Tasmania Media Releases

An end to Gunns' pulp mill good for Tasmanian economy - November 19, 2008

As Gunns’ share price plummets below $1, The Wilderness Society is calling on decision-makers to remember that independent research has shown Gunns’ pulp mill would be bad for the Tasmanian economy. The share-price plummet came after major pulp-mill proponent Paul Lennon declared the pulp mill dead, after earlier declaring it was on the wrong site.

Overwhelming support for Bartlett to maintain his line in the sand on Tasmanian pulp mill - November 17, 2008

The Wilderness Society releases poll results that show overwhelming support for Premier Bartlett to stick by his ‘line in the sand’ and end all government support for Gunns’ proposed pulp mill. 

Wood supply agreement confirms Pulp Mill's native forest appetite - November 10, 2008

Despite Gunns’ slanderous attack on The Wilderness Society today, all evidence and information currently on the public record supports our statements that the Tamar Valley pulp mill will be heavily based on native forests for its entire life.

Ad campaign and upcoming event puts the spotlight on Premier Bartlett's Pulp Mill 'Line in the Sand' - November 09, 2008

The Wilderness Society today launched an advertising campaign that aims to reinforce the positive comments Premier David Bartlett has made about ending his government’s support for Gunns’ pulp mill. The TV ads, featuring members of the community reciting his most unequivocal comments about the future of government support for the mill, will run in the lead up to Mr Bartlett’s Nov 30th ‘line in the sand’ deadline.

Garrett waters down Turnbull assessment plan for Gunns pulp mill - November 07, 2008

The Federal Environment Minister Peter Garrett reveales that Gunns will be allowed to avoid doing critical assessment work on the impact of their proposed Tasmanian pulp mill on the marine environment prior to an approval decision.

Law discharged from Gunns case - November 07, 2008

Wilderness Society Tasmania Campaign Manager, and Gunns 20 ex-defendant, Geoff Law calls for state and national law reform to prevent large companies from pursuing community groups or individuals in court cases that cost many times more than the likely damages to be awarded.

Court rejects Gunns’ “fishing expedition” - November 07, 2008

The Victorian Supreme Court today rejected an appeal by Gunns Ltd seeking a raft of documents from conservationists in the long running “Gunns20” case arising out the campaign to protect Tasmania’s forests.

Prime Minister urged not to fund Gunn's pulp mill - November 04, 2008

The Wilderness Society calls on the Prime Minister to rule out using any public funds to directly or indirectly fund Gunns’ proposed pulp mill. The Construction Forestry Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU) and the National Association of Forest Industries (NAFI) have this week called on the Prime Minister to use public money to try and rescue the failing Gunns pulp mill.

Environment groups' support Tasmanian forest solution proposal - November 04, 2008

Environment groups support calls for an independently mediated dialogue to resolve the long-running conflict over the management of Tasmania’s forests.

Perpetual investors targetted at AGM - October 28, 2008

The Wilderness Society holds a protest at Perpetual’s annual general meeting in Sydney to distribute information to Perpetual shareholders about their ownership of Gunns Ltd and the role they can play in reforming the company.