Resolving Tasmanian forests ' statement of (Dis)agreement'

Abstract

According to her opening parliamentary speech as Tasmania's new Premier, Lara Giddings and her government are supportive of maintaining a strong forestry industry in Tasmania, with continuing safeguards over both industry employment and environmental protection. The State Cabinet includes two Greens ministers acting in a loose and somewhat precarious coalition arrangement with Labor, in what would otherwise be a hung parliament.