingly opposed fracking on their land.The findings from the UTS report suggest reasons for concerns regarding all of OriginEnergy’s consultation practices, including consultation regarding this EnvironmentalManagement Plan with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriatecultural authorities for the areas impacted both directly and indirectly.

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4. The use of dangerous chemicals poses huge risks to the environment, water and communityhealth and are exacerbated by the use of open storage tanks. There are some really concerningchemicals that Origin Energy plans to use down well and store on-site over the dry and wetseasons. This means that the chemicals will not only be used down the well in the highpressure fracking process, but will also pose a risk at the surface when in open storage asflowback fluid.

For these reasons, any plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing, including exploration,should not be allowed to go ahead under any circumstances.

Below are a list of my recommendations:

1. The DENR should take a precautionary approach to the cumulative climate impacts of thisexploration well - knowing the risk of the expansion of the gas industry in the NorthernTerritory will have dangerous and irreversible impacts on our climate in a time when we needto rapidly decarbonise the global economy and energy system.

2. All waste water should be held in enclosed tanks at all times.

3. We request that additional time, including a consultation period and process, is allowed forTraditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriate cultural authorities for the areasdirectly and indirectly impacted by this EMP to consider this information and be given a fairchance to ask questions and respond.

4. All chemicals must be adequately health tested before being used in any fracking processes.They should also require companies to publicly disclose the identities and Chemical AbstractsService numbers of chemicals that are manufactured commercially, and identify oil and gaswells in which the chemicals are used.

I write this submission in support of many Aboriginal communities across the NorthernTerritory, primarily within the Beetaloo region, who are concerned about the potentialdamages that fracking could cause to water, to country, to songlines as well as the long termeffects of climate change.

I wait with serious concern for your response to these matters.

[1] The Australia Institute ”Cooked with gas” 2018http://www.tai.org.au/sites/default/files/P510%20Cooked%20with%20gas%20-%20Darwin%20days%20over%2035C%20FINAL.pdf

[2] The Australia Institute ”NT gas compared to coal-fired power plants”http://www.tai.org.au/content/nt-gas-compared-coal-fired-power-plants

[3] Final Report of the Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory2018 https://frackinginquiry.nt.gov.au/inquiry-reports?a=494286

[4] Bureau of Meteorology “Seasonal Climate Summary for Northern Territory”http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/current/season/nt/summary.shtml

[5] Jumbunna Institute for Education and Research “Hydraulic Fracturing and Free, Prior andInformed Consent in the Northern Territory: A Literature Review ”https://accr.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Jumbunna-FPIC-review-final.pdf

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Yours sincerely,Chris JensenFitzgibbon, Queensland, 4018, Australia

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Jersmann, Samantha – Thursday, 23 May 2019 – 19:58:46Subject Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP)From Samantha JersmannSent 23/05/2019 7:58:46 PM

To whom it may concern at the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR),

Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP) for the KyallaDrilling and Hydraulic Fracturing 2019 Program EP117 N2

Thank you for the opportunity to make a submission regarding this issue.

I write this submission to ask the Department of Environment and Natural Resources tooutright reject Origin Energy’s EMP to protect the land, water, health and wellbeing ofimpacted communities as well as our shared future from climate change.

As a member of the community, I am deeply concerned about the risks associated with OriginEnergy’s plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing in the Northern Territory. I strongly objectto the approval of this EMP for the following reasons:

1. Approval of this EMP will lead to irreversible climate change impacts for people of theNorthern Territory and beyond. The Northern Territory is already experiencing the impacts ofclimate change, and is predicted to be one of the most severely impacted if emissions are notrapidly reduced [1]. Remote Aboriginal communities across the NT feel this first and worst:extreme heat waves, water shortages and more extreme flooding could force many Aboriginalpeople to move off their country. Approving this EMP, one of nine exploration wells, wouldsignal the Beetaloo Basin as "open for business" to the expansion of the gas industry,potentially leading to emissions 20 times Australia's total current annual emissions [2]. Thiswould pose a serious climate change threat to communities across the NT and beyond.

2. Storage of wastewater in open air tanks poses unacceptable risks and is incompatible withthe Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory (Inquiry)recommendation 7.12 that stated “enclosed tanks must be used to hold all wastewater.” [3]Climate change means that seasons and weather patterns are changing, particularly across theNT in relation to wet season (Oct 2018 to April 2019 was the driest wet season since 1992and the hottest wet season on record) [4]. This means that there can be big storms out ofseason, and having open tanks with fracking wastewater (at any time of the year) would putdrinking water, wildlife and health of community members and children at risk, includingcommunities up and downstream.

3. Origin Energy have failed to appropriately consult with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginalpeople and impacted communities. A report from the Jumbunna Institute for IndigenousEducation and Research (UTS) found that most, if not all, exploration permits issued in theNorthern Territory (including Origin Energy) for unconventional gas were issued in theabsence of Free, Prior and Informed Consent from Traditional Owners [5]. Furthermore, theInquiry found that Aboriginal communities overwhelmingly opposed fracking on their land.The findings from the UTS report suggest reasons for concerns regarding all of OriginEnergy’s consultation practices, including consultation regarding this EnvironmentalManagement Plan with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriatecultural authorities for the areas impacted both directly and indirectly.

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4. The use of dangerous chemicals poses huge risks to the environment, water and communityhealth and are exacerbated by the use of open storage tanks. There are some really concerningchemicals that Origin Energy plans to use down well and store on-site over the dry and wetseasons. This means that the chemicals will not only be used down the well in the highpressure fracking process, but will also pose a risk at the surface when in open storage asflowback fluid.

For these reasons, any plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing, including exploration,should not be allowed to go ahead under any circumstances.

Below are a list of my recommendations:

1. The DENR should take a precautionary approach to the cumulative climate impacts of thisexploration well - knowing the risk of the expansion of the gas industry in the NorthernTerritory will have dangerous and irreversible impacts on our climate in a time when we needto rapidly decarbonise the global economy and energy system.

2. All waste water should be held in enclosed tanks at all times.

3. We request that additional time, including a consultation period and process, is allowed forTraditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriate cultural authorities for the areasdirectly and indirectly impacted by this EMP to consider this information and be given a fairchance to ask questions and respond.

4. All chemicals must be adequately health tested before being used in any fracking processes.They should also require companies to publicly disclose the identities and Chemical AbstractsService numbers of chemicals that are manufactured commercially, and identify oil and gaswells in which the chemicals are used.

I write this submission in support of many Aboriginal communities across the NorthernTerritory, primarily within the Beetaloo region, who are concerned about the potentialdamages that fracking could cause to water, to country, to songlines as well as the long termeffects of climate change.

I wait with serious concern for your response to these matters.

[1] The Australia Institute ”Cooked with gas” 2018http://www.tai.org.au/sites/default/files/P510%20Cooked%20with%20gas%20-%20Darwin%20days%20over%2035C%20FINAL.pdf

[2] The Australia Institute ”NT gas compared to coal-fired power plants”http://www.tai.org.au/content/nt-gas-compared-coal-fired-power-plants

[3] Final Report of the Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory2018 https://frackinginquiry.nt.gov.au/inquiry-reports?a=494286

[4] Bureau of Meteorology “Seasonal Climate Summary for Northern Territory”http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/current/season/nt/summary.shtml

[5] Jumbunna Institute for Education and Research “Hydraulic Fracturing and Free, Prior andInformed Consent in the Northern Territory: A Literature Review ”https://accr.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Jumbunna-FPIC-review-final.pdf

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Yours sincerely,Samantha JersmannToorak Gardens, South Australia, 5065, Australia

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Jevremov, Dijana – Tuesday, 28 May 2019 – 20:46:58Subject Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan for the Kyalla Drilling

and Hydraulic Fracturing 2019 Program EP117 N2From Dijana JevremovSent 28/05/2019 8:46:58 PM

I wish to add my voice to assist you to plan to stop Origin and others like them from drillingand mining on any land without thorough environmental consequences examined and theprecautionary principle being applied.This project is a threat to our safe climate future.Origin's exploration well has the potential to lead to hundreds of Origin's shale gas wells infull production phase, and to the further development of Northern Territory's unconventionalgas industry, which NT government sources have said could mean over 6000 gas wells.1 Thegas industries' peak body, the Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association,has said there are over 200 trillion cubic feet of gas in the Northern Territory, which is theequivalent to 50 power stations operating for thirty years. 2 We simply cannot afford such aclimate disaster.Regardless, is this really what you want the NT to look like? When I recently drove throughthe outback of SA and Qld, the number of gas wells was a literal littering of them and I wasshocked my country looked like an industrial site. Don't do this to the NT please. It is far toolovely to look like outback SA does.In addition, the fracking processes uses dangerous chemicals that represent a threat to humanhealth, the natural environment and water sources.Origin have provided a list of chemicals that will be stored and used on the site of theirexploration well. Many of these chemicals do not have available health data.3 These chemicals must be adequately health tested before being used in the frackingprocesses.The health and environmental risks of the dangerous chemicals used in the fracking processesare exacerbated by the use of open storage tanks.Origin is proposing using open tanks to store liquids that flow back after the fracking process,which will be millions of litres. This is in spite of the fact that the Northern Territory frackinginquiry recommended that all polluted water from the fracking process be stored in closedtanks to minimise risks to human life and the natural environment.4. There are serious concerns as to whether Traditional Owners have been able to providefree, prior and informed consent to the fracking process.The Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory stated that,'Aboriginal people from regional communities who made submissions to the Panel almostuniversally expressed deep concern about, and strong opposition to, the development of anyonshore shale gas industry on their country.

5 has questioned whether communities have been provided adequate information about thefracking processes, leading to the conclusion that 'based on a review of publicly availableinformation, the report finds that most – if not all – exploration permits issued in the NorthernTerritory for unconventional gas were issued in the absence of free, prior and informedconsent'. In this context it is not appropriate to proceed with the current exploration permitwithout further consultation.

Dijana Jevremov*************SA 5167

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Jewell, Melinda – Wednesday, 29 May 2019 – 13:08:21Subject Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan for the Kyalla Drilling

and Hydraulic Fracturing 2019 Program EP117 N2From Melinda JewellSent 29/05/2019 1:08:21 PM

Dear Government of the Northern Territory,

I object to Origin's proposal to explore fracking in the Northern Territory. I believe thisproject is a threat to a safe climate future. I believe the fracking exploration will lead tohundreds, if not thousands, of shale gas wells leading to carbon dioxide outputs equivalent tomultiple power stations. This I believe would be a climate disaster.

Additionally, the fracking process uses dangerous chemicals, which have the potential tothreaten the health of Northern Territory inhabitants, the environment and water supplies. It ismy understanding that the health risks of a number of the chemicals that will be stored on site,in open storage tanks, have not been fully explored.

And what of Indigenous Australians? Have they provided consent to the process? I think it ispertinent the Aboriginal communities of the area be made fully aware of the project, thepotential risks, and be given a chance to consent, or not, to the process.

with regardsMelinda JewellHornsby, NSW, 2077

Melinda Jewell*************NSW 2077

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Jeyaraj, Mark – Wednesday, 29 May 2019 – 20:44:08Subject Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan for the Kyalla Drilling

and Hydraulic Fracturing 2019 Program EP117 N2From Mark JeyarajSent 29/05/2019 8:44:08 PM

Let’s not frack the NT

Origin want to start fracking in the Northern Territory as early as June this year, and haveapplied to the Northern Territory government for approval of their EnvironmentalManagement Plan for an exploration well.

Mark jeyaraj*************NSW 2075

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Jhnsons, Belinda – Tuesday, 28 May 2019 – 19:43:09Subject [email protected] Belinda JhnsonsSent 28/05/2019 7:43:09 PM

Write your submission here - use our talking points to the left to guide your submission.

belinda jhnsons*************NSW 2121

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Joana, Eleonore – Thursday, 30 May 2019 – 11:32:26Subject Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP)From Eleonore JoanaSent 30/05/2019 11:32:26 AM

To whom it may concern at the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR),

Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP) for the KyallaDrilling and Hydraulic Fracturing 2019 Program EP117 N2

Thank you for the opportunity to make a submission regarding this issue.

I write this submission to ask the Department of Environment and Natural Resources tooutright reject Origin Energy’s EMP to protect the land, water, health and wellbeing ofimpacted communities as well as our shared future from climate change.

As a member of the community, I am deeply concerned about the risks associated with OriginEnergy’s plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing in the Northern Territory. I strongly objectto the approval of this EMP for the following reasons:

1. Approval of this EMP will lead to irreversible climate change impacts for people of theNorthern Territory and beyond. The Northern Territory is already experiencing the impacts ofclimate change, and is predicted to be one of the most severely impacted if emissions are notrapidly reduced [1]. Remote Aboriginal communities across the NT feel this first and worst:extreme heat waves, water shortages and more extreme flooding could force many Aboriginalpeople to move off their country. Approving this EMP, one of nine exploration wells, wouldsignal the Beetaloo Basin as "open for business" to the expansion of the gas industry,potentially leading to emissions 20 times Australia's total current annual emissions [2]. Thiswould pose a serious climate change threat to communities across the NT and beyond.

2. Storage of wastewater in open air tanks poses unacceptable risks and is incompatible withthe Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory (Inquiry)recommendation 7.12 that stated “enclosed tanks must be used to hold all wastewater.” [3]Climate change means that seasons and weather patterns are changing, particularly across theNT in relation to wet season (Oct 2018 to April 2019 was the driest wet season since 1992and the hottest wet season on record) [4]. This means that there can be big storms out ofseason, and having open tanks with fracking wastewater (at any time of the year) would putdrinking water, wildlife and health of community members and children at risk, includingcommunities up and downstream.

3. Origin Energy have failed to appropriately consult with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginalpeople and impacted communities. A report from the Jumbunna Institute for IndigenousEducation and Research (UTS) found that most, if not all, exploration permits issued in theNorthern Territory (including Origin Energy) for unconventional gas were issued in theabsence of Free, Prior and Informed Consent from Traditional Owners [5]. Furthermore, theInquiry found that Aboriginal communities overwhelmingly opposed fracking on their land.The findings from the UTS report suggest reasons for concerns regarding all of OriginEnergy’s consultation practices, including consultation regarding this EnvironmentalManagement Plan with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriatecultural authorities for the areas impacted both directly and indirectly.

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4. The use of dangerous chemicals poses huge risks to the environment, water and communityhealth and are exacerbated by the use of open storage tanks. There are some really concerningchemicals that Origin Energy plans to use down well and store on-site over the dry and wetseasons. This means that the chemicals will not only be used down the well in the highpressure fracking process, but will also pose a risk at the surface when in open storage asflowback fluid.

For these reasons, any plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing, including exploration,should not be allowed to go ahead under any circumstances.

Below are a list of my recommendations:

1. The DENR should take a precautionary approach to the cumulative climate impacts of thisexploration well - knowing the risk of the expansion of the gas industry in the NorthernTerritory will have dangerous and irreversible impacts on our climate in a time when we needto rapidly decarbonise the global economy and energy system.

2. All waste water should be held in enclosed tanks at all times.

3. We request that additional time, including a consultation period and process, is allowed forTraditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriate cultural authorities for the areasdirectly and indirectly impacted by this EMP to consider this information and be given a fairchance to ask questions and respond.

4. All chemicals must be adequately health tested before being used in any fracking processes.They should also require companies to publicly disclose the identities and Chemical AbstractsService numbers of chemicals that are manufactured commercially, and identify oil and gaswells in which the chemicals are used.

I write this submission in support of many Aboriginal communities across the NorthernTerritory, primarily within the Beetaloo region, who are concerned about the potentialdamages that fracking could cause to water, to country, to songlines as well as the long termeffects of climate change.

I wait with serious concern for your response to these matters.

[1] The Australia Institute ”Cooked with gas” 2018http://www.tai.org.au/sites/default/files/P510%20Cooked%20with%20gas%20-%20Darwin%20days%20over%2035C%20FINAL.pdf

[2] The Australia Institute ”NT gas compared to coal-fired power plants”http://www.tai.org.au/content/nt-gas-compared-coal-fired-power-plants

[3] Final Report of the Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory2018 https://frackinginquiry.nt.gov.au/inquiry-reports?a=494286

[4] Bureau of Meteorology “Seasonal Climate Summary for Northern Territory”http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/current/season/nt/summary.shtml

[5] Jumbunna Institute for Education and Research “Hydraulic Fracturing and Free, Prior andInformed Consent in the Northern Territory: A Literature Review ”https://accr.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Jumbunna-FPIC-review-final.pdf

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Yours sincerely,Eleonore JoanaActon, Australian Capital Territory, 2601, Australia

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Joesler, Stefan – Thursday, 23 May 2019 – 19:42:31Subject Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP)From Stefan JoeslerSent 23/05/2019 7:42:31 PM

To whom it may concern at the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR),

Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP) for the KyallaDrilling and Hydraulic Fracturing 2019 Program EP117 N2

Thank you for the opportunity to make a submission regarding this issue.

I write this submission to ask the Department of Environment and Natural Resources tooutright reject Origin Energy’s EMP to protect the land, water, health and wellbeing ofimpacted communities as well as our shared future from climate change.

As a member of the community, I am deeply concerned about the risks associated with OriginEnergy’s plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing in the Northern Territory. I strongly objectto the approval of this EMP for the following reasons:

1. Approval of this EMP will lead to irreversible climate change impacts for people of theNorthern Territory and beyond. The Northern Territory is already experiencing the impacts ofclimate change, and is predicted to be one of the most severely impacted if emissions are notrapidly reduced [1]. Remote Aboriginal communities across the NT feel this first and worst:extreme heat waves, water shortages and more extreme flooding could force many Aboriginalpeople to move off their country. Approving this EMP, one of nine exploration wells, wouldsignal the Beetaloo Basin as "open for business" to the expansion of the gas industry,potentially leading to emissions 20 times Australia's total current annual emissions [2]. Thiswould pose a serious climate change threat to communities across the NT and beyond.

2. Storage of wastewater in open air tanks poses unacceptable risks and is incompatible withthe Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory (Inquiry)recommendation 7.12 that stated “enclosed tanks must be used to hold all wastewater.” [3]Climate change means that seasons and weather patterns are changing, particularly across theNT in relation to wet season (Oct 2018 to April 2019 was the driest wet season since 1992and the hottest wet season on record) [4]. This means that there can be big storms out ofseason, and having open tanks with fracking wastewater (at any time of the year) would putdrinking water, wildlife and health of community members and children at risk, includingcommunities up and downstream.

3. Origin Energy have failed to appropriately consult with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginalpeople and impacted communities. A report from the Jumbunna Institute for IndigenousEducation and Research (UTS) found that most, if not all, exploration permits issued in theNorthern Territory (including Origin Energy) for unconventional gas were issued in theabsence of Free, Prior and Informed Consent from Traditional Owners [5]. Furthermore, theInquiry found that Aboriginal communities overwhelmingly opposed fracking on their land.The findings from the UTS report suggest reasons for concerns regarding all of OriginEnergy’s consultation practices, including consultation regarding this EnvironmentalManagement Plan with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriatecultural authorities for the areas impacted both directly and indirectly.

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4. The use of dangerous chemicals poses huge risks to the environment, water and communityhealth and are exacerbated by the use of open storage tanks. There are some really concerningchemicals that Origin Energy plans to use down well and store on-site over the dry and wetseasons. This means that the chemicals will not only be used down the well in the highpressure fracking process, but will also pose a risk at the surface when in open storage asflowback fluid.

For these reasons, any plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing, including exploration,should not be allowed to go ahead under any circumstances.

Below are a list of my recommendations:

1. The DENR should take a precautionary approach to the cumulative climate impacts of thisexploration well - knowing the risk of the expansion of the gas industry in the NorthernTerritory will have dangerous and irreversible impacts on our climate in a time when we needto rapidly decarbonise the global economy and energy system.

2. All waste water should be held in enclosed tanks at all times.

3. We request that additional time, including a consultation period and process, is allowed forTraditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriate cultural authorities for the areasdirectly and indirectly impacted by this EMP to consider this information and be given a fairchance to ask questions and respond.

4. All chemicals must be adequately health tested before being used in any fracking processes.They should also require companies to publicly disclose the identities and Chemical AbstractsService numbers of chemicals that are manufactured commercially, and identify oil and gaswells in which the chemicals are used.

I write this submission in support of many Aboriginal communities across the NorthernTerritory, primarily within the Beetaloo region, who are concerned about the potentialdamages that fracking could cause to water, to country, to songlines as well as the long termeffects of climate change.

I wait with serious concern for your response to these matters.

[1] The Australia Institute ”Cooked with gas” 2018http://www.tai.org.au/sites/default/files/P510%20Cooked%20with%20gas%20-%20Darwin%20days%20over%2035C%20FINAL.pdf

[2] The Australia Institute ”NT gas compared to coal-fired power plants”http://www.tai.org.au/content/nt-gas-compared-coal-fired-power-plants

[3] Final Report of the Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory2018 https://frackinginquiry.nt.gov.au/inquiry-reports?a=494286

[4] Bureau of Meteorology “Seasonal Climate Summary for Northern Territory”http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/current/season/nt/summary.shtml

[5] Jumbunna Institute for Education and Research “Hydraulic Fracturing and Free, Prior andInformed Consent in the Northern Territory: A Literature Review ”https://accr.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Jumbunna-FPIC-review-final.pdf

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Yours sincerely,Stefan Joesler

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Johansen, Chris – Tuesday, 28 May 2019 – 20:29:24Subject Origin Energy’s Fracking Proposal for Beetaloo Basin NTFrom Chris JohansenSent 28/05/2019 8:29:24 PM

I would implore that the NT Government does not give approval to this proposal, or any otherproposal involving fracking. I understand that this proposal runs against the wishes ofAboriginal communities in this region. Experience with fracking elsewhere (e.g. USA) showsthat this procedure seriously contaminates ground and surface water, for an indefinite period.Extensive extraction of gas would add to our already high greenhouse gas emissions, throughboth the burning of that gas and from fugitive methane emissions (much more potent thanCO2). For the sake of those who now occupy this land, and the planet, I request that the NT atleast impose a moratorium on fracking.Yours faithfully,Dr Chris JohansenAgricultural Scientist

Chris Johansen*************WA 6149

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Johansen, Elska – Saturday, 25 May 2019 – 15:01:38Subject Objection to Origin’s Kyalla frack site in the NTFrom Elska JohansenSent 25/05/2019 3:01:38 PM

Dear Onshore Gas division,

I am writing to express my objection to the Environmental Management Plan submitted byOrigin Energy for the Kyalla frack site in the Northern Territory.

My key concerns with this plan are outlined below.

FRACKING SUBSTANCES ARE POISON

The fracking chemicals Origin plans to use are harmful to health. The list of substancesOrigin want to use have known health impacts. An independent review of the substancesshows they are linked to: acute toxicity, respiratory irritation, tissue damage, burns, andcancer. Some are very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Plus there are ‘trade name’ fracking chemicals that do not have any health data available.

OPEN AIR WASTEWATER TANKS POSE UNACCEPTABLE RISK

It is unacceptable that Origin would use open air wastewater dams or ‘tanks’ to store the toxicflowback fluid.

This flowback and drilling fluid is full of nasties including heavy metals, fracking chemicalsand naturally occurring radioactive materials.

Evaporation pits and open toxic tanks pose a risk to the incredible threatened birdlife thatvisits the site, including the Gouldian Finch, and should not be open and accessible to birdlifeat any time.

WET SEASON RISKS WITH WASTE ON SITE

It is deeply concerning that instead of storing toxic wastewater in enclosed tanks, Origin areplanning open dams all through the wet and dry seasons. Not only could this kill birds, butextreme weather events could cause downstream pollution impacts.

Origin’s site is upstream of Lake Woods, a place of international significance for biodiversity.The catchment should be off limits to fracking.

TRANSPORT RISKS AND TOURISM IMPACTS

Origin says they care about cumulative impacts, but have failed to talk to tourism operatorsabout the risks of increased traffic on the Stuart Highway, or to people living downstreamfrom their fracking exploration activities.

Plus, Origin want to dump on Queensland and truck the toxic waste to an undetermined site.Already Queensland has millions of tonnes of toxic salt waste that there is no permanentdisposal solution for. This is unacceptable.

BUSHFIRE RISKS AND TOTAL FIRE BAN DAYS

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This area is sensitive to bushfires. Rural Fire Brigades have been calling for gas companies tostop ignition sources and flaring on total fire ban days. Origin must be made to stop all flaringon total fire ban days.

Thank you for considering my concerns.

Yours sincerely,Elska JohansenDarlington, Western Australia, 6070, Australia

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Johansen, Nicole – Thursday, 23 May 2019 – 19:03:38Subject Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP)From Nicole JohansenSent 23/05/2019 7:03:38 PM

To whom it may concern at the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR),

Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP) for the KyallaDrilling and Hydraulic Fracturing 2019 Program EP117 N2

Thank you for the opportunity to make a submission regarding this issue.

I write this submission to ask the Department of Environment and Natural Resources tooutright reject Origin Energy’s EMP to protect the land, water, health and wellbeing ofimpacted communities as well as our shared future from climate change.

As a member of the community, I am deeply concerned about the risks associated with OriginEnergy’s plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing in the Northern Territory. I strongly objectto the approval of this EMP for the following reasons:

1. Approval of this EMP will lead to irreversible climate change impacts for people of theNorthern Territory and beyond. The Northern Territory is already experiencing the impacts ofclimate change, and is predicted to be one of the most severely impacted if emissions are notrapidly reduced [1]. Remote Aboriginal communities across the NT feel this first and worst:extreme heat waves, water shortages and more extreme flooding could force many Aboriginalpeople to move off their country. Approving this EMP, one of nine exploration wells, wouldsignal the Beetaloo Basin as "open for business" to the expansion of the gas industry,potentially leading to emissions 20 times Australia's total current annual emissions [2]. Thiswould pose a serious climate change threat to communities across the NT and beyond.

2. Storage of wastewater in open air tanks poses unacceptable risks and is incompatible withthe Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory (Inquiry)recommendation 7.12 that stated “enclosed tanks must be used to hold all wastewater.” [3]Climate change means that seasons and weather patterns are changing, particularly across theNT in relation to wet season (Oct 2018 to April 2019 was the driest wet season since 1992and the hottest wet season on record) [4]. This means that there can be big storms out ofseason, and having open tanks with fracking wastewater (at any time of the year) would putdrinking water, wildlife and health of community members and children at risk, includingcommunities up and downstream.

3. Origin Energy have failed to appropriately consult with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginalpeople and impacted communities. A report from the Jumbunna Institute for IndigenousEducation and Research (UTS) found that most, if not all, exploration permits issued in theNorthern Territory (including Origin Energy) for unconventional gas were issued in theabsence of Free, Prior and Informed Consent from Traditional Owners [5]. Furthermore, theInquiry found that Aboriginal communities overwhelmingly opposed fracking on their land.The findings from the UTS report suggest reasons for concerns regarding all of OriginEnergy’s consultation practices, including consultation regarding this EnvironmentalManagement Plan with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriatecultural authorities for the areas impacted both directly and indirectly.

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4. The use of dangerous chemicals poses huge risks to the environment, water and communityhealth and are exacerbated by the use of open storage tanks. There are some really concerningchemicals that Origin Energy plans to use down well and store on-site over the dry and wetseasons. This means that the chemicals will not only be used down the well in the highpressure fracking process, but will also pose a risk at the surface when in open storage asflowback fluid.

For these reasons, any plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing, including exploration,should not be allowed to go ahead under any circumstances.

Below are a list of my recommendations:

1. The DENR should take a precautionary approach to the cumulative climate impacts of thisexploration well - knowing the risk of the expansion of the gas industry in the NorthernTerritory will have dangerous and irreversible impacts on our climate in a time when we needto rapidly decarbonise the global economy and energy system.

2. All waste water should be held in enclosed tanks at all times.

3. We request that additional time, including a consultation period and process, is allowed forTraditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriate cultural authorities for the areasdirectly and indirectly impacted by this EMP to consider this information and be given a fairchance to ask questions and respond.

4. All chemicals must be adequately health tested before being used in any fracking processes.They should also require companies to publicly disclose the identities and Chemical AbstractsService numbers of chemicals that are manufactured commercially, and identify oil and gaswells in which the chemicals are used.

I write this submission in support of many Aboriginal communities across the NorthernTerritory, primarily within the Beetaloo region, who are concerned about the potentialdamages that fracking could cause to water, to country, to songlines as well as the long termeffects of climate change.

I wait with serious concern for your response to these matters.

[1] The Australia Institute ”Cooked with gas” 2018http://www.tai.org.au/sites/default/files/P510%20Cooked%20with%20gas%20-%20Darwin%20days%20over%2035C%20FINAL.pdf

[2] The Australia Institute ”NT gas compared to coal-fired power plants”http://www.tai.org.au/content/nt-gas-compared-coal-fired-power-plants

[3] Final Report of the Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory2018 https://frackinginquiry.nt.gov.au/inquiry-reports?a=494286

[4] Bureau of Meteorology “Seasonal Climate Summary for Northern Territory”http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/current/season/nt/summary.shtml

[5] Jumbunna Institute for Education and Research “Hydraulic Fracturing and Free, Prior andInformed Consent in the Northern Territory: A Literature Review ”https://accr.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Jumbunna-FPIC-review-final.pdf

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Yours sincerely,Nicole JohansenDeepdene, Victoria, 3103, Australia

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Johnon, Kristen – Thursday, 30 May 2019 – 10:19:50Subject Objection to Origin’s Kyalla frack site in the NTFrom Kristen JohnonSent 30/05/2019 10:19:50 AM

Dear Onshore Gas division,

I am writing to express my objection to the Environmental Management Plan submitted byOrigin Energy for the Kyalla frack site in the Northern Territory.

My key concerns with this plan are outlined below.

FRACKING SUBSTANCES ARE POISON

The fracking chemicals Origin plans to use are harmful to health. The list of substancesOrigin want to use have known health impacts. An independent review of the substancesshows they are linked to: acute toxicity, respiratory irritation, tissue damage, burns, andcancer. Some are very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Plus there are ‘trade name’ fracking chemicals that do not have any health data available.

OPEN AIR WASTEWATER TANKS POSE UNACCEPTABLE RISK

It is unacceptable that Origin would use open air wastewater dams or ‘tanks’ to store the toxicflowback fluid.

This flowback and drilling fluid is full of nasties including heavy metals, fracking chemicalsand naturally occurring radioactive materials.

Evaporation pits and open toxic tanks pose a risk to the incredible threatened birdlife thatvisits the site, including the Gouldian Finch, and should not be open and accessible to birdlifeat any time.

WET SEASON RISKS WITH WASTE ON SITE

It is deeply concerning that instead of storing toxic wastewater in enclosed tanks, Origin areplanning open dams all through the wet and dry seasons. Not only could this kill birds, butextreme weather events could cause downstream pollution impacts.

Origin’s site is upstream of Lake Woods, a place of international significance for biodiversity.The catchment should be off limits to fracking.

TRANSPORT RISKS AND TOURISM IMPACTS

Origin says they care about cumulative impacts, but have failed to talk to tourism operatorsabout the risks of increased traffic on the Stuart Highway, or to people living downstreamfrom their fracking exploration activities.

Plus, Origin want to dump on Queensland and truck the toxic waste to an undetermined site.Already Queensland has millions of tonnes of toxic salt waste that there is no permanentdisposal solution for. This is unacceptable.

BUSHFIRE RISKS AND TOTAL FIRE BAN DAYS

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This area is sensitive to bushfires. Rural Fire Brigades have been calling for gas companies tostop ignition sources and flaring on total fire ban days. Origin must be made to stop all flaringon total fire ban days.

Thank you for considering my concerns.

Yours sincerely,Kristen JohnonVirginia, Northern Territory, 0834, Australia

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Johns, Judith – Wednesday, 29 May 2019 – 12:33:02Subject Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP)From Judith JohnsSent 29/05/2019 12:33:02 PM

To whom it may concern at the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR),

Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP) for the KyallaDrilling and Hydraulic Fracturing 2019 Program EP117 N2

Thank you for the opportunity to make a submission regarding this issue.

I write this submission to ask the Department of Environment and Natural Resources tooutright reject Origin Energy’s EMP to protect the land, water, health and wellbeing ofimpacted communities as well as our shared future from climate change.

As a member of the community, I am deeply concerned about the risks associated with OriginEnergy’s plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing in the Northern Territory. I strongly objectto the approval of this EMP for the following reasons:

1. Approval of this EMP will lead to irreversible climate change impacts for people of theNorthern Territory and beyond. The Northern Territory is already experiencing the impacts ofclimate change, and is predicted to be one of the most severely impacted if emissions are notrapidly reduced [1]. Remote Aboriginal communities across the NT feel this first and worst:extreme heat waves, water shortages and more extreme flooding could force many Aboriginalpeople to move off their country. Approving this EMP, one of nine exploration wells, wouldsignal the Beetaloo Basin as "open for business" to the expansion of the gas industry,potentially leading to emissions 20 times Australia's total current annual emissions [2]. Thiswould pose a serious climate change threat to communities across the NT and beyond.

2. Storage of wastewater in open air tanks poses unacceptable risks and is incompatible withthe Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory (Inquiry)recommendation 7.12 that stated “enclosed tanks must be used to hold all wastewater.” [3]Climate change means that seasons and weather patterns are changing, particularly across theNT in relation to wet season (Oct 2018 to April 2019 was the driest wet season since 1992and the hottest wet season on record) [4]. This means that there can be big storms out ofseason, and having open tanks with fracking wastewater (at any time of the year) would putdrinking water, wildlife and health of community members and children at risk, includingcommunities up and downstream.

