Community representatives including farmers, traditional owners and conservation and community groups from across the state have come together for a two-day conference in Perth to step up efforts against gas fracking.

Premier Colin Barnett’s claim that his cabinet reshuffle was about boosting industries like tourism and farming is at odds with his government’s relentless push for gas fracking.

The Conservation Council of WA has warned that the State Government needs to look elsewhere to boost the economy, with signs the WA gas industry is struggling financially and failing to gain the support of communities.