“Citing community concern Dr Hawke and his panel of experts came up with
a clear and sensible plan to prevent the destruction of endangered
habitats and fragile wildlife ecosystems in Australia’s forests. But
Garrett has opted to axe that advice and toady to Labor and the forest
industry instead,” Senator Brown said
“Garrett has also dumped the long-awaited recommendation of a climate
change trigger. This would have enabled the minister to review
developments which resulted in huge greenhouse gas emissions.”
“On the cusp of the International Year of Biodiversity (to quote
Garrett), this is particularly appalling behaviour by our nation’s chief
environmentalist.”
“Which other minister would turn down recommendations to enhance his or
her power to do their job properly?” Senator Brown asked.
Media contact: Peter Stahel 0433 005 727 Greens Media Release.
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