3. Origin Energy have failed to appropriately consult with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginalpeople and impacted communities. A report from the Jumbunna Institute for IndigenousEducation and Research (UTS) found that most, if not all, exploration permits issued in theNorthern Territory (including Origin Energy) for unconventional gas were issued in theabsence of Free, Prior and Informed Consent from Traditional Owners [5]. Furthermore, theInquiry found that Aboriginal communities overwhelmingly opposed fracking on their land.The findings from the UTS report suggest reasons for concerns regarding all of OriginEnergy’s consultation practices, including consultation regarding this EnvironmentalManagement Plan with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriatecultural authorities for the areas impacted both directly and indirectly.

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4. The use of dangerous chemicals poses huge risks to the environment, water and communityhealth and are exacerbated by the use of open storage tanks. There are some really concerningchemicals that Origin Energy plans to use down well and store on-site over the dry and wetseasons. This means that the chemicals will not only be used down the well in the highpressure fracking process, but will also pose a risk at the surface when in open storage asflowback fluid.

For these reasons, any plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing, including exploration,should not be allowed to go ahead under any circumstances.

Below are a list of my recommendations:

1. The DENR should take a precautionary approach to the cumulative climate impacts of thisexploration well - knowing the risk of the expansion of the gas industry in the NorthernTerritory will have dangerous and irreversible impacts on our climate in a time when we needto rapidly decarbonise the global economy and energy system.

2. All waste water should be held in enclosed tanks at all times.

3. We request that additional time, including a consultation period and process, is allowed forTraditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriate cultural authorities for the areasdirectly and indirectly impacted by this EMP to consider this information and be given a fairchance to ask questions and respond.

4. All chemicals must be adequately health tested before being used in any fracking processes.They should also require companies to publicly disclose the identities and Chemical AbstractsService numbers of chemicals that are manufactured commercially, and identify oil and gaswells in which the chemicals are used.

I write this submission in support of many Aboriginal communities across the NorthernTerritory, primarily within the Beetaloo region, who are concerned about the potentialdamages that fracking could cause to water, to country, to songlines as well as the long termeffects of climate change.

I wait with serious concern for your response to these matters.

[1] The Australia Institute ”Cooked with gas” 2018http://www.tai.org.au/sites/default/files/P510%20Cooked%20with%20gas%20-%20Darwin%20days%20over%2035C%20FINAL.pdf

[2] The Australia Institute ”NT gas compared to coal-fired power plants”http://www.tai.org.au/content/nt-gas-compared-coal-fired-power-plants

[3] Final Report of the Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory2018 https://frackinginquiry.nt.gov.au/inquiry-reports?a=494286

[4] Bureau of Meteorology “Seasonal Climate Summary for Northern Territory”http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/current/season/nt/summary.shtml

[5] Jumbunna Institute for Education and Research “Hydraulic Fracturing and Free, Prior andInformed Consent in the Northern Territory: A Literature Review ”https://accr.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Jumbunna-FPIC-review-final.pdf

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Yours sincerely,Judith JohnsKirwan, Queensland, 4817, Australia

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Johns, Mitchell – Friday, 24 May 2019 – 12:30:18Subject Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP)From Mitchell JohnsSent 24/05/2019 12:30:18 PM

To whom it may concern at the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR),

Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP) for the KyallaDrilling and Hydraulic Fracturing 2019 Program EP117 N2

Thank you for the opportunity to make a submission regarding this issue.

I write this submission to ask the Department of Environment and Natural Resources tooutright reject Origin Energy’s EMP to protect the land, water, health and wellbeing ofimpacted communities as well as our shared future from climate change.

As a member of the community, I am deeply concerned about the risks associated with OriginEnergy’s plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing in the Northern Territory. I strongly objectto the approval of this EMP for the following reasons:

1. Approval of this EMP will lead to irreversible climate change impacts for people of theNorthern Territory and beyond. The Northern Territory is already experiencing the impacts ofclimate change, and is predicted to be one of the most severely impacted if emissions are notrapidly reduced [1]. Remote Aboriginal communities across the NT feel this first and worst:extreme heat waves, water shortages and more extreme flooding could force many Aboriginalpeople to move off their country. Approving this EMP, one of nine exploration wells, wouldsignal the Beetaloo Basin as "open for business" to the expansion of the gas industry,potentially leading to emissions 20 times Australia's total current annual emissions [2]. Thiswould pose a serious climate change threat to communities across the NT and beyond.

2. Storage of wastewater in open air tanks poses unacceptable risks and is incompatible withthe Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory (Inquiry)recommendation 7.12 that stated “enclosed tanks must be used to hold all wastewater.” [3]Climate change means that seasons and weather patterns are changing, particularly across theNT in relation to wet season (Oct 2018 to April 2019 was the driest wet season since 1992and the hottest wet season on record) [4]. This means that there can be big storms out ofseason, and having open tanks with fracking wastewater (at any time of the year) would putdrinking water, wildlife and health of community members and children at risk, includingcommunities up and downstream.

3. Origin Energy have failed to appropriately consult with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginalpeople and impacted communities. A report from the Jumbunna Institute for IndigenousEducation and Research (UTS) found that most, if not all, exploration permits issued in theNorthern Territory (including Origin Energy) for unconventional gas were issued in theabsence of Free, Prior and Informed Consent from Traditional Owners [5]. Furthermore, theInquiry found that Aboriginal communities overwhelmingly opposed fracking on their land.The findings from the UTS report suggest reasons for concerns regarding all of OriginEnergy’s consultation practices, including consultation regarding this EnvironmentalManagement Plan with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriatecultural authorities for the areas impacted both directly and indirectly.

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4. The use of dangerous chemicals poses huge risks to the environment, water and communityhealth and are exacerbated by the use of open storage tanks. There are some really concerningchemicals that Origin Energy plans to use down well and store on-site over the dry and wetseasons. This means that the chemicals will not only be used down the well in the highpressure fracking process, but will also pose a risk at the surface when in open storage asflowback fluid.

For these reasons, any plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing, including exploration,should not be allowed to go ahead under any circumstances.

Below are a list of my recommendations:

1. The DENR should take a precautionary approach to the cumulative climate impacts of thisexploration well - knowing the risk of the expansion of the gas industry in the NorthernTerritory will have dangerous and irreversible impacts on our climate in a time when we needto rapidly decarbonise the global economy and energy system.

2. All waste water should be held in enclosed tanks at all times.

3. We request that additional time, including a consultation period and process, is allowed forTraditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriate cultural authorities for the areasdirectly and indirectly impacted by this EMP to consider this information and be given a fairchance to ask questions and respond.

4. All chemicals must be adequately health tested before being used in any fracking processes.They should also require companies to publicly disclose the identities and Chemical AbstractsService numbers of chemicals that are manufactured commercially, and identify oil and gaswells in which the chemicals are used.

I write this submission in support of many Aboriginal communities across the NorthernTerritory, primarily within the Beetaloo region, who are concerned about the potentialdamages that fracking could cause to water, to country, to songlines as well as the long termeffects of climate change.

I wait with serious concern for your response to these matters.

[1] The Australia Institute ”Cooked with gas” 2018http://www.tai.org.au/sites/default/files/P510%20Cooked%20with%20gas%20-%20Darwin%20days%20over%2035C%20FINAL.pdf

[2] The Australia Institute ”NT gas compared to coal-fired power plants”http://www.tai.org.au/content/nt-gas-compared-coal-fired-power-plants

[3] Final Report of the Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory2018 https://frackinginquiry.nt.gov.au/inquiry-reports?a=494286

[4] Bureau of Meteorology “Seasonal Climate Summary for Northern Territory”http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/current/season/nt/summary.shtml

[5] Jumbunna Institute for Education and Research “Hydraulic Fracturing and Free, Prior andInformed Consent in the Northern Territory: A Literature Review ”https://accr.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Jumbunna-FPIC-review-final.pdf

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Yours sincerely,Mitchell JohnsValentine, New South Wales, 2280, Australia

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Johns, Mitchell – Wednesday, 29 May 2019 – 16:25:48Subject Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan for the Kyalla Drilling

and Hydraulic Fracturing 2019 Program EP117 N2From Mitchell JohnsSent 29/05/2019 4:25:48 PM

Write your submission here - use our talking points to guide your submission.

Mitchell Johns*************NSW 2166

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Johnsen, Peter – Wednesday, 29 May 2019 – 11:58:20Subject Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP)From Peter JohnsenSent 29/05/2019 11:58:20 AM

To whom it may concern at the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR),

Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP) for the KyallaDrilling and Hydraulic Fracturing 2019 Program EP117 N2

Thank you for the opportunity to make a submission regarding this issue.

I write this submission to ask the Department of Environment and Natural Resources tooutright reject Origin Energy’s EMP to protect the land, water, health and wellbeing ofimpacted communities as well as our shared future from climate change.

As a member of the community, I am deeply concerned about the risks associated with OriginEnergy’s plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing in the Northern Territory. I strongly objectto the approval of this EMP for the following reasons:

1. Approval of this EMP will lead to irreversible climate change impacts for people of theNorthern Territory and beyond. The Northern Territory is already experiencing the impacts ofclimate change, and is predicted to be one of the most severely impacted if emissions are notrapidly reduced [1]. Remote Aboriginal communities across the NT feel this first and worst:extreme heat waves, water shortages and more extreme flooding could force many Aboriginalpeople to move off their country. Approving this EMP, one of nine exploration wells, wouldsignal the Beetaloo Basin as "open for business" to the expansion of the gas industry,potentially leading to emissions 20 times Australia's total current annual emissions [2]. Thiswould pose a serious climate change threat to communities across the NT and beyond.

2. Storage of wastewater in open air tanks poses unacceptable risks and is incompatible withthe Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory (Inquiry)recommendation 7.12 that stated “enclosed tanks must be used to hold all wastewater.” [3]Climate change means that seasons and weather patterns are changing, particularly across theNT in relation to wet season (Oct 2018 to April 2019 was the driest wet season since 1992and the hottest wet season on record) [4]. This means that there can be big storms out ofseason, and having open tanks with fracking wastewater (at any time of the year) would putdrinking water, wildlife and health of community members and children at risk, includingcommunities up and downstream.

3. Origin Energy have failed to appropriately consult with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginalpeople and impacted communities. A report from the Jumbunna Institute for IndigenousEducation and Research (UTS) found that most, if not all, exploration permits issued in theNorthern Territory (including Origin Energy) for unconventional gas were issued in theabsence of Free, Prior and Informed Consent from Traditional Owners [5]. Furthermore, theInquiry found that Aboriginal communities overwhelmingly opposed fracking on their land.The findings from the UTS report suggest reasons for concerns regarding all of OriginEnergy’s consultation practices, including consultation regarding this EnvironmentalManagement Plan with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriatecultural authorities for the areas impacted both directly and indirectly.

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4. The use of dangerous chemicals poses huge risks to the environment, water and communityhealth and are exacerbated by the use of open storage tanks. There are some really concerningchemicals that Origin Energy plans to use down well and store on-site over the dry and wetseasons. This means that the chemicals will not only be used down the well in the highpressure fracking process, but will also pose a risk at the surface when in open storage asflowback fluid.

For these reasons, any plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing, including exploration,should not be allowed to go ahead under any circumstances.

Below are a list of my recommendations:

1. The DENR should take a precautionary approach to the cumulative climate impacts of thisexploration well - knowing the risk of the expansion of the gas industry in the NorthernTerritory will have dangerous and irreversible impacts on our climate in a time when we needto rapidly decarbonise the global economy and energy system.

2. All waste water should be held in enclosed tanks at all times.

3. We request that additional time, including a consultation period and process, is allowed forTraditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriate cultural authorities for the areasdirectly and indirectly impacted by this EMP to consider this information and be given a fairchance to ask questions and respond.

4. All chemicals must be adequately health tested before being used in any fracking processes.They should also require companies to publicly disclose the identities and Chemical AbstractsService numbers of chemicals that are manufactured commercially, and identify oil and gaswells in which the chemicals are used.

I write this submission in support of many Aboriginal communities across the NorthernTerritory, primarily within the Beetaloo region, who are concerned about the potentialdamages that fracking could cause to water, to country, to songlines as well as the long termeffects of climate change.

I wait with serious concern for your response to these matters.

[1] The Australia Institute ”Cooked with gas” 2018http://www.tai.org.au/sites/default/files/P510%20Cooked%20with%20gas%20-%20Darwin%20days%20over%2035C%20FINAL.pdf

[2] The Australia Institute ”NT gas compared to coal-fired power plants”http://www.tai.org.au/content/nt-gas-compared-coal-fired-power-plants

[3] Final Report of the Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory2018 https://frackinginquiry.nt.gov.au/inquiry-reports?a=494286

[4] Bureau of Meteorology “Seasonal Climate Summary for Northern Territory”http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/current/season/nt/summary.shtml

[5] Jumbunna Institute for Education and Research “Hydraulic Fracturing and Free, Prior andInformed Consent in the Northern Territory: A Literature Review ”https://accr.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Jumbunna-FPIC-review-final.pdf

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Yours sincerely,Peter JohnsenBroulee, New South Wales, 2537, Australia

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Johnson, Amanda – Thursday, 30 May 2019 – 07:59:38Subject Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP)From Amanda JohnsonSent 30/05/2019 7:59:38 AM

To whom it may concern at the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR),

Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP) for the KyallaDrilling and Hydraulic Fracturing 2019 Program EP117 N2

Thank you for the opportunity to make a submission regarding this issue.

I write this submission to ask the Department of Environment and Natural Resources tooutright reject Origin Energy’s EMP to protect the land, water, health and wellbeing ofimpacted communities as well as our shared future from climate change.

As a member of the community, I am deeply concerned about the risks associated with OriginEnergy’s plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing in the Northern Territory. I strongly objectto the approval of this EMP for the following reasons:

1. Approval of this EMP will lead to irreversible climate change impacts for people of theNorthern Territory and beyond. The Northern Territory is already experiencing the impacts ofclimate change, and is predicted to be one of the most severely impacted if emissions are notrapidly reduced [1]. Remote Aboriginal communities across the NT feel this first and worst:extreme heat waves, water shortages and more extreme flooding could force many Aboriginalpeople to move off their country. Approving this EMP, one of nine exploration wells, wouldsignal the Beetaloo Basin as "open for business" to the expansion of the gas industry,potentially leading to emissions 20 times Australia's total current annual emissions [2]. Thiswould pose a serious climate change threat to communities across the NT and beyond.

2. Storage of wastewater in open air tanks poses unacceptable risks and is incompatible withthe Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory (Inquiry)recommendation 7.12 that stated “enclosed tanks must be used to hold all wastewater.” [3]Climate change means that seasons and weather patterns are changing, particularly across theNT in relation to wet season (Oct 2018 to April 2019 was the driest wet season since 1992and the hottest wet season on record) [4]. This means that there can be big storms out ofseason, and having open tanks with fracking wastewater (at any time of the year) would putdrinking water, wildlife and health of community members and children at risk, includingcommunities up and downstream.

3. Origin Energy have failed to appropriately consult with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginalpeople and impacted communities. A report from the Jumbunna Institute for IndigenousEducation and Research (UTS) found that most, if not all, exploration permits issued in theNorthern Territory (including Origin Energy) for unconventional gas were issued in theabsence of Free, Prior and Informed Consent from Traditional Owners [5]. Furthermore, theInquiry found that Aboriginal communities overwhelmingly opposed fracking on their land.The findings from the UTS report suggest reasons for concerns regarding all of OriginEnergy’s consultation practices, including consultation regarding this EnvironmentalManagement Plan with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriatecultural authorities for the areas impacted both directly and indirectly.

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4. The use of dangerous chemicals poses huge risks to the environment, water and communityhealth and are exacerbated by the use of open storage tanks. There are some really concerningchemicals that Origin Energy plans to use down well and store on-site over the dry and wetseasons. This means that the chemicals will not only be used down the well in the highpressure fracking process, but will also pose a risk at the surface when in open storage asflowback fluid.

For these reasons, any plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing, including exploration,should not be allowed to go ahead under any circumstances.

Below are a list of my recommendations:

1. The DENR should take a precautionary approach to the cumulative climate impacts of thisexploration well - knowing the risk of the expansion of the gas industry in the NorthernTerritory will have dangerous and irreversible impacts on our climate in a time when we needto rapidly decarbonise the global economy and energy system.

2. All waste water should be held in enclosed tanks at all times.

3. We request that additional time, including a consultation period and process, is allowed forTraditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriate cultural authorities for the areasdirectly and indirectly impacted by this EMP to consider this information and be given a fairchance to ask questions and respond.

4. All chemicals must be adequately health tested before being used in any fracking processes.They should also require companies to publicly disclose the identities and Chemical AbstractsService numbers of chemicals that are manufactured commercially, and identify oil and gaswells in which the chemicals are used.

I write this submission in support of many Aboriginal communities across the NorthernTerritory, primarily within the Beetaloo region, who are concerned about the potentialdamages that fracking could cause to water, to country, to songlines as well as the long termeffects of climate change.

I wait with serious concern for your response to these matters.

[1] The Australia Institute ”Cooked with gas” 2018http://www.tai.org.au/sites/default/files/P510%20Cooked%20with%20gas%20-%20Darwin%20days%20over%2035C%20FINAL.pdf

[2] The Australia Institute ”NT gas compared to coal-fired power plants”http://www.tai.org.au/content/nt-gas-compared-coal-fired-power-plants

[3] Final Report of the Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory2018 https://frackinginquiry.nt.gov.au/inquiry-reports?a=494286

[4] Bureau of Meteorology “Seasonal Climate Summary for Northern Territory”http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/current/season/nt/summary.shtml

[5] Jumbunna Institute for Education and Research “Hydraulic Fracturing and Free, Prior andInformed Consent in the Northern Territory: A Literature Review ”https://accr.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Jumbunna-FPIC-review-final.pdf

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Johnson, Andrew – Wednesday, 29 May 2019 – 13:34:11Subject Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP)From Andrew JohnsonSent 29/05/2019 1:34:11 PM

To whom it may concern at the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR),

Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP) for the KyallaDrilling and Hydraulic Fracturing 2019 Program EP117 N2

Thank you for the opportunity to make a submission regarding this issue.

I write this submission to ask the Department of Environment and Natural Resources tooutright reject Origin Energy’s EMP to protect the land, water, health and wellbeing ofimpacted communities as well as our shared future from climate change.

As a member of the community, I am deeply concerned about the risks associated with OriginEnergy’s plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing in the Northern Territory. I strongly objectto the approval of this EMP for the following reasons:

1. Approval of this EMP will lead to irreversible climate change impacts for people of theNorthern Territory and beyond. The Northern Territory is already experiencing the impacts ofclimate change, and is predicted to be one of the most severely impacted if emissions are notrapidly reduced [1]. Remote Aboriginal communities across the NT feel this first and worst:extreme heat waves, water shortages and more extreme flooding could force many Aboriginalpeople to move off their country. Approving this EMP, one of nine exploration wells, wouldsignal the Beetaloo Basin as "open for business" to the expansion of the gas industry,potentially leading to emissions 20 times Australia's total current annual emissions [2]. Thiswould pose a serious climate change threat to communities across the NT and beyond.

2. Storage of wastewater in open air tanks poses unacceptable risks and is incompatible withthe Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory (Inquiry)recommendation 7.12 that stated “enclosed tanks must be used to hold all wastewater.” [3]Climate change means that seasons and weather patterns are changing, particularly across theNT in relation to wet season (Oct 2018 to April 2019 was the driest wet season since 1992and the hottest wet season on record) [4]. This means that there can be big storms out ofseason, and having open tanks with fracking wastewater (at any time of the year) would putdrinking water, wildlife and health of community members and children at risk, includingcommunities up and downstream.

3. Origin Energy have failed to appropriately consult with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginalpeople and impacted communities. A report from the Jumbunna Institute for IndigenousEducation and Research (UTS) found that most, if not all, exploration permits issued in theNorthern Territory (including Origin Energy) for unconventional gas were issued in theabsence of Free, Prior and Informed Consent from Traditional Owners [5]. Furthermore, theInquiry found that Aboriginal communities overwhelmingly opposed fracking on their land.The findings from the UTS report suggest reasons for concerns regarding all of OriginEnergy’s consultation practices, including consultation regarding this EnvironmentalManagement Plan with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriatecultural authorities for the areas impacted both directly and indirectly.

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4. The use of dangerous chemicals poses huge risks to the environment, water and communityhealth and are exacerbated by the use of open storage tanks. There are some really concerningchemicals that Origin Energy plans to use down well and store on-site over the dry and wetseasons. This means that the chemicals will not only be used down the well in the highpressure fracking process, but will also pose a risk at the surface when in open storage asflowback fluid.

For these reasons, any plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing, including exploration,should not be allowed to go ahead under any circumstances.

Below are a list of my recommendations:

1. The DENR should take a precautionary approach to the cumulative climate impacts of thisexploration well - knowing the risk of the expansion of the gas industry in the NorthernTerritory will have dangerous and irreversible impacts on our climate in a time when we needto rapidly decarbonise the global economy and energy system.

2. All waste water should be held in enclosed tanks at all times.

3. We request that additional time, including a consultation period and process, is allowed forTraditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriate cultural authorities for the areasdirectly and indirectly impacted by this EMP to consider this information and be given a fairchance to ask questions and respond.

4. All chemicals must be adequately health tested before being used in any fracking processes.They should also require companies to publicly disclose the identities and Chemical AbstractsService numbers of chemicals that are manufactured commercially, and identify oil and gaswells in which the chemicals are used.

I write this submission in support of many Aboriginal communities across the NorthernTerritory, primarily within the Beetaloo region, who are concerned about the potentialdamages that fracking could cause to water, to country, to songlines as well as the long termeffects of climate change.

I wait with serious concern for your response to these matters.

[1] The Australia Institute ”Cooked with gas” 2018http://www.tai.org.au/sites/default/files/P510%20Cooked%20with%20gas%20-%20Darwin%20days%20over%2035C%20FINAL.pdf

[2] The Australia Institute ”NT gas compared to coal-fired power plants”http://www.tai.org.au/content/nt-gas-compared-coal-fired-power-plants

[3] Final Report of the Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory2018 https://frackinginquiry.nt.gov.au/inquiry-reports?a=494286

[4] Bureau of Meteorology “Seasonal Climate Summary for Northern Territory”http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/current/season/nt/summary.shtml

[5] Jumbunna Institute for Education and Research “Hydraulic Fracturing and Free, Prior andInformed Consent in the Northern Territory: A Literature Review ”https://accr.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Jumbunna-FPIC-review-final.pdf

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Yours sincerely,Andrew JohnsonGoondiwindi, Queensland, 4390, Australia

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Johnson, Bernadette – Wednesday, 29 May 2019 – 22:11:37Subject Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP)From Bernadette JohnsonSent 29/05/2019 10:11:37 PM

To whom it may concern at the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR),

Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP) for the KyallaDrilling and Hydraulic Fracturing 2019 Program EP117 N2

Thank you for the opportunity to make a submission regarding this issue.

I write this submission to ask the Department of Environment and Natural Resources tooutright reject Origin Energy’s EMP to protect the land, water, health and wellbeing ofimpacted communities as well as our shared future from climate change.

As a resident of planet Earth I am deeply concerned about the risks associated with OriginEnergy’s plans for drilling and hydraulic fracture.

The damage done to the earth by these processes is permanent! there will be no opportunitiesfor remediation.Any short term profit or gain can not justify the damage to earth and water.

Surely we have enough awareness of how precious is our planet, and the cost of careless useof what we have has and will bring.

For these reasons, any plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing, including exploration,should not be allowed to go ahead under any circumstances.

I wait with serious concern for your response to these matters.

Sincerely yoursBernadette Johnson

Yours sincerely,bernadette johnson

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Johnson, Charlotte – Saturday, 25 May 2019 – 18:25:34Subject Objection to Origin’s Kyalla frack site in the NTFrom Charlotte JohnsonSent 25/05/2019 6:25:34 PM

Dear Onshore Gas division,

I am writing to express my objection to the Environmental Management Plan submitted byOrigin Energy for the Kyalla frack site in the Northern Territory.

My key concerns with this plan are outlined below.

FRACKING SUBSTANCES ARE POISON

The fracking chemicals Origin plans to use are harmful to health. The list of substancesOrigin want to use have known health impacts. An independent review of the substancesshows they are linked to: acute toxicity, respiratory irritation, tissue damage, burns, andcancer. Some are very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Plus there are ‘trade name’ fracking chemicals that do not have any health data available.

OPEN AIR WASTEWATER TANKS POSE UNACCEPTABLE RISK

It is unacceptable that Origin would use open air wastewater dams or ‘tanks’ to store the toxicflowback fluid.

This flowback and drilling fluid is full of nasties including heavy metals, fracking chemicalsand naturally occurring radioactive materials.

Evaporation pits and open toxic tanks pose a risk to the incredible threatened birdlife thatvisits the site, including the Gouldian Finch, and should not be open and accessible to birdlifeat any time.

WET SEASON RISKS WITH WASTE ON SITE

It is deeply concerning that instead of storing toxic wastewater in enclosed tanks, Origin areplanning open dams all through the wet and dry seasons. Not only could this kill birds, butextreme weather events could cause downstream pollution impacts.

Origin’s site is upstream of Lake Woods, a place of international significance for biodiversity.The catchment should be off limits to fracking.

TRANSPORT RISKS AND TOURISM IMPACTS

Origin says they care about cumulative impacts, but have failed to talk to tourism operatorsabout the risks of increased traffic on the Stuart Highway, or to people living downstreamfrom their fracking exploration activities.

Plus, Origin want to dump on Queensland and truck the toxic waste to an undetermined site.Already Queensland has millions of tonnes of toxic salt waste that there is no permanentdisposal solution for. This is unacceptable.

BUSHFIRE RISKS AND TOTAL FIRE BAN DAYS

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This area is sensitive to bushfires. Rural Fire Brigades have been calling for gas companies tostop ignition sources and flaring on total fire ban days. Origin must be made to stop all flaringon total fire ban days.

Thank you for considering my concerns.

Yours sincerely,charlotte johnsonPeel Island, Queensland, 4184, Australia

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Johnson, Claire – Sunday, 26 May 2019 – 13:08:33Subject Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP)From Claire JohnsonSent 26/05/2019 1:08:33 PM

To whom it may concern at the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR),

Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP) for the KyallaDrilling and Hydraulic Fracturing 2019 Program EP117 N2

Thank you for the opportunity to make a submission regarding this issue.

I write this submission to ask the Department of Environment and Natural Resources tooutright reject Origin Energy’s EMP to protect the land, water, health and wellbeing ofimpacted communities as well as our shared future from climate change.

As a member of the community, I am deeply concerned about the risks associated with OriginEnergy’s plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing in the Northern Territory. I strongly objectto the approval of this EMP for the following reasons:

1. Approval of this EMP will lead to irreversible climate change impacts for people of theNorthern Territory and beyond. The Northern Territory is already experiencing the impacts ofclimate change, and is predicted to be one of the most severely impacted if emissions are notrapidly reduced [1]. Remote Aboriginal communities across the NT feel this first and worst:extreme heat waves, water shortages and more extreme flooding could force many Aboriginalpeople to move off their country. Approving this EMP, one of nine exploration wells, wouldsignal the Beetaloo Basin as "open for business" to the expansion of the gas industry,potentially leading to emissions 20 times Australia's total current annual emissions [2]. Thiswould pose a serious climate change threat to communities across the NT and beyond.

2. Storage of wastewater in open air tanks poses unacceptable risks and is incompatible withthe Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory (Inquiry)recommendation 7.12 that stated “enclosed tanks must be used to hold all wastewater.” [3]Climate change means that seasons and weather patterns are changing, particularly across theNT in relation to wet season (Oct 2018 to April 2019 was the driest wet season since 1992and the hottest wet season on record) [4]. This means that there can be big storms out ofseason, and having open tanks with fracking wastewater (at any time of the year) would putdrinking water, wildlife and health of community members and children at risk, includingcommunities up and downstream.

3. Origin Energy have failed to appropriately consult with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginalpeople and impacted communities. A report from the Jumbunna Institute for IndigenousEducation and Research (UTS) found that most, if not all, exploration permits issued in theNorthern Territory (including Origin Energy) for unconventional gas were issued in theabsence of Free, Prior and Informed Consent from Traditional Owners [5]. Furthermore, theInquiry found that Aboriginal communities overwhelmingly opposed fracking on their land.The findings from the UTS report suggest reasons for concerns regarding all of OriginEnergy’s consultation practices, including consultation regarding this EnvironmentalManagement Plan with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriatecultural authorities for the areas impacted both directly and indirectly.

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4. The use of dangerous chemicals poses huge risks to the environment, water and communityhealth and are exacerbated by the use of open storage tanks. There are some really concerningchemicals that Origin Energy plans to use down well and store on-site over the dry and wetseasons. This means that the chemicals will not only be used down the well in the highpressure fracking process, but will also pose a risk at the surface when in open storage asflowback fluid.

For these reasons, any plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing, including exploration,should not be allowed to go ahead under any circumstances.

Below are a list of my recommendations:

1. The DENR should take a precautionary approach to the cumulative climate impacts of thisexploration well - knowing the risk of the expansion of the gas industry in the NorthernTerritory will have dangerous and irreversible impacts on our climate in a time when we needto rapidly decarbonise the global economy and energy system.

2. All waste water should be held in enclosed tanks at all times.

3. We request that additional time, including a consultation period and process, is allowed forTraditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriate cultural authorities for the areasdirectly and indirectly impacted by this EMP to consider this information and be given a fairchance to ask questions and respond.

4. All chemicals must be adequately health tested before being used in any fracking processes.They should also require companies to publicly disclose the identities and Chemical AbstractsService numbers of chemicals that are manufactured commercially, and identify oil and gaswells in which the chemicals are used.

I write this submission in support of many Aboriginal communities across the NorthernTerritory, primarily within the Beetaloo region, who are concerned about the potentialdamages that fracking could cause to water, to country, to songlines as well as the long termeffects of climate change.

I wait with serious concern for your response to these matters.

[1] The Australia Institute ”Cooked with gas” 2018http://www.tai.org.au/sites/default/files/P510%20Cooked%20with%20gas%20-%20Darwin%20days%20over%2035C%20FINAL.pdf

[2] The Australia Institute ”NT gas compared to coal-fired power plants”http://www.tai.org.au/content/nt-gas-compared-coal-fired-power-plants

[3] Final Report of the Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory2018 https://frackinginquiry.nt.gov.au/inquiry-reports?a=494286

[4] Bureau of Meteorology “Seasonal Climate Summary for Northern Territory”http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/current/season/nt/summary.shtml

[5] Jumbunna Institute for Education and Research “Hydraulic Fracturing and Free, Prior andInformed Consent in the Northern Territory: A Literature Review ”https://accr.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Jumbunna-FPIC-review-final.pdf

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Yours sincerely,Claire JohnsonCaulfield South, Victoria, 3162, Australia

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Johnson, Harry – Friday, 24 May 2019 – 14:22:13Subject Objection to Origin’s Kyalla frack site in the NT in the world's ever increasing climate

emergency.From Harry JohnsonSent 24/05/2019 2:22:13 PM

Dear Onshore Gas division,

I am writing to express my objection to the Environmental Management Plan submitted byOrigin Energy for the Kyalla frack site in the Northern Territory.

I am now 76 and I have two grandchildren who are less than four years old in a world that iseven now quite possibly irrecoverably damaged by our ever increasing climate emergency.

None of the world's young grandchildren have a vote in their future any more than do the onemillion of the world's species that are now threatened with extinction.

Thirty years ago an 8 year old Grade 3 girl told me she believed" we will have to treat eachother and the environment how we would like to be treated.

This trusting young girl joined the dots three decades ago.

How much worse will our climate emergency become before you change direction so that wedon't end up where we are heading?

My key concerns with this plan are outlined below.

FRACKING SUBSTANCES ARE POISON

The fracking chemicals Origin plans to use are harmful to health. The list of substancesOrigin want to use have known health impacts. An independent review of the substancesshows they are linked to: acute toxicity, respiratory irritation, tissue damage, burns, andcancer. Some are very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Plus there are ‘trade name’ fracking chemicals that do not have any health data available.

OPEN AIR WASTEWATER TANKS POSE UNACCEPTABLE RISK

It is unacceptable that Origin would use open air wastewater dams or ‘tanks’ to store the toxicflowback fluid.

This flowback and drilling fluid is full of nasties including heavy metals, fracking chemicalsand naturally occurring radioactive materials.

Evaporation pits and open toxic tanks pose a risk to the incredible threatened birdlife thatvisits the site, including the Gouldian Finch, and should not be open and accessible to birdlifeat any time.

WET SEASON RISKS WITH WASTE ON SITE

It is deeply concerning that instead of storing toxic wastewater in enclosed tanks, Origin areplanning open dams all through the wet and dry seasons. Not only could this kill birds, butextreme weather events could cause downstream pollution impacts.

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Origin’s site is upstream of Lake Woods, a place of international significance for biodiversity.The catchment should be off limits to fracking.

