MLCs focus on forest reportFriday 15 Mar 2013 MLCs have this week been discussing a draft report on the Tasmanian forestry inquiry before its probable release today. The 169-page draft report details the findings of the select committee on the Tasmanian Forest Agreement Bill from 12 days of hearings and more than 130 public submissions.It is unlikely to make any recommendations, but Huon MLC and committee chairman Paul Harriss says that doesn't mean the bill will pass the upper house without amendment. Mr Harriss said the final report may be released today and debated when the Legislative Council resumes for the year next week. Elwick MLC Adriana Taylor said it was unlikely that the bill would be approved without increasing the sawlog quota from 137,000 cubic metres to about 155,000 cubic metres, which would have an impact on forest reserves. Signatories have said any change to the reserves would be a deal-breaker.  |
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