More Secrecy Over Parks EOIs
It was disappointing today to have Minister Groom decline to explain the Net Public Benefit test his department uses.
It was disappointing today to have Minister Groom decline to explain the Net Public Benefit test his department uses.
The Budget papers show a more than $6M cut to the Parks and Wildlife Service across the forward estimates.
Tthe Budget papers show more than $6 million cut from an already underfunded Parks and Wildlife Service across the forward Estimates.
We recognise that genuine planning for the 21st century requires a long term vision and the courage to make bold decisions to drive change.
The Greens welcome the visitors that are coming to our shores, but warn the government to protect our wild places and regional communities from ruin.
The budget papers show a massive cut to Commonwealth funding for the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area.
There was nothing in the Federal Budget for Tasmania's education system, no extra funding for years 5 and 6 of Gonski.
When 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.
Last year the proposed changes to the Freycinet National Park were explained as necessary for the Freycinet Lodge to expand.
The Bushfire Inquiry findings paint over the devastation of the summer bushfires in the World Heritage Area. It's as though they never existed.