TRANSPORT RISKS AND TOURISM IMPACTS

Origin says they care about cumulative impacts, but have failed to talk to tourism operatorsabout the risks of increased traffic on the Stuart Highway, or to people living downstreamfrom their fracking exploration activities.

Plus, Origin want to dump on Queensland and truck the toxic waste to an undetermined site.Already Queensland has millions of tonnes of toxic salt waste that there is no permanentdisposal solution for. This is unacceptable.

BUSHFIRE RISKS AND TOTAL FIRE BAN DAYS

This area is sensitive to bushfires. Rural Fire Brigades have been calling for gas companies tostop ignition sources and flaring on total fire ban days. Origin must be made to stop all flaringon total fire ban days.

All the best in the future you choose for those you cherish.

Thank you for considering my concerns.

Yours sincerely,harry johnsonIkuka, New South Wales, 2466, Australia

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Johnson, Ian – Friday, 24 May 2019 – 11:39:01Subject Objection to Origin’s Kyalla frack site in the NTFrom Ian JohnsonSent 24/05/2019 11:39:01 AM

Dear Onshore Gas division,

I am writing to express my objection to the Environmental Management Plan submitted byOrigin Energy for the Kyalla frack site in the Northern Territory. Instead, please invest in ecofriendly renewable energy. Please make a positive impact on Australia.

My key concerns with this plan are outlined below.

FRACKING SUBSTANCES ARE POISON

The fracking chemicals Origin plans to use are harmful to health. The list of substancesOrigin want to use have known health impacts. An independent review of the substancesshows they are linked to: acute toxicity, respiratory irritation, tissue damage, burns, andcancer. Some are very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Plus there are ‘trade name’ fracking chemicals that do not have any health data available.

OPEN AIR WASTEWATER TANKS POSE UNACCEPTABLE RISK

It is unacceptable that Origin would use open air wastewater dams or ‘tanks’ to store the toxicflowback fluid.

This flowback and drilling fluid is full of nasties including heavy metals, fracking chemicalsand naturally occurring radioactive materials.

Evaporation pits and open toxic tanks pose a risk to the incredible threatened birdlife thatvisits the site, including the Gouldian Finch, and should not be open and accessible to birdlifeat any time.

WET SEASON RISKS WITH WASTE ON SITE

It is deeply concerning that instead of storing toxic wastewater in enclosed tanks, Origin areplanning open dams all through the wet and dry seasons. Not only could this kill birds, butextreme weather events could cause downstream pollution impacts.

Origin’s site is upstream of Lake Woods, a place of international significance for biodiversity.The catchment should be off limits to fracking.

TRANSPORT RISKS AND TOURISM IMPACTS

Origin says they care about cumulative impacts, but have failed to talk to tourism operatorsabout the risks of increased traffic on the Stuart Highway, or to people living downstreamfrom their fracking exploration activities.

Plus, Origin want to dump on Queensland and truck the toxic waste to an undetermined site.Already Queensland has millions of tonnes of toxic salt waste that there is no permanentdisposal solution for. This is unacceptable.

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BUSHFIRE RISKS AND TOTAL FIRE BAN DAYS

This area is sensitive to bushfires. Rural Fire Brigades have been calling for gas companies tostop ignition sources and flaring on total fire ban days. Origin must be made to stop all flaringon total fire ban days.

Thank you for considering my concerns.

Yours sincerely,Ian JohnsonWest Pennant Hills, New South Wales, 2125, Australia

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Johnson, Kerrie – Wednesday, 29 May 2019 – 17:40:31Subject Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP)From Kerrie JohnsonSent 29/05/2019 5:40:31 PM

To whom it may concern at the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR),

Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP) for the KyallaDrilling and Hydraulic Fracturing 2019 Program EP117 N2

Thank you for the opportunity to make a submission regarding this issue.

I write this submission to ask the Department of Environment and Natural Resources tooutright reject Origin Energy’s EMP to protect the land, water, health and wellbeing ofimpacted communities as well as our shared future from climate change.

As a member of the community, I am deeply concerned about the risks associated with OriginEnergy’s plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing in the Northern Territory. I strongly objectto the approval of this EMP for the following reasons:

1. Approval of this EMP will lead to irreversible climate change impacts for people of theNorthern Territory and beyond. The Northern Territory is already experiencing the impacts ofclimate change, and is predicted to be one of the most severely impacted if emissions are notrapidly reduced [1]. Remote Aboriginal communities across the NT feel this first and worst:extreme heat waves, water shortages and more extreme flooding could force many Aboriginalpeople to move off their country. Approving this EMP, one of nine exploration wells, wouldsignal the Beetaloo Basin as "open for business" to the expansion of the gas industry,potentially leading to emissions 20 times Australia's total current annual emissions [2]. Thiswould pose a serious climate change threat to communities across the NT and beyond.

2. Storage of wastewater in open air tanks poses unacceptable risks and is incompatible withthe Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory (Inquiry)recommendation 7.12 that stated “enclosed tanks must be used to hold all wastewater.” [3]Climate change means that seasons and weather patterns are changing, particularly across theNT in relation to wet season (Oct 2018 to April 2019 was the driest wet season since 1992and the hottest wet season on record) [4]. This means that there can be big storms out ofseason, and having open tanks with fracking wastewater (at any time of the year) would putdrinking water, wildlife and health of community members and children at risk, includingcommunities up and downstream.

3. Origin Energy have failed to appropriately consult with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginalpeople and impacted communities. A report from the Jumbunna Institute for IndigenousEducation and Research (UTS) found that most, if not all, exploration permits issued in theNorthern Territory (including Origin Energy) for unconventional gas were issued in theabsence of Free, Prior and Informed Consent from Traditional Owners [5]. Furthermore, theInquiry found that Aboriginal communities overwhelmingly opposed fracking on their land.The findings from the UTS report suggest reasons for concerns regarding all of OriginEnergy’s consultation practices, including consultation regarding this EnvironmentalManagement Plan with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriatecultural authorities for the areas impacted both directly and indirectly.

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4. The use of dangerous chemicals poses huge risks to the environment, water and communityhealth and are exacerbated by the use of open storage tanks. There are some really concerningchemicals that Origin Energy plans to use down well and store on-site over the dry and wetseasons. This means that the chemicals will not only be used down the well in the highpressure fracking process, but will also pose a risk at the surface when in open storage asflowback fluid.

For these reasons, any plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing, including exploration,should not be allowed to go ahead under any circumstances.

Below are a list of my recommendations:

1. The DENR should take a precautionary approach to the cumulative climate impacts of thisexploration well - knowing the risk of the expansion of the gas industry in the NorthernTerritory will have dangerous and irreversible impacts on our climate in a time when we needto rapidly decarbonise the global economy and energy system.

2. All waste water should be held in enclosed tanks at all times.

3. We request that additional time, including a consultation period and process, is allowed forTraditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriate cultural authorities for the areasdirectly and indirectly impacted by this EMP to consider this information and be given a fairchance to ask questions and respond.

4. All chemicals must be adequately health tested before being used in any fracking processes.They should also require companies to publicly disclose the identities and Chemical AbstractsService numbers of chemicals that are manufactured commercially, and identify oil and gaswells in which the chemicals are used.

I write this submission in support of many Aboriginal communities across the NorthernTerritory, primarily within the Beetaloo region, who are concerned about the potentialdamages that fracking could cause to water, to country, to songlines as well as the long termeffects of climate change.

I wait with serious concern for your response to these matters.

[1] The Australia Institute ”Cooked with gas” 2018http://www.tai.org.au/sites/default/files/P510%20Cooked%20with%20gas%20-%20Darwin%20days%20over%2035C%20FINAL.pdf

[2] The Australia Institute ”NT gas compared to coal-fired power plants”http://www.tai.org.au/content/nt-gas-compared-coal-fired-power-plants

[3] Final Report of the Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory2018 https://frackinginquiry.nt.gov.au/inquiry-reports?a=494286

[4] Bureau of Meteorology “Seasonal Climate Summary for Northern Territory”http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/current/season/nt/summary.shtml

[5] Jumbunna Institute for Education and Research “Hydraulic Fracturing and Free, Prior andInformed Consent in the Northern Territory: A Literature Review ”https://accr.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Jumbunna-FPIC-review-final.pdf

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Yours sincerely,Kerrie JohnsonInvermay, Tasmania, 7248, Australia

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Johnson, Leigh – Thursday, 23 May 2019 – 17:51:29Subject Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP)From Leigh JohnsonSent 23/05/2019 5:51:29 PM

To whom it may concern at the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR),

Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP) for the KyallaDrilling and Hydraulic Fracturing 2019 Program EP117 N2

Thank you for the opportunity to make a submission regarding this issue.

I write this submission to ask the Department of Environment and Natural Resources tooutright reject Origin Energy’s EMP to protect the land, water, health and wellbeing ofimpacted communities as well as our shared future from climate change.

As a member of the community, I am deeply concerned about the risks associated with OriginEnergy’s plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing in the Northern Territory. I strongly objectto the approval of this EMP for the following reasons:

1. Approval of this EMP will lead to irreversible climate change impacts for people of theNorthern Territory and beyond. The Northern Territory is already experiencing the impacts ofclimate change, and is predicted to be one of the most severely impacted if emissions are notrapidly reduced [1]. Remote Aboriginal communities across the NT feel this first and worst:extreme heat waves, water shortages and more extreme flooding could force many Aboriginalpeople to move off their country. Approving this EMP, one of nine exploration wells, wouldsignal the Beetaloo Basin as "open for business" to the expansion of the gas industry,potentially leading to emissions 20 times Australia's total current annual emissions [2]. Thiswould pose a serious climate change threat to communities across the NT and beyond.

2. Storage of wastewater in open air tanks poses unacceptable risks and is incompatible withthe Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory (Inquiry)recommendation 7.12 that stated “enclosed tanks must be used to hold all wastewater.” [3]Climate change means that seasons and weather patterns are changing, particularly across theNT in relation to wet season (Oct 2018 to April 2019 was the driest wet season since 1992and the hottest wet season on record) [4]. This means that there can be big storms out ofseason, and having open tanks with fracking wastewater (at any time of the year) would putdrinking water, wildlife and health of community members and children at risk, includingcommunities up and downstream.

3. Origin Energy have failed to appropriately consult with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginalpeople and impacted communities. A report from the Jumbunna Institute for IndigenousEducation and Research (UTS) found that most, if not all, exploration permits issued in theNorthern Territory (including Origin Energy) for unconventional gas were issued in theabsence of Free, Prior and Informed Consent from Traditional Owners [5]. Furthermore, theInquiry found that Aboriginal communities overwhelmingly opposed fracking on their land.The findings from the UTS report suggest reasons for concerns regarding all of OriginEnergy’s consultation practices, including consultation regarding this EnvironmentalManagement Plan with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriatecultural authorities for the areas impacted both directly and indirectly.

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4. The use of dangerous chemicals poses huge risks to the environment, water and communityhealth and are exacerbated by the use of open storage tanks. There are some really concerningchemicals that Origin Energy plans to use down well and store on-site over the dry and wetseasons. This means that the chemicals will not only be used down the well in the highpressure fracking process, but will also pose a risk at the surface when in open storage asflowback fluid.

For these reasons, any plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing, including exploration,should not be allowed to go ahead under any circumstances.

Below are a list of my recommendations:

1. The DENR should take a precautionary approach to the cumulative climate impacts of thisexploration well - knowing the risk of the expansion of the gas industry in the NorthernTerritory will have dangerous and irreversible impacts on our climate in a time when we needto rapidly decarbonise the global economy and energy system.

2. All waste water should be held in enclosed tanks at all times.

3. We request that additional time, including a consultation period and process, is allowed forTraditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriate cultural authorities for the areasdirectly and indirectly impacted by this EMP to consider this information and be given a fairchance to ask questions and respond.

4. All chemicals must be adequately health tested before being used in any fracking processes.They should also require companies to publicly disclose the identities and Chemical AbstractsService numbers of chemicals that are manufactured commercially, and identify oil and gaswells in which the chemicals are used.

I write this submission in support of many Aboriginal communities across the NorthernTerritory, primarily within the Beetaloo region, who are concerned about the potentialdamages that fracking could cause to water, to country, to songlines as well as the long termeffects of climate change.

I wait with serious concern for your response to these matters.

[1] The Australia Institute ”Cooked with gas” 2018http://www.tai.org.au/sites/default/files/P510%20Cooked%20with%20gas%20-%20Darwin%20days%20over%2035C%20FINAL.pdf

[2] The Australia Institute ”NT gas compared to coal-fired power plants”http://www.tai.org.au/content/nt-gas-compared-coal-fired-power-plants

[3] Final Report of the Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory2018 https://frackinginquiry.nt.gov.au/inquiry-reports?a=494286

[4] Bureau of Meteorology “Seasonal Climate Summary for Northern Territory”http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/current/season/nt/summary.shtml

[5] Jumbunna Institute for Education and Research “Hydraulic Fracturing and Free, Prior andInformed Consent in the Northern Territory: A Literature Review ”https://accr.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Jumbunna-FPIC-review-final.pdf

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Yours sincerely,Leigh JohnsonDarlinghurst, New South Wales, 2010, Australia

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Johnson, Leigh – Tuesday, 28 May 2019 – 18:46:28Subject Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan for the Kyalla Drilling

and Hydraulic Fracturing 2019 Program EP117 N2From Leigh JohnsonSent 28/05/2019 6:46:28 PM

Write your submission here - use our talking points to the left to guide your submission.

Leigh Johnson*************NSW 2016

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Johnson, Lisa – Tuesday, 28 May 2019 – 19:40:04Subject Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan for the Kyalla Drilling

and Hydraulic Fracturing 2019 Program EP117 N2From Lisa JohnsonSent 28/05/2019 7:40:04 PM

Please listen to and respect Aboriginal people from regional communities who have madesubmissions to the Panel almost universally expressed deep concern about, and strongopposition to, the development of any onshore shale gas industry on their country.' They arethe keepers of this land and know what is best for the health of country to ensure all childrenand their children will exist in peace, rich in culture and good health.

Lisa Johnson*************SA 5155

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Johnson, Mandy – Thursday, 23 May 2019 – 17:40:45Subject Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP)From Mandy JohnsonSent 23/05/2019 5:40:45 PM

To whom it may concern at the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR),

Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP) for the KyallaDrilling and Hydraulic Fracturing 2019 Program EP117 N2

Thank you for the opportunity to make a submission regarding this issue.

I write this submission to ask the Department of Environment and Natural Resources tooutright reject Origin Energy’s EMP to protect the land, water, health and wellbeing ofimpacted communities as well as our shared future from climate change.

As a member of the community, I am deeply concerned about the risks associated with OriginEnergy’s plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing in the Northern Territory. I strongly objectto the approval of this EMP for the following reasons:

1. Approval of this EMP will lead to irreversible climate change impacts for people of theNorthern Territory and beyond. The Northern Territory is already experiencing the impacts ofclimate change, and is predicted to be one of the most severely impacted if emissions are notrapidly reduced [1]. Remote Aboriginal communities across the NT feel this first and worst:extreme heat waves, water shortages and more extreme flooding could force many Aboriginalpeople to move off their country. Approving this EMP, one of nine exploration wells, wouldsignal the Beetaloo Basin as "open for business" to the expansion of the gas industry,potentially leading to emissions 20 times Australia's total current annual emissions [2]. Thiswould pose a serious climate change threat to communities across the NT and beyond.

2. Storage of wastewater in open air tanks poses unacceptable risks and is incompatible withthe Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory (Inquiry)recommendation 7.12 that stated “enclosed tanks must be used to hold all wastewater.” [3]Climate change means that seasons and weather patterns are changing, particularly across theNT in relation to wet season (Oct 2018 to April 2019 was the driest wet season since 1992and the hottest wet season on record) [4]. This means that there can be big storms out ofseason, and having open tanks with fracking wastewater (at any time of the year) would putdrinking water, wildlife and health of community members and children at risk, includingcommunities up and downstream.

3. Origin Energy have failed to appropriately consult with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginalpeople and impacted communities. A report from the Jumbunna Institute for IndigenousEducation and Research (UTS) found that most, if not all, exploration permits issued in theNorthern Territory (including Origin Energy) for unconventional gas were issued in theabsence of Free, Prior and Informed Consent from Traditional Owners [5]. Furthermore, theInquiry found that Aboriginal communities overwhelmingly opposed fracking on their land.The findings from the UTS report suggest reasons for concerns regarding all of OriginEnergy’s consultation practices, including consultation regarding this EnvironmentalManagement Plan with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriatecultural authorities for the areas impacted both directly and indirectly.

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4. The use of dangerous chemicals poses huge risks to the environment, water and communityhealth and are exacerbated by the use of open storage tanks. There are some really concerningchemicals that Origin Energy plans to use down well and store on-site over the dry and wetseasons. This means that the chemicals will not only be used down the well in the highpressure fracking process, but will also pose a risk at the surface when in open storage asflowback fluid.

For these reasons, any plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing, including exploration,should not be allowed to go ahead under any circumstances.

Below are a list of my recommendations:

1. The DENR should take a precautionary approach to the cumulative climate impacts of thisexploration well - knowing the risk of the expansion of the gas industry in the NorthernTerritory will have dangerous and irreversible impacts on our climate in a time when we needto rapidly decarbonise the global economy and energy system.

2. All waste water should be held in enclosed tanks at all times.

3. We request that additional time, including a consultation period and process, is allowed forTraditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriate cultural authorities for the areasdirectly and indirectly impacted by this EMP to consider this information and be given a fairchance to ask questions and respond.

4. All chemicals must be adequately health tested before being used in any fracking processes.They should also require companies to publicly disclose the identities and Chemical AbstractsService numbers of chemicals that are manufactured commercially, and identify oil and gaswells in which the chemicals are used.

I write this submission in support of many Aboriginal communities across the NorthernTerritory, primarily within the Beetaloo region, who are concerned about the potentialdamages that fracking could cause to water, to country, to songlines as well as the long termeffects of climate change.

I wait with serious concern for your response to these matters.

[1] The Australia Institute ”Cooked with gas” 2018http://www.tai.org.au/sites/default/files/P510%20Cooked%20with%20gas%20-%20Darwin%20days%20over%2035C%20FINAL.pdf

[2] The Australia Institute ”NT gas compared to coal-fired power plants”http://www.tai.org.au/content/nt-gas-compared-coal-fired-power-plants

[3] Final Report of the Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory2018 https://frackinginquiry.nt.gov.au/inquiry-reports?a=494286

[4] Bureau of Meteorology “Seasonal Climate Summary for Northern Territory”http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/current/season/nt/summary.shtml

[5] Jumbunna Institute for Education and Research “Hydraulic Fracturing and Free, Prior andInformed Consent in the Northern Territory: A Literature Review ”https://accr.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Jumbunna-FPIC-review-final.pdf

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Yours sincerely,Mandy JohnsonHawthorn, Victoria, 3122, Australia

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Johnson, Murray – Wednesday, 29 May 2019 – 13:17:31Subject Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP)From Murray JohnsonSent 29/05/2019 1:17:31 PM

To whom it may concern at the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR),

Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP) for the KyallaDrilling and Hydraulic Fracturing 2019 Program EP117 N2

Thank you for the opportunity to make a submission regarding this issue.

I write this submission to ask the Department of Environment and Natural Resources tooutright reject Origin Energy’s EMP to protect the land, water, health and wellbeing ofimpacted communities as well as our shared future from climate change.

As a member of the community, I am deeply concerned about the risks associated with OriginEnergy’s plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing in the Northern Territory. I strongly objectto the approval of this EMP for the following reasons:

1. Approval of this EMP will lead to irreversible climate change impacts for people of theNorthern Territory and beyond. The Northern Territory is already experiencing the impacts ofclimate change, and is predicted to be one of the most severely impacted if emissions are notrapidly reduced [1]. Remote Aboriginal communities across the NT feel this first and worst:extreme heat waves, water shortages and more extreme flooding could force many Aboriginalpeople to move off their country. Approving this EMP, one of nine exploration wells, wouldsignal the Beetaloo Basin as "open for business" to the expansion of the gas industry,potentially leading to emissions 20 times Australia's total current annual emissions [2]. Thiswould pose a serious climate change threat to communities across the NT and beyond.

2. Storage of wastewater in open air tanks poses unacceptable risks and is incompatible withthe Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory (Inquiry)recommendation 7.12 that stated “enclosed tanks must be used to hold all wastewater.” [3]Climate change means that seasons and weather patterns are changing, particularly across theNT in relation to wet season (Oct 2018 to April 2019 was the driest wet season since 1992and the hottest wet season on record) [4]. This means that there can be big storms out ofseason, and having open tanks with fracking wastewater (at any time of the year) would putdrinking water, wildlife and health of community members and children at risk, includingcommunities up and downstream.

3. Origin Energy have failed to appropriately consult with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginalpeople and impacted communities. A report from the Jumbunna Institute for IndigenousEducation and Research (UTS) found that most, if not all, exploration permits issued in theNorthern Territory (including Origin Energy) for unconventional gas were issued in theabsence of Free, Prior and Informed Consent from Traditional Owners [5]. Furthermore, theInquiry found that Aboriginal communities overwhelmingly opposed fracking on their land.The findings from the UTS report suggest reasons for concerns regarding all of OriginEnergy’s consultation practices, including consultation regarding this EnvironmentalManagement Plan with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriatecultural authorities for the areas impacted both directly and indirectly.

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4. The use of dangerous chemicals poses huge risks to the environment, water and communityhealth and are exacerbated by the use of open storage tanks. There are some really concerningchemicals that Origin Energy plans to use down well and store on-site over the dry and wetseasons. This means that the chemicals will not only be used down the well in the highpressure fracking process, but will also pose a risk at the surface when in open storage asflowback fluid.

For these reasons, any plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing, including exploration,should not be allowed to go ahead under any circumstances.

Below are a list of my recommendations:

1. The DENR should take a precautionary approach to the cumulative climate impacts of thisexploration well - knowing the risk of the expansion of the gas industry in the NorthernTerritory will have dangerous and irreversible impacts on our climate in a time when we needto rapidly decarbonise the global economy and energy system.

2. All waste water should be held in enclosed tanks at all times.

3. We request that additional time, including a consultation period and process, is allowed forTraditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriate cultural authorities for the areasdirectly and indirectly impacted by this EMP to consider this information and be given a fairchance to ask questions and respond.

4. All chemicals must be adequately health tested before being used in any fracking processes.They should also require companies to publicly disclose the identities and Chemical AbstractsService numbers of chemicals that are manufactured commercially, and identify oil and gaswells in which the chemicals are used.

I write this submission in support of many Aboriginal communities across the NorthernTerritory, primarily within the Beetaloo region, who are concerned about the potentialdamages that fracking could cause to water, to country, to songlines as well as the long termeffects of climate change.

Like many Australians, I am uttely sick of the ongoing destruction of my country for thebenefit of wealthy corporations.

I wait with serious concern for your response to these matters.

[1] The Australia Institute ”Cooked with gas” 2018http://www.tai.org.au/sites/default/files/P510%20Cooked%20with%20gas%20-%20Darwin%20days%20over%2035C%20FINAL.pdf

[2] The Australia Institute ”NT gas compared to coal-fired power plants”http://www.tai.org.au/content/nt-gas-compared-coal-fired-power-plants

[3] Final Report of the Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory2018 https://frackinginquiry.nt.gov.au/inquiry-reports?a=494286

[4] Bureau of Meteorology “Seasonal Climate Summary for Northern Territory”http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/current/season/nt/summary.shtml

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[5] Jumbunna Institute for Education and Research “Hydraulic Fracturing and Free, Prior andInformed Consent in the Northern Territory: A Literature Review ”https://accr.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Jumbunna-FPIC-review-final.pdf

Yours sincerely,Murray Johnson

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Johnson, Nadia – Wednesday, 29 May 2019 – 15:37:23Subject Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan for the Kyalla Drilling

and Hydraulic Fracturing 2019 Program EP117 N2From Nadia JohnsonSent 29/05/2019 3:37:23 PM

I strongly object to you beginning fracking in the NorthernyTerritory in June (or at any time).The climate of our planet is in crisis, and the only way to save it is to immediately cease allfossil fuel extraction and rapidly move to renewable energy.Yours sincerely,Nadia Johnson 2602 ACT

Nadia Johnson*************ACT 2602

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Johnson, Nick – Monday, 27 May 2019 – 09:15:54Subject Objection to Origin’s Kyalla frack site in the NTFrom Nick JohnsonSent 27/05/2019 9:15:54 AM

Dear Onshore Gas division,

I am writing to express my objection to the Environmental Management Plan submitted byOrigin Energy for the Kyalla frack site in the Northern Territory.

My key concerns with this plan are outlined below.

FRACKING SUBSTANCES ARE POISON

The fracking chemicals Origin plans to use are harmful to health. The list of substancesOrigin want to use have known health impacts. An independent review of the substancesshows they are linked to: acute toxicity, respiratory irritation, tissue damage, burns, andcancer. Some are very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Plus there are ‘trade name’ fracking chemicals that do not have any health data available.

OPEN AIR WASTEWATER TANKS POSE UNACCEPTABLE RISK

It is unacceptable that Origin would use open air wastewater dams or ‘tanks’ to store the toxicflowback fluid.

This flowback and drilling fluid is full of nasties including heavy metals, fracking chemicalsand naturally occurring radioactive materials.

Evaporation pits and open toxic tanks pose a risk to the incredible threatened birdlife thatvisits the site, including the Gouldian Finch, and should not be open and accessible to birdlifeat any time.

WET SEASON RISKS WITH WASTE ON SITE

It is deeply concerning that instead of storing toxic wastewater in enclosed tanks, Origin areplanning open dams all through the wet and dry seasons. Not only could this kill birds, butextreme weather events could cause downstream pollution impacts.

Origin’s site is upstream of Lake Woods, a place of international significance for biodiversity.The catchment should be off limits to fracking.

TRANSPORT RISKS AND TOURISM IMPACTS

Origin says they care about cumulative impacts, but have failed to talk to tourism operatorsabout the risks of increased traffic on the Stuart Highway, or to people living downstreamfrom their fracking exploration activities.

Plus, Origin want to dump on Queensland and truck the toxic waste to an undetermined site.Already Queensland has millions of tonnes of toxic salt waste that there is no permanentdisposal solution for. This is unacceptable.

BUSHFIRE RISKS AND TOTAL FIRE BAN DAYS

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This area is sensitive to bushfires. Rural Fire Brigades have been calling for gas companies tostop ignition sources and flaring on total fire ban days. Origin must be made to stop all flaringon total fire ban days.

Thank you for considering my concerns.

Yours sincerely,Nick JohnsonMoulden, Northern Territory, 0830, Australia

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Johnson, Nick – Wednesday, 29 May 2019 – 08:57:37Subject Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan for the Kyalla Drilling

and Hydraulic Fracturing 2019 Program EP117 N2From Nick JohnsonSent 29/05/2019 8:57:37 AM

Write your submission here - use our talking points to guide your submission.

Nick Johnson*************TAS 7155

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Johnson, Robert – Friday, 24 May 2019 – 19:02:08Subject Objection to Origin’s Kyalla frack site in the NTFrom Robert JohnsonSent 24/05/2019 7:02:08 PM

Dear Onshore Gas division,

I am writing to express my objection to the Environmental Management Plan submitted byOrigin Energy for the Kyalla frack site in the Northern Territory.

My key concerns with this plan are outlined below.

FRACKING SUBSTANCES ARE POISON

The fracking chemicals Origin plans to use are harmful to health. The list of substancesOrigin want to use have known health impacts. An independent review of the substancesshows they are linked to: acute toxicity, respiratory irritation, tissue damage, burns, andcancer. Some are very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Plus there are ‘trade name’ fracking chemicals that do not have any health data available.

OPEN AIR WASTEWATER TANKS POSE UNACCEPTABLE RISK

It is unacceptable that Origin would use open air wastewater dams or ‘tanks’ to store the toxicflowback fluid.

This flowback and drilling fluid is full of nasties including heavy metals, fracking chemicalsand naturally occurring radioactive materials.

Evaporation pits and open toxic tanks pose a risk to the incredible threatened birdlife thatvisits the site, including the Gouldian Finch, and should not be open and accessible to birdlifeat any time.

WET SEASON RISKS WITH WASTE ON SITE

It is deeply concerning that instead of storing toxic wastewater in enclosed tanks, Origin areplanning open dams all through the wet and dry seasons. Not only could this kill birds, butextreme weather events could cause downstream pollution impacts.

Origin’s site is upstream of Lake Woods, a place of international significance for biodiversity.The catchment should be off limits to fracking.

TRANSPORT RISKS AND TOURISM IMPACTS

Origin says they care about cumulative impacts, but have failed to talk to tourism operatorsabout the risks of increased traffic on the Stuart Highway, or to people living downstreamfrom their fracking exploration activities.

Plus, Origin want to dump on Queensland and truck the toxic waste to an undetermined site.Already Queensland has millions of tonnes of toxic salt waste that there is no permanentdisposal solution for. This is unacceptable.

BUSHFIRE RISKS AND TOTAL FIRE BAN DAYS

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This area is sensitive to bushfires. Rural Fire Brigades have been calling for gas companies tostop ignition sources and flaring on total fire ban days. Origin must be made to stop all flaringon total fire ban days.

Thank you for considering my concerns.

Yours sincerely,Robert JohnsonKillabakh, New South Wales, 2429, Australia

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Johnson, Rosemary – Wednesday, 29 May 2019 – 11:01:09Subject Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP)From Rosemary JohnsonSent 29/05/2019 11:01:09 AM

To whom it may concern at the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR),

Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP) for the KyallaDrilling and Hydraulic Fracturing 2019 Program EP117 N2

Thank you for the opportunity to make a submission regarding this issue.

I write this submission to ask the Department of Environment and Natural Resources tooutright reject Origin Energy’s EMP to protect the land, water, health and wellbeing ofimpacted communities as well as our shared future from climate change.

As a member of the community, I am deeply concerned about the risks associated with OriginEnergy’s plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing in the Northern Territory. I strongly objectto the approval of this EMP for the following reasons:

1. Approval of this EMP will lead to irreversible climate change impacts for people of theNorthern Territory and beyond. The Northern Territory is already experiencing the impacts ofclimate change, and is predicted to be one of the most severely impacted if emissions are notrapidly reduced [1]. Remote Aboriginal communities across the NT feel this first and worst:extreme heat waves, water shortages and more extreme flooding could force many Aboriginalpeople to move off their country. Approving this EMP, one of nine exploration wells, wouldsignal the Beetaloo Basin as "open for business" to the expansion of the gas industry,potentially leading to emissions 20 times Australia's total current annual emissions [2]. Thiswould pose a serious climate change threat to communities across the NT and beyond.

2. Storage of wastewater in open air tanks poses unacceptable risks and is incompatible withthe Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory (Inquiry)recommendation 7.12 that stated “enclosed tanks must be used to hold all wastewater.” [3]Climate change means that seasons and weather patterns are changing, particularly across theNT in relation to wet season (Oct 2018 to April 2019 was the driest wet season since 1992and the hottest wet season on record) [4]. This means that there can be big storms out ofseason, and having open tanks with fracking wastewater (at any time of the year) would putdrinking water, wildlife and health of community members and children at risk, includingcommunities up and downstream.

3. Origin Energy have failed to appropriately consult with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginalpeople and impacted communities. A report from the Jumbunna Institute for IndigenousEducation and Research (UTS) found that most, if not all, exploration permits issued in theNorthern Territory (including Origin Energy) for unconventional gas were issued in theabsence of Free, Prior and Informed Consent from Traditional Owners [5]. Furthermore, theInquiry found that Aboriginal communities overwhelmingly opposed fracking on their land.The findings from the UTS report suggest reasons for concerns regarding all of OriginEnergy’s consultation practices, including consultation regarding this EnvironmentalManagement Plan with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriatecultural authorities for the areas impacted both directly and indirectly.

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4. The use of dangerous chemicals poses huge risks to the environment, water and communityhealth and are exacerbated by the use of open storage tanks. There are some really concerningchemicals that Origin Energy plans to use down well and store on-site over the dry and wetseasons. This means that the chemicals will not only be used down the well in the highpressure fracking process, but will also pose a risk at the surface when in open storage asflowback fluid.

For these reasons, any plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing, including exploration,should not be allowed to go ahead under any circumstances.

Below are a list of my recommendations:

1. The DENR should take a precautionary approach to the cumulative climate impacts of thisexploration well - knowing the risk of the expansion of the gas industry in the NorthernTerritory will have dangerous and irreversible impacts on our climate in a time when we needto rapidly decarbonise the global economy and energy system.

2. All waste water should be held in enclosed tanks at all times.

3. We request that additional time, including a consultation period and process, is allowed forTraditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriate cultural authorities for the areasdirectly and indirectly impacted by this EMP to consider this information and be given a fairchance to ask questions and respond.

4. All chemicals must be adequately health tested before being used in any fracking processes.They should also require companies to publicly disclose the identities and Chemical AbstractsService numbers of chemicals that are manufactured commercially, and identify oil and gaswells in which the chemicals are used.

I write this submission in support of many Aboriginal communities across the NorthernTerritory, primarily within the Beetaloo region, who are concerned about the potentialdamages that fracking could cause to water, to country, to songlines as well as the long termeffects of climate change.

I wait with serious concern for your response to these matters.

