Why is former Greens leader Bob Brown opposing a massive wind farm? | 7.30

Former Greens leader Bob Brown has come out swinging against a wind farm proposed for the north west corner of Tasmania.

Its developers hope it'll help provide power to the Australian mainland as well as Tasmania.

Supporters say it'll create jobs in an area desperate for them and they're questioning why Bob Brown is opposed.

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