Tuesday, January 10, 2006

Freedom of speach: friends of Gunns 20

On December 14, 2004, 20 environmental activists, organisations and concerned citizens were issued a 216 page writ by the Tasmanian logging company Gunns Ltd.

The woodchipping giant is sueing for a combined AU$6.3 million for actions it claims has damaged their business and reputation.

Defendants include The Wilderness Society, Greens politicians Bob Brown & Peg Putt, the Huon Valley Environment Centre, two independent film makers and other citizens who care about their families and way of life.

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