Greens Table Bill To Ban Fracking
The Greens have tabled a bill to permanently ban fracking in Tasmania.
Mar
2026
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Mining
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Feb
2026
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Takayna possibly safe from toxic tailings
The Greens welcome the news that MMG have lodged an EPBC referral for an alternative tailing site to their original proposed location in Takayna.
Jan
2026
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Takayna Mine Operator Convicted of Illegal Operations in WA
The Greens share the concerns about news the holder of a mining lease in Takayna has been charged with illegal operations in Western Australia.
Dec
2025
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Mineral Resources Tasmania – Coarse Sand Shortage
ccording to a report released the day after the Estimates scrutiny processes from Mineral Resources Tasmania, as of 2025: "South‑east Tasmania is currently facing a shortage of...
Nov
2025
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Business, Industry and Resources – Mining rehabilitation
Minister, I'm just interested in mine rehabilitation. How many mining leases have expired or otherwise ended in the past year, and how many of those have submitted a rehabilitation
Nov
2025
20
Business, Industry and Resources – Coal exploration
Thank you, minister. A couple of months or so ago, we saw on the Mineral Resources Tasmania website an advertisement for an exploration release area (ERA) for coal.
Nov
2025
20
Business, Industry and Resources – Mineral Resources Development Act
Minister, the Mineral Resources Development Act (MRDA) is now 30 years old. I'm sure you'd agree a lot has changed in the past 30 years, and we're seeing things changing very...
Nov
2025
20
Environment – Reedy Marsh mine
What is in it for the EPA to prosecute this appeal and block this community group from being party to the appeal?
Sep
2025
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Coal and Takayna Site Advertised for Mining Exploration
In a climate-biodiversity crisis, it beggars belief that Mineral Resources Tasmania are advertising archaic exploration leases for coal and leases in precious Takayna forests.
Jun
2025
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Better Call Saul: Greens Announce Measures to Tackle the Budget Crisis
Treasury’s shocking Pre-Election Outlook was clear – the Liberals’ business as usual is terrible for Tasmania’s finances, and Labor’s plan won’t make a meaningful difference.
