D.D. McNicoll The Australian, August 14
THE August edition of the Tasmanian Business Reporter has raised a few eyebrows, carrying three pages of what purport to be news stories extolling the virtues of the Gunns Ltd pulp mill proposed for the Tamar Valley.
With the headline “Pulp mill is a must” and not a single voice of dissent to the project quoted, the newspaper has further inflamed businesses opposed to the mill, including wineries and tourism ventures in the lush valley.
The paper’s editor is Ingrid Harrison, wife of Tony Harrison, who handles Gunns’ PR. Tony Harrison’s Corporate Communications publishes the paper in partnership with a local business group.
Mere coincidence, perhaps.
Two pulp mill advertisements – a taxpayer-funded defence of Tasmanian Premier Paul Lennon’s fast-track assessment process and a separate colour, pro-mill ad by Gunns – run large under the pro-mill stories.
Another coincidence?
