The Federal and Tasmnaina Governments have agreed to a ‘short extension’ of time requested by the Reference Group of Signatories to enable the completion of Tasmanian forest negotiations.

 

The group requested an extension until July 23 to report to the Governments.

 

The Federal Minister for the Environment Tony Burke said every effort was being made to secure an agreement.

 

"While this has yet to be achieved, the Signatories believe a durable agreement is still possible," Mr Burke said.

 

"The Governments have agreed to an extension of time in recognition that there needs to be more work and analysis completed."