Joe Ludwig (Queensland, Australian Labor Party, Manager of Government Business in the Senate) Share this | Hansard source

I indicate that it is best that I take the second part of that question on notice. I have not spoken recently to the Tasmanian government specifically about the matter that you raise. It does seem to be part of the Tasmanian forestry principles agreement process; however, in the detail you have indicated, I am not aware whether the specific loan you speak of exists or not. In terms of the two matters, the government has consistently stated that the statement of principles is a community led process. The signatories to the statement of principles include the environment NGOs. It is up to these signatories to come to an agreement. The government will consider its response in conjunction with the Tasmanian government. (Time expired)