Senate debates

Monday, 19 November 2012

Questions without Notice

Environment

2:07 pm

Photo of Stephen ConroyStephen Conroy (Victoria, Australian Labor Party, Deputy Leader of the Government in the Senate) Share this | Hansard source

Mr Burke is well aware of the issues in the Tarkine. He has been to the Tarkine region on a number of occasions, where he met with mining stakeholders, environmental groups and tourism operators, to make sure that he had firsthand knowledge before any decisions were made. Minister Burke may seek further information and advice before making the decision. A National Heritage listing of the Tarkine, just on 30,000— (Time expired)

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