Tasmanian Times
National
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Proposed Special Timbers amendments to TFA Bill 2012
The Tasmanian Special Timbers Alliance (TSTA) has advised that the Government’s latest proposed amendments to the Tasmanian Forest Agreement Bill 2012 do...
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ABBOTT-PROOFED PROTECTION FOR WATER FROM COAL SEAM GAS SECURED
After sustained pressure from the Greens, the Independents and the community, federal responsibility to protect water resources from coal seam gas mining,...
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Greens serious about solutions to Bass Strait Freight
Australian Greens Senator Peter Whish-Wilson has welcomed the statement from the Metropolitan Councils Group (MCG) on Bass Strait being incorporated into the...
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Significant Progress on Coupe Re-Scheduling
JOINT SIGNATORY STATEMENT – 21st March 2013 Significant Progress on Coupe Re-Scheduling The signatories to the Tasmanian Forests Agreement are today pleased...
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949Revealed: Taib, deforestation and illicit outflow
An undercover video reveals the manner in which Sarawak’s vast natural resources are being sold for profit by the powers-that-be, and the...
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Wilkie won’t back media reform bills … as Rudd forces gather
The Independent Member for Denison, Andrew Wilkie, has ruled out supporting the Government’s four remaining media reform bills. “I’ve decided to rule...
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TFA bill alive, as MLCs debate changes
TFA bill’s biggest defenders … Premier Lara Giddings and Deputy Bryan Green Tasmania’s Premier has warned Legislative Councillors against changing the key...
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PM apologises to forced adoption victims
Ms Gillard made the long awaited national apology at a special ceremony in Canberra attended by hundreds of people, including mothers betrayed...
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INQUIRY TO SHINE LIGHT ON DODGY FOREST EXIT GRANTS
The Tasmanian Greens today welcomed the support of the Liberal and Labor parties for an inquiry into the administration of forest contractor...
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Ruth Forrest’s amendment to the Tasmanian Forest Agreement Bill weakens the Forest Practices Act
The Tasmanian Conservation Trust today called on the Legislative Council to refuse Ruth Forrest’s proposed amendments to the Tasmanian Forest Agreement Bill...
