How refreshing it is to see the developer of this multi-million dollar venture not asking for any level of government assistance.

Too often tourism proposals are dependent on receiving government funding, if not received, they will not proceed.

Private proposals should be privately-funded, not from the taxpayer's pockets.

IMAGINE you are comfortably sitting in a virtual gondola, safe and sound, listening to commentaries in your own language, while you are zooming along the Gorge, hovering over treetops and visiting areas of the Cataract Gorge where only the filming eye of a drone can take you.

Our unique and magnificent Cataract Gorge will stay unharmed, its wildlife undisturbed and our community undivided.

People of all ages and abilities, even the ones who are afraid of heights can enjoy this ride in the small Cataract Gorge IMAX Theatre.

I WRITE as a person in favour of a proposed skyway across the Gorge.

I say across because that is what a skyway gondola is, it is in the air, does not interfere anyway with those fit and able to walk.

I'm fortunate to be able to walk through the Gorge, but my thoughts are, unlike those shortsighted antis, for those less able to enjoy the Gorge. I have been lucky enough to have been and enjoyed gondolas around the world.

I would suggest those antis spare a thought for those who are unable to enjoy the Gorge on foot.

FEDERAL Housing Minister Michael Sukkar says he has no money for the retirement of our state's debt of $157 million used to provide low-income-earner housing.

He pointed out that if our state had its debt retired the other states would want the same deal, and that would cost $2 billion.

Senator Eric Abetz weighed in to strongly support this position - thanks a lot Eric.

Funny though, the federal government has plenty of cash to provide high-income-earners with a $95 billion in tax cuts bonus at the same time.

WHEN will developers get the message that Tasmanian Wilderness Heritage Areas, are not there for commercial development under the slogan "unlocking our national parks"?

Their plans and support of the government are what causes the focus of conflict between those who cherish our wild places and those who see them as sources of financial gain, aided and abetted form the government. Erosion of nature will continue while ever there is complacency of the public. So much so that in time there will be precious little left of Tasmania's wild and unspoilt places.

Wild places have incalculable value for the well being of the planet.

It is only a short while over four years ago the government tried to erase almost all mention of wilderness from the draft Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area Management Plan and even tried to erase the word "wilderness" from the name of the World Heritage Area.

Is this responsible government?

I HAVE found it interesting to see all the talk and obviously the actions towards increasing tourism in Tasmania.

However, I feel that the services are not keeping up with expectations of visitors to the state.

Little things such as being able to get a cup of coffee after 4pm in Launceston, for example, is very difficult.

Having travelled all over Australia, NZ, Europe and Asia, I have found that some places really know how to serve the travelling public.

Tasmania, however, seems very good at providing activities, destinations, etc but lacks in providing the fundamentals.

Penalty rates, I believe, play a part in businesses not staying open late especially on weekends.

I can also understand that workers rely on the extra money they can earn on a weekend. Somehow we have to be able to find a balance so that services are provided and that cities and towns don't just shut down after 5 at night with the exception of hotels and restaurants.

I would be interested to hear other peoples opinions on this subject as I am basing my comments on personal experience and comments I have observed from visitors and fellow travellers.

IF Eric Abetz and the Australian Christian lobby want to support Folau, put up your own money.