TAKAYNA defender remains on remand in Tasmania. Tonight in Burnie court, Dr Colette Harmsen was refused bail and will be held in Launceston remand until she appears again in court tomorrow at 11am.
“I am dedicated to protecting and defending Tasmania's environment. I have been arrested multiple times to prevent the destruction of wild places, and it alarms me that the industries that degrade and destroy our environment are the industries that are offered the most support by the government. Where are the court ordered penalties for illegal logging? For illegal mining works?” Dr Colette Harmsen said.
“Without the actions of peaceful protests, illegal works by industry destroying the environment and wildlife habitat go unseen and unreported, and environmental damage can proceed unhindered. Environmental defenders will continue to stand up for protection of takayna’s rainforests where we believe the work to be illegal, even if that means a jail term,” Dr Colette Harmsen said.
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