We also want to see this government recognise that hotter, drier conditions are becoming the new 'normal' and longer term planning is needed.
The Greens welcome the Memorandum of Understanding signed by the Tasmanian and New South Wales governments. It's about time.
Biosecurity funding is still a big problem for Tasmania. This won't be solved simply by adding extra detector dogs.
In Parliament today, the Minister for Primary Industries confirmed he has no plan to manage our delicate river ecosystems during our state's dry times ahead.
Biosecurity Tasmania plays a vital role in protecting Tasmania's agribusinesses and must be funded appropriately.
There is growing community concern that the Little Forester River near Bridport is being drained by individual farmers.
The Greens were pleased to support legislation tabled by the government to authorise and regulate an industrial hemp industry in Tasmania.
Minister Rockliff has ignored the very real biosecurity threats to Tasmania from imports and tourist arrivals by only commenting on major produce exporters.
The White Paper released yesterday by the Commonwealth Department of Agriculture is a welcome for Tasmania on the surface.
Recent testing results which reveal the presence of at least 13 toxic pesticides in Tasmanian rivers.