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Liberals all spin and no substance on forestry
Resources Minister Paul Harriss is grossly misleading Tasmanians over forestry in an attempt to disguise the Liberal Government’s lack of action.
Labor Leader Bryan Green called on Mr Harris to reveal full details of further assistance to sawmills including what extra timber is being made available and where it is coming from.
“Despite the Liberals’ bold promises to rebuild forestry there is not one extra stick available to the industry,” Mr Green said.
“What’s worse, the Government has done nothing to reopen international markets that are critical to the future of the industry.
“Without additional timber and without new markets, the Government is simply propping up the industry with more subsidies which is not a sustainable solution.
“Paul Harriss’ colorful rhetoric is wearing thin because his political spin is no substitute for real action.”
Bryan Green MP Labor Leader