Triabunna 13 Case – Decision on Gunns Strike Out Action deferred
Gunns Limited has today attempted to strike out the defense and counterclaim Triabunna 13 forest activists who were sued after a climate change focused action at the Triabunna woodchip mill late last year.
Justice David Porter is currently considering arguments put forward by Gunns Limited and the defendents, with a decision expected in the coming weeks.
The Triabunna 13 are suing Gunns over breaches of the Trade Practices Act, claiming that Gunns have mislead and deceived over statements that the proposed Tamar Valley pulp mill will not be supplied by old growth forests.
“The Triabunna 13 are confident that both our defense, based on an implied constitutional right to political communication, and our counterclaim will stand up, and we look forward to pursuing these matters with Gunns in court at a later date,” said Huon Valley Environment Centre spokesperson Warrick Jordan.
You people are heroes. I can't believe Tasmania has got itself into this ridiculous situation.
ReplyDeleteAll that corruption for an almost worthless commodity. Let those old giants stand!