Liberals’ tough talk in support of mining amounts to nothing

The Liberal Government is not living up to its promises to stop legal action aimed at obstructing Tasmania’s mining industry.

“It’s clear that the Liberals are all talk and no action when it comes to the kind of support they pledged to mining companies and investors before the election,” Labor Leader Bryan Green said.

“The Liberals said nothing would stand in the way of mining developments and they would stop third party appeals, yet Shree Minerals is now facing more uncertainty following a successful appeal by conservationists.

“Resources Minister Paul Harriss remains deathly silent and all the tough talk from Adam Brooks has amounted to nothing.

“The reality is that Tasmania’s mining sector is going backwards under the Liberals.

“Investment in mineral exploration is disappearing which doesn’t bode well for new mines in the future.

“Under Labor, mineral exploration was at record levels because we invested heavily in technology like 3D mapping to support and encourage investment.

“The challenge for the Liberals now is to reverse the slide in mineral exploration and build more confidence in the sector.

“The mining industry is doing it tough because of the exchange rate and lower commodity prices and now more than ever the government must step up and show it’s not all talk and no action.”
Bryan Green MP Labor Leader