[1] The Australia Institute ”Cooked with gas” 2018http://www.tai.org.au/sites/default/files/P510%20Cooked%20with%20gas%20-%20Darwin%20days%20over%2035C%20FINAL.pdf

[2] The Australia Institute ”NT gas compared to coal-fired power plants”http://www.tai.org.au/content/nt-gas-compared-coal-fired-power-plants

[3] Final Report of the Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory2018 https://frackinginquiry.nt.gov.au/inquiry-reports?a=494286

[4] Bureau of Meteorology “Seasonal Climate Summary for Northern Territory”http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/current/season/nt/summary.shtml

[5] Jumbunna Institute for Education and Research “Hydraulic Fracturing and Free, Prior andInformed Consent in the Northern Territory: A Literature Review ”https://accr.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Jumbunna-FPIC-review-final.pdf

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Yours sincerely,Rosemary JohnsonMitcham, Victoria, 3132, Australia

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Johnson, Roslyn – Thursday, 23 May 2019 – 20:40:31Subject Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP)From Roslyn JohnsonSent 23/05/2019 8:40:31 PM

To whom it may concern at the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR),

Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP) for the KyallaDrilling and Hydraulic Fracturing 2019 Program EP117 N2

Thank you for the opportunity to make a submission regarding this issue.

I write this submission to ask the Department of Environment and Natural Resources tooutright reject Origin Energy’s EMP to protect the land, water, health and wellbeing ofimpacted communities as well as our shared future from climate change.

As a member of the community, I am deeply concerned about the risks associated with OriginEnergy’s plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing in the Northern Territory. I strongly objectto the approval of this EMP for the following reasons:

1. Approval of this EMP will lead to irreversible climate change impacts for people of theNorthern Territory and beyond. The Northern Territory is already experiencing the impacts ofclimate change, and is predicted to be one of the most severely impacted if emissions are notrapidly reduced [1]. Remote Aboriginal communities across the NT feel this first and worst:extreme heat waves, water shortages and more extreme flooding could force many Aboriginalpeople to move off their country. Approving this EMP, one of nine exploration wells, wouldsignal the Beetaloo Basin as "open for business" to the expansion of the gas industry,potentially leading to emissions 20 times Australia's total current annual emissions [2]. Thiswould pose a serious climate change threat to communities across the NT and beyond.

2. Storage of wastewater in open air tanks poses unacceptable risks and is incompatible withthe Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory (Inquiry)recommendation 7.12 that stated “enclosed tanks must be used to hold all wastewater.” [3]Climate change means that seasons and weather patterns are changing, particularly across theNT in relation to wet season (Oct 2018 to April 2019 was the driest wet season since 1992and the hottest wet season on record) [4]. This means that there can be big storms out ofseason, and having open tanks with fracking wastewater (at any time of the year) would putdrinking water, wildlife and health of community members and children at risk, includingcommunities up and downstream.

3. Origin Energy have failed to appropriately consult with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginalpeople and impacted communities. A report from the Jumbunna Institute for IndigenousEducation and Research (UTS) found that most, if not all, exploration permits issued in theNorthern Territory (including Origin Energy) for unconventional gas were issued in theabsence of Free, Prior and Informed Consent from Traditional Owners [5]. Furthermore, theInquiry found that Aboriginal communities overwhelmingly opposed fracking on their land.The findings from the UTS report suggest reasons for concerns regarding all of OriginEnergy’s consultation practices, including consultation regarding this EnvironmentalManagement Plan with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriatecultural authorities for the areas impacted both directly and indirectly.

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4. The use of dangerous chemicals poses huge risks to the environment, water and communityhealth and are exacerbated by the use of open storage tanks. There are some really concerningchemicals that Origin Energy plans to use down well and store on-site over the dry and wetseasons. This means that the chemicals will not only be used down the well in the highpressure fracking process, but will also pose a risk at the surface when in open storage asflowback fluid.

For these reasons, any plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing, including exploration,should not be allowed to go ahead under any circumstances.

Below are a list of my recommendations:

1. The DENR should take a precautionary approach to the cumulative climate impacts of thisexploration well - knowing the risk of the expansion of the gas industry in the NorthernTerritory will have dangerous and irreversible impacts on our climate in a time when we needto rapidly decarbonise the global economy and energy system.

2. All waste water should be held in enclosed tanks at all times.

3. We request that additional time, including a consultation period and process, is allowed forTraditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriate cultural authorities for the areasdirectly and indirectly impacted by this EMP to consider this information and be given a fairchance to ask questions and respond.

4. All chemicals must be adequately health tested before being used in any fracking processes.They should also require companies to publicly disclose the identities and Chemical AbstractsService numbers of chemicals that are manufactured commercially, and identify oil and gaswells in which the chemicals are used.

I write this submission in support of many Aboriginal communities across the NorthernTerritory, primarily within the Beetaloo region, who are concerned about the potentialdamages that fracking could cause to water, to country, to songlines as well as the long termeffects of climate change.

I wait with serious concern for your response to these matters.

[1] The Australia Institute ”Cooked with gas” 2018http://www.tai.org.au/sites/default/files/P510%20Cooked%20with%20gas%20-%20Darwin%20days%20over%2035C%20FINAL.pdf

[2] The Australia Institute ”NT gas compared to coal-fired power plants”http://www.tai.org.au/content/nt-gas-compared-coal-fired-power-plants

[3] Final Report of the Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory2018 https://frackinginquiry.nt.gov.au/inquiry-reports?a=494286

[4] Bureau of Meteorology “Seasonal Climate Summary for Northern Territory”http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/current/season/nt/summary.shtml

[5] Jumbunna Institute for Education and Research “Hydraulic Fracturing and Free, Prior andInformed Consent in the Northern Territory: A Literature Review ”https://accr.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Jumbunna-FPIC-review-final.pdf

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Johnson, Shoena – Monday, 27 May 2019 – 16:54:55Subject Objection to Origin’s Kyalla frack site in the NTFrom Shoena JohnsonSent 27/05/2019 4:54:55 PM

Dear Onshore Gas division,

I am writing to express my objection to the Environmental Management Plan submitted byOrigin Energy for the Kyalla frack site in the Northern Territory.

My key concerns with this plan are outlined below.

FRACKING SUBSTANCES ARE POISON

The fracking chemicals Origin plans to use are harmful to health. The list of substancesOrigin want to use have known health impacts. An independent review of the substancesshows they are linked to: acute toxicity, respiratory irritation, tissue damage, burns, andcancer. Some are very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Plus there are ‘trade name’ fracking chemicals that do not have any health data available.

OPEN AIR WASTEWATER TANKS POSE UNACCEPTABLE RISK

It is unacceptable that Origin would use open air wastewater dams or ‘tanks’ to store the toxicflowback fluid.

This flowback and drilling fluid is full of nasties including heavy metals, fracking chemicalsand naturally occurring radioactive materials.

Evaporation pits and open toxic tanks pose a risk to the incredible threatened birdlife thatvisits the site, including the Gouldian Finch, and should not be open and accessible to birdlifeat any time.

WET SEASON RISKS WITH WASTE ON SITE

It is deeply concerning that instead of storing toxic wastewater in enclosed tanks, Origin areplanning open dams all through the wet and dry seasons. Not only could this kill birds, butextreme weather events could cause downstream pollution impacts.

Origin’s site is upstream of Lake Woods, a place of international significance for biodiversity.The catchment should be off limits to fracking.

TRANSPORT RISKS AND TOURISM IMPACTS

Origin says they care about cumulative impacts, but have failed to talk to tourism operatorsabout the risks of increased traffic on the Stuart Highway, or to people living downstreamfrom their fracking exploration activities.

Plus, Origin want to dump on Queensland and truck the toxic waste to an undetermined site.Already Queensland has millions of tonnes of toxic salt waste that there is no permanentdisposal solution for. This is unacceptable.

BUSHFIRE RISKS AND TOTAL FIRE BAN DAYS

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This area is sensitive to bushfires. Rural Fire Brigades have been calling for gas companies tostop ignition sources and flaring on total fire ban days. Origin must be made to stop all flaringon total fire ban days.

Thank you for considering my concerns.

Yours sincerely,Shoena JohnsonMoulden, Northern Territory, 0830, Australia

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Johnson, Stella – Wednesday, 29 May 2019 – 11:05:19Subject Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP)From Stella JohnsonSent 29/05/2019 11:05:19 AM

To whom it may concern at the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR),

Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP) for the KyallaDrilling and Hydraulic Fracturing 2019 Program EP117 N2

Thank you for the opportunity to make a submission regarding this issue.

I write this submission to ask the Department of Environment and Natural Resources tooutright reject Origin Energy’s EMP to protect the land, water, health and wellbeing ofimpacted communities as well as our shared future from climate change.

As a member of the community, I am deeply concerned about the risks associated with OriginEnergy’s plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing in the Northern Territory. I strongly objectto the approval of this EMP for the following reasons:

1. Approval of this EMP will lead to irreversible climate change impacts for people of theNorthern Territory and beyond. The Northern Territory is already experiencing the impacts ofclimate change, and is predicted to be one of the most severely impacted if emissions are notrapidly reduced [1]. Remote Aboriginal communities across the NT feel this first and worst:extreme heat waves, water shortages and more extreme flooding could force many Aboriginalpeople to move off their country. Approving this EMP, one of nine exploration wells, wouldsignal the Beetaloo Basin as "open for business" to the expansion of the gas industry,potentially leading to emissions 20 times Australia's total current annual emissions [2]. Thiswould pose a serious climate change threat to communities across the NT and beyond.

2. Storage of wastewater in open air tanks poses unacceptable risks and is incompatible withthe Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory (Inquiry)recommendation 7.12 that stated “enclosed tanks must be used to hold all wastewater.” [3]Climate change means that seasons and weather patterns are changing, particularly across theNT in relation to wet season (Oct 2018 to April 2019 was the driest wet season since 1992and the hottest wet season on record) [4]. This means that there can be big storms out ofseason, and having open tanks with fracking wastewater (at any time of the year) would putdrinking water, wildlife and health of community members and children at risk, includingcommunities up and downstream.

3. Origin Energy have failed to appropriately consult with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginalpeople and impacted communities. A report from the Jumbunna Institute for IndigenousEducation and Research (UTS) found that most, if not all, exploration permits issued in theNorthern Territory (including Origin Energy) for unconventional gas were issued in theabsence of Free, Prior and Informed Consent from Traditional Owners [5]. Furthermore, theInquiry found that Aboriginal communities overwhelmingly opposed fracking on their land.The findings from the UTS report suggest reasons for concerns regarding all of OriginEnergy’s consultation practices, including consultation regarding this EnvironmentalManagement Plan with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriatecultural authorities for the areas impacted both directly and indirectly.

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4. The use of dangerous chemicals poses huge risks to the environment, water and communityhealth and are exacerbated by the use of open storage tanks. There are some really concerningchemicals that Origin Energy plans to use down well and store on-site over the dry and wetseasons. This means that the chemicals will not only be used down the well in the highpressure fracking process, but will also pose a risk at the surface when in open storage asflowback fluid.

For these reasons, any plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing, including exploration,should not be allowed to go ahead under any circumstances.

Below are a list of my recommendations:

1. The DENR should take a precautionary approach to the cumulative climate impacts of thisexploration well - knowing the risk of the expansion of the gas industry in the NorthernTerritory will have dangerous and irreversible impacts on our climate in a time when we needto rapidly decarbonise the global economy and energy system.

2. All waste water should be held in enclosed tanks at all times.

3. We request that additional time, including a consultation period and process, is allowed forTraditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriate cultural authorities for the areasdirectly and indirectly impacted by this EMP to consider this information and be given a fairchance to ask questions and respond.

4. All chemicals must be adequately health tested before being used in any fracking processes.They should also require companies to publicly disclose the identities and Chemical AbstractsService numbers of chemicals that are manufactured commercially, and identify oil and gaswells in which the chemicals are used.

I write this submission in support of many Aboriginal communities across the NorthernTerritory, primarily within the Beetaloo region, who are concerned about the potentialdamages that fracking could cause to water, to country, to songlines as well as the long termeffects of climate change.

I wait with serious concern for your response to these matters.

[1] The Australia Institute ”Cooked with gas” 2018http://www.tai.org.au/sites/default/files/P510%20Cooked%20with%20gas%20-%20Darwin%20days%20over%2035C%20FINAL.pdf

[2] The Australia Institute ”NT gas compared to coal-fired power plants”http://www.tai.org.au/content/nt-gas-compared-coal-fired-power-plants

[3] Final Report of the Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory2018 https://frackinginquiry.nt.gov.au/inquiry-reports?a=494286

[4] Bureau of Meteorology “Seasonal Climate Summary for Northern Territory”http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/current/season/nt/summary.shtml

[5] Jumbunna Institute for Education and Research “Hydraulic Fracturing and Free, Prior andInformed Consent in the Northern Territory: A Literature Review ”https://accr.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Jumbunna-FPIC-review-final.pdf

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Yours sincerely,Stella JohnsonSaint Kilda East, Victoria, 3183, Australia

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Johnston, Les – Thursday, 30 May 2019 – 09:56:09Subject Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP)From Les JohnstonSent 30/05/2019 9:56:09 AM

Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)

Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP) for the KyallaDrilling and Hydraulic Fracturing 2019 Program EP117 N2

Thank you for the opportunity to make a submission regarding this issue.

I have read through Origin's EMP and found that it provides inadequate protection of theenvironment in both the short and long terms. Experience with the impacts of gas wellconstruction and operation in NSW shows that environmental impacts do occur as a result ofhuman error or negligence, opportunistic shortcuts, inadequate systems design andmanagement.The long terms impacts of gas well construction in terms of the release of hydrocarbon gasseshas not been clearly defined. Data from other hydrocarbon gas extraction systems produceswide ranging results. The precautionary principle demands that gas well installations shouldnot be permitted until there is greater confidence with the uncontrolled release of gasses intothe atmosphere. The proponent has not provided any details of what actions it will take tocontrol such gas emissions if in operation, such gas emissions are excessive and cause asignificant increase in the existing rate of greenhouse gas emissions from the extraction area.The other long term risk which has not been addressed by the proponent is the breaching ofgroundwater aquifers. While the proponents claims it will use "best practice" there isinsufficient existing evidence to conclude that such practice will not cause breaches ofgroundwater aquifers. The proponent has provided no information of what actions it will taketo manage any such breaches and how it will ensure adequate funding of possible futurecorrection.The widespread expansion of the asbestos sheet industry and its affects on humans provides acautionary tale of companies evading the financial compensation resulting from theirproducts. The hydrocarbon gas extraction projects present a similar situation. Origin has notidentified how it will provide for the costs of long term impacts arising from its extractionactivities.The EMP provides insufficient details of waste management practices it will adhere to. Theproposal to dispose of wastes on site imposes a potential long term cost on the future propertyowner. Without effective management of long term waste impacts, on site disposal is notacceptable. The EMP fails to identify the destination of off-site waste disposal and potentialenvironmental impacts. Whether there are any "appropriate" off site disposal sites or not isunknown. The proponent has not accepted its long term responsibility for the long termmanagement of its wastes. This is not acceptable.Management of liquid wastes, in particular, fluids used in fracking, has been found to bedefective at many existing sites. The management of saline liquids is highly problematic asthese must not be released into a fresh water environment due to salt content. The proposal totakes highly saline slurries to a "landfill" or some other waste facility is also problematic asthese facilities are not established for the safe "disposal" of highly saline slurries.The wet season provides significant risks of open storages being breached. The proponentmust provided covered storages so that "unforeseen" rain events do not cause pollution ofwaters or dilution of wastes.

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Finally, approval of this EMP will lead to irreversible climate change impacts for people ofthe Northern Territory and beyond. The Northern Territory is already experiencing theimpacts of climate change, and is predicted to be one of the most severely impacted ifemissions are not rapidly reduced. Remote Aboriginal communities across the NT feel thisfirst and worst: extreme heat waves, water shortages and more extreme flooding could forcemany Aboriginal people to move off their country. Approving this EMP, one of nineexploration wells, would signal the Beetaloo Basin as "open for business" to the expansion ofthe gas industry, potentially leading to emissions 20 times Australia's total current annualemissions. This would pose a serious climate change threat to communities across the NT andbeyond.

Below are a list of my recommendations:

1. The DENR should take a precautionary approach to the cumulative climate impacts of thisexploration well - knowing the risk of the expansion of the gas industry in the NorthernTerritory will have dangerous and irreversible impacts on our climate in a time when we needto rapidly decarbonise the global economy and energy system.

2. All waste water should be held in enclosed tanks at all times.

3. We request that additional time, including a consultation period and process, is allowed forTraditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriate cultural authorities for the areasdirectly and indirectly impacted by this EMP to consider this information and be given a fairchance to ask questions and respond.

4. All chemicals must be adequately health tested before being used in any fracking processes.They should also require companies to publicly disclose the identities and Chemical AbstractsService numbers of chemicals that are manufactured commercially, and identify oil and gaswells in which the chemicals are used.

I write this submission in support of many Aboriginal communities across the NorthernTerritory, primarily within the Beetaloo region, who are concerned about the potentialdamages that fracking could cause to water, to country, to songlines as well as the long termeffects of climate change.

I wait with serious concern for your response to these matters.

Yours sincerely,Les Johnston

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Johnston, Noelle – Thursday, 30 May 2019 – 10:14:32Subject No Fracking in N.T.From Noelle JohnstonSent 30/05/2019 10:14:32 AM

This project threatens underground water supplies and must not go ahead for that reason. Wehave enough natural gas supplies for our coulntry and others as well. Don't risk theunderground water which is so precious and needed for our future agricultural and drinkingsupplies in the future

noelle johnston*************WA 6157

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Johnston, Paul – Thursday, 30 May 2019 – 09:15:45Subject Objection to Origin’s Kyalla frack site in the NTFrom Paul JohnstonSent 30/05/2019 9:15:45 AM

Dear Onshore Gas division,

I am writing to express my objection to the Environmental Management Plan submitted byOrigin Energy for the Kyalla frack site in the Northern Territory.

My key concerns with this plan are outlined below.

FRACKING SUBSTANCES ARE POISON(ignorance is not an excuse or replacement for commonsense)

The fracking chemicals Origin plans to use are harmful to health. The list of substancesOrigin want to use have known health impacts. An independent review of the substancesshows they are linked to: acute toxicity, respiratory irritation, tissue damage, burns, andcancer. Some are very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Plus there are ‘trade name’ fracking chemicals that do not have any health data available.

OPEN AIR WASTEWATER TANKS POSE UNACCEPTABLE RISK

It is unacceptable that Origin would use open air wastewater dams or ‘tanks’ to store the toxicflowback fluid.

This flowback and drilling fluid is full of nasties including heavy metals, fracking chemicalsand naturally occurring radioactive materials.

Evaporation pits and open toxic tanks pose a risk to the incredible threatened birdlife thatvisits the site, including the Gouldian Finch, and should not be open and accessible to birdlifeat any time.

WET SEASON RISKS WITH WASTE ON SITE

It is deeply concerning that instead of storing toxic wastewater in enclosed tanks, Origin areplanning open dams all through the wet and dry seasons. Not only could this kill birds, butextreme weather events could cause downstream pollution impacts.

Origin’s site is upstream of Lake Woods, a place of international significance for biodiversity.The catchment should be off limits to fracking.

TRANSPORT RISKS AND TOURISM IMPACTS

Origin says they care about cumulative impacts, but have failed to talk to tourism operatorsabout the risks of increased traffic on the Stuart Highway, or to people living downstreamfrom their fracking exploration activities.

Plus, Origin want to dump on Queensland and truck the toxic waste to an undetermined site.Already Queensland has millions of tonnes of toxic salt waste that there is no permanentdisposal solution for. This is unacceptable.

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BUSHFIRE RISKS AND TOTAL FIRE BAN DAYS

This area is sensitive to bushfires. Rural Fire Brigades have been calling for gas companies tostop ignition sources and flaring on total fire ban days. Origin must be made to stop all flaringon total fire ban days.

Thank you for considering my concerns.

Yours sincerely,Paul JohnstonTablelands, Queensland, 4680, Australia

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Johnstone, Kerry – Friday, 24 May 2019 – 09:17:34Subject Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP)From Kerry JohnstoneSent 24/05/2019 9:17:34 AM

To whom it may concern at the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR),

Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP) for the KyallaDrilling and Hydraulic Fracturing 2019 Program EP117 N2

Thank you for the opportunity to make a submission regarding this issue.

I write this submission to ask the Department of Environment and Natural Resources tooutright reject Origin Energy’s EMP to protect the land, water, health and wellbeing ofimpacted communities as well as our shared future from climate change.

As a member of the community, I am deeply concerned about the risks associated with OriginEnergy’s plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing in the Northern Territory. I strongly objectto the approval of this EMP for the following reasons:

1. Approval of this EMP will lead to irreversible climate change impacts for people of theNorthern Territory and beyond. The Northern Territory is already experiencing the impacts ofclimate change, and is predicted to be one of the most severely impacted if emissions are notrapidly reduced [1]. Remote Aboriginal communities across the NT feel this first and worst:extreme heat waves, water shortages and more extreme flooding could force many Aboriginalpeople to move off their country. Approving this EMP, one of nine exploration wells, wouldsignal the Beetaloo Basin as "open for business" to the expansion of the gas industry,potentially leading to emissions 20 times Australia's total current annual emissions [2]. Thiswould pose a serious climate change threat to communities across the NT and beyond.

2. Storage of wastewater in open air tanks poses unacceptable risks and is incompatible withthe Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory (Inquiry)recommendation 7.12 that stated “enclosed tanks must be used to hold all wastewater.” [3]Climate change means that seasons and weather patterns are changing, particularly across theNT in relation to wet season (Oct 2018 to April 2019 was the driest wet season since 1992and the hottest wet season on record) [4]. This means that there can be big storms out ofseason, and having open tanks with fracking wastewater (at any time of the year) would putdrinking water, wildlife and health of community members and children at risk, includingcommunities up and downstream.

3. Origin Energy have failed to appropriately consult with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginalpeople and impacted communities. A report from the Jumbunna Institute for IndigenousEducation and Research (UTS) found that most, if not all, exploration permits issued in theNorthern Territory (including Origin Energy) for unconventional gas were issued in theabsence of Free, Prior and Informed Consent from Traditional Owners [5]. Furthermore, theInquiry found that Aboriginal communities overwhelmingly opposed fracking on their land.The findings from the UTS report suggest reasons for concerns regarding all of OriginEnergy’s consultation practices, including consultation regarding this EnvironmentalManagement Plan with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriatecultural authorities for the areas impacted both directly and indirectly.

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4. The use of dangerous chemicals poses huge risks to the environment, water and communityhealth and are exacerbated by the use of open storage tanks. There are some really concerningchemicals that Origin Energy plans to use down well and store on-site over the dry and wetseasons. This means that the chemicals will not only be used down the well in the highpressure fracking process, but will also pose a risk at the surface when in open storage asflowback fluid.

For these reasons, any plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing, including exploration,should not be allowed to go ahead under any circumstances.

Below are a list of my recommendations:

1. The DENR should take a precautionary approach to the cumulative climate impacts of thisexploration well - knowing the risk of the expansion of the gas industry in the NorthernTerritory will have dangerous and irreversible impacts on our climate in a time when we needto rapidly decarbonise the global economy and energy system.

2. All waste water should be held in enclosed tanks at all times.

3. We request that additional time, including a consultation period and process, is allowed forTraditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriate cultural authorities for the areasdirectly and indirectly impacted by this EMP to consider this information and be given a fairchance to ask questions and respond.

4. All chemicals must be adequately health tested before being used in any fracking processes.They should also require companies to publicly disclose the identities and Chemical AbstractsService numbers of chemicals that are manufactured commercially, and identify oil and gaswells in which the chemicals are used.

I write this submission in support of many Aboriginal communities across the NorthernTerritory, primarily within the Beetaloo region, who are concerned about the potentialdamages that fracking could cause to water, to country, to songlines as well as the long termeffects of climate change.

I wait with serious concern for your response to these matters.

[1] The Australia Institute ”Cooked with gas” 2018http://www.tai.org.au/sites/default/files/P510%20Cooked%20with%20gas%20-%20Darwin%20days%20over%2035C%20FINAL.pdf

[2] The Australia Institute ”NT gas compared to coal-fired power plants”http://www.tai.org.au/content/nt-gas-compared-coal-fired-power-plants

[3] Final Report of the Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory2018 https://frackinginquiry.nt.gov.au/inquiry-reports?a=494286

[4] Bureau of Meteorology “Seasonal Climate Summary for Northern Territory”http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/current/season/nt/summary.shtml

[5] Jumbunna Institute for Education and Research “Hydraulic Fracturing and Free, Prior andInformed Consent in the Northern Territory: A Literature Review ”https://accr.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Jumbunna-FPIC-review-final.pdf

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Yours sincerely,Kerry JohnstoneHobart, Tasmania, 7000, Australia

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Johnstone, Trish – Tuesday, 28 May 2019 – 21:24:33Subject Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan for the Kyalla Drilling

and Hydraulic Fracturing 2019 Program EP117 N2From Trish JohnstoneSent 28/05/2019 9:24:33 PM

Write your submission here - use our talking points to the left to guide your submission.

Trish Johnstone*************QLD 4502

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Johnstone-Kappel, Venessa – Wednesday, 29 May 2019 –18:58:44Subject Objection to Origin’s Kyalla frack site in the NTFrom Venessa Johnstone-KappelSent 29/05/2019 6:58:44 PM

Dear Onshore Gas division,

I am writing to express my objection to the Environmental Management Plan submitted byOrigin Energy for the Kyalla frack site in the Northern Territory.

My key concerns with this plan are outlined below.

FRACKING SUBSTANCES ARE POISON

The fracking chemicals Origin plans to use are harmful to health. The list of substancesOrigin want to use have known health impacts. An independent review of the substancesshows they are linked to: acute toxicity, respiratory irritation, tissue damage, burns, andcancer. Some are very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Plus there are ‘trade name’ fracking chemicals that do not have any health data available.

OPEN AIR WASTEWATER TANKS POSE UNACCEPTABLE RISK

It is unacceptable that Origin would use open air wastewater dams or ‘tanks’ to store the toxicflowback fluid.

This flowback and drilling fluid is full of nasties including heavy metals, fracking chemicalsand naturally occurring radioactive materials.

Evaporation pits and open toxic tanks pose a risk to the incredible threatened birdlife thatvisits the site, including the Gouldian Finch, and should not be open and accessible to birdlifeat any time.

WET SEASON RISKS WITH WASTE ON SITE

It is deeply concerning that instead of storing toxic wastewater in enclosed tanks, Origin areplanning open dams all through the wet and dry seasons. Not only could this kill birds, butextreme weather events could cause downstream pollution impacts.

Origin’s site is upstream of Lake Woods, a place of international significance for biodiversity.The catchment should be off limits to fracking.

TRANSPORT RISKS AND TOURISM IMPACTS

Origin says they care about cumulative impacts, but have failed to talk to tourism operatorsabout the risks of increased traffic on the Stuart Highway, or to people living downstreamfrom their fracking exploration activities.

Plus, Origin want to dump on Queensland and truck the toxic waste to an undetermined site.Already Queensland has millions of tonnes of toxic salt waste that there is no permanentdisposal solution for. This is unacceptable.

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BUSHFIRE RISKS AND TOTAL FIRE BAN DAYS

This area is sensitive to bushfires. Rural Fire Brigades have been calling for gas companies tostop ignition sources and flaring on total fire ban days. Origin must be made to stop all flaringon total fire ban days.

Thank you for considering my concerns.

Yours sincerely,Venessa Johnstone-KappelBooyong, New South Wales, 2480, Australia

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Jol, Ana – Thursday, 30 May 2019 – 13:38:43Subject Objection to Origin’s Kyalla frack site in the NTFrom Ana JolSent 30/05/2019 1:38:43 PM

Dear Onshore Gas division,

We need to take immediate action on climate change. Our water is our most valuableresource, not gas.

I am writing to express my objection to the Environmental Management Plan submitted byOrigin Energy for the Kyalla frack site in the Northern Territory.

My key concerns with this plan are outlined below.The fracking chemicals Origin plans to use are harmful to health. The list of substancesOrigin want to use have known health impacts. An independent review of the substancesshows they are linked to: acute toxicity, respiratory irritation, tissue damage, burns, andcancer. Some are very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.Plus there are ‘trade name’ fracking chemicals that do not have any health data available.It is unacceptable that Origin would use open air wastewater dams or ‘tanks’ to store the toxicflowback fluid.This flowback and drilling fluid is full of nasties including heavy metals, fracking chemicalsand naturally occurring radioactive materials.Evaporation pits and open toxic tanks pose a risk to the incredible threatened birdlife thatvisits the site, including the Gouldian Finch, and should not be open and accessible to birdlifeat any time.It is deeply concerning that instead of storing toxic wastewater in enclosed tanks, Origin areplanning open dams all through the wet and dry seasons. Not only could this kill birds, butextreme weather events could cause downstream pollution impacts.Origin’s site is upstream of Lake Woods, a place of international significance for biodiversity.The catchment should be off limits to fracking.Origin says they care about cumulative impacts, but have failed to talk to tourism operatorsabout the risks of increased traffic on the Stuart Highway, or to people living downstreamfrom their fracking exploration activities.Plus, Origin want to dump on Queensland and truck the toxic waste to an undetermined site.Already Queensland has millions of tonnes of toxic salt waste that there is no permanentdisposal solution for. This is unacceptable.This area is sensitive to bushfires. Rural Fire Brigades have been calling for gas companies tostop ignition sources and flaring on total fire ban days. Origin must be made to stop all flaringon total fire ban days.

Thank you for considering my concerns.

Yours sincerely,Ana JolThe Channon, New South Wales, 2480, Australia

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Jolly, Peter – Wednesday, 29 May 2019 – 13:09:25Subject Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP)From Peter JollySent 29/05/2019 1:09:25 PM

To whom it may concern at the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR),

Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP) for the KyallaDrilling and Hydraulic Fracturing 2019 Program EP117 N2

Thank you for the opportunity to make a submission regarding this issue.

I write this submission to ask the Department of Environment and Natural Resources tooutright reject Origin Energy’s EMP to protect the land, water, health and wellbeing ofimpacted communities as well as our shared future from climate change.

As a member of the community, I am deeply concerned about the risks associated with OriginEnergy’s plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing in the Northern Territory. I strongly objectto the approval of this EMP for the following reasons:

1. Approval of this EMP will lead to irreversible climate change impacts for people of theNorthern Territory and beyond. The Northern Territory is already experiencing the impacts ofclimate change, and is predicted to be one of the most severely impacted if emissions are notrapidly reduced [1]. Remote Aboriginal communities across the NT feel this first and worst:extreme heat waves, water shortages and more extreme flooding could force many Aboriginalpeople to move off their country. Approving this EMP, one of nine exploration wells, wouldsignal the Beetaloo Basin as "open for business" to the expansion of the gas industry,potentially leading to emissions 20 times Australia's total current annual emissions [2]. Thiswould pose a serious climate change threat to communities across the NT and beyond.

2. Storage of wastewater in open air tanks poses unacceptable risks and is incompatible withthe Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory (Inquiry)recommendation 7.12 that stated “enclosed tanks must be used to hold all wastewater.” [3]Climate change means that seasons and weather patterns are changing, particularly across theNT in relation to wet season (Oct 2018 to April 2019 was the driest wet season since 1992and the hottest wet season on record) [4]. This means that there can be big storms out ofseason, and having open tanks with fracking wastewater (at any time of the year) would putdrinking water, wildlife and health of community members and children at risk, includingcommunities up and downstream.

3. Origin Energy have failed to appropriately consult with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginalpeople and impacted communities. A report from the Jumbunna Institute for IndigenousEducation and Research (UTS) found that most, if not all, exploration permits issued in theNorthern Territory (including Origin Energy) for unconventional gas were issued in theabsence of Free, Prior and Informed Consent from Traditional Owners [5]. Furthermore, theInquiry found that Aboriginal communities overwhelmingly opposed fracking on their land.The findings from the UTS report suggest reasons for concerns regarding all of OriginEnergy’s consultation practices, including consultation regarding this EnvironmentalManagement Plan with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriatecultural authorities for the areas impacted both directly and indirectly.

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4. The use of dangerous chemicals poses huge risks to the environment, water and communityhealth and are exacerbated by the use of open storage tanks. There are some really concerningchemicals that Origin Energy plans to use down well and store on-site over the dry and wetseasons. This means that the chemicals will not only be used down the well in the highpressure fracking process, but will also pose a risk at the surface when in open storage asflowback fluid.

For these reasons, any plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing, including exploration,should not be allowed to go ahead under any circumstances.

Below are a list of my recommendations:

1. The DENR should take a precautionary approach to the cumulative climate impacts of thisexploration well - knowing the risk of the expansion of the gas industry in the NorthernTerritory will have dangerous and irreversible impacts on our climate in a time when we needto rapidly decarbonise the global economy and energy system.

2. All waste water should be held in enclosed tanks at all times.

3. We request that additional time, including a consultation period and process, is allowed forTraditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriate cultural authorities for the areasdirectly and indirectly impacted by this EMP to consider this information and be given a fairchance to ask questions and respond.

4. All chemicals must be adequately health tested before being used in any fracking processes.They should also require companies to publicly disclose the identities and Chemical AbstractsService numbers of chemicals that are manufactured commercially, and identify oil and gaswells in which the chemicals are used.

