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Summary
This program investigates the fight for the Franklin River in 1983. It highlights the conflict between conservationists and developers; presenting both points of view. It looks at tactics used by each side in the fight, such as the conservationists' claims about future power needs, and the Tasmanian government's enactment of new laws to protect its plan for a hydro-electric scheme.A series of history documentaries that use a variety of primary sources to investigate issues in Australia's past. The programs encourage students to critically analyse history, and to appreciate its relevance as a means of understanding where we are today
