Labor machine crushes dissent on native forest logging

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Comments attributable to Australian Greens Forests spokesperson Senator Nick McKim: “After repeatedly overriding his Environment Minister on national environment laws, the Prime Minister is now intervening to crush dissent on forests in Tasmania.” “Labor is in damage control because they know that opposing native forest logging is supported by a majority of Australians and a majority of Labor members.” “Ms Teesdale is learning that in the Labor Party your personal opinions count for nothing compared to the views of the faceless men and Labor’s donors.” “You toe the line or you get crushed.” “Polling last year showed that 75% of Labor voters wanted an end to native forest logging.” “And last year after a motion to end native forest logging was supported by two thirds of Labor branches around the country, Labor’s national executive intervened to get it off the national conference agenda.” Comments attributable to Greens candidate for Bass Charlene McLennan: “Labor’s treatment of its members, candidates and voters is condescending and undemocratic.” “Ms Teesdale deserves to have her views respected and supported, rather than being hauled into line by Labor’s party machine men.” “Regardless of the personal views of Labor and Liberal candidates, this shows the only way to secure the protection of our native forests is to vote Green.” “Defending forests is in our political DNA.” Facebook for the Australian Greens YouTube for the Australian Greens X for the Australian Greens Instagram for the Australian Greens Bluesky for the Australian Greens Privacy Members website Your safety Contact us Our plan Tax the 1% Tackle the cost of living Healthcare for all Fix the housing crisis Strong climate action In your language 2025 policy platform Policy principles & aims Our team Federal MPs State/territory MPs Officeholders Federal portfolios Federal media releases Take action Volunteer Donate Issues & campaigns Upcoming events Greens Shop Leave a bequest Green Magazine All news Our movement About the Greens Become a member Jobs Members website State/territory parties Contact us The Greens acknowledge the Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture.

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