Oil Rig Biosecurity Concerns Remain
There are serious questions about the Ocean Monarch oil rig, and what action will be taken.
Jan
2019
11
Marine Environment
Nov
2018
27
Ocean Monarch Oil Rig, Threat to Marine Environment
Diamond Offshore's Ocean Monarch oil rig has been drilling for gas in Bass Strait and is now anchored in the Derwent River near the entrance to Ralphs Bay.
Nov
2018
21
Marine Farm Planning Review Panel – Resignation of Members
Rosalie questions the Minister over the resignation of Marine Farm Planning Review Panel members Professor Barbara Novak and Ms Louise Cherry.
Nov
2018
20
Barnett Refuses to Release Resignation Letter
The Minister for Primary Industries, Guy Barnett, refused to release the resignation letter of two key scientists from the Marine Farming Review Panel.
Oct
2018
30
Liberals Must Release Marine Farming Panel Report
Without seeing the Panel’s report, you can’t escape the conclusion the approval of the salmon industry’s privatisation of Storm Bay was a done deal.
Oct
2018
29
Storm Bay Salmon Farm Approval Shows Disrespect for Community, and Science
The Liberals’ decision to approve mass expansion into Storm Bay shows the disregard they hold for community consultation and scientific evidence.
Oct
2018
22
Liberals Playing Favourites on Salmon a Risk to Shellfish and Wild Fisheries
It’s destructive for the Hodgman Government to continue to play favourites with the salmon industry above - and at the cost of - others.
Oct
2018
14
Stewardship Certification Removal for Macquarie Harbour Salmon Not Surprising
It is mischievous for Petuna to claim catastrophically low oxygen levels have “nothing to do with the way in which we operate our marine farms."
Oct
2018
12
Courtney Must Act on Seal Cruelty
Thousands of Australian fur seals are being shot by ‘beanbag’ bullets, underwater explosives, injured, blinded, deafened - and killed in some cases.
Aug
2018
17
Norfolk Bay Salmon Farm Shock Galvanises Locals
The Norfolk Bay lease has been approved as a salmon harvesting site by the EPA today.
