Federal Government Rules in Favour of Macquarie Harbour Salmon Farms

Salmon farms green lit, but conservation fight not over

Salmon farming has been allowed to continue in a harbour at the centre of a conservation battle, but...

Federal government rules in favour of Macquarie Harbour salmon farms

Environmental groups had previously lodged a reconsideration request over a 2012 decision to allow for the expansion of salmon farming, over concerns for its impact on the endangered Maugean skate.

Government rejects review bid on Macquarie Harbour salmon farming

Australian government maintains approval for salmon farming in Macquarie Harbour. The Albanese government has reaffirmed a 2012 decision allowing salmon farming in Macquarie Harbour, Tasmania, despite objections from environmental groups citing risks to the endangered Maugean skate. Environment minister Murray Watt confirmed the decision in letters to three organisations, including the Bob Brown Foundation and [...]

Minister backs foreign commercial fish farms over endangered native species | The Australia Institute's Centre for Future Work

Federal Environment Minister Murray Watt has used changes to the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act to allow the continuation of commercial salmon farming in Tasmania's Macquarie Harbour. The post Minister backs foreign commercial fish farms over endangered native species appeared first on The Australia Institute's Centre for Future Work.

Minister backs foreign commercial fish farms over endangered native species

Federal Environment Minister Murray Watt has used changes to the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act to allow the continuation of commercial salmon farming in Tasmania's Macquarie Harbour.