Tag Archives: Nick McKim

Will Hodgman makes his climate pitch

Posted on 16 July 2013 by Peter Boyer

It seems that Tasmanian Liberals are taking their own counsel on climate policy, though it remains a work in progress. [16 July 2013 | Peter Boyer] Politics are different down here in Tasmania. Most parliaments have single-member electorates and simple … Continue reading →

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The hard slog of changing entrenched attitudes

Posted on 7 May 2013 by Peter Boyer

We need to acknowledge the effort and skill that went into achieving the “manifestly imperfect” forestry agreement. [7 May 2013 | Peter Boyer] What was that all about? Did last week’s passage of the Tasmanian Forests Agreement Bill signify the … Continue reading →

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The battle for better climate policy — and new Action Council appointed

Posted on 5 June 2012 by Peter Boyer

Despite what the science continues to tell us, developing climate policy seems have fallen off the radar. Good news is that we now have a brand new Tasmanian Climate Action Council. [5 June 2012 | Peter Boyer] The past three … Continue reading →

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