I write this submission in support of many Aboriginal communities across the NorthernTerritory, primarily within the Beetaloo region, who are concerned about the potentialdamages that fracking could cause to water, to country, to songlines as well as the long termeffects of climate change.

I wait with serious concern for your response to these matters.

[1] The Australia Institute ”Cooked with gas” 2018http://www.tai.org.au/sites/default/files/P510%20Cooked%20with%20gas%20-%20Darwin%20days%20over%2035C%20FINAL.pdf

[2] The Australia Institute ”NT gas compared to coal-fired power plants”http://www.tai.org.au/content/nt-gas-compared-coal-fired-power-plants

[3] Final Report of the Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory2018 https://frackinginquiry.nt.gov.au/inquiry-reports?a=494286

[4] Bureau of Meteorology “Seasonal Climate Summary for Northern Territory”http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/current/season/nt/summary.shtml

[5] Jumbunna Institute for Education and Research “Hydraulic Fracturing and Free, Prior andInformed Consent in the Northern Territory: A Literature Review ”https://accr.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Jumbunna-FPIC-review-final.pdf

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Yours sincerely,Peter PJT Jolly

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Jonas, Cathy – Thursday, 30 May 2019 – 15:42:27Subject Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan for the Kyalla Drilling

and Hydraulic Fracturing 2019 Program EP117 N2From Cathy JonasSent 30/05/2019 3:42:27 PM

PLease consider the danger to the water resources and also the toxic residues that threaten thepeople of the region when making decisions to frack the Northern Territory. The firstAustralians have been here peacefully for more than 60,000 years and it would beirresponsible to destroy them and their environment through shortsighted decisions.Sincerely,Cathy Jonas.

Cathy Jonas*************NSW 2474

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Jones, Adrienne – Friday, 24 May 2019 – 10:15:41Subject Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP)From Adrienne JonesSent 24/05/2019 10:15:41 AM

To whom it may concern at the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR),

Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP) for the KyallaDrilling and Hydraulic Fracturing 2019 Program EP117 N2

Thank you for the opportunity to make a submission regarding this issue.

I write this submission to ask the Department of Environment and Natural Resources tooutright reject Origin Energy’s EMP to protect the land, water, health and wellbeing ofimpacted communities as well as our shared future from climate change.

As a member of the community, I am deeply concerned about the risks associated with OriginEnergy’s plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing in the Northern Territory. I strongly objectto the approval of this EMP for the following reasons:

1. Approval of this EMP will lead to irreversible climate change impacts for people of theNorthern Territory and beyond. The Northern Territory is already experiencing the impacts ofclimate change, and is predicted to be one of the most severely impacted if emissions are notrapidly reduced [1]. Remote Aboriginal communities across the NT feel this first and worst:extreme heat waves, water shortages and more extreme flooding could force many Aboriginalpeople to move off their country. Approving this EMP, one of nine exploration wells, wouldsignal the Beetaloo Basin as "open for business" to the expansion of the gas industry,potentially leading to emissions 20 times Australia's total current annual emissions [2]. Thiswould pose a serious climate change threat to communities across the NT and beyond.

2. Storage of wastewater in open air tanks poses unacceptable risks and is incompatible withthe Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory (Inquiry)recommendation 7.12 that stated “enclosed tanks must be used to hold all wastewater.” [3]Climate change means that seasons and weather patterns are changing, particularly across theNT in relation to wet season (Oct 2018 to April 2019 was the driest wet season since 1992and the hottest wet season on record) [4]. This means that there can be big storms out ofseason, and having open tanks with fracking wastewater (at any time of the year) would putdrinking water, wildlife and health of community members and children at risk, includingcommunities up and downstream.

3. Origin Energy have failed to appropriately consult with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginalpeople and impacted communities. A report from the Jumbunna Institute for IndigenousEducation and Research (UTS) found that most, if not all, exploration permits issued in theNorthern Territory (including Origin Energy) for unconventional gas were issued in theabsence of Free, Prior and Informed Consent from Traditional Owners [5]. Furthermore, theInquiry found that Aboriginal communities overwhelmingly opposed fracking on their land.The findings from the UTS report suggest reasons for concerns regarding all of OriginEnergy’s consultation practices, including consultation regarding this EnvironmentalManagement Plan with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriatecultural authorities for the areas impacted both directly and indirectly.

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4. The use of dangerous chemicals poses huge risks to the environment, water and communityhealth and are exacerbated by the use of open storage tanks. There are some really concerningchemicals that Origin Energy plans to use down well and store on-site over the dry and wetseasons. This means that the chemicals will not only be used down the well in the highpressure fracking process, but will also pose a risk at the surface when in open storage asflowback fluid.

For these reasons, any plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing, including exploration,should not be allowed to go ahead under any circumstances.

Below are a list of my recommendations:

1. The DENR should take a precautionary approach to the cumulative climate impacts of thisexploration well - knowing the risk of the expansion of the gas industry in the NorthernTerritory will have dangerous and irreversible impacts on our climate in a time when we needto rapidly decarbonise the global economy and energy system.

2. All waste water should be held in enclosed tanks at all times.

3. We request that additional time, including a consultation period and process, is allowed forTraditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriate cultural authorities for the areasdirectly and indirectly impacted by this EMP to consider this information and be given a fairchance to ask questions and respond.

4. All chemicals must be adequately health tested before being used in any fracking processes.They should also require companies to publicly disclose the identities and Chemical AbstractsService numbers of chemicals that are manufactured commercially, and identify oil and gaswells in which the chemicals are used.

I write this submission in support of many Aboriginal communities across the NorthernTerritory, primarily within the Beetaloo region, who are concerned about the potentialdamages that fracking could cause to water, to country, to songlines as well as the long termeffects of climate change.

I wait with serious concern for your response to these matters.

[1] The Australia Institute ”Cooked with gas” 2018http://www.tai.org.au/sites/default/files/P510%20Cooked%20with%20gas%20-%20Darwin%20days%20over%2035C%20FINAL.pdf

[2] The Australia Institute ”NT gas compared to coal-fired power plants”http://www.tai.org.au/content/nt-gas-compared-coal-fired-power-plants

[3] Final Report of the Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory2018 https://frackinginquiry.nt.gov.au/inquiry-reports?a=494286

[4] Bureau of Meteorology “Seasonal Climate Summary for Northern Territory”http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/current/season/nt/summary.shtml

[5] Jumbunna Institute for Education and Research “Hydraulic Fracturing and Free, Prior andInformed Consent in the Northern Territory: A Literature Review ”https://accr.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Jumbunna-FPIC-review-final.pdf

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Yours sincerely,Adrienne Jones

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Jones, Andrea – Tuesday, 28 May 2019 – 14:40:50Subject Objection to Origin’s Kyalla frack site in the NTFrom Andrea JonesSent 28/05/2019 2:40:50 PM

Dear Onshore Gas division,

I am writing to express my objection to the Environmental Management Plan submitted byOrigin Energy for the Kyalla frack site in the Northern Territory.

My key concerns with this plan are outlined below.

FRACKING SUBSTANCES ARE POISON

The fracking chemicals Origin plans to use are harmful to health. The list of substancesOrigin want to use have known health impacts. An independent review of the substancesshows they are linked to: acute toxicity, respiratory irritation, tissue damage, burns, andcancer. Some are very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Plus there are ‘trade name’ fracking chemicals that do not have any health data available.

OPEN AIR WASTEWATER TANKS POSE UNACCEPTABLE RISK

It is unacceptable that Origin would use open air wastewater dams or ‘tanks’ to store the toxicflowback fluid.

This flowback and drilling fluid is full of nasties including heavy metals, fracking chemicalsand naturally occurring radioactive materials.

Evaporation pits and open toxic tanks pose a risk to the incredible threatened birdlife thatvisits the site, including the Gouldian Finch, and should not be open and accessible to birdlifeat any time.

WET SEASON RISKS WITH WASTE ON SITE

It is deeply concerning that instead of storing toxic wastewater in enclosed tanks, Origin areplanning open dams all through the wet and dry seasons. Not only could this kill birds, butextreme weather events could cause downstream pollution impacts.

Origin’s site is upstream of Lake Woods, a place of international significance for biodiversity.The catchment should be off limits to fracking.

TRANSPORT RISKS AND TOURISM IMPACTS

Origin says they care about cumulative impacts, but have failed to talk to tourism operatorsabout the risks of increased traffic on the Stuart Highway, or to people living downstreamfrom their fracking exploration activities.

Plus, Origin want to dump on Queensland and truck the toxic waste to an undetermined site.Already Queensland has millions of tonnes of toxic salt waste that there is no permanentdisposal solution for. This is unacceptable.

BUSHFIRE RISKS AND TOTAL FIRE BAN DAYS

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This area is sensitive to bushfires. Rural Fire Brigades have been calling for gas companies tostop ignition sources and flaring on total fire ban days. Origin must be made to stop all flaringon total fire ban days.

Thank you for considering my concerns.

Yours sincerely,Andrea JonesNightcliff, Northern Territory, 0810, Australia

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Jones, Brooke – Saturday, 25 May 2019 – 12:49:31Subject Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP)From Brooke JonesSent 25/05/2019 12:49:31 PM

To whom it may concern at the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR),

Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP) for the KyallaDrilling and Hydraulic Fracturing 2019 Program EP117 N2

Thank you for the opportunity to make a submission regarding this issue.

I write this submission to ask the Department of Environment and Natural Resources tooutright reject Origin Energy’s EMP to protect the land, water, health and wellbeing ofimpacted communities as well as our shared future from climate change.

As a member of the community, I am deeply concerned about the risks associated with OriginEnergy’s plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing in the Northern Territory. I strongly objectto the approval of this EMP for the following reasons:

1. Approval of this EMP will lead to irreversible climate change impacts for people of theNorthern Territory and beyond. The Northern Territory is already experiencing the impacts ofclimate change, and is predicted to be one of the most severely impacted if emissions are notrapidly reduced [1]. Remote Aboriginal communities across the NT feel this first and worst:extreme heat waves, water shortages and more extreme flooding could force many Aboriginalpeople to move off their country. Approving this EMP, one of nine exploration wells, wouldsignal the Beetaloo Basin as "open for business" to the expansion of the gas industry,potentially leading to emissions 20 times Australia's total current annual emissions [2]. Thiswould pose a serious climate change threat to communities across the NT and beyond.

2. Storage of wastewater in open air tanks poses unacceptable risks and is incompatible withthe Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory (Inquiry)recommendation 7.12 that stated “enclosed tanks must be used to hold all wastewater.” [3]Climate change means that seasons and weather patterns are changing, particularly across theNT in relation to wet season (Oct 2018 to April 2019 was the driest wet season since 1992and the hottest wet season on record) [4]. This means that there can be big storms out ofseason, and having open tanks with fracking wastewater (at any time of the year) would putdrinking water, wildlife and health of community members and children at risk, includingcommunities up and downstream.

3. Origin Energy have failed to appropriately consult with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginalpeople and impacted communities. A report from the Jumbunna Institute for IndigenousEducation and Research (UTS) found that most, if not all, exploration permits issued in theNorthern Territory (including Origin Energy) for unconventional gas were issued in theabsence of Free, Prior and Informed Consent from Traditional Owners [5]. Furthermore, theInquiry found that Aboriginal communities overwhelmingly opposed fracking on their land.The findings from the UTS report suggest reasons for concerns regarding all of OriginEnergy’s consultation practices, including consultation regarding this EnvironmentalManagement Plan with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriatecultural authorities for the areas impacted both directly and indirectly.

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4. The use of dangerous chemicals poses huge risks to the environment, water and communityhealth and are exacerbated by the use of open storage tanks. There are some really concerningchemicals that Origin Energy plans to use down well and store on-site over the dry and wetseasons. This means that the chemicals will not only be used down the well in the highpressure fracking process, but will also pose a risk at the surface when in open storage asflowback fluid.

For these reasons, any plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing, including exploration,should not be allowed to go ahead under any circumstances.

Below are a list of my recommendations:

1. The DENR should take a precautionary approach to the cumulative climate impacts of thisexploration well - knowing the risk of the expansion of the gas industry in the NorthernTerritory will have dangerous and irreversible impacts on our climate in a time when we needto rapidly decarbonise the global economy and energy system.

2. All waste water should be held in enclosed tanks at all times.

3. We request that additional time, including a consultation period and process, is allowed forTraditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriate cultural authorities for the areasdirectly and indirectly impacted by this EMP to consider this information and be given a fairchance to ask questions and respond.

4. All chemicals must be adequately health tested before being used in any fracking processes.They should also require companies to publicly disclose the identities and Chemical AbstractsService numbers of chemicals that are manufactured commercially, and identify oil and gaswells in which the chemicals are used.

I write this submission in support of many Aboriginal communities across the NorthernTerritory, primarily within the Beetaloo region, who are concerned about the potentialdamages that fracking could cause to water, to country, to songlines as well as the long termeffects of climate change.

I wait with serious concern for your response to these matters.

[1] The Australia Institute ”Cooked with gas” 2018http://www.tai.org.au/sites/default/files/P510%20Cooked%20with%20gas%20-%20Darwin%20days%20over%2035C%20FINAL.pdf

[2] The Australia Institute ”NT gas compared to coal-fired power plants”http://www.tai.org.au/content/nt-gas-compared-coal-fired-power-plants

[3] Final Report of the Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory2018 https://frackinginquiry.nt.gov.au/inquiry-reports?a=494286

[4] Bureau of Meteorology “Seasonal Climate Summary for Northern Territory”http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/current/season/nt/summary.shtml

[5] Jumbunna Institute for Education and Research “Hydraulic Fracturing and Free, Prior andInformed Consent in the Northern Territory: A Literature Review ”https://accr.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Jumbunna-FPIC-review-final.pdf

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Yours sincerely,Brooke JonesFrenchville, Queensland, 4701, Australia

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Jones, Chris – Monday, 27 May 2019 – 08:59:10Subject Objection to Origin’s Kyalla frack site in the NTFrom Chris JonesSent 27/05/2019 8:59:10 AM

Dear Onshore Gas division,

I am writing to express my objection to the Environmental Management Plan submitted byOrigin Energy for the Kyalla frack site in the Northern Territory.

My key concerns with this plan are outlined below.

FRACKING SUBSTANCES ARE POISON

The fracking chemicals Origin plans to use are harmful to health. The list of substancesOrigin want to use have known health impacts. An independent review of the substancesshows they are linked to: acute toxicity, respiratory irritation, tissue damage, burns, andcancer. Some are very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Plus there are ‘trade name’ fracking chemicals that do not have any health data available.

OPEN AIR WASTEWATER TANKS POSE UNACCEPTABLE RISK

It is unacceptable that Origin would use open air wastewater dams or ‘tanks’ to store the toxicflowback fluid.

This flowback and drilling fluid is full of nasties including heavy metals, fracking chemicalsand naturally occurring radioactive materials.

Evaporation pits and open toxic tanks pose a risk to the incredible threatened birdlife thatvisits the site, including the Gouldian Finch, and should not be open and accessible to birdlifeat any time.

WET SEASON RISKS WITH WASTE ON SITE

It is deeply concerning that instead of storing toxic wastewater in enclosed tanks, Origin areplanning open dams all through the wet and dry seasons. Not only could this kill birds, butextreme weather events could cause downstream pollution impacts.

Origin’s site is upstream of Lake Woods, a place of international significance for biodiversity.The catchment should be off limits to fracking.

TRANSPORT RISKS AND TOURISM IMPACTS

Origin says they care about cumulative impacts, but have failed to talk to tourism operatorsabout the risks of increased traffic on the Stuart Highway, or to people living downstreamfrom their fracking exploration activities.

Plus, Origin want to dump on Queensland and truck the toxic waste to an undetermined site.Already Queensland has millions of tonnes of toxic salt waste that there is no permanentdisposal solution for. This is unacceptable.

BUSHFIRE RISKS AND TOTAL FIRE BAN DAYS

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This area is sensitive to bushfires. Rural Fire Brigades have been calling for gas companies tostop ignition sources and flaring on total fire ban days. Origin must be made to stop all flaringon total fire ban days.

Thank you for considering my concerns.

Yours sincerely,Chris Jones,Uralla, New South Wales, 2358,Australia

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Jones, Dai – Wednesday, 29 May 2019 – 11:42:47Subject Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP)From Dai JonesSent 29/05/2019 11:42:47 AM

To whom it may concern at the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR),

Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP) for the KyallaDrilling and Hydraulic Fracturing 2019 Program EP117 N2

Thank you for the opportunity to make a submission regarding this issue.

I write this submission to ask the Department of Environment and Natural Resources tooutright reject Origin Energy’s EMP to protect the land, water, health and wellbeing ofimpacted communities as well as our shared future from climate change.

As a member of the community, I am deeply concerned about the risks associated with OriginEnergy’s plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing in the Northern Territory. I strongly objectto the approval of this EMP for the following reasons:

1. Approval of this EMP will lead to irreversible climate change impacts for people of theNorthern Territory and beyond. The Northern Territory is already experiencing the impacts ofclimate change, and is predicted to be one of the most severely impacted if emissions are notrapidly reduced [1]. Remote Aboriginal communities across the NT feel this first and worst:extreme heat waves, water shortages and more extreme flooding could force many Aboriginalpeople to move off their country. Approving this EMP, one of nine exploration wells, wouldsignal the Beetaloo Basin as "open for business" to the expansion of the gas industry,potentially leading to emissions 20 times Australia's total current annual emissions [2]. Thiswould pose a serious climate change threat to communities across the NT and beyond.

2. Storage of wastewater in open air tanks poses unacceptable risks and is incompatible withthe Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory (Inquiry)recommendation 7.12 that stated “enclosed tanks must be used to hold all wastewater.” [3]Climate change means that seasons and weather patterns are changing, particularly across theNT in relation to wet season (Oct 2018 to April 2019 was the driest wet season since 1992and the hottest wet season on record) [4]. This means that there can be big storms out ofseason, and having open tanks with fracking wastewater (at any time of the year) would putdrinking water, wildlife and health of community members and children at risk, includingcommunities up and downstream.

3. Origin Energy have failed to appropriately consult with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginalpeople and impacted communities. A report from the Jumbunna Institute for IndigenousEducation and Research (UTS) found that most, if not all, exploration permits issued in theNorthern Territory (including Origin Energy) for unconventional gas were issued in theabsence of Free, Prior and Informed Consent from Traditional Owners [5]. Furthermore, theInquiry found that Aboriginal communities overwhelmingly opposed fracking on their land.The findings from the UTS report suggest reasons for concerns regarding all of OriginEnergy’s consultation practices, including consultation regarding this EnvironmentalManagement Plan with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriatecultural authorities for the areas impacted both directly and indirectly.

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4. The use of dangerous chemicals poses huge risks to the environment, water and communityhealth and are exacerbated by the use of open storage tanks. There are some really concerningchemicals that Origin Energy plans to use down well and store on-site over the dry and wetseasons. This means that the chemicals will not only be used down the well in the highpressure fracking process, but will also pose a risk at the surface when in open storage asflowback fluid.

For these reasons, any plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing, including exploration,should not be allowed to go ahead under any circumstances.

Below are a list of my recommendations:

1. The DENR should take a precautionary approach to the cumulative climate impacts of thisexploration well - knowing the risk of the expansion of the gas industry in the NorthernTerritory will have dangerous and irreversible impacts on our climate in a time when we needto rapidly decarbonise the global economy and energy system.

2. All waste water should be held in enclosed tanks at all times.

3. We request that additional time, including a consultation period and process, is allowed forTraditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriate cultural authorities for the areasdirectly and indirectly impacted by this EMP to consider this information and be given a fairchance to ask questions and respond.

4. All chemicals must be adequately health tested before being used in any fracking processes.They should also require companies to publicly disclose the identities and Chemical AbstractsService numbers of chemicals that are manufactured commercially, and identify oil and gaswells in which the chemicals are used.

I write this submission in support of many Aboriginal communities across the NorthernTerritory, primarily within the Beetaloo region, who are concerned about the potentialdamages that fracking could cause to water, to country, to songlines as well as the long termeffects of climate change.

I wait with serious concern for your response to these matters.

[1] The Australia Institute ”Cooked with gas” 2018http://www.tai.org.au/sites/default/files/P510%20Cooked%20with%20gas%20-%20Darwin%20days%20over%2035C%20FINAL.pdf

[2] The Australia Institute ”NT gas compared to coal-fired power plants”http://www.tai.org.au/content/nt-gas-compared-coal-fired-power-plants

[3] Final Report of the Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory2018 https://frackinginquiry.nt.gov.au/inquiry-reports?a=494286

[4] Bureau of Meteorology “Seasonal Climate Summary for Northern Territory”http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/current/season/nt/summary.shtml

[5] Jumbunna Institute for Education and Research “Hydraulic Fracturing and Free, Prior andInformed Consent in the Northern Territory: A Literature Review ”https://accr.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Jumbunna-FPIC-review-final.pdf

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Yours sincerely,Dai JonesBalwyn North, Victoria, 3104, Australia

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Jones, Denis – Wednesday, 29 May 2019 – 12:31:53Subject Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP) Dear Origin

Energy, please reframe from your plans of Fracking any where in Australia as it is adisgusting ecological disaster waiting to happen. All for the sake of corporate profit...

From Denis JonesSent 29/05/2019 12:31:53 PM

To whom it may concern at the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR),

Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP) for the KyallaDrilling and Hydraulic Fracturing 2019 Program EP117 N2

Thank you for the opportunity to make a submission regarding this issue.

I write this submission to ask the Department of Environment and Natural Resources tooutright reject Origin Energy’s EMP to protect the land, water, health and wellbeing ofimpacted communities as well as our shared future from climate change.

As a member of the community, I am deeply concerned about the risks associated with OriginEnergy’s plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing in the Northern Territory. I strongly objectto the approval of this EMP for the following reasons:

1. Approval of this EMP will lead to irreversible climate change impacts for people of theNorthern Territory and beyond. The Northern Territory is already experiencing the impacts ofclimate change, and is predicted to be one of the most severely impacted if emissions are notrapidly reduced [1]. Remote Aboriginal communities across the NT feel this first and worst:extreme heat waves, water shortages and more extreme flooding could force many Aboriginalpeople to move off their country. Approving this EMP, one of nine exploration wells, wouldsignal the Beetaloo Basin as "open for business" to the expansion of the gas industry,potentially leading to emissions 20 times Australia's total current annual emissions [2]. Thiswould pose a serious climate change threat to communities across the NT and beyond.

2. Storage of wastewater in open air tanks poses unacceptable risks and is incompatible withthe Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory (Inquiry)recommendation 7.12 that stated “enclosed tanks must be used to hold all wastewater.” [3]Climate change means that seasons and weather patterns are changing, particularly across theNT in relation to wet season (Oct 2018 to April 2019 was the driest wet season since 1992and the hottest wet season on record) [4]. This means that there can be big storms out ofseason, and having open tanks with fracking wastewater (at any time of the year) would putdrinking water, wildlife and health of community members and children at risk, includingcommunities up and downstream.

3. Origin Energy have failed to appropriately consult with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginalpeople and impacted communities. A report from the Jumbunna Institute for IndigenousEducation and Research (UTS) found that most, if not all, exploration permits issued in theNorthern Territory (including Origin Energy) for unconventional gas were issued in theabsence of Free, Prior and Informed Consent from Traditional Owners [5]. Furthermore, theInquiry found that Aboriginal communities overwhelmingly opposed fracking on their land.The findings from the UTS report suggest reasons for concerns regarding all of OriginEnergy’s consultation practices, including consultation regarding this Environmental

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Management Plan with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriatecultural authorities for the areas impacted both directly and indirectly.

4. The use of dangerous chemicals poses huge risks to the environment, water and communityhealth and are exacerbated by the use of open storage tanks. There are some really concerningchemicals that Origin Energy plans to use down well and store on-site over the dry and wetseasons. This means that the chemicals will not only be used down the well in the highpressure fracking process, but will also pose a risk at the surface when in open storage asflowback fluid.

For these reasons, any plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing, including exploration,should not be allowed to go ahead under any circumstances.

Below are a list of my recommendations:

1. The DENR should take a precautionary approach to the cumulative climate impacts of thisexploration well - knowing the risk of the expansion of the gas industry in the NorthernTerritory will have dangerous and irreversible impacts on our climate in a time when we needto rapidly decarbonise the global economy and energy system.

2. All waste water should be held in enclosed tanks at all times.

3. We request that additional time, including a consultation period and process, is allowed forTraditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriate cultural authorities for the areasdirectly and indirectly impacted by this EMP to consider this information and be given a fairchance to ask questions and respond.

4. All chemicals must be adequately health tested before being used in any fracking processes.They should also require companies to publicly disclose the identities and Chemical AbstractsService numbers of chemicals that are manufactured commercially, and identify oil and gaswells in which the chemicals are used.

I write this submission in support of many Aboriginal communities across the NorthernTerritory, primarily within the Beetaloo region, who are concerned about the potentialdamages that fracking could cause to water, to country, to songlines as well as the long termeffects of climate change.

I wait with serious concern for your response to these matters.

[1] The Australia Institute ”Cooked with gas” 2018http://www.tai.org.au/sites/default/files/P510%20Cooked%20with%20gas%20-%20Darwin%20days%20over%2035C%20FINAL.pdf

[2] The Australia Institute ”NT gas compared to coal-fired power plants”http://www.tai.org.au/content/nt-gas-compared-coal-fired-power-plants

[3] Final Report of the Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory2018 https://frackinginquiry.nt.gov.au/inquiry-reports?a=494286

[4] Bureau of Meteorology “Seasonal Climate Summary for Northern Territory”http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/current/season/nt/summary.shtml

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[5] Jumbunna Institute for Education and Research “Hydraulic Fracturing and Free, Prior andInformed Consent in the Northern Territory: A Literature Review ”https://accr.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Jumbunna-FPIC-review-final.pdf

Yours sincerely,Denis Jones

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Jones, Erin – Wednesday, 29 May 2019 – 10:55:04Subject Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP)From Erin JonesSent 29/05/2019 10:55:04 AM

To whom it may concern at the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR),

Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP) for the KyallaDrilling and Hydraulic Fracturing 2019 Program EP117 N2

Thank you for the opportunity to make a submission regarding this issue.

The email content below has been provided to me by AYCC but I have read and agree withall stated herein.

I write this submission to ask the Department of Environment and Natural Resources tooutright reject Origin Energy’s EMP to protect the land, water, health and wellbeing ofimpacted communities as well as our shared future from climate change.

As a member of the Australian community, I am deeply concerned about the risks associatedwith Origin Energy’s plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing in the Northern Territory. Istrongly object to the approval of this EMP for the following reasons:

1. Approval of this EMP will lead to irreversible climate change impacts for people of theNorthern Territory and beyond. The Northern Territory is already experiencing the impacts ofclimate change, and is predicted to be one of the most severely impacted if emissions are notrapidly reduced [1]. Remote Aboriginal communities across the NT feel this first and worst:extreme heat waves, water shortages and more extreme flooding could force many Aboriginalpeople to move off their country. Approving this EMP, one of nine exploration wells, wouldsignal the Beetaloo Basin as "open for business" to the expansion of the gas industry,potentially leading to emissions 20 times Australia's total current annual emissions [2]. Thiswould pose a serious climate change threat to communities across the NT and beyond.

2. Storage of wastewater in open air tanks poses unacceptable risks and is incompatible withthe Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory (Inquiry)recommendation 7.12 that stated “enclosed tanks must be used to hold all wastewater.” [3]Climate change means that seasons and weather patterns are changing, particularly across theNT in relation to wet season (Oct 2018 to April 2019 was the driest wet season since 1992and the hottest wet season on record) [4]. This means that there can be big storms out ofseason, and having open tanks with fracking wastewater (at any time of the year) would putdrinking water, wildlife and health of community members and children at risk, includingcommunities up and downstream.

3. Origin Energy have failed to appropriately consult with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginalpeople and impacted communities. A report from the Jumbunna Institute for IndigenousEducation and Research (UTS) found that most, if not all, exploration permits issued in theNorthern Territory (including Origin Energy) for unconventional gas were issued in theabsence of Free, Prior and Informed Consent from Traditional Owners [5]. Furthermore, theInquiry found that Aboriginal communities overwhelmingly opposed fracking on their land.The findings from the UTS report suggest reasons for concerns regarding all of OriginEnergy’s consultation practices, including consultation regarding this Environmental

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Management Plan with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriatecultural authorities for the areas impacted both directly and indirectly.

4. The use of dangerous chemicals poses huge risks to the environment, water and communityhealth and are exacerbated by the use of open storage tanks. There are some really concerningchemicals that Origin Energy plans to use down well and store on-site over the dry and wetseasons. This means that the chemicals will not only be used down the well in the highpressure fracking process, but will also pose a risk at the surface when in open storage asflowback fluid.

For these reasons, any plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing, including exploration,should not be allowed to go ahead under any circumstances.

Below are a list of my recommendations:

1. The DENR should take a precautionary approach to the cumulative climate impacts of thisexploration well - knowing the risk of the expansion of the gas industry in the NorthernTerritory will have dangerous and irreversible impacts on our climate in a time when we needto rapidly decarbonise the global economy and energy system.

2. All waste water should be held in enclosed tanks at all times.

3. We request that additional time, including a consultation period and process, is allowed forTraditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriate cultural authorities for the areasdirectly and indirectly impacted by this EMP to consider this information and be given a fairchance to ask questions and respond.

4. All chemicals must be adequately health tested before being used in any fracking processes.They should also require companies to publicly disclose the identities and Chemical AbstractsService numbers of chemicals that are manufactured commercially, and identify oil and gaswells in which the chemicals are used.

I write this submission in support of many Aboriginal communities across the NorthernTerritory, primarily within the Beetaloo region, who are concerned about the potentialdamages that fracking could cause to water, to country, to songlines as well as the long termeffects of climate change.

I wait with serious concern for your response to these matters.

[1] The Australia Institute ”Cooked with gas” 2018http://www.tai.org.au/sites/default/files/P510%20Cooked%20with%20gas%20-%20Darwin%20days%20over%2035C%20FINAL.pdf

[2] The Australia Institute ”NT gas compared to coal-fired power plants”http://www.tai.org.au/content/nt-gas-compared-coal-fired-power-plants

[3] Final Report of the Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory2018 https://frackinginquiry.nt.gov.au/inquiry-reports?a=494286

[4] Bureau of Meteorology “Seasonal Climate Summary for Northern Territory”http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/current/season/nt/summary.shtml

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[5] Jumbunna Institute for Education and Research “Hydraulic Fracturing and Free, Prior andInformed Consent in the Northern Territory: A Literature Review ”https://accr.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Jumbunna-FPIC-review-final.pdf

Yours sincerely,Erin JonesNorthcote, Victoria, 3070, Australia

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Jones, Evan – Friday, 24 May 2019 – 16:10:03Subject Objection to Origin’s Kyalla frack site in the NTFrom Evan JonesSent 24/05/2019 4:10:03 PM

Dear Onshore Gas division,

I am writing to express my objection to the Environmental Management Plan submitted byOrigin Energy for the Kyalla frack site in the Northern Territory.

My key concerns with this plan are outlined below.

FRACKING SUBSTANCES ARE POISON

The fracking chemicals Origin plans to use are harmful to health. The list of substancesOrigin want to use have known health impacts. An independent review of the substancesshows they are linked to: acute toxicity, respiratory irritation, tissue damage, burns, andcancer. Some are very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Plus there are ‘trade name’ fracking chemicals that do not have any health data available.

OPEN AIR WASTEWATER TANKS POSE UNACCEPTABLE RISK

It is unacceptable that Origin would use open air wastewater dams or ‘tanks’ to store the toxicflowback fluid.

This flowback and drilling fluid is full of nasties including heavy metals, fracking chemicalsand naturally occurring radioactive materials.

Evaporation pits and open toxic tanks pose a risk to the incredible threatened birdlife thatvisits the site, including the Gouldian Finch, and should not be open and accessible to birdlifeat any time.

WET SEASON RISKS WITH WASTE ON SITE

It is deeply concerning that instead of storing toxic wastewater in enclosed tanks, Origin areplanning open dams all through the wet and dry seasons. Not only could this kill birds, butextreme weather events could cause downstream pollution impacts.

Origin’s site is upstream of Lake Woods, a place of international significance for biodiversity.The catchment should be off limits to fracking.

TRANSPORT RISKS AND TOURISM IMPACTS

Origin says they care about cumulative impacts, but have failed to talk to tourism operatorsabout the risks of increased traffic on the Stuart Highway, or to people living downstreamfrom their fracking exploration activities.

Plus, Origin want to dump on Queensland and truck the toxic waste to an undetermined site.Already Queensland has millions of tonnes of toxic salt waste that there is no permanentdisposal solution for. This is unacceptable.

BUSHFIRE RISKS AND TOTAL FIRE BAN DAYS

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This area is sensitive to bushfires. Rural Fire Brigades have been calling for gas companies tostop ignition sources and flaring on total fire ban days. Origin must be made to stop all flaringon total fire ban days.

Thank you for considering my concerns.

