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Wedge-Tailed Eagle

National Threatened Species Day

I rise to commemorate national Threatened Species Day which was held in Tasmania on 7 September as it was in every state of Australia.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  15 Sep 2020


Wedge-Tailed Eagle

Threatened Species Day Highlights Urgent Need for New National Environmental Laws

National Threatened Species Day, held every year on September 7, commemorates the death of the last Thylacine in Tasmania 72 years ago.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Media Release  |  7 Sep 2018


Spotted Handfish, Tasmania

Norfolk Bay Salmon Farm Shock Galvanises Locals

The Norfolk Bay lease has been approved as a salmon harvesting site by the EPA today.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Media Release  |  17 Aug 2018


Fish Farm, Macquarie Harbor

Norfolk Bay Zombie Salmon Lease Provokes Community Outrage

Huon Aquaculture’s move to open a zombie finfish lease in Norfolk Bay for their POMV-infected salmon is a retrograde step.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Media Release  |  10 Aug 2018


Fish Farm, Macquarie Harbor

Finfish Farming - Norfolk Bay

The Greens bring on this motion today as a matter that requires urgent action and are calling on the minister to act immediately.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  29 Aug 2018


Spotted Handfish, Tasmania

Institute of Marine and Antarctic Studies - Red Handfish Discovery

This 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


Public Meeting, Town Hall

Public Reaction to Planning Proposals

I 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


Fish Farm, Macquarie Harbor

Norfolk Bay - Salmon Pens

Norfolk Bay residents are outraged by two massive salmon pens sitting off Lime Bay that from tomorrow Huon Aquaculture will begin filling.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  21 Aug 2018