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Rockliff Must Rule Out Weakening Environmental LawsPremier Jeremy Rockliff must rule out any steps to weaken Tasmania’s environmental protection laws, or to expand industrial fish farming operations. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 24 May 2023 |
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Fish Farm Plan FailDespite big promises from multiple Liberal Ministers, the slim document released today delivers none of what’s needed to clean up this damaging industry. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 1 May 2023 |
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Salmon Industry - Use of AntibioticsToday, the CSIRO is warning us of a looming health crisis from drug-resistant super bugs caused by the wanton misuse of antibiotics in livestock. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 28 Feb 2023 |
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Liberals Dismiss CSIRO Health Warning on Salmon AntibioticsBroad scale dumping of antibiotics into public waterways is light years from 'world's best practice' Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 28 Feb 2023 |
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Liberals’ Salmon Antibiotics FailureThe Government-directed EPA are failing in their duty to enforce effective monitoring and reporting of antibiotic use and spread throughout the food chain Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 27 Feb 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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Liberal Party Fundraiser Courts Big SalmonPremier Rockliff has refused to talk about the donations salmon giants give to Liberal Party coffers Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 10 Nov 2022 |
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Salmon Feed a Health and Marine DangerReports animal feed additive Ethoxyquin - banned in Europe because of dangers for human health & aquatic life - has been found in Tasmanian salmon are alarming. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 26 Oct 2022 |
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Salmon Industry - Marine Operations of JBS and Cooke CanadaIn 2017, Tassal CEO, Mark Ryan, trumpeted his companies claim to be setting the salmon industry on a sustainable trajectory by getting out of inshore waters. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 18 Oct 2022 |
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Greens Move on Single Use Plastics LegislationThe Greens will be bringing our Single-use Plastics Bill on for debate next week in Parliament. We can’t keep waiting for the Liberals to act. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 20 Oct 2022 |
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Salmon IndustryTasmania's home-grown salmon industry has been gobbled up by international corporations with long records of environmental and workplace crimes. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 7 Sep 2022 |
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Aqua Spa - Salmon ProtestI thank the Bob Brown Foundation and the community around Port Arthur on the Tasman Peninsula for their peaceful protest this morning. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 23 Aug 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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Salmon Industry - Foreign InvestmentAfter years of unchecked expansion and worsening environmental and social impacts, Tasmania's fish farming industry is about to enter its darkest phase. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 17 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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Tassal Takeover a Tasmanian TragedyTasmania’s fragile, unique marine waters are officially dominated by the profit imperative of foreign owned mega corporations. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 16 Aug 2022 |
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Salmon Industry - Impact on Drinking Water SupplyEsteemed water quality scientist Christine Coughanowr has identified systemic problems with flow-through salmon hatcheries in the Derwent. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 1 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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Liberals Must Act on JBS Bribe ScandalYesterday’s Four Corners expose about behemoth Brazilian meat processor JBS revealed shocking bribery, environmental damage and workplace negligence. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 26 Apr 2022 |
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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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Liberals' Industrial-Scale Red HerringThe plan to continue the growth of the state’s salmon farming industry in Commonwealth waters is an industrial-scale red herring distraction Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 27 Sep 2021 |
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Liberals’ Fish Farm PlanThe Liberals’ new ten-year plan for fish farming in Tasmania is a clear admission they’re worried about the backlash against their cheerleading for the industry Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 16 Sep 2021 |
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Living Marine Miscellaneous Amendments (Digital Processes) Bill 2021The Living Marine Miscellaneous Amendments (Digital Processes) Bill 2021 introduces digital licensing and reporting tools. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 24 Aug 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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Salmon Industry’s Seal Cruelty Revealed in RTI DocumentsThe gross treatment of seals, and apparently normalised culture of cruel and polluting practices, by the salmon industry have been laid bare in RTI documents. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 18 Jun 2021 |
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Liberals and Labor Responsible for Salmon Tipping PointLutruwita/Tasmania’s marine environment should be protected to retain its biodiversity, amenity and fish for the future. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 27 Apr 2021 |
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Greens Release Plan to Protect Tasmania’s Marine EnvironmentLutruwita/Tasmania has one of the most biologically diverse marine environments on the planet. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 18 Apr 2021 |
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Impacts of Salmon Farming on Tasmanian Native Marine LifeWe received some very shocking RTI today about some devastating impacts of salmon farming on Tasmanian native marine life and birds. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 24 Mar 2021 |
