Ocean and Cryosphere in a Changing Climate
I rise tonight to read some initial comments to the House about the international panel on climate change special report.
Sep
2019
26
Marine Environment
Jun
2019
6
Greens Welcome Long Delayed Container Deposit Scheme
The Greens welcome news that the government is finally planning to implement a container deposit scheme for Tasmania.
May
2019
23
Liberals’ Climate Denial Budget
After the hottest summer in the state’s history the Liberals have delivered a climate denial Budget.
May
2019
4
Labor’s Fish Farming Policy Still Unclear
Despite assurances that Labor would intervene to protect the marine environment, last week’s debate in State Parliament puts their confidence in doubt.
May
2019
1
Labor Must Answer to Coastal Communities on Fish Farm Expansion
When given the opportunity to articulate their policy on large-scale fish farm expansion ahead of the Federal Election, Labor failed.
Apr
2019
17
New Fish Farm Regulations Lock Out Communities
The new fish farm regulations that come into force today* confirm the fears held by many coastal communities.
Apr
2019
11
Petuna’s Storm Bay Expansion Approval Compromised
Minister Barnett’s approval of the Storm Bay North Marine Farming Development Plan is completely compromised.
Feb
2019
25
Leaked Letter Confirms Corrupted Approval Process for Storm Bay Expansion
Leaked correspondence has confirmed there has been a corrupted process governing the approval of fish farm expansion into Storm Bay.
Feb
2019
13
Barnett Gives Himself an “A” on Salmon
It’s laughable for the newest Minister for Primary Industries to give the internal annual review of the Salmon Growth Plan a terrific score.
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.