Presentations

Regulatory Analysis and Response to Potential Coal Seam Gas Groundwater Contamination in Queensland Australia

Barrie Hansen JD (Hons), Bond University Law School

Abstract

The coal seam gas (coalbed methane) industry in Australia is practically in its infancy, but major development is expected to occur over the next 40 years. Australia, as the most arid continent in the world, has a duty to manage the potential groundwater issues better than has been done in other countries where the coal seam gas industry has been flourishing for many years. This article attempts to provide a brief overview of some of the issues, along with suggestions for a regulatory response, or further study.

Suggested Citation

Barrie Hansen JD (Hons). "Regulatory Analysis and Response to Potential Coal Seam Gas Groundwater Contamination in Queensland Australia" Senate Inquiry in to Potential CSG Contamination of Queensland Groundwater. TBD. Sep. 2011.
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/barrie_hansen/9