Climate change represents an existential threat for the Northern Territory.  

CSIRO modelling estimates that, without climate action, the number of days above 35 degrees in Darwin could increase from 22.2 days to 275 days per year in 2070.

It will make our home unliveable.

Climate change will also worsen existing inequalities in health, infrastructure provision, lack of education and employment opportunities in northern Australia.  

The way to prevent climate catastrophe is clear. The International Energy Agency advised the world in 2021 that there can be no new gas projects if we are to avoid catastrophic climate change.  

The Northern Territory should be at the forefront of Australia’s sustainable transition away from fossil fuels, ensuring a liveable climate and an economy that benefits all Territorians. 

Instead, the Territory has become the leader of gas expansion in Australia – putting our climate, communities, and environment in danger. 

Fracking

Fracking in the Beetaloo Basin has been greenlit by the NT Government despite serious unresolved issues related to unmitigated emissions, risks to water, and rights of Traditional Owners. The NT Government's own fracking Inquiry estimated that opening the Beetaloo to fracking would lead to more than 6,000 fracking wells, which will do untold damage.

Barossa gas

Offshore, Santos’ reckless Barossa Gas pipeline is a climate and environmental disaster waiting to happen. Barossa is one of the most polluting new gas projects under development in Australia - containing at least double the carbon dioxide of any other offshore Australian gas field.

Stop Middle Arm

Tying these projects together is the proposed gas and petrochemical processing hub slated for Middle Arm – which will use gas from Beetaloo and Barossa to establish a range of high-risk and high-emission industries right on the banks of our great Darwin Harbour.

Our Stop Middle Arm campaign highlights the serious health risks posed by the project, as well as dangers to the harbour and the remarkable cultural heritage of Middle Arm that has been maintained by Larrakia people for millennia.  

Recharge the Territory

We are doing all we can to stop these destructive projects and articulate an alternative vision for the Territory's future that would deliver jobs, skills and lower bills.