View the report as separate downloadable parts:
Members
Recommendations
Chapter 1—Introduction and context
Referral of the inquiry
Conduct of the inquiry
Acknowledgement
Note on references
Disclosure
Structure of the report
Context to the inquiry
Chapter 2—Beetaloo Cooperative Drilling Program
Overview of the BCD Program
Eligibility criteria
Application assessment criteria
Key title holders in the Beetaloo
First grants under the BCD Program
Transparency and accountability
Standard of governance
Committee view
Chapter 3—Economic rationale for shale gas activities in the Beetaloo
Projected economic returns
Financial support for the NT's onshore gas industry
Better ways to spend $50 million
Committee view
Chapter 4—First Nations views on fracking in the Beetaloo
Strong opposition to oil and gas activities on country
Consultations
Benefits not going to communities
Concerns over land and water contamination
Committee view
Chapter 5—Potential environmental impacts
Findings and key recommendations of the Pepper Inquiry
Energy production and potential greenhouse gas emissions
Committee view
Dissenting report by Coalition Senators
Independent scientific research
Economic benefits of the BCD Program
Due process and probity
Northern Land Council / consultation
Conclusion
Additional comments from Labor Senators
Australian Greens' additional comments
Appendix 1—Public hearings and witnesses
Appendix 2—Submissions and additional information