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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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 31 Mar 2017 |
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Who are the Marine Farming Planning Review Panel?Jeremy Rockliff MP asserts his Marine Farming Planning Review Panel has provided independent scientific advice that supports salmon farming in Okehampton Bay. Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 14 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. 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. Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 16 Nov 2016 |
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Brooks Evasive on Shree Minerals, EPA DecisionCassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 24 May 2016 |
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Tasmania Needs Water Management InquiryMotion to establish a Joint Select Committee to inquire into and report upon water governance in Tasmania. Andrea Dawkins | 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. Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 7 Apr 2016 |
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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 |