Cassy O’Connor MP | Greens Leader and Parks spokesperson
The case against the proposal for helicopter-accessed luxury huts at Lake Malbena in the World Heritage Area grows stronger by the day.
Cassy O’Connor MP | Greens Leader and Parks spokesperson
The Hodgman Government’s ‘open for business’ mantra is backfiring on both them and Tasmania.
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.
Cassy O’Connor MP | Greens Leader and Parks spokesperson
The Greens today tabled a leaked copy of the National Parks and Wildlife Advisory Committee’s (NPWAC) submission to the Federal Government on the proposal to build permanent huts and allow up to 120 helicopter flights and landings at Lake Malbena in the Walls of Jerusalem.*
Cassy O’Connor MP | Greens’ Leader
Earlier this week, millions of Australians tuned in to see Sir David Attenborough’s documentary on Tasmania’s unique wilderness areas and threatened species. These are the same areas and species that are under direct threat from the Hodgman Government.
Andrea Dawkins MP | Greens' Environment and Parks spokesperson
The State Budget, like the Liberals’ previous Budgets, has an obvious loser - our environment and Parks. With the exception of some extra Federal funds, it provides no additional State money.
Tourists from around the world are flocking to Tasmania because of its unique wilderness areas and natural beauty. Increased tourism in our protected areas also risks deteriorating natural assets and increases biosecurity threats if left unchecked.
Andrea Dawkins MP | Greens' Parks spokesperson
Environment Minister, Matthew Groom must protect the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area from further damage from salmon farming. The government is required to intervene under State, Federal and International law.
Dead zones from the salmon industry have reportedly spread a kilometre into the globally significant World Heritage Area. As the Minister for the Environment, Mr Groom must take action.
Andrea Dawkins MP | Greens' Tourism spokesperson
The Greens welcome Dr Tony Press’ Report into last January’s fires in the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area.
Last summer’s dry conditions left the TWWHA, the jewel in Tasmania’s wilderness crown, exposed. Dr Press’ report confirms the government was unprepared.
