Greens will protect Tasmania’s forests and create thousands of green jobs
Greens will protect Tasmania’s forests and create thousands of green jobs | Australian Greens Skip to main content Search Get Involved Join Donate Our plan Tax the 1% Tackle the cost of living Healthcare for all Fix the housing crisis Strong climate action Policy principles & aims Our team Federal MPs State/territory MPs Officeholders Media releases Take action Volunteer Donate Issues & campaigns Events Greens Shop Leave a bequest Our movement About the Greens Become a member Jobs Green Magazine All news Get Involved Join Donate Search Our plan Toggle Tax the 1% Tackle the cost of living Healthcare for all Fix the housing crisis Strong climate action Policy principles & aims Our team Toggle Federal MPs State/territory MPs Officeholders Media releases Take action Toggle Volunteer Donate Issues & campaigns Events Greens Shop Leave a bequest Our movement Toggle About the Greens Become a member Jobs Green Magazine All news Greens will protect Tasmania’s forests and create thousands of green jobs 2025-04-24 The Greens have announced a jobs-focused plan to end native forest logging in Tasmania, conserve some of the most carbon-rich ecosystems on the planet, protect biodiversity and deliver Tasmania almost $4 billion in federal funding over 20 years to build a cleaner, greener and fairer future.
The plan, which is funded by making big corporations and billionaires pay their fair share of tax, will put Tasmania at the heart of the country’s climate and nature recovery. “Our forests are a global treasure. They store carbon, protect wildlife and inspire wonder.
They should be protected for future generations,” Greens Senator for Tasmania and Forests spokesperson Nick McKim said. “During global biodiversity and climate crises, Tasmania can lead the way in climate action and forest protection. We’ve got the people, the science and the opportunity to build a future based on restoration and care, not destruction.” “We can end native forest logging and create thousands of jobs in forest management, restoration, fire fighting and sustainable tourism.” The Greens’ plan includes: Repealing Tasmania’s Regional Forest Agreement and ending the logging industry’s exemption from national environment laws; $3.98 billion in federal funding over 20 years for ecological restoration and regional transition, as part of the Greens $10b national plan to end native forest logging; 3,579 new jobs in forest restoration, conservation, fire fighting and fire management, education and sustainable tourism; and $50 million for the creation of new National Parks across Tasmania from the Greens $5b Protected Areas Fund.
Despite a billion dollars in public subsidies and growing public opposition, Tasmania remains one of just two states that still allows widespread logging of native forests. “There are only around 290 jobs left in native forest logging. With political courage and public investment, we can support those workers and create thousands more good, meaningful jobs that actually heal the land,” Senator McKim said.
“This is a chance to stop bulldozing forests, and start restoring them.” “The old parties have had decades to fix this. They’ve failed. The Greens will end native forest logging, restore Tasmania’s forests, and deliver the jobs and investment to make it last." 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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