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Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area
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Liberals and Labor Back Secretive Wilderness DestructionRevelations there are 60 Expressions of Interest for tourist developments in public protected areas will shock many. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 13 Apr 2021 |
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Leaked DPIPWE Letter Confirms Anti-Protest Laws Designed to Crack Down on National Parks ProtestsLeaked correspondence from February 2019 between then DPIPWE Secretary, John Whittington, to then Justice Secretary, Kathrine Morgan-Wicks makes clear the start Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 24 Mar 2021 |
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Jaensch Can’t Stay Silent on Lake Malbena LeaseOn 19 January 2018, just before the last State Election, the Liberals secretly signed off on the leases over Reg Hall’s hut and the entirety of Halls Island. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 4 Mar 2021 |
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Gutwein Government Must Put Environment First to Avoid Ecosystem CollapseLeading scientists working across Australia have described the collapse of 19 ecosystems, including Tasmania’s kelp forests and Gondwanan conifer forests. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 26 Feb 2021 |
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Draft Wild Fallow Deer Management Plan Pre-Release SubmissionFallow deer are an invasive species with a devastating impact on the landscape, and as such should have their protections rescinded. Cassy O'Connor MP | Submission | 11 Dec 2020 |
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Estimates Reply - Minister BarnettThere are still questions outstanding, which we hope will be dealt with through the independent inquiry into the Ruby Princess. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 2 Dec 2020 |
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Greens Table Petition to Protect ParksThe Greens today proudly tabled a petition signed by nearly 2,000 people to protect Tasmania’s National Parks and Reserves from privatisation. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 15 Oct 2020 |
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Leaked Parks Document Reveals $7M Spend Planned for Lake MalbenaThe Greens have a leaked internal Parks briefing note indicating the proposal is a $6.97 million investment - on a tiny island inside the TWWHA. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 15 Oct 2020 |
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Gutwein Government in Hiding on Feral DeerStaff from the DPIPWE today refused to give evidence to tomorrow’s Senate Committee hearings into the impact of feral deer on farmers and the landscape. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 13 Oct 2020 |
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Has Roger Jaensch Backflipped on Parks Review?Former Premier and Parks Minister, Will Hodgman, claimed the Reserve Activity Assessment (RAA) process was ‘under review’. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 23 Sep 2020 |
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Auditor General Confirms Corrupted EOI Process for Development in Protected AreasThe Auditor-General’s Report into the Expressions of Interest process for Tourism Investment Opportunities is a damning assessment of the EOI and RAA process. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 22 Sep 2020 |
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Bushfire PreparednessIn 2018-19 205 000 hectares of Tasmanian landscape was burnt. Over 40 per cent of that was in the Wilderness World Heritage Area. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 17 Sep 2020 |
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Lake Malbena EPBC Assessment a Reprieve for the WildernessThe Federal Environment Minister’s determination that the Lake Malbena luxury helicopter tourism development warrants a formal assessment is welcome. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 17 Sep 2020 |
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Supporting Our FarmersA recent survey of Tasmanian farmers showed strong support for reclassifying deer as a feral pest in Tasmania. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 16 Sep 2020 |
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Wilderness Defenders Will Never Give Up on Lake MalbenaThe development at Halls Island in the Walls of Jerusalem National Park is a travesty of proper process. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 28 Jul 2020 |
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Hapless DPIPWE Secretary Reduced to Pleas for Departmental LoyaltyDPIPWE Secretary, Tim Baker, has been reduced to begging disaffected staff to show loyalty to Parks Manager, Jason Jacobi. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 24 Jul 2020 |
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Liberals' Feral Deer Mismanagement a Growing ThreatTasmania’s feral deer numbers are increasing due to State Government policy that encourages population growth. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 27 Apr 2020 |
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Liberals Must Release Details of All EOI ProposalsTasmanians have a right to know what their government is doing on their behalf – especially when it comes to public lands. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 29 Jan 2020 |
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Illegal Clearing in TWWHA Must Be InvestigatedThe illegal tracking cutting on the shores of Lake Malbena in the Walls of Jerusalem National Park and adjoining lakes is a scandal and a crime against nature. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 17 Jan 2020 |
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Lake Malbena Decision a Mess of the Liberals' MakingThe Federal Court’s has decided to set aside the determination that the Lake Malbena proposal was not a ‘controlled action’. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 13 Nov 2019 |
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Reserve Activity Assessment Process for Developments in ParksUnderstands Tasmania’s National Parks and Reserves are protected for their outstanding natural and cultural values. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 30 Oct 2019 |
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EOI Process in National Parks and ReservesCassy O'Connor speaks against the Liberals' motion to support the Liberals' EOI Process for tourism developments in Parks and Reserves. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 30 Oct 2019 |
