I'll expand Tassie's forest industry: Abbott26 Sep, 2011 11:42...

I'll expand Tassie's forest industry: Abbott
26 Sep, 2011 11:42 AM The Examiner
Federal Opposition Leader Tony Abbott has told reporters that he wants to expand Tasmania's forest industry, not shrink it, while visiting a Scottsdale vegetable farm this morning.

Mr Abbott said he would honour any government deals with forestry contractors when asked about the $276m intergovermental forest agreement.


The purpose of Mr Abbott's visit was to attack the federal government's proposed carbon tax and poker machine reforms.


When asked about Julia Gilard's leadership, Mr Abbott said the Prime Minister was "on the verge of being politically assassinated".


Mr Abbott will also meet forestry workers and hold a public forum at the Scottsdale RSL Club later today.

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