A proposal to double the footprint of Freycinet Lodge in to the Freycinet National Park is yet another Liberal lock up for a selected private developer.
Not only are individuals being charged the hefty fee of $500 to walk the track, but established eco-tourism operators are being excluded.
What Minister Groom proves every time he speaks is that the development in the Tasman National Park is really there for wealthy visitors.
Minister for Parks Matthew Groom's claim that he is being open and transparent is laughable.
The Department of State Growth has denied our Right to Information request seeking location details of the 37 proposals submitted to government.
The 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.
History has shown that the Greens were right to champion our protected areas as a key foundation for the tourism sector.