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Commonwealth Funding for Bushfire ProtectionCassy O'Connor questions the Premier over why he has failed to request additional firefighting funding from the Australian Government. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 30 Oct 2019 |
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TWWHA Tourism Master Plan Under Conflict of Interest CloudThe Liberals’ corrupted EOI process for tourism development within Parks and Reserves is under yet another cloud. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 2 May 2019 |
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Climate-Related Fire Events - ResourcingLast Friday, an estimated 8000 passionate, frightened young Tasmanians gathered on parliament's lawns to demand action on climate. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 20 Mar 2019 |
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Private Developer Given Tick for Development in the Walls of JerusalemThe Liberals’ planned death by a thousand cuts for Tasmania’s wilderness took a step forward today. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 3 Sep 2018 |
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Redneck Liberals Open National Parks and World Heritage Area for HuntingIt’s clear the Liberals have once again kowtowed to the powerful shooting lobby. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 23 Aug 2018 |
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Address in ReplyWe are committed to working constructively and being part of a reformist, energised and visionary parliament for the people of Tasmania. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 22 May 2018 |
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Environment and Parks Last in State BudgetThe State Budget, like the Liberals’ previous Budgets, has an obvious loser - our environment and Parks. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 26 May 2017 |
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Salmon Farming - Damage to World Heritage Area in Macquarie HarbourHuon Aquaculture revealed evidence that the Macquarie Harbour salmon farming dead zone has spread one kilometre into the TWWHA. Andrea Dawkins | Parliamentary Activity | 15 Mar 2017 |
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Groom's Refusal to Confirm Salmon Destock After World Heritage DamageMinister Groom refused to confirm Tassal will meet the EPA deadline of April 15 and have all their fish out of Franklin lease in Macquarie Harbour. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 13 Apr 2017 |
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Liberals Required to Act on TWWHA Damage to Macquarie HarbourEnvironment Minister, Matthew Groom must protect the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area from further damage from salmon farming. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 15 Mar 2017 |
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2017 State of the State Address in ReplyWe are now living through a time when the environmental challenges we are facing as an island and as a community are very, very significant. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 8 Mar 2017 |
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One Year After Devastating Fires, Sluggish Response from Hodgman GovernmentFrom 13 January to 15 March last year, dry lightning strikes sparked 145 fires that burned approximately 126 800 hectares across the State. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 13 Jan 2017 |
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TWWHA Bushfire Report Confirms Urgent Need for Fire Fighting InvestmentThe Greens welcome Dr Tony Press’ Report into last January’s fires in the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 20 Dec 2016 |
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Liberals Prioritise Presentation over Preservation in the TWWHAThe World Heritage Committee expressly requested State and Federal governments protect the unique wilderness value of the TWWHA. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 10 Dec 2016 |
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Greens Release Sensible Guide for Tourism in Protected AreasThe Tasmanian Greens today released a guide to sustainable tourism that ensures wilderness and cultural heritage protection are prioritised. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 11 Sep 2016 |
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Centenary of National Parks Highlights Failures of MinisterParks Minister, Matthew Groom, should admit Tasmania's protected areas are under unprecedented threat as a result of Liberal policies. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 27 Aug 2016 |
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World Heritage Committee Request Must be HeardThe Greens welcome the World Heritage Committee's request to implement the recommendations of their expert mission. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 15 Jul 2016 |
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Groom Can't Ignore Planning Commission on TWWHAParks Minister, Matthew Groom, signed off on a government response to the flawed draft World Heritage Area Management Plan. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 13 Jul 2016 |
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State Budget: Address in ReplyIt continues a long-standing tradition of the Tasmanian Greens to present an alternative vision for the future of Tasmania. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 31 May 2016 |
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State Budget 2016: Parks Funding Slashed and BurntTthe Budget papers show more than $6 million cut from an already underfunded Parks and Wildlife Service across the forward Estimates. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 1 Jun 2016 |
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Parks Minister Exposed for Gutting PWS Bushfire FundingThe Budget papers show a more than $6M cut to the Parks and Wildlife Service across the forward estimates. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 1 Jun 2016 |
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Tasmanian Greens' Alternative BudgetWe recognise that genuine planning for the 21st century requires a long term vision and the courage to make bold decisions to drive change. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 31 May 2016 |
