Labor and the Greens playing politics with native forestry

The Greens party have made clear that the cost of their support for Federal Labor’s legislative agenda will be bans on native forestry.

Minister for Business, Industry and Resources, Eric Abetz, said there are no limits to the Greens’ radical quest to end Tasmania’s world-class and sustainable native forestry industry.

“This is a bad sign for Dean Winter as he attempts to keep the radical left of his own party in check,” Minister Abetz said.

"A Labor-Green minority government, whether in Tasmania or in Canberra, would mean a restart of the forestry wars and an open attack on the thousands of Tasmanians that rely on our sustainable forestry sector for their livelihoods.

“The last Labor-Green ‘forest peace deal’ betrayed Tasmanian timber communities and gutted two out of three jobs from the sector.

“In contrast, our 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania's Future backs in sustainable forestry, keeping our economy strong and creating the jobs Tasmanians need to ensure that Tasmania remains the best state to live, work and raise a family.

“The Greens have made clear the price of their support for a Labor minority government.

“How long can Dean Winter hold out against these radical demands and Labor’s left-faction controlled party machine?"