'Mates rates': Halls Island lease deal prompts questions on other leases in Tasmanian public land

Adam Holmes
Updated January 29 2020 - 2:52pm, first published 2:50pm
Opponents claim the state government has given away public land on the cheap after it was revealed the lease over Halls Island was provided for $6000 a year. Picture: Adam Holmes
Opponents claim the state government has given away public land on the cheap after it was revealed the lease over Halls Island was provided for $6000 a year. Picture: Adam Holmes

The Greens are calling on the state government to release the details of all leases provided to private operators in Tasmania's wilderness and national parks after the Halls Island deal was made public this week.

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Adam Holmes

Adam Holmes

Journalist at The Examiner and Advocate, Tasmania

From Adelaide to south-west Victoria, Bendigo to Tasmania, I've provided in-depth stories in politics, environmental affairs, issues facing disadvantaged communities, legal affairs and much more. Contact me at adam.holmes@examiner.com.au or on Twitter at @adamholmes010

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