But now, with the comfort of a thumping election victory behind him, he can pull the pin with less political risk.The government wants to stagger the death of the industry, rather than wait for it to collapse all at once.
Many mills are the main employer in a town, and those in the business are concerned that the race for the scarce supply will be won by big mills, condemning smaller operators and their towns to pulp.Job losses and the further exodus of young folk from rural communities are major problems for the Premier.
Good on Daniel Andrews for having the courage to bite the bullet and do the right thing. A big tick for a decision that protects both our natural heritage and our global environment. This is the stuff - the right stuff - contemporary politicians should be made of. More of this!
Solution, build everything out of steel. Sir, here is your lounge setting, made from the finest matt finish steel mined in Western Australia and processed with Coal from.....name wherever you want. Enjoy while you can, no Coal available soon. So look forward to sitting on floor!
If they can't log it there is a very real risk they will burn it out of spite. I don't think that the Victorian goverment is wise enough to enact their plans in a way that is not so painful for affected people that it induces a backlash. So when it happens we should blame Labor.
So basically there is no wood left to log, that's why they are closing it down now, wow we are the worst
Deals with the Greens pre state election sealed the deal.......Does the journalist who wrote this believe in flying saucers as well?
Because they are now just as far left as the greens.