Labor and Liberals lock in forest destruction before standards are finalised
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"This is simply the next chapter in an ongoing collusion between Labor and the Liberals to lock in destruction of Tasmania's precious forests," Australian Greens Forests spokesperson and Senator for Tasmania Nick McKim said. "We have not even seen some of the environmental standards in draft form, and the ones we have seen are grossly inadequate. "Governments should be protecting native forests, not conspiring to destroy them.
"Native forest logging should end, and it should end now. "Tasmania's Forest Practices Authority has an appalling track record of rubber-stamping forest destruction, and simply can't be trusted to assess impacts from logging." 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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