Response to Recommendations on Bushfires
About 95 000 hectares or around 6 per cent of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area has been burned.
Mar
2019
21
Bushfires
Mar
2019
21
Premier Confirms Wilderness Devastation
The Premier and part-time Parks’ Minister has finally revealed the extent of devastation to the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area.
Mar
2019
20
Effect of Bushfires on the Honey industry
There are still questions to be answered about the response to the Gell River fire.
Mar
2019
20
Premier Fails Students’ Call for Action on Climate Crisis
Last Friday, about 8,000 passionate young Tasmanians left school to demand politicians take leadership and accept we are living in a climate change crisis.
Feb
2019
6
Bushfire Emergency Highlights Urgent Need to Heed Climate Council Report
The Climate Council’s uncompromising and straight-speaking report confirms what all Tasmanians have lived for the last six weeks.
Feb
2017
7
Remembering the Devastation of 1967, Learning Lessons for the Future
Tasmanians are coming together as a community today to mark the devastation and tragedy of the 1967 bushfires.
Jan
2017
13
One Year After Devastating Fires, Sluggish Response from Hodgman Government
From 13 January to 15 March last year, dry lightning strikes sparked 145 fires that burned approximately 126 800 hectares across the State.
Dec
2016
20
TWWHA Bushfire Report Confirms Urgent Need for Fire Fighting Investment
The Greens welcome Dr Tony Press’ Report into last January’s fires in the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area.
Sep
2016
13
Flood Inquiry Welcome, but Ignores Climate Change
The Tasmanian Greens' welcome Minister Hidding's announcement of an inquiry into the State's devastating June floods.
Jul
2016
15
World Heritage Committee Request Must be Heard
The Greens welcome the World Heritage Committee's request to implement the recommendations of their expert mission.