Cheaper power?

You wanted tourism

BECAUSE of past environmentalists’ efforts, Tasmania’s reliance on the hydro, mining and forestry industries etc has been diminished. The state became an economic basket case. Environmentalists had promoted tourism as the way forward. Over the past few years we have had some sound tourism ideas put forward. The environmentalists have generally denigrated these ideas. They are now also now complaining about too many cruise ship visits and too many interstate visitors to our walking tracks. What do they expect from tourism? No wonder the public disregarded the Greens at the state election. If it wasn’t for the Liberal Government the economy would still be a basket case. We need economic stability. Promote good tourism ventures as a way forward. another sad reflection of disregard for the environment when it comes to business. The visionary approach would be to abandon the proposal and celebrate the real treasure: kunanyi, in her natural glory. WILL Hodgman has said he was working to supply cheaper power and living. How can people believe this premier when power prices have risen 127 per cent over the last four years under his government. They slashed solar rebates from 28c to 8c. Now he knows what it’s like to be stabbed in the back. They backflipped on the water takeover, maybe they can do the same with rebates, but don’t hold your breath. country, it should not be just a childish desire that public open space comes before developers’ gain. As Cat Stevens sang: “But where will the children play?”