Forest peace deal legislation is now a reality after the bill was given Royal Assent by the Governor of Tasmania. Source: ABC News
Tasmania’s Governor, Peter Underwood, remarked it was an occasion of note, given all the arguments before Tasmania’s lower house finally passed the legislation at the end of April.
“In the name of her majesty the Queen, I assent to this Act,” Governor Underwood said.
The Resources Minister, Bryan Green, now has 30 days to define which areas will be protected under the legislation, by tabling an Initial Proposed Reserve Order in both Houses of Parliament.
Now the Bill has received Royal Assent, the Minister will also establish a special council to advise on the implementation of the Forest Agreement. The council is expected to be formed this month.
