TAP

Some people are asking if there is another group for people opposed to the Pulp Mill. Its called TAP (Tasmanians Against the Pulp Mill). It's a Launceston based group, their website is http://www.tapvision.info/

Pulp Mill Rally in Hobart

( Mercury Photo)

Around 15,000 people packed Hobart's Franklin Square on Saturday the 17th and marched through city streets to protest against the proposed Gunns pulp mill. The rally started at 12:30 with musical entertainment and speakers which included the Wilderness Society's Vica Bayley, Tasmanians Against the Pulp Mill's Bob McMahon, author Richard Flanagan and Geoffrey Cousin. "Pulp the mill, we can, we will" was one of the favourite chants which was made up by Geoffrey Cousin. Students Against the Pulp Mill joined in the march with "DON'T PULP OUR FUTURE" banners and placards everywhere. Student participation was really good, so many young people caring abour their future and the future of Tasmania. It was an amazing turnout. Its only the beginning!

Student Strike

Thousands of Students from all around Tasmania walked out of school in the past three weeks in opposition to the proposed Gunn's Pulp Mill. Students showed initiative by walking out of school with parent permission and gathered with their fellow peers to show the public that students do have an opinion.
Both rallies were organised by students of all ages and walks of life who have formed a group called Students Against the Pulp Mill.This group is now growing everyday with hundreds of Students signing up to be a member at the rallies.

This is only the begining.