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The Opposition leader, Will Hodgman, says the Liberals would spend $16 million on the sector over four years.
“We’ve got to make hay while the sun shines and Tasmania is very much in the sunshine, $1 million is not sufficient.”
• Tim Morris, Tasmanian tourism conference: “Tasmania’s magnificent, unspoiled wilderness is one of our biggest drawcards, and handing over parts of our National Parks for the benefit of a small number of private developers will ultimately kill the goose that lays golden egg.” “Some try to paint National Parks as a roadblock to development, but the fact is that Tasmania’s parks are a major economic driver that benefits the state as a whole, and not just a select few.” “There are endless opportunities for developments in and around existing communities near to our National Parks and World Heritage Area, and that’s where the focus needs to be.” “The Cradle Mountain Lodge is a great example of a development just outside a National Park, which benefits massively from its proximity to a reserve but does not damage its values.” “A neglected area in the debate over the potential for tourism is the urgent job creation need that will be resolved by of investing in local business and communities on the perimeter of our parks.” • Here
• Chris Rees, Dr Eric Woehler, Jessica Feehely, Rebecca Hubbard: Coastal Statement Without Implementation Plan is Not Enough Tasmania’s coasts are beautiful, diverse and overflowing with natural and cultural values. Without a clear Implementation Plan, the Statement will not protect these places or provide the clarity needed for business and government to make sound, consistent decisions. With a state election looming, an implementation plan must be developed by November 2013, including the opportunity to have input, if the proposed Coastal Framework is to have any hope of creating a vibrant, resilient economy and lifestyle for our coastal communities • Here
