Crossbench MP Bob Katter has renewed calls for a two-year pause on drilling for coal seam gas. Source: AAP
BOB Katter wants federal parliament to put a two-year pause on drilling for coal seam gas and impose $200,000 fines for those who break the ban.
The crossbench MP introduced legislation to parliament on Monday to put a moratorium on aquifer drilling for coal seam gas.
It's his second attempt to stop the practice, after his previous bid was voted down by the major parties last year.
His bill would make it an offence to search for or extract coal seam gas if it results in drilling through or into an aquifer.
Mr Katter warned there were potentially catastrophic consequences for the cattle and sheep industries if drilling contaminated underground water sources.
"We want every landholder to ask their local federal politicians why they did not vote for a moratorium last year," he said.
Debate on the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Amendment (Moratorium on Aquifer Drilling Connected with Coal Seam Gas Extraction) Bill 2013 was adjourned.
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