More info on the said subject, looks like this is a real concern...

More info on the said subject, looks like this is a real concern for central now, NEGI mentioned as being at sisk yet again.

http://www.ntnews.com.au/business/8...g/news-story/e8982524e976e4b69a74096f45641bbb

84 per cent fear fracking

AN overwhelming majority of voters in Darwin hold concerns about the risk of fracking on water supplies and pastoral stations, according to a new ReachTel poll obtained by the NT News.

It also showed nearly 70 per cent of respondents support a ban on fracking in the NT while more research is done.

The poll of 634 respondents across Darwin shows 83 per cent of respondents were either “very concerned” or “somewhat concerned” about the effect of fracking on the Territory’s water resources.

Lock the Gate Northern Territory, who commissioned the poll ahead of a crucial debate at the Labor Territory conference, said yesterday the results show it the issue will become a major campaign matter in the lead up to this year’s Territory election.

g in the Territory until further research can be completed.

But leader Michael Gunner said there was no definitive time frame for how long the moratorium would be in place. It is anticipated the issue will be a flashpoint debate at the conference this weekend and the party is split on the issue.

The CLP has said Labor’s proposed moratorium on fracking would negatively impact economy-driving projects like the North East Gas Interconnector pipeline and cost future jobs.

But Ms Hogan said the poll showed over half of all voters would switch their vote to support a party that bans fracking.

“The NT Labor Party should have the guts to listen to voters and adopt a policy for a minimum five-year ban on fracking in the Territory,” Ms Hogan said.

“It’s clear that anything less just won’t cut it with voters at the upcoming election.”

Phone polling was conducted of 634 local respondents..