Northern Territory government completes SREBA study, flags final decision on fracking industry weeks away

The Northern Territory government has publicly released the findings of a critical, three-year study into fracking in the Beetaloo sub-basin, finding no new risks associated with the development of an onshore gas industry. Key points: The SREBA study was a key recommendation arising from the Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracking Researchers say there is now enough information to make sure any risks from fracking can be mitigated That study found territorians have low trust in the gas industry and in the government's ability to regulate the industry Completion of the assessment means the Northern Territory government will likely have a final decision on whether fracking production will go ahead in the next few weeks, according to Environment Minister Lauren Moss. Researchers from a number of bodies including the CSIRO, University of Queensland and Northern Territory government departments, looked at water quality, aquatic ecosystems, baseline greenhouse gas emissions as well as social and cultural impacts. Ms Moss was unable to confirm whether the Northern Territory government had succeeded in getting federal support, but would "have more to say about that in coming weeks".