Biosecurity Tasmania has been beset with human resources issues for some months.
The extra pressure put on the agency as higher than normal volumes of stock feed are imported into the state, again highlights this concern.
Biosecuity Tasmania need adequate staffing now and into the future to ensure the challenges of an effective biosecurity system are met.
Tasmania’s latest firearms crime statistics are deeply concerning and proof of the serious threat unlimited firearms in the community pose to public safety.
News that parts of the forestry industry have responded to market pressure and loss of social licence by conceding a small reduction in their logging of native forests is welcome.
The Greens express our deep sadness for the workers of Liberty Bell Bay, with the announcement the manganese smelter will close.