Ban on Hydraulic Fracturing for Mining Authorisation Holders (Fracking)

TAS Ban on Hydraulic Fracturing for Mining Authorisation Holders (Fracking)

Mineral Resources Legislation (Ban on Fracking) Bill 2026

Private Member's Bill

5 Mar 2026: MPs in the first house are debating whether this bill is a good idea in principle.

House of Assembly

Legislative Council

Assent

Introduced by: Tabatha Badger (GRN)

If this bill passes, it means that:

Mining lease and licence holders cannot undertake hydraulic fracturing.

This ban does not apply to producing geothermal energy.

Any existing terms in a mining authorisation that allow hydraulic fracturing are void.

The Mineral Resources Legislation (Ban on Fracking) Act 2026 is repealed after one year.