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Minister Must Act on Industrial WasteEnvironment Minister Roger Jaensch needs to step in to ensure the big corporations producing industrial waste are brought under control Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 15 Jun 2023 |
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Finfish Environmental Standards - Public ConsultationThis week, the long-awaited draft Finfish Environmental Standards public consultation process completed. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 30 Mar 2023 |
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Liberals' Ten Year Salmon Plan ShamThe Greens share the concerns of coastal communities and conservationists about the Liberals’ Ten Year Salmon Plan. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 19 Jan 2023 |
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Robbins Island EPA ApprovalSince its inception, a diverse range of experts have called out the problematic proposal. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 9 Dec 2022 |
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Environmental Management and Pollution Control Amendment Bill 2022There is a lot to say on this bill. It is a very important amendment bill, and has been such a long time coming. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 25 Oct 2022 |
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Long Bay Protest Stands Up to Toxic Salmon IndustryThe Greens stand with the residents of the Tasman Peninsula defending their waterways. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 23 Aug 2022 |
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Jaensch Confirms Salmon Status Quo as Foreign Companies CircleNo Tasmanian would be comforted by the Environment Minister’s attempted assurances in Parliament today. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 17 Aug 2022 |
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Environment and Climate Change – Heavy Metal ContaminationI wanted to raise an issue that's been brought to me by two wildlife ecologists or health specialists and it's about the levels of heavy metal contamination. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 8 Jun 2022 |
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Environment and Climate Change – EPA and Robbins IslandThe EPA has effectively verballed the proponent by helping them to jump through hurdles to get their projects up. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 8 Jun 2022 |
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Finfish Industry - Implementation of Committee RecommendationsThe Legislative Council's extensive public inquiry into the finfish industry has delivered its report. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 25 May 2022 |
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TasWater – Breach of Environmental RegulationsThe annual report shows there has been a fine from the Environmental Protection Authority exacted on TasWater. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 1 Dec 2021 |
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Environment Protection Authority - Independence of OfficeIn a version of Groundhog Day during Estimates you announced your Government would be separating the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) from the Department. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 27 Oct 2021 |
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Jaensch Greenwashing Tasmanians on Independent EPAToday, the Minister admitted the ‘new look EPA’ will bear a strong resemblance to the existing model - currently failing communities and the environment. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 27 Oct 2021 |
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JBS - Environmental RecordDoesn't the fact an environmental vandal like JBS want to expand into our waterways say everything about your Government's regulations? Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 26 Oct 2021 |
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Estimates Reply – Minister BarnettThe minister has a delusion that he and this Liberal government can continue to flog our brand and continue to get away with it. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 15 Sep 2021 |
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Venture Minerals’ Hit and Run on Tarkine MineGuy Barnett,has some questions to answer over Venture Minerals’ announcement today the company is suspending all operations, due to falling iron ore prices. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 17 Sep 2021 |
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Environment - EPA IndependenceCan you confirm that a Statement of Expectations will no longer be provided to the EPA? Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 8 Sep 2021 |
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Environment Protection Authority AnnouncementThe Greens are pleased the State Government has acknowledged the need to establish an Independent Environment Protection Authority Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 8 Sep 2021 |
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Van Dairy Group - EPA Investigation into Effluent PollutionThe EPA confirmed on 3 May they were investigating Van Dairy, Australia's largest dairy farm. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 30 Jun 2021 |
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Greens Move for an Independent EPATasmania should have an independent environmental monitoring body that strongly enforces the law to protect biodiversity and environmental values. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 24 Jun 2021 |
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Greens Release Plan For Strong, Independent EPALutruwita/Tasmania deserves an independent Environment Protection Agency, with the resources and teeth to put this island’s precious environment first. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 28 Apr 2021 |
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Environment and Parks – EPAIt's fair to say, in a general sense, that the fovernment views the environment as a lower priority than the economy. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 25 Nov 2020 |
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Environmental Protection Authority InactionCommunities around Tasmania have spent years lodging formal complaints to the EPA about the devastating impacts of fish farm operations on marine waters. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 12 Nov 2020 |
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EPA Evidence Confirms Failure of Independent Fish Farm RegulationDecisions about fish farms are not being made at arm’s length from ministers, and the EPA is independent in name only. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 21 Feb 2020 |
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Fin Fish Farming in Tasmania InquiryTasmanian greens submission to Legislative Council Sessional Committee Government Administration A Sub-Committee, Fin Fish Farming in Tasmania Inquiry. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Submission | 29 Nov 2019 |
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Institute of Marine and Antarctic Studies - Red Handfish DiscoveryThis newly discovered colony of rare red handfish could double the total population number to 80 individuals, which is fantastic. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 22 Aug 2018 |
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Archer Must Explain Decision not to Exit Macquarie HarbourThe death of 1.38 million fish in Macquarie Harbour last summer confirms a catastrophic regulatory failure by the EPA. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 30 May 2018 |
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Environment or Economic Protection Agency Overseeing Macquarie Harbour?The context of the EPA’s meeting to discuss “contingency planning for mass mortalities” in Macquarie Harbour is all wrong. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 1 Dec 2017 |
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Okehampton Bay Approval Will Not Provide Community SupportThe EPA’s announcement they will be increasing monitoring of intensive salmon farming impacts in the waters of Okehampton Bay will be no solace for residents. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 23 Aug 2017 |
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Industry Regulation Needed For Salmon Investment ConfidenceAustralian Ethical Investment's divestment from Tassal is a slap in the face to the sustainability brand of the Tasmanian farmed salmon industry. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 31 Mar 2017 |
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Tandem Freefall: Parachute Fails For Macquarie Harbour and Fish Farm IndustryJunk science from the Primary Industry Minister’s department has been used to promote fish farm expansions at any cost. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 1 Dec 2016 |
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Rockliff Under the Spotlight on SalmonThe government still refuses to do what's needed to protect future jobs in the salmon farming industry. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 16 Nov 2016 |
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Brooks Evasive on Shree Minerals, EPA DecisionWhen Mr Brooks in opposition he was the loudest cheerleader for Shree Minerals. He talked them up as the saviour of the north-west coast. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 24 May 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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Questions for Launceston City CouncilThe Environment Protection Authority needs to intervene and investigate the impacts of a wrongly approved commercial–scale poultry shed at Lalla. Kim Booth | Media Release | 8 Feb 2015 |
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EPA 'Unlawful' Permit AmendmentsThe EPA must now move to ensure Shree Minerals fully rehabilitates any mining activity undertaken under the company’s amended permit. Nick Mckim | Media Release | 17 Dec 2014 |
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EPA Decision validates Court ActionThe Supreme Court decision demonstrates the folly of the Liberal government’s intention to ‘crack down on third party appeals’. Nick Mckim | Media Release | 18 Jun 2014 |