Wilkie wants pulp mill approval shelved
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Mr Wilkie has previously said he would support a mill that was genuinely pollution-free and water and energy efficient. (ABC News: file photo)
The Independent candidate for Denison is demanding an incoming federal government withdraw Commonwealth approvals for the proposed Gunns pulp mill in northern Tasmania.
Andrew Wilkie claimed victory in the Hobart-based seat at the weekend but has not yet made up his mind about which party to support in minority government.
Mr Wilkie is meeting the Opposition Leader Tony Abbott and the Prime Minister Julia Gillard this afternoon and has released a list of issues important for his decision.
He wants the federal government to withdraw its approval for Gunns planned Tamar Valley pulp mill.
Mr Wilkie has previously said he would support a mill that was genuinely pollution-free and water and energy efficient.
His list also includes calls for the re-alignment of the controversial Brighton Bypass north of Hobart, to protect the 42,000-year-old Jordan River levee site.
Mr Wilkie is expected to make up his mind about which party to support by the middle of the week.
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