The Tasmanian Greens welcome today’s announcement that an extra $8m will be invested into Parks, but said it should be spent on genuine priorities and with respect for natural and cultural heritage values.
“Any extra funding into Parks is welcome, but this announcement does not even come close to covering the cuts to Parks funding imposed without mandate by the Liberals,” said Greens Parks spokesperson Nick McKim MP.
“There is no doubt a need to invest in tracks, interpretation and facilities such as toilets, but there are also other priorities such as threatened species management plans and invasive species responses that have been put on the back burner thanks to the Liberals savage cuts to Parks’ recurrent funding.”
“While any extra funding is welcome, the way the Liberals say it will be spent is further evidence that they see our National Parks as economic assets rather than the unique natural and cultural landscapes that they are.”
NICK McKIM MP | Greens Environment spokesperson
