Cassy O’Connor MP | Greens Leader
The Liberals’ draconian anti-protest laws were last year found to be unlawful and invalid in the highest court in the country. The enormity of legal costs of the corporate driven and politically motivated laws has been revealed at $355,000 - all to be paid for by the Tasmanian taxpayer.
Cassy O’Connor MP | Greens Leader and Parks spokesperson
The Liberals’ efforts to privatize Halls Island will not wash with local fly fishers and bushwalkers, whatever the proponent Daniel Hackett decides about public access.
Cassy O’Connor MP | Greens Leader and Parks spokesperson
The proposal to privatise Lake Malbena inside the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area attracted overwhelming opposition and no public support in the single formal opportunity provided for comment.
Rosalie Woodruff MP | Greens Environment spokesperson
Senator Nick McKim | Greens Senator for Tasmania
Dr Woodruff:
Rosalie Woodruff MP | Greens Environment spokesperson
The Liberals’ decision to approve Tassal and Huon Aquaculture’s mass expansion into Storm Bay is a shocking indication of the disregard it holds for community consultation and scientific evidence.
Rosalie Woodruff MP | Greens Environment spokesperson
News the last two salmon companies left farming in Macquarie Harbour are pre-emptively removing their Aquaculture Stewardship Council eco-branding from products as we head into a hot El Niño summer is not surprising - especially given 1.35 million fish died there last year.
Cassy O’Connor MP | Greens’ Leader and Parks spokesperson
One of the great coastal wilderness areas is diminished, with the launch today of Tasmanian Walking Company’s luxury lodges in the Tasman National Park.
Cassy O’Connor MP | Greens’ Leader and Parks spokesperson
Record visitor numbers in Tasmania’s National Parks in the past financial year reinforces the need to better manage and preserve our protected areas, rather than opening them up to ever increasing visitor numbers and increased commercial exploitation.
Cassy O’Connor MP | Greens’ Leader
The Liberals’ planned death by a thousand cuts for Tasmania’s wilderness took a step forward today.
Cassy O’Connor MP | Greens’ Leader and Primary Industries spokesperson
Primary Industries Minister, Sarah Courtney, has revealed the Liberals’ plans to extend licences to shoot native wildlife, including wombats suffering from the deadly sarcoptic mange.