Yours sincerely,Evan JonesKenmore, Queensland, 4069, Australia

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Jones, Garth – Wednesday, 29 May 2019 – 18:33:24Subject Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan for the Kyalla Drilling

and Hydraulic Fracturing 2019 Program EP117 N2From Garth JonesSent 29/05/2019 6:33:24 PM

In the aftermath of the federal election, there is an increased sense of anxiety both locally andglobally in regards to the dire future our children and grandchildren face thanks tointergenerational negligence like the Origin Energy fracking project in the Northern Territory.

When we think of intergenerational vandalism, we probably think in terms of decades orgenerations previous.

The people of communities like Elliot, Jilkminggen, Mataranka, Minyerri and Ngukurr cantrace their history back many millennia, and can accurately demarcate the colonisation as thepoint at which a collective trauma was visited upon them

The Origin fracking project not only adds insult to the incalculable injury the indigenouscustodians of the land have been subjected to, but also casts future generations' well beingsinto serious doubt in the face of climate catastrophe.

The science is in, and green lighting fossil fuel projects like this will ensure governments likeyours are afforded a black mark and utter derision in whatever future is to come.

I implore you to reconsider this project and instead focus on the many cheap, reliable forms ofrenewable energy which should be our species' salvation.

Respectfully,

Garth Jones

Garth Jones*************VIC 3039

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Jones, Hector – Thursday, 30 May 2019 – 13:37:46Subject Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan for the Kyalla Drilling

and Hydraulic Fracturing 2019 Program EP117 N2From Hector JonesSent 30/05/2019 1:37:46 PM

I object in the extreme to any FRACKING operations in the Northern Territories by Origin orany other energy mining companies. This project will further pollute our land and air, not tosay the rest of the world. Origin’s EMP must’ve DECLINED!My postal code is NSW2155

Hector Jones*************NSW 2155

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Jones, Howard – Tuesday, 28 May 2019 – 19:58:52Subject Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan for the Kyalla Drilling

and Hydraulic Fracturing 2019 Program EP117 N2From Howard JonesSent 28/05/2019 7:58:52 PM

This project is a threat to our safe climate future.Origin's exploration well has the potential to lead to hundreds of Origin's shale gas wells infull production phase, and to the further development of Northern Territory's unconventionalgas industry, which NT government sources have said could mean over 6000 gas wells.1 Thegas industries' peak body, the Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association,has said there are over 200 trillion cubic feet of gas in the Northern Territory, which is theequivalent to 50 power stations operating for thirty years.2 We simply cannot afford such aclimate disaster.The fracking processes uses dangerous chemicals that represent a threat to human health, thenatural environment and water sources.Origin have provided a list of chemicals that will be stored and used on the site of theirexploration well Many of these chemicals do not have available health data.3 These chemicalsmust be adequately health tested before being used in the fracking processes.The health and environmental risks of the dangerous chemicals used in the fracking processesare exacerbated by the use of open storage tanks.Origin is proposing using open tanks to store liquids that flow back after the fracking process,which will be millions of litres. This is in spite of the fact that the Northern Territory frackinginquiry recommended that all polluted water from the fracking process be stored in closedtanks to minimise risks to human life and the natural environment.4There are serious concerns as to whether Traditional Owners have been able to provide free,prior and informed consent to the fracking process.The Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory stated that,'Aboriginal people from regional communities who made submissions to the Panel almostuniversally expressed deep concern about, and strong opposition to, the development of anyonshore shale gas industry on their country.'4 This included communities in the Beetaloobasin where this exploration well will be located. A report from the Jumbunna Institute atUTS, 5 has questioned whether communities have been provided adequate information aboutthe fracking processes, leading to the conclusion that 'based on a review of publicly availableinformation, the report finds that most – if not all – exploration permits issued in the NorthernTerritory for unconventional gas were issued in the absence of free, prior and informedconsent'. In this context it is not appropriate to proceed with the current exploration permitwithout further consultation.References:[1] 'Onshore shale gas in Australia and the Northern Territory', The Scientific Inquiry intoHydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory, March 2018.[2] 'NT gas compared to coal-fired power plants', The Australia Institute.[3] For more information on chemical information see 'Object to Origin's frack plans', Lockthe Gate.[4] Recommendation 7.12, The Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the NorthernTerritory, March 2018.[4] 'Aboriginal people and their culture', p 266, The Scientific Inquiry into HydraulicFracturing in the Northern Territory, March 2018.[5] Hydraulic Fracturing and Free, Prior and Informed Consent in the NT, Jumbunna InstituteUTS.

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Howard Jones*************NSW 2534

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Jones, Howard – Tuesday, 28 May 2019 – 20:26:27Subject Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan for the Kyalla Drilling

and Hydraulic Fracturing 2019 Program EP117 N2From Howard JonesSent 28/05/2019 8:26:27 PM

It's in the DNA of the white fella. We simply cannot leave anything alone. The Origins andthe Adarni's have no interest in the impacts on this fragile ancient land.

Howard Jones*************NSW 2549

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Jones, Jasper – Wednesday, 29 May 2019 – 02:11:38Subject Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan for the Kyalla Drilling

and Hydraulic Fracturing 2019 Program EP117 N2From Jasper JonesSent 29/05/2019 2:11:38 AM

To whom it may concernyou have the power to make decisions that will affect my grandchildren ..... please don'tcondemn them, along with your own grandchildren, to a life of toxic rivers, extinct species,crazy weather extremes and all the other madness that comes with the destruction of ourenvironment.Sincerely

Jasper Jones*************QLD 4819

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Jones, Jennifer – Friday, 24 May 2019 – 12:32:36Subject Objection to Origin’s Kyalla frack site in the NTFrom Jennifer JonesSent 24/05/2019 12:32:36 PM

Dear Onshore Gas division,

I am writing to express my objection to the Environmental Management Plan submitted byOrigin Energy for the Kyalla frack site in the Northern Territory.

My key concerns with this plan are outlined below.

FRACKING SUBSTANCES ARE POISON

The fracking chemicals Origin plans to use are harmful to health. The list of substancesOrigin want to use have known health impacts. An independent review of the substancesshows they are linked to: acute toxicity, respiratory irritation, tissue damage, burns, andcancer. Some are very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Plus there are ‘trade name’ fracking chemicals that do not have any health data available.

OPEN AIR WASTEWATER TANKS POSE UNACCEPTABLE RISK

It is unacceptable that Origin would use open air wastewater dams or ‘tanks’ to store the toxicflowback fluid.

This flowback and drilling fluid is full of nasties including heavy metals, fracking chemicalsand naturally occurring radioactive materials.

Evaporation pits and open toxic tanks pose a risk to the incredible threatened birdlife thatvisits the site, including the Gouldian Finch, and should not be open and accessible to birdlifeat any time.

WET SEASON RISKS WITH WASTE ON SITE

It is deeply concerning that instead of storing toxic wastewater in enclosed tanks, Origin areplanning open dams all through the wet and dry seasons. Not only could this kill birds, butextreme weather events could cause downstream pollution impacts.

Origin’s site is upstream of Lake Woods, a place of international significance for biodiversity.The catchment should be off limits to fracking.

TRANSPORT RISKS AND TOURISM IMPACTS

Origin says they care about cumulative impacts, but have failed to talk to tourism operatorsabout the risks of increased traffic on the Stuart Highway, or to people living downstreamfrom their fracking exploration activities.

Plus, Origin want to dump on Queensland and truck the toxic waste to an undetermined site.Already Queensland has millions of tonnes of toxic salt waste that there is no permanentdisposal solution for. This is unacceptable.

BUSHFIRE RISKS AND TOTAL FIRE BAN DAYS

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This area is sensitive to bushfires. Rural Fire Brigades have been calling for gas companies tostop ignition sources and flaring on total fire ban days. Origin must be made to stop all flaringon total fire ban days.

Thank you for considering my concerns.

Yours sincerely,Jennifer JonesHighbury, South Australia, 5089, Australia

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Jones, Jennifer – Tuesday, 28 May 2019 – 16:33:50Subject Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP)From Jennifer JonesSent 28/05/2019 4:33:50 PM

To whom it may concern at the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR),

Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP) for the KyallaDrilling and Hydraulic Fracturing 2019 Program EP117 N2

Thank you for the opportunity to make a submission regarding this issue.

I write this submission to ask the Department of Environment and Natural Resources tooutright reject Origin Energy’s EMP to protect the land, water, health and wellbeing ofimpacted communities as well as our shared future from climate change.

As a member of the community, I am deeply concerned about the risks associated with OriginEnergy’s plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing in the Northern Territory. I strongly objectto the approval of this EMP for the following reasons:

1. Approval of this EMP will lead to irreversible climate change impacts for people of theNorthern Territory and beyond. The Northern Territory is already experiencing the impacts ofclimate change, and is predicted to be one of the most severely impacted if emissions are notrapidly reduced [1]. Remote Aboriginal communities across the NT feel this first and worst:extreme heat waves, water shortages and more extreme flooding could force many Aboriginalpeople to move off their country. Approving this EMP, one of nine exploration wells, wouldsignal the Beetaloo Basin as "open for business" to the expansion of the gas industry,potentially leading to emissions 20 times Australia's total current annual emissions [2]. Thiswould pose a serious climate change threat to communities across the NT and beyond.

2. Storage of wastewater in open air tanks poses unacceptable risks and is incompatible withthe Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory (Inquiry)recommendation 7.12 that stated “enclosed tanks must be used to hold all wastewater.” [3]Climate change means that seasons and weather patterns are changing, particularly across theNT in relation to wet season (Oct 2018 to April 2019 was the driest wet season since 1992and the hottest wet season on record) [4]. This means that there can be big storms out ofseason, and having open tanks with fracking wastewater (at any time of the year) would putdrinking water, wildlife and health of community members and children at risk, includingcommunities up and downstream.

3. Origin Energy have failed to appropriately consult with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginalpeople and impacted communities. A report from the Jumbunna Institute for IndigenousEducation and Research (UTS) found that most, if not all, exploration permits issued in theNorthern Territory (including Origin Energy) for unconventional gas were issued in theabsence of Free, Prior and Informed Consent from Traditional Owners [5]. Furthermore, theInquiry found that Aboriginal communities overwhelmingly opposed fracking on their land.The findings from the UTS report suggest reasons for concerns regarding all of OriginEnergy’s consultation practices, including consultation regarding this EnvironmentalManagement Plan with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriatecultural authorities for the areas impacted both directly and indirectly.

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4. The use of dangerous chemicals poses huge risks to the environment, water and communityhealth and are exacerbated by the use of open storage tanks. There are some really concerningchemicals that Origin Energy plans to use down well and store on-site over the dry and wetseasons. This means that the chemicals will not only be used down the well in the highpressure fracking process, but will also pose a risk at the surface when in open storage asflowback fluid.

For these reasons, any plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing, including exploration,should not be allowed to go ahead under any circumstances.

Below are a list of my recommendations:

1. The DENR should take a precautionary approach to the cumulative climate impacts of thisexploration well - knowing the risk of the expansion of the gas industry in the NorthernTerritory will have dangerous and irreversible impacts on our climate in a time when we needto rapidly decarbonise the global economy and energy system.

2. All waste water should be held in enclosed tanks at all times.

3. We request that additional time, including a consultation period and process, is allowed forTraditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriate cultural authorities for the areasdirectly and indirectly impacted by this EMP to consider this information and be given a fairchance to ask questions and respond.

4. All chemicals must be adequately health tested before being used in any fracking processes.They should also require companies to publicly disclose the identities and Chemical AbstractsService numbers of chemicals that are manufactured commercially, and identify oil and gaswells in which the chemicals are used.

I write this submission in support of many Aboriginal communities across the NorthernTerritory, primarily within the Beetaloo region, who are concerned about the potentialdamages that fracking could cause to water, to country, to songlines as well as the long termeffects of climate change.

I wait with serious concern for your response to these matters.

[1] The Australia Institute ”Cooked with gas” 2018http://www.tai.org.au/sites/default/files/P510%20Cooked%20with%20gas%20-%20Darwin%20days%20over%2035C%20FINAL.pdf

[2] The Australia Institute ”NT gas compared to coal-fired power plants”http://www.tai.org.au/content/nt-gas-compared-coal-fired-power-plants

[3] Final Report of the Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory2018 https://frackinginquiry.nt.gov.au/inquiry-reports?a=494286

[4] Bureau of Meteorology “Seasonal Climate Summary for Northern Territory”http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/current/season/nt/summary.shtml

[5] Jumbunna Institute for Education and Research “Hydraulic Fracturing and Free, Prior andInformed Consent in the Northern Territory: A Literature Review ”https://accr.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Jumbunna-FPIC-review-final.pdf

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Yours sincerely,jennifer jonesDenistone West, New South Wales, 2114, Australia

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Jones, Julia – Monday, 27 May 2019 – 11:28:39Subject Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP)From Julia JonesSent 27/05/2019 11:28:39 AM

To whom it may concern at the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR),

Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP) for the KyallaDrilling and Hydraulic Fracturing 2019 Program EP117 N2

Thank you for the opportunity to make a submission regarding this issue.

I write this submission to ask the Department of Environment and Natural Resources tooutright reject Origin Energy’s EMP to protect the land, water, health and wellbeing ofimpacted communities as well as our shared future from climate change.

As a member of the community, I am deeply concerned about the risks associated with OriginEnergy’s plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing in the Northern Territory. I strongly objectto the approval of this EMP for the following reasons:

1. Approval of this EMP will lead to irreversible climate change impacts for people of theNorthern Territory and beyond. The Northern Territory is already experiencing the impacts ofclimate change, and is predicted to be one of the most severely impacted if emissions are notrapidly reduced [1]. Remote Aboriginal communities across the NT feel this first and worst:extreme heat waves, water shortages and more extreme flooding could force many Aboriginalpeople to move off their country. Approving this EMP, one of nine exploration wells, wouldsignal the Beetaloo Basin as "open for business" to the expansion of the gas industry,potentially leading to emissions 20 times Australia's total current annual emissions [2]. Thiswould pose a serious climate change threat to communities across the NT and beyond.

2. Storage of wastewater in open air tanks poses unacceptable risks and is incompatible withthe Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory (Inquiry)recommendation 7.12 that stated “enclosed tanks must be used to hold all wastewater.” [3]Climate change means that seasons and weather patterns are changing, particularly across theNT in relation to wet season (Oct 2018 to April 2019 was the driest wet season since 1992and the hottest wet season on record) [4]. This means that there can be big storms out ofseason, and having open tanks with fracking wastewater (at any time of the year) would putdrinking water, wildlife and health of community members and children at risk, includingcommunities up and downstream.

3. Origin Energy have failed to appropriately consult with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginalpeople and impacted communities. A report from the Jumbunna Institute for IndigenousEducation and Research (UTS) found that most, if not all, exploration permits issued in theNorthern Territory (including Origin Energy) for unconventional gas were issued in theabsence of Free, Prior and Informed Consent from Traditional Owners [5]. Furthermore, theInquiry found that Aboriginal communities overwhelmingly opposed fracking on their land.The findings from the UTS report suggest reasons for concerns regarding all of OriginEnergy’s consultation practices, including consultation regarding this EnvironmentalManagement Plan with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriatecultural authorities for the areas impacted both directly and indirectly.

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4. The use of dangerous chemicals poses huge risks to the environment, water and communityhealth and are exacerbated by the use of open storage tanks. There are some really concerningchemicals that Origin Energy plans to use down well and store on-site over the dry and wetseasons. This means that the chemicals will not only be used down the well in the highpressure fracking process, but will also pose a risk at the surface when in open storage asflowback fluid.

For these reasons, any plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing, including exploration,should not be allowed to go ahead under any circumstances.

Below are a list of my recommendations:

1. The DENR should take a precautionary approach to the cumulative climate impacts of thisexploration well - knowing the risk of the expansion of the gas industry in the NorthernTerritory will have dangerous and irreversible impacts on our climate in a time when we needto rapidly decarbonise the global economy and energy system.

2. All waste water should be held in enclosed tanks at all times.

3. We request that additional time, including a consultation period and process, is allowed forTraditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriate cultural authorities for the areasdirectly and indirectly impacted by this EMP to consider this information and be given a fairchance to ask questions and respond.

4. All chemicals must be adequately health tested before being used in any fracking processes.They should also require companies to publicly disclose the identities and Chemical AbstractsService numbers of chemicals that are manufactured commercially, and identify oil and gaswells in which the chemicals are used.

I write this submission in support of many Aboriginal communities across the NorthernTerritory, primarily within the Beetaloo region, who are concerned about the potentialdamages that fracking could cause to water, to country, to songlines as well as the long termeffects of climate change.

I wait with serious concern for your response to these matters.

[1] The Australia Institute ”Cooked with gas” 2018http://www.tai.org.au/sites/default/files/P510%20Cooked%20with%20gas%20-%20Darwin%20days%20over%2035C%20FINAL.pdf

[2] The Australia Institute ”NT gas compared to coal-fired power plants”http://www.tai.org.au/content/nt-gas-compared-coal-fired-power-plants

[3] Final Report of the Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory2018 https://frackinginquiry.nt.gov.au/inquiry-reports?a=494286

[4] Bureau of Meteorology “Seasonal Climate Summary for Northern Territory”http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/current/season/nt/summary.shtml

[5] Jumbunna Institute for Education and Research “Hydraulic Fracturing and Free, Prior andInformed Consent in the Northern Territory: A Literature Review ”https://accr.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Jumbunna-FPIC-review-final.pdf

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Yours sincerely,Julia Jones

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Jones, Lesly – Friday, 24 May 2019 – 13:52:08Subject Objection to Origin’s Kyalla frack site in the NTFrom Lesly JonesSent 24/05/2019 1:52:08 PM

Dear Onshore Gas division,

I am writing to express my objection to the Environmental Management Plan submitted byOrigin Energy for the Kyalla frack site in the Northern Territory.

My key concerns with this plan are outlined below.

FRACKING SUBSTANCES ARE POISON

The fracking chemicals Origin plans to use are harmful to health. The list of substancesOrigin want to use have known health impacts. An independent review of the substancesshows they are linked to: acute toxicity, respiratory irritation, tissue damage, burns, andcancer. Some are very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Plus there are ‘trade name’ fracking chemicals that do not have any health data available.

OPEN AIR WASTEWATER TANKS POSE UNACCEPTABLE RISK

It is unacceptable that Origin would use open air wastewater dams or ‘tanks’ to store the toxicflowback fluid.

This flowback and drilling fluid is full of nasties including heavy metals, fracking chemicalsand naturally occurring radioactive materials.

Evaporation pits and open toxic tanks pose a risk to the incredible threatened birdlife thatvisits the site, including the Gouldian Finch, and should not be open and accessible to birdlifeat any time.

WET SEASON RISKS WITH WASTE ON SITE

It is deeply concerning that instead of storing toxic wastewater in enclosed tanks, Origin areplanning open dams all through the wet and dry seasons. Not only could this kill birds, butextreme weather events could cause downstream pollution impacts.

Origin’s site is upstream of Lake Woods, a place of international significance for biodiversity.The catchment should be off limits to fracking.

TRANSPORT RISKS AND TOURISM IMPACTS

Origin says they care about cumulative impacts, but have failed to talk to tourism operatorsabout the risks of increased traffic on the Stuart Highway, or to people living downstreamfrom their fracking exploration activities.

Plus, Origin want to dump on Queensland and truck the toxic waste to an undetermined site.Already Queensland has millions of tonnes of toxic salt waste that there is no permanentdisposal solution for. This is unacceptable.

BUSHFIRE RISKS AND TOTAL FIRE BAN DAYS

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This area is sensitive to bushfires. Rural Fire Brigades have been calling for gas companies tostop ignition sources and flaring on total fire ban days. Origin must be made to stop all flaringon total fire ban days.

Thank you for considering my concerns.

Yours sincerely,Lesly Jones• Katoomba DC, New South Wales, 2780, Australia

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Jones, Lindy – Friday, 24 May 2019 – 11:25:34Subject Objection to Origin’s Kyalla frack site in the NTFrom Lindy JonesSent 24/05/2019 11:25:34 AM

Dear Onshore Gas division,

As someone who is keenly interested in environmental and ecological issues, and as adedicated birder, I am writing to express my objection to the Environmental ManagementPlan submitted by Origin Energy for the Kyalla frack site in the Northern Territory.

My key concerns with this plan are outlined below.

FRACKING SUBSTANCES ARE POISON

The fracking chemicals Origin plans to use are harmful to health. The list of substancesOrigin want to use have known health impacts. An independent review of the substancesshows they are linked to: acute toxicity, respiratory irritation, tissue damage, burns, andcancer. Some are very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Plus there are ‘trade name’ fracking chemicals that do not have any health data available.

OPEN AIR WASTEWATER TANKS POSE UNACCEPTABLE RISK

It is unacceptable that Origin would use open air wastewater dams or ‘tanks’ to store the toxicflowback fluid.

This flowback and drilling fluid is full of nasties including heavy metals, fracking chemicalsand naturally occurring radioactive materials.

Evaporation pits and open toxic tanks pose a risk to the incredible threatened birdlife thatvisits the site, including the Gouldian Finch, and should not be open and accessible to birdlifeat any time.

WET SEASON RISKS WITH WASTE ON SITE

It is deeply concerning that instead of storing toxic wastewater in enclosed tanks, Origin areplanning open dams all through the wet and dry seasons. Not only could this kill birds, butextreme weather events could cause downstream pollution impacts.

Origin’s site is upstream of Lake Woods, a place of international significance for biodiversity.The catchment should be off limits to fracking.

TRANSPORT RISKS AND TOURISM IMPACTS

Origin says they care about cumulative impacts, but have failed to talk to tourism operatorsabout the risks of increased traffic on the Stuart Highway, or to people living downstreamfrom their fracking exploration activities.

Plus, Origin want to dump on Queensland and truck the toxic waste to an undetermined site.Already Queensland has millions of tonnes of toxic salt waste that there is no permanentdisposal solution for. This is unacceptable.

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BUSHFIRE RISKS AND TOTAL FIRE BAN DAYS

This area is sensitive to bushfires. Rural Fire Brigades have been calling for gas companies tostop ignition sources and flaring on total fire ban days. Origin must be made to stop all flaringon total fire ban days.

Thank you for considering my concerns.

Yours sincerely,Lindy JonesWollstonecraft, New South Wales, 2065, Australiaand Arana Hills, Queensland 4054

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Jones, Loyola – Thursday, 23 May 2019 – 20:38:39Subject Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP)From Loyola JonesSent 23/05/2019 8:38:39 PM

To whom it may concern at the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR),

Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP) for the KyallaDrilling and Hydraulic Fracturing 2019 Program EP117 N2

Thank you for the opportunity to make a submission regarding this issue.

I write this submission to ask the Department of Environment and Natural Resources tooutright reject Origin Energy’s EMP to protect the land, water, health and wellbeing ofimpacted communities as well as our shared future from climate change.

As a member of the community, I am deeply concerned about the risks associated with OriginEnergy’s plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing in the Northern Territory. I strongly objectto the approval of this EMP for the following reasons:

1. Approval of this EMP will lead to irreversible climate change impacts for people of theNorthern Territory and beyond. The Northern Territory is already experiencing the impacts ofclimate change, and is predicted to be one of the most severely impacted if emissions are notrapidly reduced [1]. Remote Aboriginal communities across the NT feel this first and worst:extreme heat waves, water shortages and more extreme flooding could force many Aboriginalpeople to move off their country. Approving this EMP, one of nine exploration wells, wouldsignal the Beetaloo Basin as "open for business" to the expansion of the gas industry,potentially leading to emissions 20 times Australia's total current annual emissions [2]. Thiswould pose a serious climate change threat to communities across the NT and beyond.

2. Storage of wastewater in open air tanks poses unacceptable risks and is incompatible withthe Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory (Inquiry)recommendation 7.12 that stated “enclosed tanks must be used to hold all wastewater.” [3]Climate change means that seasons and weather patterns are changing, particularly across theNT in relation to wet season (Oct 2018 to April 2019 was the driest wet season since 1992and the hottest wet season on record) [4]. This means that there can be big storms out ofseason, and having open tanks with fracking wastewater (at any time of the year) would putdrinking water, wildlife and health of community members and children at risk, includingcommunities up and downstream.

3. Origin Energy have failed to appropriately consult with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginalpeople and impacted communities. A report from the Jumbunna Institute for IndigenousEducation and Research (UTS) found that most, if not all, exploration permits issued in theNorthern Territory (including Origin Energy) for unconventional gas were issued in theabsence of Free, Prior and Informed Consent from Traditional Owners [5]. Furthermore, theInquiry found that Aboriginal communities overwhelmingly opposed fracking on their land.The findings from the UTS report suggest reasons for concerns regarding all of OriginEnergy’s consultation practices, including consultation regarding this EnvironmentalManagement Plan with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriatecultural authorities for the areas impacted both directly and indirectly.

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4. The use of dangerous chemicals poses huge risks to the environment, water and communityhealth and are exacerbated by the use of open storage tanks. There are some really concerningchemicals that Origin Energy plans to use down well and store on-site over the dry and wetseasons. This means that the chemicals will not only be used down the well in the highpressure fracking process, but will also pose a risk at the surface when in open storage asflowback fluid.

For these reasons, any plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing, including exploration,should not be allowed to go ahead under any circumstances.

Below are a list of my recommendations:

1. The DENR should take a precautionary approach to the cumulative climate impacts of thisexploration well - knowing the risk of the expansion of the gas industry in the NorthernTerritory will have dangerous and irreversible impacts on our climate in a time when we needto rapidly decarbonise the global economy and energy system.

2. All waste water should be held in enclosed tanks at all times.

3. We request that additional time, including a consultation period and process, is allowed forTraditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriate cultural authorities for the areasdirectly and indirectly impacted by this EMP to consider this information and be given a fairchance to ask questions and respond.

4. All chemicals must be adequately health tested before being used in any fracking processes.They should also require companies to publicly disclose the identities and Chemical AbstractsService numbers of chemicals that are manufactured commercially, and identify oil and gaswells in which the chemicals are used.

I write this submission in support of many Aboriginal communities across the NorthernTerritory, primarily within the Beetaloo region, who are concerned about the potentialdamages that fracking could cause to water, to country, to songlines as well as the long termeffects of climate change.

I wait with serious concern for your response to these matters.

[1] The Australia Institute ”Cooked with gas” 2018http://www.tai.org.au/sites/default/files/P510%20Cooked%20with%20gas%20-%20Darwin%20days%20over%2035C%20FINAL.pdf

[2] The Australia Institute ”NT gas compared to coal-fired power plants”http://www.tai.org.au/content/nt-gas-compared-coal-fired-power-plants

[3] Final Report of the Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory2018 https://frackinginquiry.nt.gov.au/inquiry-reports?a=494286

[4] Bureau of Meteorology “Seasonal Climate Summary for Northern Territory”http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/current/season/nt/summary.shtml

[5] Jumbunna Institute for Education and Research “Hydraulic Fracturing and Free, Prior andInformed Consent in the Northern Territory: A Literature Review ”https://accr.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Jumbunna-FPIC-review-final.pdf

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Yours sincerely,Loyola JonesHugh, Northern Territory, 0872, Australia

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Jones, Lucy – Friday, 24 May 2019 – 17:05:14Subject Objection to Origin’s Kyalla frack site in the NTFrom Lucy JonesSent 24/05/2019 5:05:14 PM

Dear Onshore Gas division,

I am writing to express my objection to the Environmental Management Plan submitted byOrigin Energy for the Kyalla frack site in the Northern Territory.

My key concerns with this plan are outlined below.

FRACKING SUBSTANCES ARE POISON

The fracking chemicals Origin plans to use are harmful to health. The list of substancesOrigin want to use have known health impacts. An independent review of the substancesshows they are linked to: acute toxicity, respiratory irritation, tissue damage, burns, andcancer. Some are very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Plus there are ‘trade name’ fracking chemicals that do not have any health data available.

OPEN AIR WASTEWATER TANKS POSE UNACCEPTABLE RISK

It is unacceptable that Origin would use open air wastewater dams or ‘tanks’ to store the toxicflowback fluid.

This flowback and drilling fluid is full of nasties including heavy metals, fracking chemicalsand naturally occurring radioactive materials.

Evaporation pits and open toxic tanks pose a risk to the incredible threatened birdlife thatvisits the site, including the Gouldian Finch, and should not be open and accessible to birdlifeat any time.

WET SEASON RISKS WITH WASTE ON SITE

It is deeply concerning that instead of storing toxic wastewater in enclosed tanks, Origin areplanning open dams all through the wet and dry seasons. Not only could this kill birds, butextreme weather events could cause downstream pollution impacts.

Origin’s site is upstream of Lake Woods, a place of international significance for biodiversity.The catchment should be off limits to fracking.

TRANSPORT RISKS AND TOURISM IMPACTS

Origin says they care about cumulative impacts, but have failed to talk to tourism operatorsabout the risks of increased traffic on the Stuart Highway, or to people living downstreamfrom their fracking exploration activities.

Plus, Origin want to dump on Queensland and truck the toxic waste to an undetermined site.Already Queensland has millions of tonnes of toxic salt waste that there is no permanentdisposal solution for. This is unacceptable.

BUSHFIRE RISKS AND TOTAL FIRE BAN DAYS

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This area is sensitive to bushfires. Rural Fire Brigades have been calling for gas companies tostop ignition sources and flaring on total fire ban days. Origin must be made to stop all flaringon total fire ban days.

Thank you for considering my concerns.

Yours sincerely,Lucy JonesDiamond Valley, Queensland, 4553, Australia

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Jones, Lucy – Tuesday, 28 May 2019 – 01:26:40Subject Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP)From Lucy JonesSent 28/05/2019 1:26:40 AM

To whom it may concern at the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR),

Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP) for the KyallaDrilling and Hydraulic Fracturing 2019 Program EP117 N2

Thank you for the opportunity to make a submission regarding this issue.

I write this submission to ask the Department of Environment and Natural Resources tooutright reject Origin Energy’s EMP to protect the land, water, health and wellbeing ofimpacted communities as well as our shared future from climate change.

As a member of the community, I am deeply concerned about the risks associated with OriginEnergy’s plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing in the Northern Territory. I strongly objectto the approval of this EMP for the following reasons:

1. Approval of this EMP will lead to irreversible climate change impacts for people of theNorthern Territory and beyond. The Northern Territory is already experiencing the impacts ofclimate change, and is predicted to be one of the most severely impacted if emissions are notrapidly reduced [1]. Remote Aboriginal communities across the NT feel this first and worst:extreme heat waves, water shortages and more extreme flooding could force many Aboriginalpeople to move off their country. Approving this EMP, one of nine exploration wells, wouldsignal the Beetaloo Basin as "open for business" to the expansion of the gas industry,potentially leading to emissions 20 times Australia's total current annual emissions [2]. Thiswould pose a serious climate change threat to communities across the NT and beyond.

2. Storage of wastewater in open air tanks poses unacceptable risks and is incompatible withthe Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory (Inquiry)recommendation 7.12 that stated “enclosed tanks must be used to hold all wastewater.” [3]Climate change means that seasons and weather patterns are changing, particularly across theNT in relation to wet season (Oct 2018 to April 2019 was the driest wet season since 1992and the hottest wet season on record) [4]. This means that there can be big storms out ofseason, and having open tanks with fracking wastewater (at any time of the year) would putdrinking water, wildlife and health of community members and children at risk, includingcommunities up and downstream.

3. Origin Energy have failed to appropriately consult with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginalpeople and impacted communities. A report from the Jumbunna Institute for IndigenousEducation and Research (UTS) found that most, if not all, exploration permits issued in theNorthern Territory (including Origin Energy) for unconventional gas were issued in theabsence of Free, Prior and Informed Consent from Traditional Owners [5]. Furthermore, theInquiry found that Aboriginal communities overwhelmingly opposed fracking on their land.The findings from the UTS report suggest reasons for concerns regarding all of OriginEnergy’s consultation practices, including consultation regarding this EnvironmentalManagement Plan with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriatecultural authorities for the areas impacted both directly and indirectly.

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4. The use of dangerous chemicals poses huge risks to the environment, water and communityhealth and are exacerbated by the use of open storage tanks. There are some really concerningchemicals that Origin Energy plans to use down well and store on-site over the dry and wetseasons. This means that the chemicals will not only be used down the well in the highpressure fracking process, but will also pose a risk at the surface when in open storage asflowback fluid.

For these reasons, any plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing, including exploration,should not be allowed to go ahead under any circumstances.

Below are a list of my recommendations:

1. The DENR should take a precautionary approach to the cumulative climate impacts of thisexploration well - knowing the risk of the expansion of the gas industry in the NorthernTerritory will have dangerous and irreversible impacts on our climate in a time when we needto rapidly decarbonise the global economy and energy system.

2. All waste water should be held in enclosed tanks at all times.

3. We request that additional time, including a consultation period and process, is allowed forTraditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriate cultural authorities for the areasdirectly and indirectly impacted by this EMP to consider this information and be given a fairchance to ask questions and respond.

4. All chemicals must be adequately health tested before being used in any fracking processes.They should also require companies to publicly disclose the identities and Chemical AbstractsService numbers of chemicals that are manufactured commercially, and identify oil and gaswells in which the chemicals are used.

I write this submission in support of many Aboriginal communities across the NorthernTerritory, primarily within the Beetaloo region, who are concerned about the potentialdamages that fracking could cause to water, to country, to songlines as well as the long termeffects of climate change.

I wait with serious concern for your response to these matters.

