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Barnett’s Fish Farm Coast GrabTasmanians in coastal areas woke up this morning to news that their communities are potentially under threat from a massive expansion of fish farming. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 18 Nov 2020 |
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Gutwein Refuses to Rule Out Further Public Funds for Twamley DamTreasurer Peter Gutwein refused to rule out committing further public funding to bail out the now-precarious Twamley Dam. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 17 Oct 2019 |
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No Public Fund Bail Out for Twamley DamThe Glamorgan Spring Bay Council could never afford to build the Twamley Dam. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 9 Sep 2019 |
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East Coast Salmon Expansion - Access to WaterToday construction is starting on a pipeline along the Prosser River as part of Tassal's bid to get water for their east coast salmon expansion. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 1 May 2019 |
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Public Reaction to Planning ProposalsI also want to pay tribute to a couple of other communities in Tasmania who have celebrated such important wins over the last couple of months. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 21 Aug 2018 |
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Tassal, Liberals and Labor Need to Start ListeningThe Greens will move for a moratorium on fish farm expansion in Parliament this week. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 17 Sep 2017 |
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Expanded Plans for Okehampton Bay Still Without SupportThe expanded plans and greenwash of Tassal’s fish farm operations in Okehampton Bay won’t convince East Coast residents, or the wider Tasmanian community. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 2 Aug 2017 |
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Okehampton Bay Boat Vigil a Sign of Strong Community OppositionThere is strong community opposition to Tassal’s proposed salmon farm in Okehampton Bay. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 27 Jul 2017 |
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Tasmanian Brand at Risk if Salmon Farming Continues UncheckedThe Liberals’ approval of Tassal’s East Coast expansion at Okehampton Bay is directly threatening the Tasmanian Brand. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 26 Jun 2017 |
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Liberals and Labor in Lockstep on Fish FarmsThe two old parties voted together today against the Greens’ No Confidence Motion in Minister Rockliff. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 15 Jun 2017 |
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When is a 'Ban' Not a Ban?In Question Time today, the Premier did not deny the so-called ban on fish farming in 99% of Mercury Passage was cooked up in haste. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 13 Jun 2017 |
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LibLabs in Lock Step on Fish Farm ExpansionThe Liberal and Labor parties have rejected the Greens' move to establish a Parliamentary Inquiry into fish farm expansion in Tasmania. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 3 May 2017 |
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Rockliff Dismisses Macquarie Harbour Mass Death EvidenceEvidence of yet another permit breach by Tassal in Macquarie Harbour was released yesterday. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 2 May 2017 |
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Greens Move for Parliamentary Inquiry into Fish Farm ExpansionThe Tasmanian Greens have moved to establish a Joint House inquiry into fish farm expansion. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 2 May 2017 |
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Greens Launch Candidate for LyonsThe Tasmanian Greens are delighted to announce that Fraser Brindley will be the Greens’ lead candidate for the key seat of Lyons in the upcoming State election. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 30 Apr 2017 |
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Desperate Liberals Mislead over Crown LandThe Liberals have released a laughably desperate list of properties sold under the previous government. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 4 Apr 2017 |
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Rockliff Allowing Salmon Farm Expansion Before Panel's Findings ReceivedThe Minister has requested an independent assessment by the Marine Farming Planning Review Panel of the 20-year-old lease at Okehampton Bay. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 22 Sep 2016 |
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Secret, Closed Door Deals through Office of Coordinator GeneralThe Tasmanian people have a right to know about major development proposals that impact on their communities and the environment. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 7 Sep 2016 |
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Liberals Must Heed Productivity Commission WarningThe Productivity Commission Report shows just how far the community think we really are from Minister Rockliff's "world’s best regulated fish farm industry". Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 1 Sep 2016 |
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ASC Fish Farm Stamp of Approval FlawedThe Aquaculture Stewardship Council’s recommendation that Petuna gets a “good stewardship” credit for their Macquarie Harbour fish farms is deeply flawed. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 26 Aug 2016 |
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Immediate Action Needed on Scamander WaterThe permanent 'boil water' alert for Scamander should prompt immediate action from the State Government. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 18 Jul 2016 |
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Rockliff Rules Out Independent Assessment of East Coast Fish FarmToday, Minister Rockliff refused to commit to a formal independent assessment of the social impacts of new fish farm leases on the east coast. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 8 Jun 2016 |
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Liberals Show No Concern for Environment on Fish Farm ExpansionThis summer saw a marine heatwave that ran for more than 140 days with temperatures 4.5 degrees warmer than average. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 3 May 2016 |
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Health Minister Confirms Rural Health Outreach Funding to End in JuneThe Liberal Federal Government has committed to slashing the rural health outreach program by approximately two-thirds. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 26 Apr 2016 |
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East Coast Salmon Farm Expansion ConcernThe fin-fish farming expansion by Tassal into the east coast marine environment has caused enormous community concern. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 7 Apr 2016 |
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Secret Salmon Farm Approvals Threaten East CoastThe government's decision to approve fin-fish farming near Triabunna is a serious threat to the future of the seafood industry and the marine environment. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 16 Feb 2016 |