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Big Salmon Ducks Scrutiny on Mass Wildlife DeathsDetails, released under Right to Information today, reveal the incredibly devastating impact of salmon farming on Tasmanian native marine life. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 24 Mar 2021 |
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Gutwein Government Must Put Environment First to Avoid Ecosystem CollapseLeading scientists working across Australia have described the collapse of 19 ecosystems, including Tasmania’s kelp forests and Gondwanan conifer forests. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 26 Feb 2021 |
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Estimates Reply - Minister BarnettThe membership of the marine farming review panel was so debased by the time the panel had made that decision that it was technically quorate. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 2 Dec 2020 |
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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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Jaensch Flees Environment Scrutiny in Question TimeIn Parliament today, the Environment Minister Roger Jaensch chose to run away rather than face this scrutiny. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 12 Nov 2020 |
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Marine Safety Chief Warns of Fish Farm Debris Fatality RiskTasmania’s marine safety chief has reiterated his fears a boat user will be killed if they do not remove floating debris in waterways. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 27 Feb 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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Macquarie Harbour Salmon EscapeMinister Barnett must come clean on reports of mass salmon escapes in degraded Macquarie Harbour. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 16 Dec 2019 |
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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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Marine-Related Incidents (Marpol Implementation) Bill 2019This bill will replace the outdated Pollution of Waters by Oil and Noxious Substances Act 1987, and give effect to the MARPOL Convention. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 17 Oct 2019 |
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Ocean and Cryosphere in a Changing ClimateI rise tonight to read some initial comments to the House about the international panel on climate change special report. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 26 Sep 2019 |
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Greens Welcome Long Delayed Container Deposit SchemeThe Greens welcome news that the government is finally planning to implement a container deposit scheme for Tasmania. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 6 Jun 2019 |
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Liberals' Climate Denial BudgetAfter the hottest summer in the state’s history the Liberals have delivered a climate denial Budget. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 23 May 2019 |
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Labor's Fish Farming Policy Still UnclearDespite assurances that Labor would intervene to protect the marine environment, last week’s debate in State Parliament puts their confidence in doubt. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 4 May 2019 |
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Labor Must Answer to Coastal Communities on Fish Farm ExpansionWhen given the opportunity to articulate their policy on large-scale fish farm expansion ahead of the Federal Election, Labor failed. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 1 May 2019 |
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New Fish Farm Regulations Lock Out CommunitiesThe new fish farm regulations that come into force today* confirm the fears held by many coastal communities. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 17 Apr 2019 |
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Petuna's Storm Bay Expansion Approval CompromisedMinister Barnett’s approval of the Storm Bay North Marine Farming Development Plan is completely compromised. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 11 Apr 2019 |
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Leaked Letter Confirms Corrupted Approval Process for Storm Bay ExpansionLeaked correspondence has confirmed there has been a corrupted process governing the approval of fish farm expansion into Storm Bay. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 25 Feb 2019 |
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Barnett Gives Himself an "A" on SalmonIt’s laughable for the newest Minister for Primary Industries to give the internal annual review of the Salmon Growth Plan a terrific score. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 13 Feb 2019 |
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Oil Rig Biosecurity Concerns RemainThere are serious questions about the Ocean Monarch oil rig, and what action will be taken. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 11 Jan 2019 |
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Good Riddance to the Ocean MonarchAfter 11 weeks of sustained public concern and criticism about the risk it presented to our marine environment, the oil rig has finally departed. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 31 Jan 2019 |
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Ocean Monarch Oil Rig, Threat to Marine EnvironmentDiamond Offshore's Ocean Monarch oil rig has been drilling for gas in Bass Strait and is now anchored in the Derwent River near the entrance to Ralphs Bay. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 27 Nov 2018 |
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Marine Farm Planning Review Panel - Resignation of MembersRosalie questions the Minister over the resignation of Marine Farm Planning Review Panel members Professor Barbara Novak and Ms Louise Cherry. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 21 Nov 2018 |
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Barnett Refuses to Release Resignation LetterThe Minister for Primary Industries, Guy Barnett, refused to release the resignation letter of two key scientists from the Marine Farming Review Panel. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 20 Nov 2018 |
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Liberals Must Release Marine Farming Panel ReportWithout seeing the Panel’s report, you can’t escape the conclusion the approval of the salmon industry’s privatisation of Storm Bay was a done deal. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 30 Oct 2018 |
