The Victorian State Government’s decision to end native forestry in Victoria virtually overnight poses a significant challenge for Tasmania, even with Tasmania’s strong Buy Local Policy, according to Resources Minister Felix Ellis. Source: Timberbiz
He said the Tasmanian Government’s support for Tasmanian forestry and forestry workers has been rock solid and will continue.
“We are not here to fix Dan Andrews’ stuff-ups and we are committed to backing in local forestry jobs. Desperate people interstate have been let down by another anti-forestry Labor Government,” Mr Ellis said.
“We are already seeking advice around how we can best support Tasmanian forestry from the fallout of Victorian Labor’s catastrophic decision.
““Tasmanian Labor’s silence, followed by their hypocrisy, in the face of this extraordinary decision has been telling.
“This Liberal Government has demonstrated our commitment to local industry by creating the Buy Local Policy to ensure the value of Tasmanian businesses is recognised when awarding tenders, so that we give local suppliers every opportunity to create jobs to grow Tasmania’s economy.”
Mr Ellis said the Tasmanian Government’s focus had always been on growing the Tasmanian timber industry.
He said the Tasmanian Liberal Government will continue to support its world-class sustainable forestry industry and the many Tasmanian families it supports.
