Medicinal Cannabis
Over the past two years, the Premier and Police minister have made a number of statements seeking to reassure Tasmanians who rely on medicinal cannabis.
Oct
2016
12
Primary Industries
Sep
2016
22
State Liberals Powerless on Backpacker Tax
The Primary Industries Minister's comments about intervention on the poorly handled backpacker tax highlights the powerless position this government is in.
Sep
2016
22
Rockliff Says He Will Lobby Federal Counterparts on Backpacker Tax
The backpacker tax policy, and the uncertainty around it, is having a profound effect on an already strained sector.
Sep
2016
13
Liberals Should Emulate Poppy Industry for Medical Cannabis
The Poisons Amendment (Poppy Industry Reform) Bill separates the regulation of the poppy industry between health and primary industries.
Sep
2016
5
On-Island Shellfish Testing Needed
Since 2012, the State's shellfish industries have been plagued with paralytic shellfish toxin, resulting in 50 Tasmanian farms being closed this year.
Jun
2016
29
Security Needed For Dairy Farmers
Shifting consumer demands and the continued global milk glut are continuing to seriously affect dairy farmers in Tasmania.
May
2016
31
State Budget: Address in Reply
The Greens’ Alternative Budget restores frontline funding to education, and state Government's share of responsibility for sewerage and water infrastructure.
May
2016
31
State Budget 2016: No Money for Niche Producers in Primary Industries
The last survey of rural confidence found that Tasmanian farmers are feeling flat about the year ahead.
May
2016
3
Liberals Show No Concern for Environment on Fish Farm Expansion
This summer saw a marine heatwave that ran for more than 140 days with temperatures 4.5 degrees warmer than average.
May
2016
3
Abalone Industry in Rough Waters
Tasmanian abalone divers are becoming increasingly alarmed about growing evidence in an industry at risk of collapse.