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Storm Bay Salmon Farm Approval Shows Disrespect for Community, and ScienceThe Liberals’ decision to approve mass expansion into Storm Bay shows the disregard they hold for community consultation and scientific evidence. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 29 Oct 2018 |
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Liberals Playing Favourites on Salmon a Risk to Shellfish and Wild FisheriesIt’s destructive for the Hodgman Government to continue to play favourites with the salmon industry above - and at the cost of - others. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 22 Oct 2018 |
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Stewardship Certification Removal for Macquarie Harbour Salmon Not SurprisingIt is mischievous for Petuna to claim catastrophically low oxygen levels have “nothing to do with the way in which we operate our marine farms." Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 14 Oct 2018 |
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Courtney Must Act on Seal CrueltyThousands of Australian fur seals are being shot by ‘beanbag’ bullets, underwater explosives, injured, blinded, deafened - and killed in some cases. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 12 Oct 2018 |
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Norfolk Bay Salmon Farm Shock Galvanises LocalsThe Norfolk Bay lease has been approved as a salmon harvesting site by the EPA today. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 17 Aug 2018 |
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Norfolk Bay Zombie Salmon Lease Provokes Community OutrageHuon 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 |
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Courtney Dodges Question on Mass Salmon Escape and Seal DeathsThe Minister for Primary Industries, Sarah Courtney, dodged questions in Parliament on reports of mass salmon escapes and seal deaths. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 22 May 2018 |
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Fish Farm Partnership Ignores Environmental RealityPetuna and Tassal’s restructured operations in Macquarie Harbour may temporarily quell nervous shareholders. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 17 May 2018 |
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EPA Modelling Fails Macquarie Harbour, Tasmanian Waterways at RiskThe Director of the Environment Protection Authority has admitted modelling of salmon farming impacts on Macquarie Harbour is “flat wrong”. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 23 Mar 2018 |
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Opportunity For Salmon Farming Clean Up With New MinisterIn her new role Ms Courtney must take responsibility for regulating the salmon farm industry to protect the marine environment and the jobs it can sustain. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 20 Mar 2018 |
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Greens Launch Plan to Clean Up Fish FarmingTasmanian salmon farming is operating at an industrial scale, and is planning to double in size. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 11 Feb 2018 |
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Petuna Not on Pathway to SustainabilityPetunia’s proposed marine farming zone off Betsey Island will complete a plastic curtain around Storm Bay. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 14 Dec 2017 |
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Liberals' Plan to Expand Salmon Industry at Expense of Community and EnvironmentThe Liberals’ final Salmon Growth Plan released today is a sham, written by industry for industry. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 6 Dec 2017 |
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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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Tassal's "Off-Shore" SpinTassal’s so-called “commitment to Tasmania” in moving their operations apparently “off-shore” is simply a PR exercise. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 17 Nov 2017 |
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Macquarie Harbour Waste AnnouncementThe Greens are relieved wastewater from Tassal’s operations in Macquarie Harbour will not be dumped back into that waterway. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 13 Nov 2017 |
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More NW Fish Farms Without Community ConsultationMinister Rockliff’s announcement of Tassal’s exploration off King Island is a desperate attempt to create fictional jobs in his home electorate of Braddon. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 8 Nov 2017 |
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West Coast Community Demand Tassal Remove Macquarie Harbour WasteThe West Coast Council’s unanimous vote against Tassal dumping its salmon waste in Macquarie Harbour is a strong signal. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 3 Nov 2017 |
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Okehampton Bay FinFish Removal Bill TabledThe Greens’ Bill clarifies that no finfish farming can occur in the Bay in future. It would protect the East Coast marine environment for future generations. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 2 Nov 2017 |
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Salmon Industry - Seal RelocationAndrea Dawkins questions the Minister for Primary Industries over how many of 2,000 relocated seals have died. Andrea Dawkins | Parliamentary Activity | 21 Sep 2017 |
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Salmon Industry - Seal RelocationThe Minister has ruled out relocating seals to the north-west of Tasmania starting in December, but not relocations completely. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 21 Sep 2017 |
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Is Archer the Fresh Start the Marine Environment Needs?New Environment Minister, Elise Archer, has the opportunity to be the fresh start the Tasmanian marine environment needs. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 5 Oct 2017 |
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Salmon Industry Growth PlanYesterday a broad coalition of people gathered outside this House to condemn the Government's salmon industry growth plan. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 16 Aug 2017 |
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Seals at Risk Under Liberals' 'Three Strikes and You're Dead' PolicyThe Liberals' announcement they will cease relocating seals to NW Tasmania from Christmas - after the height of seal breeding - is purely political. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 21 Sep 2017 |
