Links
Want to learn more about the proposed pulp mill and the approval process? Spend a few minutes looking through some of the following websites.
The Wilderness Society
The Wilderness Society (TWS) is a national, community-based, environmental advocacy organisation whose purpose is to protect, promote and restore wilderness and natural processes across Australia. A leading campaigner in the fight against the proposed pulp mill.
TAP Into A Better Tasmania
TAP Into A Better Tasmania is a community-based independent group standing up for the community, business, health and the environment. The group started in 2005 after an examination of Gunns’ proposed pulp mill in the Tamar Valley uncovered a multitude of threats to the viability, sustainability and resilience of Tasmanian communities. Lots of background on the social, economic and environmental impacts of the mill.
Tasmania Times
Tasmanian Times is a forum of discussion and dissent - a cheeky, irreverent challenge to the mass media’s obsession with popularity, superficiality and celebrity. If you want to know more about Gunns proposed pulp mill and the questions surrounding the approval process, this is a good place to start!
Our Common Ground
We are individuals, organisations and businesses from all walks of life and of all political persuasions. We believe it is time to create a sustainable and prosperous Tasmania. We can protect our forests, grow Tasmanian jobs, develop a vibrant timber industry and create a harmonious community.
Avaaz
Technology and the internet have allowed citizens to connect and mobilize like never before. The rise of a new model of internet-driven, people-powered politics is changing politics and the way decisions are made. They've already caused Nordea Bank to rethink its position on financing the pulp mill and they've heaped tremedous pressure on Sodra, one of the potential joint-venture partners. Join up.
GetUp!
GetUp is an independent, grass-roots community advocacy organisation giving everyday Australians opportunities to get involved and hold politicians accountable on important issues. Whether it is sending an email to a member of parliament, engaging with the media, attending an event or helping to get a television ad on the air, GetUp members take targeted, coordinated and strategic action. Join. Get involved.