[1] The Australia Institute ”Cooked with gas” 2018http://www.tai.org.au/sites/default/files/P510%20Cooked%20with%20gas%20-%20Darwin%20days%20over%2035C%20FINAL.pdf

[2] The Australia Institute ”NT gas compared to coal-fired power plants”http://www.tai.org.au/content/nt-gas-compared-coal-fired-power-plants

[3] Final Report of the Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory2018 https://frackinginquiry.nt.gov.au/inquiry-reports?a=494286

[4] Bureau of Meteorology “Seasonal Climate Summary for Northern Territory”http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/current/season/nt/summary.shtml

[5] Jumbunna Institute for Education and Research “Hydraulic Fracturing and Free, Prior andInformed Consent in the Northern Territory: A Literature Review ”https://accr.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Jumbunna-FPIC-review-final.pdf

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Yours sincerely,Lucy JonesMooloolah Valley, Queensland, 4553, Australia

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Jones, Lucy – Wednesday, 29 May 2019 – 03:25:14Subject Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan for the Kyalla Drilling

and Hydraulic Fracturing 2019 Program EP117 N2From Lucy JonesSent 29/05/2019 3:25:14 AM

Write your submission here - use our talking points to the left to guide your submission.

Lucy jones*************QLD 4553

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Jones, Lynda – Saturday, 25 May 2019 – 09:08:30Subject Objection to Origin’s Kyalla frack site in the NTFrom Lynda JonesSent 25/05/2019 9:08:30 AM

Dear Onshore Gas division,

I am writing to express my objection to the Environmental Management Plan submitted byOrigin Energy for the Kyalla frack site in the Northern Territory.

My key concerns with this plan are outlined below.

FRACKING SUBSTANCES ARE POISON

The fracking chemicals Origin plans to use are harmful to health. The list of substancesOrigin want to use have known health impacts. An independent review of the substancesshows they are linked to: acute toxicity, respiratory irritation, tissue damage, burns, andcancer. Some are very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Plus there are ‘trade name’ fracking chemicals that do not have any health data available.

OPEN AIR WASTEWATER TANKS POSE UNACCEPTABLE RISK

It is unacceptable that Origin would use open air wastewater dams or ‘tanks’ to store the toxicflowback fluid.

This flowback and drilling fluid is full of nasties including heavy metals, fracking chemicalsand naturally occurring radioactive materials.

Evaporation pits and open toxic tanks pose a risk to the incredible threatened birdlife thatvisits the site, including the Gouldian Finch, and should not be open and accessible to birdlifeat any time.

WET SEASON RISKS WITH WASTE ON SITE

It is deeply concerning that instead of storing toxic wastewater in enclosed tanks, Origin areplanning open dams all through the wet and dry seasons. Not only could this kill birds, butextreme weather events could cause downstream pollution impacts.

Origin’s site is upstream of Lake Woods, a place of international significance for biodiversity.The catchment should be off limits to fracking.

TRANSPORT RISKS AND TOURISM IMPACTS

Origin says they care about cumulative impacts, but have failed to talk to tourism operatorsabout the risks of increased traffic on the Stuart Highway, or to people living downstreamfrom their fracking exploration activities.

Plus, Origin want to dump on Queensland and truck the toxic waste to an undetermined site.Already Queensland has millions of tonnes of toxic salt waste that there is no permanentdisposal solution for. This is unacceptable.

BUSHFIRE RISKS AND TOTAL FIRE BAN DAYS

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This area is sensitive to bushfires. Rural Fire Brigades have been calling for gas companies tostop ignition sources and flaring on total fire ban days. Origin must be made to stop all flaringon total fire ban days.

Thank you for considering my concerns.

Yours sincerely,Lynda JonesMill Park, Victoria, 3082, Australia

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Jones, Malcolm – Friday, 24 May 2019 – 17:04:14Subject Objection to Origin’s Kyalla frack site in the NTFrom Malcolm JonesSent 24/05/2019 5:04:14 PM

Dear Onshore Gas division,

I am writing to express my objection to the Environmental Management Plan submitted byOrigin Energy for the Kyalla frack site in the Northern Territory.

My key concerns with this plan are outlined below.

FRACKING PROBABLY DESTROYS UNDERLYING AQUIFERS

Knowledge of the interconnectivity of aquifers and sub-surface water bodies is poor, at best.It is almost impossible to know beforehand what the effect of fracking will be on thesubsurface environment. And once fracking occurs it's too late to do anything - any damagecaused to the subsurface water resources is effectively permanent.

FRACKING SUBSTANCES ARE POISON

The fracking chemicals Origin plans to use are harmful to health. The list of substancesOrigin want to use have known health impacts. An independent review of the substancesshows they are linked to: acute toxicity, respiratory irritation, tissue damage, burns, andcancer. Some are very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Plus there are ‘trade name’ fracking chemicals that do not have any health data available.

OPEN AIR WASTEWATER TANKS POSE UNACCEPTABLE RISK

It is unacceptable that Origin would use open air wastewater dams or ‘tanks’ to store the toxicflowback fluid.

This flowback and drilling fluid is full of nasties including heavy metals, fracking chemicalsand naturally occurring radioactive materials.

Evaporation pits and open toxic tanks pose a risk to the incredible threatened birdlife thatvisits the site, including the Gouldian Finch, and should not be open and accessible to birdlifeat any time.

WET SEASON RISKS WITH WASTE ON SITE

It is deeply concerning that instead of storing toxic wastewater in enclosed tanks, Origin areplanning open dams all through the wet and dry seasons. Not only could this kill birds, butextreme weather events could cause downstream pollution impacts.

Origin’s site is upstream of Lake Woods, a place of international significance for biodiversity.The catchment should be off limits to fracking.

TRANSPORT RISKS AND TOURISM IMPACTS

Origin says they care about cumulative impacts, but have failed to talk to tourism operators

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about the risks of increased traffic on the Stuart Highway, or to people living downstreamfrom their fracking exploration activities.

Plus, Origin want to dump on Queensland and truck the toxic waste to an undetermined site.Already Queensland has millions of tonnes of toxic salt waste that there is no permanentdisposal solution for. This is unacceptable.

BUSHFIRE RISKS AND TOTAL FIRE BAN DAYS

This area is sensitive to bushfires. Rural Fire Brigades have been calling for gas companies tostop ignition sources and flaring on total fire ban days. Origin must be made to stop all flaringon total fire ban days.

Thank you for considering my concerns.

Yours sincerely,Malcolm JonesGoonellabah, New South Wales, 2480, Australia

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Jones, Melinda – Tuesday, 28 May 2019 – 16:13:57Subject Objection to Origin’s Kyalla frack site in the NTFrom Melinda JonesSent 28/05/2019 4:13:57 PM

Dear Onshore Gas division,

I am writing to express my objection to the Environmental Management Plan submitted byOrigin Energy for the Kyalla frack site in the Northern Territory.

My key concerns with this plan are outlined below.

FRACKING SUBSTANCES ARE POISON

The fracking chemicals Origin plans to use are harmful to health. The list of substancesOrigin want to use have known health impacts. An independent review of the substancesshows they are linked to: acute toxicity, respiratory irritation, tissue damage, burns, andcancer. Some are very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Plus there are ‘trade name’ fracking chemicals that do not have any health data available.

OPEN AIR WASTEWATER TANKS POSE UNACCEPTABLE RISK

It is unacceptable that Origin would use open air wastewater dams or ‘tanks’ to store the toxicflowback fluid.

This flowback and drilling fluid is full of nasties including heavy metals, fracking chemicalsand naturally occurring radioactive materials.

Evaporation pits and open toxic tanks pose a risk to the incredible threatened birdlife thatvisits the site, including the Gouldian Finch, and should not be open and accessible to birdlifeat any time.

WET SEASON RISKS WITH WASTE ON SITE

It is deeply concerning that instead of storing toxic wastewater in enclosed tanks, Origin areplanning open dams all through the wet and dry seasons. Not only could this kill birds, butextreme weather events could cause downstream pollution impacts.

Origin’s site is upstream of Lake Woods, a place of international significance for biodiversity.The catchment should be off limits to fracking.

TRANSPORT RISKS AND TOURISM IMPACTS

Origin says they care about cumulative impacts, but have failed to talk to tourism operatorsabout the risks of increased traffic on the Stuart Highway, or to people living downstreamfrom their fracking exploration activities.

Plus, Origin want to dump on Queensland and truck the toxic waste to an undetermined site.Already Queensland has millions of tonnes of toxic salt waste that there is no permanentdisposal solution for. This is unacceptable.

BUSHFIRE RISKS AND TOTAL FIRE BAN DAYS

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This area is sensitive to bushfires. Rural Fire Brigades have been calling for gas companies tostop ignition sources and flaring on total fire ban days. Origin must be made to stop all flaringon total fire ban days.

Thank you for considering my concerns.

Yours sincerely,Melinda JonesMoulden, Northern Territory, 0830, Australia

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Jones, Meryl – Friday, 24 May 2019 – 19:31:24Subject Objection to Origin’s Kyalla frack site in the NTFrom Meryl JonesSent 24/05/2019 7:31:24 PM

Dear Onshore Gas division,

I am writing to express my objection to the Environmental Management Plan submitted byOrigin Energy for the Kyalla frack site in the Northern Territory.

My key concerns with this plan are outlined below.

FRACKING SUBSTANCES ARE POISON

The fracking chemicals Origin plans to use are harmful to health. The list of substancesOrigin want to use have known health impacts. An independent review of the substancesshows they are linked to: acute toxicity, respiratory irritation, tissue damage, burns, andcancer. Some are very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Plus there are ‘trade name’ fracking chemicals that do not have any health data available.

OPEN AIR WASTEWATER TANKS POSE UNACCEPTABLE RISK

It is unacceptable that Origin would use open air wastewater dams or ‘tanks’ to store the toxicflowback fluid.

This flowback and drilling fluid is full of nasties including heavy metals, fracking chemicalsand naturally occurring radioactive materials.

Evaporation pits and open toxic tanks pose a risk to the incredible threatened birdlife thatvisits the site, including the Gouldian Finch, and should not be open and accessible to birdlifeat any time.

WET SEASON RISKS WITH WASTE ON SITE

It is deeply concerning that instead of storing toxic wastewater in enclosed tanks, Origin areplanning open dams all through the wet and dry seasons. Not only could this kill birds, butextreme weather events could cause downstream pollution impacts.

Origin’s site is upstream of Lake Woods, a place of international significance for biodiversity.The catchment should be off limits to fracking.

TRANSPORT RISKS AND TOURISM IMPACTS

Origin says they care about cumulative impacts, but have failed to talk to tourism operatorsabout the risks of increased traffic on the Stuart Highway, or to people living downstreamfrom their fracking exploration activities.

Plus, Origin want to dump on Queensland and truck the toxic waste to an undetermined site.Already Queensland has millions of tonnes of toxic salt waste that there is no permanentdisposal solution for. This is unacceptable.

BUSHFIRE RISKS AND TOTAL FIRE BAN DAYS

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This area is sensitive to bushfires. Rural Fire Brigades have been calling for gas companies tostop ignition sources and flaring on total fire ban days. Origin must be made to stop all flaringon total fire ban days.

Thank you for considering my concerns.

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Jones, Michael` – Wednesday, 29 May 2019 – 20:33:10Subject Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan for the Kyalla Drilling

and Hydraulic Fracturing 2019 Program EP117 N2From Michael` JonesSent 29/05/2019 8:33:10 PM

Origin's exploration well has the potential to lead to hundreds of Origin's shale gas wells infull production phase, and to the further development of Northern Territory's unconventionalgas industry, which NT government sources have said could mean over 6000 gas wells.1 Thegas industries' peak body, the Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association,has said there are over 200 trillion cubic feet of gas in the Northern Territory, which is theequivalent to 50 power stations operating for thirty years.2 We simply cannot afford such aclimate disaster. The fracking processes uses dangerous chemicals that represent a threat tohuman health, the natural environment and water sources. Write your submission here - useour talking points to guide your submission.

michael` jones*************NSW 2441

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Thank you for the opportunity to make a submission regarding this issue. I write this submission to ask the Department of Environment and Natural Resources to reject Kyalla Drilling and Hydraulic Fracturing 2019 Program Environmental Management Plan (EMP) to protect the land, water, health and wellbeing of impacted communities as well as our shared future from climate change. As a member of the community, I am deeply concerned about the risks associated with the Kyalla Drilling and Hydraulic Fracturing 2019 Program for drilling and hydraulic fracturing in the Northern Territory. I strongly object to the approval of this EMP for the following reasons: 1. Approval of this EMP will lead to the use of the fossil fuel giving irreversible climate change impacts for people of the Northern Territory and beyond. Australia is already experiencing the impacts of climate change, and will be the most severely impacted if greenhouse gas emissions are not rapidly reduced [1]. Approving this EMP, one of nine exploration wells, would signal the Beetaloo Basin as "open for business" to the expansion of the gas industry, potentially leading to emissions 20 times Australia's total current annual emissions [2]. This would pose a serious climate change threat to communities across the NT and beyond. 2. Storage of wastewater in open air tanks poses unacceptable risks and is incompatible with the Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory (Inquiry) recommendation 7.12 that stated “enclosed tanks must be used to hold all wastewater.” [3] Climate change means that seasons and weather patterns are changing, particularly across the NT in relation to wet season (Oct 2018 to April 2019 was the driest wet season since 1992 and the hottest wet season on record) [4]. This means that there can be big storms out of season, and having open tanks with fracking wastewater (at any time of the year) would put drinking water, wildlife and health of community members and children at risk, including communities up and downstream. 3. I believe Origin Energy have failed to appropriately consult with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginal people and impacted communities. A report from the Jumbunna Institute for Indigenous Education and Research (UTS) found that most, if not all, exploration permits issued in the Northern Territory (including Origin Energy) for unconventional gas were issued in the absence of Free, Prior and Informed Consent from Traditional Owners [5]. Furthermore, the Inquiry found that Aboriginal communities overwhelmingly opposed fracking on their land. The findings from the UTS report suggest reasons for concerns regarding all of Origin Energy’s consultation practices, including consultation regarding this Environmental Management Plan with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriate cultural authorities for the areas impacted both directly and indirectly. 4. The use of dangerous chemicals poses huge risks to the environment, water and community health and are exacerbated by the use of open storage tanks. There are some really concerning chemicals that Origin Energy plans to use down well and store on-site over the dry and wet seasons. This means that the chemicals will not only be used down the well in the high pressure fracking process, but will also pose a risk at the surface when in open storage as flowback fluid. Australian clean water resources are limited, and are being impacted adversely by climate change. Any possibility of groundwater contamination is significant and needs to negate the viability of any program. For these reasons, any plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing, including exploration, should not be allowed to go ahead under any circumstances. Below is a list of my recommendations:

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1. The DENR should take a precautionary approach to the cumulative climate impacts of this exploration well - knowing the risk of the expansion of the gas industry in the Northern Territory will have dangerous and irreversible impacts on our climate in a time when we need to rapidly decarbonise the global economy and energy system. 2. All waste water should be held in enclosed tanks at all times, with a precautionary approach to the possible or likely contamination of groundwater. 3. Please allow additional time, including a consultation period and process, for Traditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriate cultural authorities for the areas directly and indirectly impacted by this EMP to consider this information and be given a fair chance to ask questions and respond. 4. All chemicals must be adequately health tested before being used in any fracking processes. They should also require companies to publicly disclose the identities and Chemical Abstracts Service numbers of chemicals that are manufactured commercially, and identify oil and gas wells in which the chemicals are used. I write this submission in support of many Aboriginal communities across the Northern Territory, primarily within the Beetaloo region, who are concerned about the potential damages that fracking could cause to water, to country, to songlines as well as the long term effects of climate change. I wait with serious concern for your response to these matters. [1] The Australia Institute ”Cooked with gas” 2018 http://www.tai.org.au/sites/default/files/P510%20Cooked%20with%20gas%20-%20Darwin%20days%20over%2035C%20FINAL.pdf [2] The Australia Institute ”NT gas compared to coal-fired power plants” http://www.tai.org.au/content/nt-gas-compared-coal-fired-power-plants [3] Final Report of the Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory 2018 https://frackinginquiry.nt.gov.au/inquiry-reports?a=494286 [4] Bureau of Meteorology “Seasonal Climate Summary for Northern Territory” http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/current/season/nt/summary.shtml [5] Jumbunna Institute for Education and Research “Hydraulic Fracturing and Free, Prior and Informed Consent in the Northern Territory: A Literature Review ”https://accr.org.au/wp-

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Jones, Nicole – Saturday, 25 May 2019 – 16:11:13Subject Objection to Origin’s Kyalla frack site in the NTFrom Nicole JonesSent 25/05/2019 4:11:13 PM

Dear Onshore Gas division,

I am writing to express my objection to the Environmental Management Plan submitted byOrigin Energy for the Kyalla frack site in the Northern Territory.

My key concerns with this plan are outlined below.

FRACKING SUBSTANCES ARE POISON

The fracking chemicals Origin plans to use are harmful to health. The list of substancesOrigin want to use have known health impacts. An independent review of the substancesshows they are linked to: acute toxicity, respiratory irritation, tissue damage, burns, andcancer. Some are very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Plus there are ‘trade name’ fracking chemicals that do not have any health data available.

OPEN AIR WASTEWATER TANKS POSE UNACCEPTABLE RISK

It is unacceptable that Origin would use open air wastewater dams or ‘tanks’ to store the toxicflowback fluid.

This flowback and drilling fluid is full of nasties including heavy metals, fracking chemicalsand naturally occurring radioactive materials.

Evaporation pits and open toxic tanks pose a risk to the incredible threatened birdlife thatvisits the site, including the Gouldian Finch, and should not be open and accessible to birdlifeat any time.

WET SEASON RISKS WITH WASTE ON SITE

It is deeply concerning that instead of storing toxic wastewater in enclosed tanks, Origin areplanning open dams all through the wet and dry seasons. Not only could this kill birds, butextreme weather events could cause downstream pollution impacts.

Origin’s site is upstream of Lake Woods, a place of international significance for biodiversity.The catchment should be off limits to fracking.

TRANSPORT RISKS AND TOURISM IMPACTS

Origin says they care about cumulative impacts, but have failed to talk to tourism operatorsabout the risks of increased traffic on the Stuart Highway, or to people living downstreamfrom their fracking exploration activities.

Plus, Origin want to dump on Queensland and truck the toxic waste to an undetermined site.Already Queensland has millions of tonnes of toxic salt waste that there is no permanentdisposal solution for. This is unacceptable.

BUSHFIRE RISKS AND TOTAL FIRE BAN DAYS

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This area is sensitive to bushfires. Rural Fire Brigades have been calling for gas companies tostop ignition sources and flaring on total fire ban days. Origin must be made to stop all flaringon total fire ban days.

Thank you for considering my concerns.

Yours sincerely,Nicole JonesPakenham, Victoria, 3810, Australia

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Jones, Philip – Wednesday, 29 May 2019 – 16:39:58Subject Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP)From Philip JonesSent 29/05/2019 4:39:58 PM

To whom it may concern at the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR),

Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP) for the KyallaDrilling and Hydraulic Fracturing 2019 Program EP117 N2

Thank you for the opportunity to make a submission regarding this issue.

I write this submission to ask the Department of Environment and Natural Resources tooutright reject Origin Energy’s EMP to protect the land, water, health and wellbeing ofimpacted communities as well as our shared future from climate change.

As a member of the community, I am deeply concerned about the risks associated with OriginEnergy’s plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing in the Northern Territory. I strongly objectto the approval of this EMP for the following reasons:

1. Approval of this EMP will lead to irreversible climate change impacts for people of theNorthern Territory and beyond. The Northern Territory is already experiencing the impacts ofclimate change, and is predicted to be one of the most severely impacted if emissions are notrapidly reduced [1]. Remote Aboriginal communities across the NT feel this first and worst:extreme heat waves, water shortages and more extreme flooding could force many Aboriginalpeople to move off their country. Approving this EMP, one of nine exploration wells, wouldsignal the Beetaloo Basin as "open for business" to the expansion of the gas industry,potentially leading to emissions 20 times Australia's total current annual emissions [2]. Thiswould pose a serious climate change threat to communities across the NT and beyond.

2. Storage of wastewater in open air tanks poses unacceptable risks and is incompatible withthe Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory (Inquiry)recommendation 7.12 that stated “enclosed tanks must be used to hold all wastewater.” [3]Climate change means that seasons and weather patterns are changing, particularly across theNT in relation to wet season (Oct 2018 to April 2019 was the driest wet season since 1992and the hottest wet season on record) [4]. This means that there can be big storms out ofseason, and having open tanks with fracking wastewater (at any time of the year) would putdrinking water, wildlife and health of community members and children at risk, includingcommunities up and downstream.

3. Origin Energy have failed to appropriately consult with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginalpeople and impacted communities. A report from the Jumbunna Institute for IndigenousEducation and Research (UTS) found that most, if not all, exploration permits issued in theNorthern Territory (including Origin Energy) for unconventional gas were issued in theabsence of Free, Prior and Informed Consent from Traditional Owners [5]. Furthermore, theInquiry found that Aboriginal communities overwhelmingly opposed fracking on their land.The findings from the UTS report suggest reasons for concerns regarding all of OriginEnergy’s consultation practices, including consultation regarding this EnvironmentalManagement Plan with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriatecultural authorities for the areas impacted both directly and indirectly.

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4. The use of dangerous chemicals poses huge risks to the environment, water and communityhealth and are exacerbated by the use of open storage tanks. There are some really concerningchemicals that Origin Energy plans to use down well and store on-site over the dry and wetseasons. This means that the chemicals will not only be used down the well in the highpressure fracking process, but will also pose a risk at the surface when in open storage asflowback fluid.

For these reasons, any plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing, including exploration,should not be allowed to go ahead under any circumstances.

Below are a list of my recommendations:

1. The DENR should take a precautionary approach to the cumulative climate impacts of thisexploration well - knowing the risk of the expansion of the gas industry in the NorthernTerritory will have dangerous and irreversible impacts on our climate in a time when we needto rapidly decarbonise the global economy and energy system.

2. All waste water should be held in enclosed tanks at all times.

3. We request that additional time, including a consultation period and process, is allowed forTraditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriate cultural authorities for the areasdirectly and indirectly impacted by this EMP to consider this information and be given a fairchance to ask questions and respond.

4. All chemicals must be adequately health tested before being used in any fracking processes.They should also require companies to publicly disclose the identities and Chemical AbstractsService numbers of chemicals that are manufactured commercially, and identify oil and gaswells in which the chemicals are used.

I write this submission in support of many Aboriginal communities across the NorthernTerritory, primarily within the Beetaloo region, who are concerned about the potentialdamages that fracking could cause to water, to country, to songlines as well as the long termeffects of climate change.

I wait with serious concern for your response to these matters.

[1] The Australia Institute ”Cooked with gas” 2018http://www.tai.org.au/sites/default/files/P510%20Cooked%20with%20gas%20-%20Darwin%20days%20over%2035C%20FINAL.pdf

[2] The Australia Institute ”NT gas compared to coal-fired power plants”http://www.tai.org.au/content/nt-gas-compared-coal-fired-power-plants

[3] Final Report of the Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory2018 https://frackinginquiry.nt.gov.au/inquiry-reports?a=494286

[4] Bureau of Meteorology “Seasonal Climate Summary for Northern Territory”http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/current/season/nt/summary.shtml

[5] Jumbunna Institute for Education and Research “Hydraulic Fracturing and Free, Prior andInformed Consent in the Northern Territory: A Literature Review ”https://accr.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Jumbunna-FPIC-review-final.pdf

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Yours sincerely,Philip JonesRelbia, Tasmania, 7258, Australia

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Jones, Rhys – Thursday, 30 May 2019 – 12:13:37Subject [email protected] Rhys JonesSent 30/05/2019 12:13:37 PM

Dear Ministers ,

In a country where sunshine is abundant why are we considering the dangerous process ofFracking for Gas .Sure , it creates a very few jobs and some revenue , but it is a totally unsustainable practiceand should be discontinued.

Rhys Jones*************VIC 3941

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Jones, Rodney – Saturday, 25 May 2019 – 11:53:52Subject Objection to Origin’s Kyalla frack site in the NTFrom Rodney JonesSent 25/05/2019 11:53:52 AM

Dear Onshore Gas division,

I am writing to express my objection to the Environmental Management Plan submitted byOrigin Energy for the Kyalla frack site in the Northern Territory.

My key concerns with this plan are outlined below.

FRACKING SUBSTANCES ARE POISON

The fracking chemicals Origin plans to use are harmful to health. The list of substancesOrigin want to use have known health impacts. An independent review of the substancesshows they are linked to: acute toxicity, respiratory irritation, tissue damage, burns, andcancer. Some are very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Plus there are ‘trade name’ fracking chemicals that do not have any health data available.

OPEN AIR WASTEWATER TANKS POSE UNACCEPTABLE RISK

It is unacceptable that Origin would use open air wastewater dams or ‘tanks’ to store the toxicflowback fluid.

This flowback and drilling fluid is full of nasties including heavy metals, fracking chemicalsand naturally occurring radioactive materials.

Evaporation pits and open toxic tanks pose a risk to the incredible threatened birdlife thatvisits the site, including the Gouldian Finch, and should not be open and accessible to birdlifeat any time.

How in the hell do you expect not to kill birds such as the black cockies , which would landnear and drink from an open toxic site. How are they supposed to tell it's poison to them ?

WET SEASON RISKS WITH WASTE ON SITE

It is deeply concerning that instead of storing toxic wastewater in enclosed tanks, Origin areplanning open dams all through the wet and dry seasons. Not only could this kill birds, butextreme weather events could cause downstream pollution impacts.

Origin’s site is upstream of Lake Woods, a place of international significance for biodiversity.The catchment should be off limits to fracking.

TRANSPORT RISKS AND TOURISM IMPACTS

Origin says they care about cumulative impacts, but have failed to talk to tourism operatorsabout the risks of increased traffic on the Stuart Highway, or to people living downstreamfrom their fracking exploration activities.

Plus, Origin want to dump on Queensland and truck the toxic waste to an undetermined site.

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Already Queensland has millions of tonnes of toxic salt waste that there is no permanentdisposal solution for. This is unacceptable.

BUSHFIRE RISKS AND TOTAL FIRE BAN DAYS

This area is sensitive to bushfires. Rural Fire Brigades have been calling for gas companies tostop ignition sources and flaring on total fire ban days. Origin must be made to stop all flaringon total fire ban days.

Thank you for considering my concerns.

There is no one I know who wants frackers on their land, including the land owners wherefrackers have forced them selves on to it

PEOPLE JUST DONT WANT IT. TRY TO FRACK IN METROPOLITAN AREAS ANDSEE WHAT HAPPENS POLITICALLY

STOP KILLING OUR COUNTRY FOR SHORT TERM GAIN AND POLITICALGUTLESSNESS

Yours sincerely,Rodney JonesKatherine South, Northern Territory, 0850, Australia

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Jones, Sam – Tuesday, 28 May 2019 – 19:28:54Subject Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan for the Kyalla Drilling

and Hydraulic Fracturing 2019 Program EP117 N2From Sam JonesSent 28/05/2019 7:28:54 PM

Write your submission here - use our talking points to the left to guide your submission.

Sam Jones*************NSW 2577

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Jones, Teena – Wednesday, 29 May 2019 – 14:50:26Subject Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan for the Kyalla Drilling

and Hydraulic Fracturing 2019 Program EP117 N2From Teena JonesSent 29/05/2019 2:50:26 PM

Please do not let this fracking by Origin go ahead. Water and the land concerned is soprecious, so do not risk contamination. This is not worth the risk, nor is it wise managementof land. Water basins are fragile and we should be guarding them not putting them at risk,after all we cannot create water.

Teena Jones*************NSW 2137

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Jones, Trevor – Wednesday, 29 May 2019 – 13:36:40Subject Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan for the Kyalla Drilling

and Hydraulic Fracturing 2019 Program EP117 N2From Trevor JonesSent 29/05/2019 1:36:40 PM

To the Northern Territory Government.I am writing to voice my concerns about Origin Energy's plan to begin exploration for shalegas in the Northern Territory. I object to this being allowed to proceed for the followingreasons.First, Origin's exploration has the potential to lead to hundreds of shale gas wells . In fullproduction this would significantly contribute to carbon emissions and climate change.Secondly the fracking processes used to extract the gas use dangerous chemicals which areknown to be harmful to human health, the natural environment and water sources. Many ofthe chemicals Origin plans to store and use at its exploration well have not been adequatelyhealth tested. This needs to be addressed.Thirdly In spite of the recommendation from the Nothern Territory fracking inquiry that allpolluted water arising from the fracking process be stored in closed tanks Origin proposes tostore flow back liquids in OPEN TANKS. This poses an unacceptable risk to health and theenvironment.Fourthly, there are serious concerns that the Traditional Owners in the Beetaloo region whereOrigin's project will be located have been able to give free, prior and informed consent. Thesame can be said for many Aboriginal communities across the Northern Territory who areopposed to the development of the shale gas industry on their country. This is confirmed in areport from the Jumbunna Institute at UTS, which questions whether Aboriginal communitiesin the Norhern Territory have been adequately informed about the fracking processes. Thereport concludes that 'most – if not all – exploration permits issued in the Northern Territoryfor unconventional gas were issued in the absence of free, prior and informed consent' of theTraditioal Owners.I therefore urge the Norhern Territory Government to halt Origin from proceeding with itsexporation permit so that 1)proper consultation with the Traditional owners can occur and 2)the various health and environmental risks of the project be properly addressed.Sincerely, Graham JonesPost code: 2034

trevor jones*************NSW 2034

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Jordan, Graham – Monday, 27 May 2019 – 10:12:38Subject Objection to Origin’s Kyalla frack site in the NTFrom Graham JordanSent 27/05/2019 10:12:38 AM

Dear Onshore Gas division,

I am writing to express my objection to the Environmental Management Plan submitted byOrigin Energy for the Kyalla frack site in the Northern Territory.

My key concerns with this plan are outlined below.

FRACKING SUBSTANCES ARE POISON

The fracking chemicals Origin plans to use are harmful to health. The list of substancesOrigin want to use have known health impacts. An independent review of the substancesshows they are linked to: acute toxicity, respiratory irritation, tissue damage, burns, andcancer. Some are very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Plus there are ‘trade name’ fracking chemicals that do not have any health data available.

OPEN AIR WASTEWATER TANKS POSE UNACCEPTABLE RISK

It is unacceptable that Origin would use open air wastewater dams or ‘tanks’ to store the toxicflowback fluid.

This flowback and drilling fluid is full of nasties including heavy metals, fracking chemicalsand naturally occurring radioactive materials.

Evaporation pits and open toxic tanks pose a risk to the incredible threatened birdlife thatvisits the site, including the Gouldian Finch, and should not be open and accessible to birdlifeat any time.

WET SEASON RISKS WITH WASTE ON SITE

It is deeply concerning that instead of storing toxic wastewater in enclosed tanks, Origin areplanning open dams all through the wet and dry seasons. Not only could this kill birds, butextreme weather events could cause downstream pollution impacts.

Origin’s site is upstream of Lake Woods, a place of international significance for biodiversity.The catchment should be off limits to fracking.

TRANSPORT RISKS AND TOURISM IMPACTS

Origin says they care about cumulative impacts, but have failed to talk to tourism operatorsabout the risks of increased traffic on the Stuart Highway, or to people living downstreamfrom their fracking exploration activities.

Plus, Origin want to dump on Queensland and truck the toxic waste to an undetermined site.Already Queensland has millions of tonnes of toxic salt waste that there is no permanentdisposal solution for. This is unacceptable.

BUSHFIRE RISKS AND TOTAL FIRE BAN DAYS

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This area is sensitive to bushfires. Rural Fire Brigades have been calling for gas companies tostop ignition sources and flaring on total fire ban days. Origin must be made to stop all flaringon total fire ban days.

Thank you for considering my concerns.

Yours sincerely,Graham JordanBooyong, New South Wales, 2480, Australia

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Jordan, Kelly – Wednesday, 29 May 2019 – 12:50:24Subject Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP)From Kelly JordanSent 29/05/2019 12:50:24 PM

To whom it may concern at the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR),

Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP) for the KyallaDrilling and Hydraulic Fracturing 2019 Program EP117 N2

Thank you for the opportunity to make a submission regarding this issue.

I write this submission to ask the Department of Environment and Natural Resources tooutright reject Origin Energy’s EMP to protect the land, water, health and wellbeing ofimpacted communities as well as our shared future from climate change.

As a member of the community, I am deeply concerned about the risks associated with OriginEnergy’s plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing in the Northern Territory. I strongly objectto the approval of this EMP for the following reasons:

1. Approval of this EMP will lead to irreversible climate change impacts for people of theNorthern Territory and beyond. The Northern Territory is already experiencing the impacts ofclimate change, and is predicted to be one of the most severely impacted if emissions are notrapidly reduced [1]. Remote Aboriginal communities across the NT feel this first and worst:extreme heat waves, water shortages and more extreme flooding could force many Aboriginalpeople to move off their country. Approving this EMP, one of nine exploration wells, wouldsignal the Beetaloo Basin as "open for business" to the expansion of the gas industry,potentially leading to emissions 20 times Australia's total current annual emissions [2]. Thiswould pose a serious climate change threat to communities across the NT and beyond.

