A desire to cash in on the popularity of eco-tourism results in some state governments approving private tourism developments in national parks.
The opponents at Kangaroo Island have support across the country and are forming an alliance with other groups, including the opponents of Lake Malbena.
The Wilderness Society told the crowd at the Lake Malbena rally it would be launching a national campaign next year, bringing together various fights. Wilderness photographer Dan Broun said it was important that governments listen and engage with the public on these proposals. "It is not a commodity to be sold off. It is not there to be traded for some deal with some developer and that goes for all of our wild places," he said.In a statement to the ABC, the Tasmanian Government said the EOI process was delivering benefits to the economy.
"We understand that to lock in growth for the future we must protect what is special about Tasmania and we've said from day one that new attractions in wilderness areas and National Parks must be sensitive and appropriate. And we continue to stand by that commitment," the statement said.
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