Tasmanian Times
Forestry
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1.1KDPP targets John Gay’s millions ( … on an equal footing with drug dealing … )
THE hunt for former Gunns chairman John Gay’s illegal earnings is set to become a national test case for how the profits...
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Early vote in Tasmania’s Legislative Council flags end for forest peace deal
The Tasmanian Government is on the cusp of repealing the historic forestry peace deal after the Legislative Council voted in favour of...
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Tasmanian government challenged on seriously misleading denials …
As community concern rises over provisions to open 1.1 million ha of established reserves and rainforests to logging, the Tasmanian government has...
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State Governments can’t control the economy. There, I’ve said it …
*Pic: Peter Gutwein in Parliament, flanked by Premier Hodgman and Rene Hidding … ABC pic At the Federal level, there’s scope for...
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John Gay’s $3.1m illegal trading windfall pursued by Commonwealth
*Pic: Garry Stannus’ picture of John Gay leaving court after Justice Porter’s slap on the wrist … What the hell do judges...
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Harriss Amendments Threaten FSC
The Forests Minister Paul Harriss, must confirm whether he has sought formal advice from Forestry Tasmania regarding the impact of his last-minute...
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Triabunna and Government: Victim of cognitive capture by self interested promoters and groups
The committee is to be commended for delving into this period of public policy. If lessons can be learnt and processes, checks...
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I sat … where my ancestor sat, transported for machine-breaking …
Today … The People protest against the Protest Bill outside Parliament House. Pic: Dan Broun. *Pic: Isaac Iles, Rodney Croome’s ancestor. Says...
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Forestry Tas: Devoid of commercial purpose
Having recently spent time in the library doing research I came across this little piece of forest history that might interest some...
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Hundreds rally to oppose Tasmania’s repressive anti-protest laws
*Photo by Alan Leisham Today in Hobart’s City Hall, 900 people rallied to oppose the Tasmanian Government’s protest legislation. Speakers included Richard...
