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■ Murrindindi Shire Council is ignoring the protests of business groups, and will continue its antinative timber harvesting policy. The Alexandra and District Traders and Tourism Association says the Council is “not walking its talk by sitting down and working with gusiness groups to work together to ensure we support our current jobs that keep our towns alive”
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its position which calls on local timber harvesting to cease. Last month, the Traders Association and Murrindindi Inc representatives attended a special meeting with Council to voice their concerns. They said that more than 100 local families rely on jobs associated with the timber industry. Council adopted the ‘Central Highlands Statement’at its May meeting, acknowledging that it had not spoken with all stakeholders. Councillors justify their stance by again referring to their ‘Have Your Say’ survey which involved only 11 per cent of the local population. Turn To Page 52
Greens pressure Shire Councillors
● Cr Charlie Bisset, Murrindindi Mayor
● The Local Paper, Sept. 27 issue
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Traders’ statement
■ The Alexandra and District Traders and Tourism Associaton says that Murrindindi Council does not understand business and job creation. ADTTA President Andrew Embling spoke on Monday, following Council’s press statement. “It is most disappointing to read the Murrindindi Shire Council press release regarding their view on the future of forestry in the Shire,” Mr Embling said. “According to their own feedback, in their Council Plan, the community wants economic development and jobs to keep our communities alive. They do not want to see more shops closing and numbers continue to drop at our schools. “It is not a case of jobs versus the environment, with world’s best practice both can support each other. “Sadly, the message is Murrindindi Council does not understand business and job creation,” Mr Embling said.
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