Biosecurity Funding Increases Needed
The detection of another case of Potato Mop Top Virus is yet more evidence our state is facing increasing biosecurity challenges.
Sep
2025
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May
2025
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Rockliff Government Running a Protection Racket For Big Salmon
The Rockliff government confirmed they will not investigate the most serious marine disaster, to avoid uncovering their own responsibility for the breaches that likely caused it.
Apr
2025
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Biosecurity Crisis Unfolding in Tasmanian Waters
Images of dead salmon being pumped from a Tasman Peninsula lease over the weekend show we are witnessing the biggest biosecurity disaster in recent Tasmanian history.
Nov
2020
26
Primary Industries – Ruby Princess
My understanding is that the secretary was in charge of border controls at the time that the Ruby Princess passengers arrived in Tasmania.
Nov
2020
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Primary Industries – THA Lobbying
The head of the THA, Mr Steve Old, contacted the secretary seeking assistance to enable Mr Rodger Powell, to have an essential workers' exemption.
Aug
2020
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Biosecurity (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Bill 2020
Largely most of the clauses in this consequential amendment bill either enable the making of regulations or update legislative references.
Aug
2019
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Barnett’s Weasel Words on SDN1 Deregulation
Today’s announcement that the moratorium on Genetically Modified Organisms would be extended by 10 years is welcome news.
May
2019
23
Biosecurity Bill 2019
For an island with a clean, green brand and reputation we have a lot to protect and we have a lot to lose if our biosecurity framework is not strong.
Jan
2019
31
Good Riddance to the Ocean Monarch
After 11 weeks of sustained public concern and criticism about the risk it presented to our marine environment, the oil rig has finally departed.
Jan
2019
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Oil Rig Biosecurity Concerns Remain
There are serious questions about the Ocean Monarch oil rig, and what action will be taken.