Tasmanian Times
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768Whale Survey – Minister must stop damaging gas hub proposal
Bob Brown welcomed the release today of a scientific report detailing the number of whales likely to affected by Woodside’s proposed gas...
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Wilkie secures bipartisan protection of Tassie GST share
In Question Time today the Independent Member for Denison, Andrew Wilkie, extracted a commitment from both the Prime Minister and Opposition Leader...
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Media reform: great care needed
I believe in free speech and that includes a free press. Consequently I’m approaching the Federal Government’s media reform proposals with great...
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Objections to the nomination to extend the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area pour into Paris
Image here Community and forestry groups have raised concerns in relation to the Australian Government’s nominated 170,000 ha extension to the Tasmanian...
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Police probe Observer Tree fire
Miranda greeted by Bob Brown and Jenny Weber. Pic: Matt Newton, http://matthewnewton.com.au/Commercial/People/1/ Miranda Gibson … down from the tree. Pic: Matt Newton,...
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Andrew Wilkie: A statement regarding the Iraq War
Today (Monday, March 12) is the 10th anniversary of my resignation from the Office of National Assessments (ONA) over Australia joining in...
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Too little, too late on coal seam gas
The Federal Government’s decision to consider impacts on water resources when assessing coal seam gas and coal mines is long overdue. “The...
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Gillard feels heat from WA loss
Labor’s thumping loss in the State election has sparked calls for Julia Gillard to fall on her sword, with party insiders saying...
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Backstory: Greens secure sawmiller access to special species logs
Recently, I visited the Burnie wharf with sawmillers and timber merchants (pic above). They were shocked at the sight of logs that...
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1080 fox baits in the Burnie water supply reserve
Driving through the residential area of East Ridgley on Thursday March 7, I couldn’t believe my eyes. 1080 Fox Bait signs were...