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Liberals and Labor Reject Fish Farming MoratoriumIn no surprise the Liberal and Labor parties voted down the Greens' move for a moratorium until the science and the policy settings protect. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 20 Sep 2017 |
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ASC Breach Shows Liberals' Failed RegulationsTassal’s Macquarie Harbour operations have failed to meet the Aquaculture Stewardship Council’s minimum standards for a third year running. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 5 Sep 2017 |
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RTI Confirms Liberals at Behest of Salmon Farming IndustryThe Greens' RTI confirms the Liberals are at the beck and call of the salmon farming industry, and independent oversight and regulation is almost nonexistent. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 27 Aug 2017 |
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Salmon Industry Profits at Expense of Marine EnvironmentRTI documents released yesterday outline exactly how ineffective and damaging the Liberals’ so-called “management” of the salmon industry has been. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 25 Aug 2017 |
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ReachTEL Poll Confirms Community Opposition to East Coast Fish FarmsPolling released today confirms, again, the majority of Tasmanians are behind the East Coast community in their opposition to fish farming at Okehampton Bay. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 24 Aug 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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Strong Greens Franklin Ticket for State ElectionThe Tasmanian Greens will run a strong field of talented and committed candidates in Franklin in the upcoming State Election. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 11 Aug 2017 |
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Liberals' Unsustainable Salmon Growth PlanThe Draft Salmon Industry Growth Plan is an insult to concerned communities, a threat to our marine environment, and a danger to long-term sustainability. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 10 Aug 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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Macquarie Harbour Waste Collection Needs Independent MonitoringThe revelation today that there’s been no independent testing of Tassal’s “nappy” waste collection system, other than a single visual inspection, is a disgrace. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 4 Jul 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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Macquarie Harbour at Risk with Liberals' Untested "Adaptive Management"Instead of forcing Tassal to remove fish, they’ve been allowed to set up tarps under cages to capture thousands of tonnes of fish faeces. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 31 May 2017 |
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Liberals Refuse to Rule Out Watering Down Macquarie Harbour License ConditionsThe Minister for Primary Industries refused to commit to not changing laws or licence conditions, again, to help Tassal. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 24 May 2017 |
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ASC Condemns Macquarie Harbour Salmon Farming PracticesTassal has breached 19 Aquaculture Stewardship Council standards in Macquarie Harbour. Dissolved oxygen levels are so low, life is suffocating. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 19 May 2017 |
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Fish Farm Debris UnacceptableThey have been shocked to encounter over the recent months an increasing amount of marine debris that is fish farm refuse. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 3 May 2017 |
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Macquarie Harbour Mess is of Liberals' MakingThe reduced biomass cap announced by the EPA yesterday confirms the atrocious state of Macquarie Harbour. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 6 May 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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EPA Must Halt Plans to Dredge Macquarie HarbourThe EPA must step in and halt any plans Tassal has to dredge the seabed in Macquarie Harbour. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 3 May 2017 |
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More Allegations of Diseased and Dying Salmon in Macquarie HarbourThe Minister for Primary Industries, unaware of any problems, undertook to seek advice from the Environment Protection Authority. Dr Rosalie Woodruff 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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Groom's Refusal to Confirm Salmon Destock After World Heritage DamageMinister Groom refused to confirm Tassal will meet the EPA deadline of April 15 and have all their fish out of Franklin lease in Macquarie Harbour. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 13 Apr 2017 |
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Liberals' Super Trawler FarceAfter changing their position before and after the election, the Liberals brought a bill to Parliament that merely cements existing super trawler regulations. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 11 Apr 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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Labor and the Liberals Sing the Same Tune on Fish Farm ExpansionThe Greens support community calls for fish farming to be truly sustainable, and genuinely 'world's best practice'. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 20 Mar 2017 |
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Petuna Plan an Admission of Regulation FailurePetuna’s public call for the EPA to create individual lease-level stocking limits is an admission that the government’s regulatory system is not fair. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 17 Mar 2017 |
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Fish Farm Delay a Reprieve for East Coast ResidentsEast Coast residents will now have the time to provide detailed comments on a controversial jetty proposal in Triabunna. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 10 Mar 2017 |
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Premier Concedes Tassie Salmon Not "World's Best Practice"The Premier downgraded his assessment of the salmon industry’s practices as being “very good” in Parliament today. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 7 Mar 2017 |
