Eric Abetz (Tasmania, Liberal Party, Minister for Employment) Share this | Hansard source

Those of us on this side firmly believe that two interest groups stitching up a deal behind closed doors is not necessarily indicative of the national or state interest being served. I am on record as indicating that I disagree with the Forest Industries Association on this, and I make no apologies for saying so. I believe they have sold out the long-term interests of their industry and their state. That is my personal view—I have said it and I will continue to repeat it.