New Salmon Framework Only First Step
The Government's new framework makes no change to the assessment or approval process for developments.
The Government's new framework makes no change to the assessment or approval process for developments.
The Greens have discussed our energy strategy on numbers of occasions in this House since we tabled it early this year.
Minister Rockliff has ruled out any further assessment of the impacts of fish farming in Okehampton Bay.
Abalone numbers have been on the decline for years, and the recent marine heatwave has intensified it. Climate change and overfishing have hit divers hard.
Tassal's 8% share price drop raises serious questions about the government's ability to manage the long-term sustainability of our salmon industry.
Government documents released today demonstrate that fish farms in Macquarie Harbour are still plagued by water quality problems.
The Liberals and Labor will be given an opportunity in Parliament this week to put the sustainability of Tasmania's aquaculture industry ahead of politics.
The Liberals stand exposed for lying their way into government, by promising anti-super trawler campaigners to oppose ‘freezer factory trawlers’.
Premier Will Hodgman owes the community a public apology for his misleading statements on the government’s position on the Geelong Star super trawler.
The Greens today formally moved in the House of Assembly for there to be an immediate moratorium placed on any new marine farming licences.