Hearts have spoken

cost associated with expansion of tourist and economic activity and, depending on what’s important to you, there is a line that’s not to be crossed. When people raise their issues regarding the plan to log oldgrowth rainforest reserves, weakened protections for natural and cultural heritage, watered-down management plans for national parks, a planning scheme that cuts community rights of appeal, or private developments that degrade other users’ experiences of wild places, take a moment to think where they are coming from.

Highlighting concerns has proven critical in Tasmania achieving the identity it now enjoys. Campaigns have been driven by those delivering conservation reserves that underpin our prosperity. As voices are raised and communities campaign to restore their rights, be ready for the attacks from those with a political or financial interest. While a car park on Bruny might stand as a symbol of getting it wrong, attacking you for caring will always be the biggest mistake Government can make. flowering gums which are the parrots’ food supplies. Why are we maintaining an industry which constantly makes a loss and denigrates the environment? YES! Tasmanian hearts have spoken for love and equality in the law for all. Now it’s time for all pollies’ hearts to listen.

Flawed vote

WITH the Yes vote prevailing, one has to wonder as to the legitimacy of the result. We had a costly, flawed plebiscite/survey. Many stolen voting papers and no one person-one compulsory vote mechanism. Flawed outcome by a floundering and flawed government.

Stop everything

YOU just can’t understand the logic of the stop-everything greens. After generations of Bruny Island travellers pleading to have the Neck road finished, they do nothing but complain. It was their policy to stop woodchipping and forestry that has resulted in the island being the fire hazard it is. I hope they are ready to man the pumps when the next big fire goes through there.