A GLASS HALF FULL ANALYSIS: LESSONS LEARNT FROM LAND ACCESS EXPERIENCES FOR THE EMERGING SHALE GAS INDUSTRY IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA

摘要

Western Australia (WA) is on the cusp of developing shale gas. The Australian shale industry is still in its infancy, which is an opportune time to reflect on the challenges faced by its predecessors. The legacy from ongoing coal seam gas (CSG) projects, and the uncertainties associated with this emerging industry, will heighten community scrutiny and potentially require industry players and regulatory authori­ties to understand and work in new regulations covering this new industry. The shale industry must acknowledge and meet head on the challenges posed by this environment.