Salmon Industry Reform
Honourable Speaker, I rise to give my contribution on the salmon industry reform and, indeed, reform is sorely needed and well overdue.
Honourable Speaker, I rise to give my contribution on the salmon industry reform and, indeed, reform is sorely needed and well overdue.
Yesterday, in response to a question, the minister for primary industry confirmed that, effectively, things are business as usual for the Tasmanian salmon 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.
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.
The Tasmanian government needs to immediately end the legal shooting and explosive bombing of native wildlife after another fur seal died in a salmon pen.
For decades the Greens and local communities have been fighting a salmon industry that has brought the marine environment to the brink.
The Greens are proud defenders of Lutruwita’s coastlines and waterways.
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.