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Sustainable Tourism Way Forward for TassieThe Greens welcome the visitors that are coming to our shores, but warn the government to protect our wild places and regional communities from ruin. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 12 May 2016 |
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Savage Cuts to Protection of Tasmanian WildernessMinister Groom stood resolutely with his anti-environment Federal colleagues in Parliament this morning. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 4 May 2016 |
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Liberals See Tasmania's Wilderness Only For its Economic ValueThe budget papers show a massive cut to Commonwealth funding for the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 4 May 2016 |
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No Respect From Disinterested Liberal MinistersWhen the minister got to his feet, I thought he was going to respond but he made no mention of this bird that is in his care. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 3 May 2016 |
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State Fire Commission ReportRosalie discusses the report on the inquiry into the State Fire Commission, and the Greens' dissenting report. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 27 Apr 2016 |
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Bushfire Inquiry A WhitewashThe Bushfire Inquiry findings paint over the devastation of the summer bushfires in the World Heritage Area. It's as though they never existed. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 27 Apr 2016 |
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Greens' Response to Announcement of New Political GroupThe beauty of a democracy is that any group of concerned citizens can speak up and establish organisations to represent their concerns. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 4 Apr 2016 |
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TWWHA Still in LimboTasmanians need to know what the Liberals really mean when they say they 'accept the United Nations' Report recommendations'. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 21 Mar 2016 |
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Hodgman Liberals in Embarrassing World Heritage BackdownParks Minister, Matthew Groom, has more egg on his face after being forced in to an embarrassing backdown on the Liberals' plan to log in the TWWHA. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 20 Mar 2016 |
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Burning Questions Unanswered over TWWHA FiresIt is clear from a Right to Information request we lodged that Mr Groom sat on his hands for at least two weeks after the fires began on 13 January. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 17 Mar 2016 |
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State of the State Address in ReplyOn behalf of the Tasmanian Greens MPs, I pay respect to the palawa/pakana people of Tasmania, to their treasured elders, past and present. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 15 Mar 2016 |
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Premier Fails to Address the Biggest Issue in State of the StateIt is simply reckless and irresponsible to talk around the events of the past Summer as anything other than evidence of a changing climate. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 9 Mar 2016 |
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Has Groom Breached the Ministerial Code of Conduct?The Minister's brother is a partner in a consortium development at Bernacchi Lodge in the Central Highlands, inside the boundary of the TWWHA. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 9 Mar 2016 |
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Premier Misses Opportunity to Replace GroomThe Premier has missed a golden opportunity to place the Energy portfolio in the hands of a competent Minister in this time of energy crisis. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 18 Feb 2016 |
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A 'Review' into TWWHA Fires is a Cop OutAn independent inquiry that calls for expert input and submissions, along with public hearings and recommendations to be made public is clearly required. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 4 Feb 2016 |
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Significant Resourcing Needed to Save Alpine WildernessWith weather conditions easing, this week is the critical week to stave off catastrophic damage to Tasmania’s priceless alpine and rainforest wilderness areas. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 25 Jan 2016 |
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Groom's EOI Process a ShamblesParks Minister, Matthew Groom, again has egg on his face, this time over his headlong rush to develop in Tasmania's National Parks and World Heritage Area. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 29 Nov 2015 |
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Liberal Greenwash Won't Fool Lonely PlanetToday the Greens signed a letter to Lonely Planet, in response to their travel advisory yesterday warning that Tasmania’s wilderness is under threat. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 6 Nov 2015 |
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Lonely Planet Hits Out at Hodgman GovernmentTravel Bible Lonely Planet has advised travellers to get in quick or miss out on Tasmania's pristine wilderness, "before compromises are made". Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 5 Nov 2015 |
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Groom Content to Pillage TWWHAMinister Groom's obfuscating and empty statements about 'traditional industries' in question time reveal a stunning disregard for Tasmania's protected places. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 17 Sep 2015 |
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Harriss in Denial on TWWHA LoggingResources Minister, Paul Harriss, has made it clear the government plans to blunder on and log in protected areas. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 16 Sep 2015 |
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Liberals Caught in World Heritage Bind of Their Own MakingThe Hodgman Government is delusional if it believes it can negotiate with the UNESCO World Heritage committee to allow logging and mining in the TWWHA. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 5 Sep 2015 |
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Heritage No Excuse for Logging the TWWHASenator Colbeck's comments supporting selective logging in the World Heritage Area are offensive, and use of heritage as a transparent disguise is laughable. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 7 Jul 2015 |