2. Storage of wastewater in open air tanks poses unacceptable risks and is incompatible withthe Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory (Inquiry)recommendation 7.12 that stated “enclosed tanks must be used to hold all wastewater.” [3]Climate change means that seasons and weather patterns are changing, particularly across theNT in relation to wet season (Oct 2018 to April 2019 was the driest wet season since 1992and the hottest wet season on record) [4]. This means that there can be big storms out ofseason, and having open tanks with fracking wastewater (at any time of the year) would putdrinking water, wildlife and health of community members and children at risk, includingcommunities up and downstream.

3. Origin Energy have failed to appropriately consult with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginalpeople and impacted communities. A report from the Jumbunna Institute for IndigenousEducation and Research (UTS) found that most, if not all, exploration permits issued in theNorthern Territory (including Origin Energy) for unconventional gas were issued in theabsence of Free, Prior and Informed Consent from Traditional Owners [5]. Furthermore, theInquiry found that Aboriginal communities overwhelmingly opposed fracking on their land.The findings from the UTS report suggest reasons for concerns regarding all of OriginEnergy’s consultation practices, including consultation regarding this EnvironmentalManagement Plan with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriatecultural authorities for the areas impacted both directly and indirectly.

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4. The use of dangerous chemicals poses huge risks to the environment, water and communityhealth and are exacerbated by the use of open storage tanks. There are some really concerningchemicals that Origin Energy plans to use down well and store on-site over the dry and wetseasons. This means that the chemicals will not only be used down the well in the highpressure fracking process, but will also pose a risk at the surface when in open storage asflowback fluid.

For these reasons, any plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing, including exploration,should not be allowed to go ahead under any circumstances.

Below are a list of my recommendations:

1. The DENR should take a precautionary approach to the cumulative climate impacts of thisexploration well - knowing the risk of the expansion of the gas industry in the NorthernTerritory will have dangerous and irreversible impacts on our climate in a time when we needto rapidly decarbonise the global economy and energy system.

2. All waste water should be held in enclosed tanks at all times.

3. We request that additional time, including a consultation period and process, is allowed forTraditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriate cultural authorities for the areasdirectly and indirectly impacted by this EMP to consider this information and be given a fairchance to ask questions and respond.

4. All chemicals must be adequately health tested before being used in any fracking processes.They should also require companies to publicly disclose the identities and Chemical AbstractsService numbers of chemicals that are manufactured commercially, and identify oil and gaswells in which the chemicals are used.

I write this submission in support of many Aboriginal communities across the NorthernTerritory, primarily within the Beetaloo region, who are concerned about the potentialdamages that fracking could cause to water, to country, to songlines as well as the long termeffects of climate change.

I wait with serious concern for your response to these matters.

[1] The Australia Institute ”Cooked with gas” 2018http://www.tai.org.au/sites/default/files/P510%20Cooked%20with%20gas%20-%20Darwin%20days%20over%2035C%20FINAL.pdf

[2] The Australia Institute ”NT gas compared to coal-fired power plants”http://www.tai.org.au/content/nt-gas-compared-coal-fired-power-plants

[3] Final Report of the Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory2018 https://frackinginquiry.nt.gov.au/inquiry-reports?a=494286

[4] Bureau of Meteorology “Seasonal Climate Summary for Northern Territory”http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/current/season/nt/summary.shtml

[5] Jumbunna Institute for Education and Research “Hydraulic Fracturing and Free, Prior andInformed Consent in the Northern Territory: A Literature Review ”https://accr.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Jumbunna-FPIC-review-final.pdf

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Yours sincerely,Kelly JordanSomerville, Victoria, 3912, Australia

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Jordan, Pamela – Wednesday, 29 May 2019 – 12:02:49Subject Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP)From Pamela JordanSent 29/05/2019 12:02:49 PM

To whom it may concern at the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR),

Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP) for the KyallaDrilling and Hydraulic Fracturing 2019 Program EP117 N2

Thank you for the opportunity to make a submission regarding this issue.

I write this submission to ask the Department of Environment and Natural Resources tooutright reject Origin Energy’s EMP to protect the land, water, health and wellbeing ofimpacted communities as well as our shared future from climate change.

As a member of the community, I am deeply concerned about the risks associated with OriginEnergy’s plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing in the Northern Territory. I strongly objectto the approval of this EMP for the following reasons:

Fracking in the US has contaminated drinking water and is causing illness amongst the localpopulation.Money is the only consideration there and people don’t count.Do not repeat this callous behaviour in Australia.

1. Approval of this EMP will lead to irreversible climate change impacts for people of theNorthern Territory and beyond. The Northern Territory is already experiencing the impacts ofclimate change, and is predicted to be one of the most severely impacted if emissions are notrapidly reduced [1]. Remote Aboriginal communities across the NT feel this first and worst:extreme heat waves, water shortages and more extreme flooding could force many Aboriginalpeople to move off their country. Approving this EMP, one of nine exploration wells, wouldsignal the Beetaloo Basin as "open for business" to the expansion of the gas industry,potentially leading to emissions 20 times Australia's total current annual emissions [2]. Thiswould pose a serious climate change threat to communities across the NT and beyond.

2. Storage of wastewater in open air tanks poses unacceptable risks and is incompatible withthe Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory (Inquiry)recommendation 7.12 that stated “enclosed tanks must be used to hold all wastewater.” [3]Climate change means that seasons and weather patterns are changing, particularly across theNT in relation to wet season (Oct 2018 to April 2019 was the driest wet season since 1992and the hottest wet season on record) [4]. This means that there can be big storms out ofseason, and having open tanks with fracking wastewater (at any time of the year) would putdrinking water, wildlife and health of community members and children at risk, includingcommunities up and downstream.

3. Origin Energy have failed to appropriately consult with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginalpeople and impacted communities. A report from the Jumbunna Institute for IndigenousEducation and Research (UTS) found that most, if not all, exploration permits issued in theNorthern Territory (including Origin Energy) for unconventional gas were issued in theabsence of Free, Prior and Informed Consent from Traditional Owners [5]. Furthermore, theInquiry found that Aboriginal communities overwhelmingly opposed fracking on their land.

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The findings from the UTS report suggest reasons for concerns regarding all of OriginEnergy’s consultation practices, including consultation regarding this EnvironmentalManagement Plan with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriatecultural authorities for the areas impacted both directly and indirectly.

4. The use of dangerous chemicals poses huge risks to the environment, water and communityhealth and are exacerbated by the use of open storage tanks. There are some really concerningchemicals that Origin Energy plans to use down well and store on-site over the dry and wetseasons. This means that the chemicals will not only be used down the well in the highpressure fracking process, but will also pose a risk at the surface when in open storage asflowback fluid.

For these reasons, any plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing, including exploration,should not be allowed to go ahead under any circumstances.

Below are a list of my recommendations:

1. The DENR should take a precautionary approach to the cumulative climate impacts of thisexploration well - knowing the risk of the expansion of the gas industry in the NorthernTerritory will have dangerous and irreversible impacts on our climate in a time when we needto rapidly decarbonise the global economy and energy system.

2. All waste water should be held in enclosed tanks at all times.

3. We request that additional time, including a consultation period and process, is allowed forTraditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriate cultural authorities for the areasdirectly and indirectly impacted by this EMP to consider this information and be given a fairchance to ask questions and respond.

4. All chemicals must be adequately health tested before being used in any fracking processes.They should also require companies to publicly disclose the identities and Chemical AbstractsService numbers of chemicals that are manufactured commercially, and identify oil and gaswells in which the chemicals are used.

I write this submission in support of many Aboriginal communities across the NorthernTerritory, primarily within the Beetaloo region, who are concerned about the potentialdamages that fracking could cause to water, to country, to songlines as well as the long termeffects of climate change.

I wait with serious concern for your response to these matters.

[1] The Australia Institute ”Cooked with gas” 2018http://www.tai.org.au/sites/default/files/P510%20Cooked%20with%20gas%20-%20Darwin%20days%20over%2035C%20FINAL.pdf

[2] The Australia Institute ”NT gas compared to coal-fired power plants”http://www.tai.org.au/content/nt-gas-compared-coal-fired-power-plants

[3] Final Report of the Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory2018 https://frackinginquiry.nt.gov.au/inquiry-reports?a=494286

[4] Bureau of Meteorology “Seasonal Climate Summary for Northern Territory”http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/current/season/nt/summary.shtml

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[5] Jumbunna Institute for Education and Research “Hydraulic Fracturing and Free, Prior andInformed Consent in the Northern Territory: A Literature Review ”https://accr.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Jumbunna-FPIC-review-final.pdf

Yours sincerely,Pamela JordanElwood, Victoria, 3184, Australia

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Jordan, Teal – Wednesday, 29 May 2019 – 13:11:41Subject Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP)From Teal JordanSent 29/05/2019 1:11:41 PM

To whom it may concern at the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR),

Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP) for the KyallaDrilling and Hydraulic Fracturing 2019 Program EP117 N2

Thank you for the opportunity to make a submission regarding this issue.

I write this submission to ask the Department of Environment and Natural Resources tooutright reject Origin Energy’s EMP to protect the land, water, health and wellbeing ofimpacted communities as well as our shared future from climate change.

As a member of the community, I am deeply concerned about the risks associated with OriginEnergy’s plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing in the Northern Territory. I strongly objectto the approval of this EMP for the following reasons:

1. Approval of this EMP will lead to irreversible climate change impacts for people of theNorthern Territory and beyond. The Northern Territory is already experiencing the impacts ofclimate change, and is predicted to be one of the most severely impacted if emissions are notrapidly reduced [1]. Remote Aboriginal communities across the NT feel this first and worst:extreme heat waves, water shortages and more extreme flooding could force many Aboriginalpeople to move off their country. Approving this EMP, one of nine exploration wells, wouldsignal the Beetaloo Basin as "open for business" to the expansion of the gas industry,potentially leading to emissions 20 times Australia's total current annual emissions [2]. Thiswould pose a serious climate change threat to communities across the NT and beyond.

2. Storage of wastewater in open air tanks poses unacceptable risks and is incompatible withthe Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory (Inquiry)recommendation 7.12 that stated “enclosed tanks must be used to hold all wastewater.” [3]Climate change means that seasons and weather patterns are changing, particularly across theNT in relation to wet season (Oct 2018 to April 2019 was the driest wet season since 1992and the hottest wet season on record) [4]. This means that there can be big storms out ofseason, and having open tanks with fracking wastewater (at any time of the year) would putdrinking water, wildlife and health of community members and children at risk, includingcommunities up and downstream.

3. Origin Energy have failed to appropriately consult with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginalpeople and impacted communities. A report from the Jumbunna Institute for IndigenousEducation and Research (UTS) found that most, if not all, exploration permits issued in theNorthern Territory (including Origin Energy) for unconventional gas were issued in theabsence of Free, Prior and Informed Consent from Traditional Owners [5]. Furthermore, theInquiry found that Aboriginal communities overwhelmingly opposed fracking on their land.The findings from the UTS report suggest reasons for concerns regarding all of OriginEnergy’s consultation practices, including consultation regarding this EnvironmentalManagement Plan with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriatecultural authorities for the areas impacted both directly and indirectly.

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4. The use of dangerous chemicals poses huge risks to the environment, water and communityhealth and are exacerbated by the use of open storage tanks. There are some really concerningchemicals that Origin Energy plans to use down well and store on-site over the dry and wetseasons. This means that the chemicals will not only be used down the well in the highpressure fracking process, but will also pose a risk at the surface when in open storage asflowback fluid.

For these reasons, any plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing, including exploration,should not be allowed to go ahead under any circumstances.

Below are a list of my recommendations:

1. The DENR should take a precautionary approach to the cumulative climate impacts of thisexploration well - knowing the risk of the expansion of the gas industry in the NorthernTerritory will have dangerous and irreversible impacts on our climate in a time when we needto rapidly decarbonise the global economy and energy system.

2. All waste water should be held in enclosed tanks at all times.

3. We request that additional time, including a consultation period and process, is allowed forTraditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriate cultural authorities for the areasdirectly and indirectly impacted by this EMP to consider this information and be given a fairchance to ask questions and respond.

4. All chemicals must be adequately health tested before being used in any fracking processes.They should also require companies to publicly disclose the identities and Chemical AbstractsService numbers of chemicals that are manufactured commercially, and identify oil and gaswells in which the chemicals are used.

I write this submission in support of many Aboriginal communities across the NorthernTerritory, primarily within the Beetaloo region, who are concerned about the potentialdamages that fracking could cause to water, to country, to songlines as well as the long termeffects of climate change.

I wait with serious concern for your response to these matters.

[1] The Australia Institute ”Cooked with gas” 2018http://www.tai.org.au/sites/default/files/P510%20Cooked%20with%20gas%20-%20Darwin%20days%20over%2035C%20FINAL.pdf

[2] The Australia Institute ”NT gas compared to coal-fired power plants”http://www.tai.org.au/content/nt-gas-compared-coal-fired-power-plants

[3] Final Report of the Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory2018 https://frackinginquiry.nt.gov.au/inquiry-reports?a=494286

[4] Bureau of Meteorology “Seasonal Climate Summary for Northern Territory”http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/current/season/nt/summary.shtml

[5] Jumbunna Institute for Education and Research “Hydraulic Fracturing and Free, Prior andInformed Consent in the Northern Territory: A Literature Review ”https://accr.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Jumbunna-FPIC-review-final.pdf

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Yours sincerely,Teal JordanMyocum, New South Wales, 2481, Australia

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Josh, Jack – Wednesday, 29 May 2019 – 16:41:42Subject Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan for the Kyalla Drilling

and Hydraulic Fracturing 2019 Program EP117 N2From Jack JoshSent 29/05/2019 4:41:42 PM

Write your submission here - use our talking points to guide your submission.

Jack Josh*************NT 0810

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Josif, Paul – Thursday, 30 May 2019 – 13:45:28Subject Objection to Origin’s Kyalla frack site in the NTFrom Paul JosifSent 30/05/2019 1:45:28 PM

Dear Onshore Gas division,

I am writing to express my objection to the Environmental Management Plan submitted byOrigin Energy for the Kyalla frack site in the Northern Territory.

My key concerns with this plan are outlined below.

FRACKING SUBSTANCES ARE POISON

The fracking chemicals Origin plans to use are harmful to health. The list of substancesOrigin want to use have known health impacts. An independent review of the substancesshows they are linked to: acute toxicity, respiratory irritation, tissue damage, burns, andcancer. Some are very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Plus there are ‘trade name’ fracking chemicals that do not have any health data available.

OPEN AIR WASTEWATER TANKS POSE UNACCEPTABLE RISK

It is unacceptable that Origin would use open air wastewater dams or ‘tanks’ to store the toxicflowback fluid.

This flowback and drilling fluid is full of nasties including heavy metals, fracking chemicalsand naturally occurring radioactive materials.

Evaporation pits and open toxic tanks pose a risk to the incredible threatened birdlife thatvisits the site, including the Gouldian Finch, and should not be open and accessible to birdlifeat any time.

WET SEASON RISKS WITH WASTE ON SITE

It is deeply concerning that instead of storing toxic wastewater in enclosed tanks, Origin areplanning open dams all through the wet and dry seasons. Not only could this kill birds, butextreme weather events could cause downstream pollution impacts.

Origin’s site is upstream of Lake Woods, a place of international significance for biodiversity.The catchment should be off limits to fracking.

TRANSPORT RISKS AND TOURISM IMPACTS

Origin says they care about cumulative impacts, but have failed to talk to tourism operatorsabout the risks of increased traffic on the Stuart Highway, or to people living downstreamfrom their fracking exploration activities.

Plus, Origin want to dump on Queensland and truck the toxic waste to an undetermined site.Already Queensland has millions of tonnes of toxic salt waste that there is no permanentdisposal solution for. This is unacceptable.

BUSHFIRE RISKS AND TOTAL FIRE BAN DAYS

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This area is sensitive to bushfires. Rural Fire Brigades have been calling for gas companies tostop ignition sources and flaring on total fire ban days. Origin must be made to stop all flaringon total fire ban days.

Thank you for considering my concerns.

Yours sincerely,Paul JosifNightcliff, Northern Territory, 0810, Australia

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Joy, Hilary – Thursday, 30 May 2019 – 12:17:42Subject Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan for the Kyalla Drilling

and Hydraulic Fracturing 2019 Program EP117 N2From Hilary JoySent 30/05/2019 12:17:42 PM

I am sure you have been given multiple reasons why you should not frack and I will add justtwo more. Because it is criminal. And because right across the world people are rising againstit, which puts you as individuals and as a corporation into a less than minute minority. Moneydoes not count to millions of people world wide who are affected by your actions. You areaccountable. You will be held accountable for your actions. You are not a faceless PERSONthat cannot be held responsible.

Hilary Joy*************VIC 3134

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Joy, Kathryn – Saturday, 25 May 2019 – 12:57:23Subject Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP)From Kathryn JoySent 25/05/2019 12:57:23 PM

To whom it may concern at the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR),

Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP) for the KyallaDrilling and Hydraulic Fracturing 2019 Program EP117 N2

Thank you for the opportunity to make a submission regarding this issue.

I write this submission to ask the Department of Environment and Natural Resources tooutright reject Origin Energy’s EMP to protect the land, water, health and wellbeing ofimpacted communities as well as our shared future from climate change.

As a member of the community, I am deeply concerned about the risks associated with OriginEnergy’s plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing in the Northern Territory. I strongly objectto the approval of this EMP for the following reasons:

1. Approval of this EMP will lead to irreversible climate change impacts for people of theNorthern Territory and beyond. The Northern Territory is already experiencing the impacts ofclimate change, and is predicted to be one of the most severely impacted if emissions are notrapidly reduced [1]. Remote Aboriginal communities across the NT feel this first and worst:extreme heat waves, water shortages and more extreme flooding could force many Aboriginalpeople to move off their country. Approving this EMP, one of nine exploration wells, wouldsignal the Beetaloo Basin as "open for business" to the expansion of the gas industry,potentially leading to emissions 20 times Australia's total current annual emissions [2]. Thiswould pose a serious climate change threat to communities across the NT and beyond.

2. Storage of wastewater in open air tanks poses unacceptable risks and is incompatible withthe Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory (Inquiry)recommendation 7.12 that stated “enclosed tanks must be used to hold all wastewater.” [3]Climate change means that seasons and weather patterns are changing, particularly across theNT in relation to wet season (Oct 2018 to April 2019 was the driest wet season since 1992and the hottest wet season on record) [4]. This means that there can be big storms out ofseason, and having open tanks with fracking wastewater (at any time of the year) would putdrinking water, wildlife and health of community members and children at risk, includingcommunities up and downstream.

3. Origin Energy have failed to appropriately consult with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginalpeople and impacted communities. A report from the Jumbunna Institute for IndigenousEducation and Research (UTS) found that most, if not all, exploration permits issued in theNorthern Territory (including Origin Energy) for unconventional gas were issued in theabsence of Free, Prior and Informed Consent from Traditional Owners [5]. Furthermore, theInquiry found that Aboriginal communities overwhelmingly opposed fracking on their land.The findings from the UTS report suggest reasons for concerns regarding all of OriginEnergy’s consultation practices, including consultation regarding this EnvironmentalManagement Plan with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriatecultural authorities for the areas impacted both directly and indirectly.

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4. The use of dangerous chemicals poses huge risks to the environment, water and communityhealth and are exacerbated by the use of open storage tanks. There are some really concerningchemicals that Origin Energy plans to use down well and store on-site over the dry and wetseasons. This means that the chemicals will not only be used down the well in the highpressure fracking process, but will also pose a risk at the surface when in open storage asflowback fluid.

For these reasons, any plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing, including exploration,should not be allowed to go ahead under any circumstances.

Below are a list of my recommendations:

1. The DENR should take a precautionary approach to the cumulative climate impacts of thisexploration well - knowing the risk of the expansion of the gas industry in the NorthernTerritory will have dangerous and irreversible impacts on our climate in a time when we needto rapidly decarbonise the global economy and energy system.

2. All waste water should be held in enclosed tanks at all times.

3. We request that additional time, including a consultation period and process, is allowed forTraditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriate cultural authorities for the areasdirectly and indirectly impacted by this EMP to consider this information and be given a fairchance to ask questions and respond.

4. All chemicals must be adequately health tested before being used in any fracking processes.They should also require companies to publicly disclose the identities and Chemical AbstractsService numbers of chemicals that are manufactured commercially, and identify oil and gaswells in which the chemicals are used.

I write this submission in support of many Aboriginal communities across the NorthernTerritory, primarily within the Beetaloo region, who are concerned about the potentialdamages that fracking could cause to water, to country, to songlines as well as the long termeffects of climate change.

I wait with serious concern for your response to these matters.

[1] The Australia Institute ”Cooked with gas” 2018http://www.tai.org.au/sites/default/files/P510%20Cooked%20with%20gas%20-%20Darwin%20days%20over%2035C%20FINAL.pdf

[2] The Australia Institute ”NT gas compared to coal-fired power plants”http://www.tai.org.au/content/nt-gas-compared-coal-fired-power-plants

[3] Final Report of the Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory2018 https://frackinginquiry.nt.gov.au/inquiry-reports?a=494286

[4] Bureau of Meteorology “Seasonal Climate Summary for Northern Territory”http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/current/season/nt/summary.shtml

[5] Jumbunna Institute for Education and Research “Hydraulic Fracturing and Free, Prior andInformed Consent in the Northern Territory: A Literature Review ”https://accr.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Jumbunna-FPIC-review-final.pdf

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Yours sincerely,Kathryn JoyReservoir, Victoria, 3073, Australia

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Joyce, J – Wednesday, 29 May 2019 – 19:34:57Subject Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan for the Kyalla Drilling

and Hydraulic Fracturing 2019 Program EP117 N2From J JoyceSent 29/05/2019 7:34:57 PM

I object to this project and don't believe it should go ahead.The fracking processes use dangerous chemicals that represent a threat to human health, thenatural environment and water sources.The health and environmental risks of the dangerous chemicals used in the fracking processesare exacerbated by the use of open storage tanks.There are serious concerns as to whether Traditional Owners have been able to provide free,prior and informed consent to the fracking process.

RegardsJ. JoyceNew Farm, QLD 4005

J Joyce*************QLD 4005

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Joyce, Lee – Tuesday, 28 May 2019 – 23:01:49Subject Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan for the Kyalla Drilling

and Hydraulic Fracturing 2019 Program EP117 N2From Lee JoyceSent 28/05/2019 11:01:49 PM

I object to Origin's mega shale gas plans because of the risks to our climate & water reserves.I stand with the Traditional Owners & Aboriginal Communities. Please don't Origin'sManagement Plan.

Lee Joyce*************WA 6333

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Jung, Gaby – Wednesday, 29 May 2019 – 11:06:19Subject Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP)From Gaby JungSent 29/05/2019 11:06:19 AM

To whom it may concern at the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR),

Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP) for the KyallaDrilling and Hydraulic Fracturing 2019 Program EP117 N2

Thank you for the opportunity to make a submission regarding this issue.

I write this submission to ask the Department of Environment and Natural Resources tooutright reject Origin Energy’s EMP to protect the land, water, health and wellbeing ofimpacted communities as well as our shared future from climate change.

As a member of the community, I am deeply concerned about the risks associated with OriginEnergy’s plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing in the Northern Territory. I strongly objectto the approval of this EMP for the following reasons:

1. Approval of this EMP will contribute to irreversible climate change impacts for people ofthe Northern Territory and beyond. The Northern Territory is already experiencing theimpacts of climate change, and is predicted to be one of the most severely impacted ifemissions are not rapidly reduced [1]. Remote Aboriginal communities across the NT feel thisfirst and worst: extreme heat waves, water shortages and more extreme flooding could forcemany Aboriginal people to move off their country. Approving this EMP, one of nineexploration wells, would signal the Beetaloo Basin as "open for business" to the expansion ofthe gas industry, potentially leading to emissions 20 times Australia's total current annualemissions [2]. This would pose a serious climate change threat to communities across the NTand beyond.

2. Storage of wastewater in open air tanks poses unacceptable risks and is incompatible withthe Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory (Inquiry)recommendation 7.12 that stated “enclosed tanks must be used to hold all wastewater.” [3]Climate change means that seasons and weather patterns are changing, particularly across theNT in relation to wet season (Oct 2018 to April 2019 was the driest wet season since 1992and the hottest wet season on record) [4]. This means that there can be big storms out ofseason, and having open tanks with fracking wastewater (at any time of the year) would putdrinking water, wildlife and health of community members and children at risk, includingcommunities up and downstream.

3. Origin Energy have failed to appropriately consult with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginalpeople and impacted communities. A report from the Jumbunna Institute for IndigenousEducation and Research (UTS) found that most, if not all, exploration permits issued in theNorthern Territory (including Origin Energy) for unconventional gas were issued in theabsence of Free, Prior and Informed Consent from Traditional Owners [5]. Furthermore, theInquiry found that Aboriginal communities overwhelmingly opposed fracking on their land.The findings from the UTS report suggest reasons for concerns regarding all of OriginEnergy’s consultation practices, including consultation regarding this EnvironmentalManagement Plan with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriatecultural authorities for the areas impacted both directly and indirectly.

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4. The use of dangerous chemicals poses huge risks to the environment, water and communityhealth and are exacerbated by the use of open storage tanks. There are some really concerningchemicals that Origin Energy plans to use down well and store on-site over the dry and wetseasons. This means that the chemicals will not only be used down the well in the highpressure fracking process, but will also pose a risk at the surface when in open storage asflowback fluid.

For these reasons, any plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing, including exploration,should not be allowed to go ahead under any circumstances.

Below are a list of my recommendations:

1. The DENR should take a precautionary approach to the cumulative climate impacts of thisexploration well - knowing the risk of the expansion of the gas industry in the NorthernTerritory will have dangerous and irreversible impacts on our climate in a time when we needto rapidly decarbonise the global economy and energy system.

2. All waste water should be held in enclosed tanks at all times.

3. We request that additional time, including a consultation period and process, is allowed forTraditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriate cultural authorities for the areasdirectly and indirectly impacted by this EMP to consider this information and be given a fairchance to ask questions and respond.

4. All chemicals must be adequately health tested before being used in any fracking processes.They should also require companies to publicly disclose the identities and Chemical AbstractsService numbers of chemicals that are manufactured commercially, and identify oil and gaswells in which the chemicals are used.

I write this submission in support of many Aboriginal communities across the NorthernTerritory, primarily within the Beetaloo region, who are concerned about the potentialdamages that fracking could cause to water, to country, to songlines as well as the long termeffects of climate change.

I wait with serious concern for your response to these matters.

[1] The Australia Institute ”Cooked with gas” 2018http://www.tai.org.au/sites/default/files/P510%20Cooked%20with%20gas%20-%20Darwin%20days%20over%2035C%20FINAL.pdf

[2] The Australia Institute ”NT gas compared to coal-fired power plants”http://www.tai.org.au/content/nt-gas-compared-coal-fired-power-plants

[3] Final Report of the Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory2018 https://frackinginquiry.nt.gov.au/inquiry-reports?a=494286

[4] Bureau of Meteorology “Seasonal Climate Summary for Northern Territory”http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/current/season/nt/summary.shtml

[5] Jumbunna Institute for Education and Research “Hydraulic Fracturing and Free, Prior andInformed Consent in the Northern Territory: A Literature Review ”https://accr.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Jumbunna-FPIC-review-final.pdf

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Yours sincerely,Gaby JungSouth Hobart, Tasmania, 7004, Australia

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Jupp, Henry – Friday, 24 May 2019 – 08:50:20Subject Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP)From Henry & Amanda JuppSent 24/05/2019 8:50:20 AM

To whom it may concern at the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR),

Re: Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP) for the KyallaDrilling and Hydraulic Fracturing 2019 Program EP117 N2

Thank you for the opportunity to make a submission regarding this issue.

I write this submission to ask the Department of Environment and Natural Resources tooutright reject Origin Energy’s EMP to protect the land, water, health and wellbeing ofimpacted communities as well as our shared future from climate change.

As a member of the community, I am deeply concerned about the risks associated with OriginEnergy’s plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing in the Northern Territory. I strongly objectto the approval of this EMP for the following reasons:

1. Approval of this EMP will lead to irreversible climate change impacts for people of theNorthern Territory and beyond. The Northern Territory is already experiencing the impacts ofclimate change, and is predicted to be one of the most severely impacted if emissions are notrapidly reduced [1]. Remote Aboriginal communities across the NT feel this first and worst:extreme heat waves, water shortages and more extreme flooding could force many Aboriginalpeople to move off their country. Approving this EMP, one of nine exploration wells, wouldsignal the Beetaloo Basin as "open for business" to the expansion of the gas industry,potentially leading to emissions 20 times Australia's total current annual emissions [2]. Thiswould pose a serious climate change threat to communities across the NT and beyond.

2. Storage of wastewater in open air tanks poses unacceptable risks and is incompatible withthe Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory (Inquiry)recommendation 7.12 that stated “enclosed tanks must be used to hold all wastewater.” [3]Climate change means that seasons and weather patterns are changing, particularly across theNT in relation to wet season (Oct 2018 to April 2019 was the driest wet season since 1992and the hottest wet season on record) [4]. This means that there can be big storms out ofseason, and having open tanks with fracking wastewater (at any time of the year) would putdrinking water, wildlife and health of community members and children at risk, includingcommunities up and downstream.

3. Origin Energy have failed to appropriately consult with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginalpeople and impacted communities. A report from the Jumbunna Institute for IndigenousEducation and Research (UTS) found that most, if not all, exploration permits issued in theNorthern Territory (including Origin Energy) for unconventional gas were issued in theabsence of Free, Prior and Informed Consent from Traditional Owners [5]. Furthermore, theInquiry found that Aboriginal communities overwhelmingly opposed fracking on their land.The findings from the UTS report suggest reasons for concerns regarding all of OriginEnergy’s consultation practices, including consultation regarding this EnvironmentalManagement Plan with all Traditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriatecultural authorities for the areas impacted both directly and indirectly.

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4. The use of dangerous chemicals poses huge risks to the environment, water and communityhealth and are exacerbated by the use of open storage tanks. There are some really concerningchemicals that Origin Energy plans to use down well and store on-site over the dry and wetseasons. This means that the chemicals will not only be used down the well in the highpressure fracking process, but will also pose a risk at the surface when in open storage asflowback fluid.

For these reasons, any plans for drilling and hydraulic fracturing, including exploration,should not be allowed to go ahead under any circumstances.

Below are a list of my recommendations:

1. The DENR should take a precautionary approach to the cumulative climate impacts of thisexploration well - knowing the risk of the expansion of the gas industry in the NorthernTerritory will have dangerous and irreversible impacts on our climate in a time when we needto rapidly decarbonise the global economy and energy system.

2. All waste water should be held in enclosed tanks at all times.

3. We request that additional time, including a consultation period and process, is allowed forTraditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and appropriate cultural authorities for the areasdirectly and indirectly impacted by this EMP to consider this information and be given a fairchance to ask questions and respond.

4. All chemicals must be adequately health tested before being used in any fracking processes.They should also require companies to publicly disclose the identities and Chemical AbstractsService numbers of chemicals that are manufactured commercially, and identify oil and gaswells in which the chemicals are used.

I write this submission in support of many Aboriginal communities across the NorthernTerritory, primarily within the Beetaloo region, who are concerned about the potentialdamages that fracking could cause to water, to country, to songlines as well as the long termeffects of climate change.

I wait with serious concern for your response to these matters.

[1] The Australia Institute ”Cooked with gas” 2018http://www.tai.org.au/sites/default/files/P510%20Cooked%20with%20gas%20-%20Darwin%20days%20over%2035C%20FINAL.pdf

[2] The Australia Institute ”NT gas compared to coal-fired power plants”http://www.tai.org.au/content/nt-gas-compared-coal-fired-power-plants

[3] Final Report of the Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory2018 https://frackinginquiry.nt.gov.au/inquiry-reports?a=494286

[4] Bureau of Meteorology “Seasonal Climate Summary for Northern Territory”http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/current/season/nt/summary.shtml

[5] Jumbunna Institute for Education and Research “Hydraulic Fracturing and Free, Prior andInformed Consent in the Northern Territory: A Literature Review ”https://accr.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Jumbunna-FPIC-review-final.pdf

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Yours sincerely,Henry & Amanda JuppBangholme, Victoria, 3175, Australia

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Jurlina, Antony – Wednesday, 29 May 2019 – 12:17:28Subject Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan for the Kyalla Drilling

and Hydraulic Fracturing 2019 Program EP117 N2From Antony JurlinaSent 29/05/2019 12:17:28 PM

I urge you to consider the extremely negative outcomes from existing fracking operations inAustralia when assessing this proposal. The current level of environmental destruction beingforced onto Australian land owners and Original Australians is completely unacceptable.The future health of our precious environment is being sold to uncaring private corporationsfor profit.Shame on any elected or appointed official who backs this greed-fuelled destruction of mycountry.

Antony Jurlina*************QLD 4740

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Jusuf, Merrill – Wednesday, 29 May 2019 – 12:15:06Subject Objection to Origin Energy’s Environmental Management Plan for the Kyalla Drilling

and Hydraulic Fracturing 2019 Program EP117 N2From Merrill JusufSent 29/05/2019 12:15:06 PM

Fracking is a danger to our water supplies, human health and the environment and this projectshould not go ahead. Dangerous chemicals are used in this process. The Traditional Ownershave not been able to get the full information to enable them to give their consent.

Merrill Jusuf*************VIC 3163

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