Premier Jeremy Rockliff has confirmed in Budget Estimates that the use of florfenicol is the direct cause of shutdowns applied to the southern rock lobster industry.
A new vaccine that can combat the bacteria that has wreaked havoc in Tasmanian waterways, and killed millions of salmon, is evidence a harmful new antibiotic is not required.
The Liberals have admitted the intensity of salmon farming within existing leases will still be allowed to increase, despite a promise to "pause" spatial expansion of the industry.
Well, the bad news stories about the salmon industry unfortunately keep rolling in.
Today in Parliament the Liberal government admitted it is working "hand in glove" with salmon corporations. Hardly news, but it’s good to have recorded officially on Hansard.
In another shocking expose it has been revealed seven dolphins have died in entanglements in salmon farm infrastructure since 2024.
For decades the Greens and local communities have been fighting a salmon industry that has brought the marine environment to the brink.
Labor leader Dean Winter has launched an outrageous and reckless attack on Tasmania's environment
It has been very disappointing to hear the government's response on this and to hear their dismissive arguments towards us.
Tasmania’s unique marine ecosystem is in the midst of collapse but the Environment Minister is wilfully blind to the problem, denying the reality playing out in our waterways.
