The Northern Territory Government will soon reach the deadline for an inquiry into mining practices and fracking in the state that could see the practice banned.
Many members of the Northern Territory public called on the government to ignore conclusions that fracking could go ahead with minimal risk, and said that fracking is not safe, not trusted and not wanted.
The government is under pressure from engineering and service businesses to use fracking to boost the states flagging economy, while tourism organisations continue to express their concern for local tourism and the environment.