Minister for Extinction
Save the Tarkine has described today’s decision as again failing to address the Minister’s lawful obligations, and effectively constituting a decision for extinction.
“It appears that the Minister has again ignored his legal responsibilities, and has failed to properly assess the impact on the endangered Tasmanian devil”, said Save the Tarkine Campaign Coordinator, Scott Jordan.
“The advice tendered by the Department clearly stated that the mine project is likely to introduce the Devil Facial Tumour Disease in to the last disease free stronghold. This Minister finds that acceptable.”
“Mark Butler is the new Minister for Extinction,” said Save the Tarkine Patron, Dr Bob Brown.
“Australia has two Ministers for mining, and no Minister for the Environment.”
Scott Jordan, Campaign Coordinator, Save the Tarkine
