Has Roger Jaensch Backflipped on Parks Review?
Former Premier and Parks Minister, Will Hodgman, claimed the Reserve Activity Assessment (RAA) process was ‘under review’.
Sep
2020
23
Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area
Sep
2020
22
Auditor General Confirms Corrupted EOI Process for Development in Protected Areas
The Auditor-General’s Report into the Expressions of Interest process for Tourism Investment Opportunities is a damning assessment of the EOI and RAA process.
Sep
2020
17
Bushfire Preparedness
In 2018-19 205 000 hectares of Tasmanian landscape was burnt. Over 40 per cent of that was in the Wilderness World Heritage Area.
Sep
2020
17
Lake Malbena EPBC Assessment a Reprieve for the Wilderness
The Federal Environment Minister’s determination that the Lake Malbena luxury helicopter tourism development warrants a formal assessment is welcome.
Sep
2020
16
Supporting Our Farmers
A recent survey of Tasmanian farmers showed strong support for reclassifying deer as a feral pest in Tasmania.
Jul
2020
28
Wilderness Defenders Will Never Give Up on Lake Malbena
The development at Halls Island in the Walls of Jerusalem National Park is a travesty of proper process.
Jul
2020
24
Hapless DPIPWE Secretary Reduced to Pleas for Departmental Loyalty
DPIPWE Secretary, Tim Baker, has been reduced to begging disaffected staff to show loyalty to Parks Manager, Jason Jacobi.
Apr
2020
27
Liberals’ Feral Deer Mismanagement a Growing Threat
Tasmania’s feral deer numbers are increasing due to State Government policy that encourages population growth.
Jan
2020
29
Liberals Must Release Details of All EOI Proposals
Tasmanians have a right to know what their government is doing on their behalf – especially when it comes to public lands.
Jan
2020
17
Illegal Clearing in TWWHA Must Be Investigated
The 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.