The Tasmanian government recently decided to axe the Department of the Environment, Parks, Heritage and the Arts, and in its recently handed-down State budget, the government also made significant cuts to the Parks & Wildlife service, climate change, pollution control and tourism.
PUBLIC FORUM - This Wednesday 24th June, 12.30pm. TOWN HALL, Hobart
Tasmania – Your Natural State?
WHAT THE BUDGET MEANS FOR TASMANIA’S ENVIRONMENT, PARKS, HERITAGE & TOURISM
Tasmania’s natural image, clean environment and world class Parks & Reserves are what make Tasmania world famous and one of the best places in the world to live. Our outstanding natural environment provides jobs to thousands of Tasmanians and is our strongest economic advantage, whilst tourism is one of the most jobs rich sectors of Tasmania’s economy.
Come along and hear from community, business and political leaders to find out what the 2009-10 Tasmanian government budget means for our environment, Parks, heritage and tourism sectors.
WHERE: TOWN HALL, MACQUARIE ST, HOBART (opposite the Mercury)
WHEN: Lunch-time, 12.30 – 1.30pm Wednesday 24th of June
WHO:
Anne McConnell, Spokesperson, Tasmanian National Parks Association
Dr Phill Pullinger, Director, Environment Tasmania
Daniel Hanna, CEO, Tourism Industry Council of Tasmania
Tom Lynch, General Secretary, Community & Public Sector Union
Representatives from each of Tasmania’s 3 political parties have been invited to speak about their respective environment, heritage and tourism budget policies.
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