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Minister Harriss being Deliberately Deceitful over WHA LoggingResources Minister, Paul Harriss’s ridiculous claim that the Greens supported logging in the World Heritage Area does not stand up to scrutiny. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 4 Jul 2015 |
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Mining Ban needs to be in WHA Management Plan as Government Ignores United Nations on Logging and TenureThe government’s claim that it is not planning to conduct ‘broad-scale logging’ in the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area does not stand up to scrutiny. Nick Mckim | Media Release | 3 Jul 2015 |
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United Nations Slaps Down Groom on WHA Logging and MiningThe United Nations has humiliated the state government by slapping down its plans to log and mine inside the TWWHA. Nick Mckim | Media Release | 2 Jul 2015 |
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Liberals Forest Council in DisarrayForests Minister Paul Harriss has been exposed by members of his own Ministerial Advisory Council on Forestry as having no plan for Forestry Tasmania. Nick Mckim | Media Release | 19 Jun 2015 |
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Hunt Leaves State Government Isolated on World Heritage Area Logging and MiningThe Commonwealth Environment Minister Greg Hunt has left the Tasmanian government completely isolated in its plan to allow logging and mining in the TWWHA. Nick Mckim | Media Release | 27 Jun 2015 |
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Premier's Claims on Wilderness Logging & Mining Beggar BeliefPremier Will Hodgman has claimed today in Budget Estimates that logging and mining can be conducted in wilderness areas without compromising wilderness values. Nick Mckim | Media Release | 9 Jun 2015 |
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Tasmanian Wilderness World HeritageThe World Heritage Committee demonstrated a complete lack of trust in the government's capacity to protect the Outstanding Universal Values of the area. Nick Mckim | Parliamentary Activity | 4 Jun 2015 |
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TWWHA Draft Management PlanThe draft management plan for the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area has embarrassed Tasmania on the international stage. Nick Mckim | Parliamentary Activity | 3 Jun 2015 |
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Minister Should Support Public Hearings on Draft TWWHA PlanMinister Groom should support public hearings into his draft management plan for the TWWHA at the Tasmanian Planning Commission. Nick Mckim | Media Release | 3 Jun 2015 |
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World Heritage Committee lacks trust in Hodgman and Abbott GovernmentsThe Tasmanian Government's proposal to allow logging and mining in the World Heritage Area has prompted an extraordinary response from the United Nations. Nick Mckim | Media Release | 30 May 2015 |
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Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage AreaMinister Matthew Groom has failed to address key concerns about his draft management plan for the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. Nick Mckim | Media Release | 1 Apr 2015 |
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Tourism Industry Wilderness Support WelcomeThe Greens welcome many aspects of the TICT’s submission, in particular its opposition to logging and mining. Nick Mckim | Media Release | 20 Mar 2015 |
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Secrecy Continues Over Wilderness DevelopmentsMinister Groom has refused to rule out public subsidies or peppercorn lease arrangements for developers in Tasmania's wilderness. Nick Mckim | Media Release | 4 Mar 2015 |
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Developments in Parks ConcernsMinister Matthew Groom’s unprecedented attack on wilderness continues as he ignores the current World Heritage Area Management Plan. Nick Mckim | Media Release | 20 Feb 2015 |
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No Secret Deals for Tassie's WHA!Minister for Parks Matthew Groom's claim that he is being open and transparent is laughable. Nick Mckim | Media Release | 14 Feb 2015 |
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Developments in Parks SecrecyThe government’s secret process to encourage development of Tasmania’s wilderness continues. Nick Mckim | Media Release | 5 Feb 2015 |
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Draft WHA Plan DisastrousThe Liberals' Draft World Heritage Area management plan is a disaster for Tasmania's World Heritage Area. Nick Mckim | Media Release | 15 Jan 2015 |
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Tasmanian Parks & ReservesThe agreement between the tourism industry and the Parks Service is a dangerous shift in the way Tasmania's World Heritage Area and National Parks are managed. Nick Mckim | Media Release | 7 Dec 2014 |
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Threat to National ParksHistory has shown that the Greens were right to champion our protected areas as a key foundation for the tourism sector. Nick Mckim | Media Release | 16 Sep 2014 |
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World Heritage Area Decision WelcomeAll Tony Abbott, egged on by his state counterparts, has achieved is turn the glare of the international spotlight on Tasmania. Kim Booth | Media Release | 24 Jun 2014 |
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World Heritage AreaThe Federal and State Liberal parties must let go of their ideologically driven push to undermine Tasmania’s internationally acclaimed World Heritage Area. Kim Booth | Media Release | 8 Jun 2014 |
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WHA ForestsToday’s public rally sends a loud message to the Federal Liberal government to accept the area’s current protected status. Kim Booth | Media Release | 21 May 2014 |
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World Heritage AreaThe two World Heritage expert bodies have each sent an unequivocal recommendation not to delist areas from Tasmania’s World Heritage Area. Kim Booth | Media Release | 19 May 2014 |
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Forest ProtectionLast year’s minor boundary extension to the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area (TWWHA) has been vindicated. Kim Booth | Media Release | 15 May 2014 |