This morning’s hysterical rant from Resources Minister Paul Harriss has only strengthened the argument that he plans to shut down Forestry Tasmania.
Labor Leader Byran Green said Mr Harriss went nowhere near the question asked and he is fuelling growing uncertainty over FT by refusing to guarantee its future.
“For the second day in a row, Paul Harriss refused to rule out shutting down Forestry Tasmania,” Mr Green said.
“And Mr Harriss failed to explain how Forestry Tasmania will remain solvent in the coming years.
“There is no money in the budget papers to keep Forestry Tasmania solvent.
“The previous government made transparent commitments in the forward estimates so Forestry Tasmania could meet its contractual obligations.
“Unlike the Liberals, we were upfront with Tasmanians.
“Everything now points towards a major change of direction from the Liberal Government when it comes to Forestry Tasmania.
“The Minister needs to explain exactly what is being considered by the current review.
“Clearly Mr Harriss is embarrassed that he is preparing to do what Kim Booth and the Greens have been trying to do for years – dismantle Forestry Tasmania.
“The hard working people at FT need immediate answers, not another angry rant from a minister out of control.”
Bryan Green MP Labor Leader