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Community Demands Rockliff Reverse Okehampton Bay DecisionMore than 200 people packed the Triabunna Community Hall today to express their anger at the decision to approve a Tassal fish farm in pristine Okehampton Bay. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 5 Mar 2017 |
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Halt Okehampton Bay Until Salmon Mess Cleared UpTassal joining Huon Aquaculture in court around the government's industry regulator raises even more issues about regulation of the salmon industry. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 23 Feb 2017 |
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Labor and Liberals United on Okehampton BayLabor have finally made it clear they will join the Liberals in backing industry's short-term gains over the marine environment and long-term jobs. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 21 Feb 2017 |
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Fish Farm Goal-ShiftingMinister Rockliff has announced he plans to regulate where salmon farm expansions can occur in the future, and it will "most likely be in oceanic waters". Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 19 Feb 2017 |
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Okehampton Bay DecisionIt's no surprise the Minister's hand-picked panel have agreed with Minister Rockliff and recommended approving Tassal's operations at Okehampton Bay. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 16 Feb 2017 |
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IMAS Report Confirms Urgent Need for Full Independent OversightThe IMAS report reveals Macquarie Harbour in a state of environmental collapse, with seriously low oxygen levels. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 9 Feb 2017 |
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Macquarie Harbour Farms Destroy World Heritage ValuesBy directing the destocking of salmon from the Franklin lease, the EPA has admitted the environmental damage that's occurred to the harbour. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 8 Feb 2017 |
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Government Must Release IMAS ReportLate last year, the Institute of Marine and Antarctic Studies produced a report for government on the health of Macquarie Harbour. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 7 Feb 2017 |
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Rockliff Hiding Macquarie Harbour Salmon NumbersThe Environment Protection Authority has lowered the maximum concentration of farmed fish in Macquarie Harbour down to 14,000 tonnes per hectare. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 18 Jan 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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EPA Report Confirms Macquarie Harbour Environmental CatastropheThe EPA's monitoring data report for salmon farming in Macquarie Harbour won't be news to anyone who watched the Four Corners' exposé. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 15 Nov 2016 |
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Expose Highlights Urgent Need for Salmon Industry RegulationThe scale of revelations on last night's Four Corners exposé of the Tasmanian salmon farming industry are immense. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 1 Nov 2016 |
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Liberals Weak on Salmon, Ignore Insider WarningsNews that the State Government have ignored advice from industry about conditions at Macquarie Harbour on three occasions is alarming. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 31 Oct 2016 |
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Scouts Back Greens' Call for Cash For ContainersWe were delighted to join Scouts Tasmania today to call on the government to legislate a container deposit scheme in Tasmania. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 9 Oct 2016 |
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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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Rockliff Silent on Fish Farm RegulationThe Minister for Primary Industries made it clear in Parliament today he has no intention of limiting or stopping the expansion of Tassal onto the East Coast. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 22 Sep 2016 |
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Look Below the Waves on Threatened Species DayState waters have supported the highest known marine plant variety in the world, but recent research shows a sharp decline in biodiversity. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 7 Sep 2016 |
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Real Assessment or Fish Farm Free East CoastThe baseline data for Okehampton Bay shared publicly is the last nail in the coffin for the planned East Coast fish farm expansion. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 6 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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Assurances Needed for East Coast on Fish FarmsMinister Rockliff needs to expand the terms of reference for the Marine Farming Planning Review process to focus on the triple-bottom line. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 17 Aug 2016 |
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Proposed Fish Farm Review Just Green-WashingThe Minister for Primary Industries has finally heard the East Coast residents' outrage about the proposed fish farm in Okehampton Bay. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 12 Aug 2016 |
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State Budget: Address in ReplyThe Greens have discussed our energy strategy on numbers of occasions in this House since we tabled it early this year. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 1 Jun 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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New Salmon Framework Only First StepThe Government's new framework makes no change to the assessment or approval process for developments. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 6 Jun 2016 |
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Green Light For Unregulated Fish Farm ExpansionMinister Rockliff has ruled out any further assessment of the impacts of fish farming in Okehampton Bay. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 3 May 2016 |
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Abalone Quotas Need Immediate ReviewAbalone numbers have been on the decline for years, and the recent marine heatwave has intensified it. Climate change and overfishing have hit divers hard. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 3 May 2016 |
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Salmon Stock Plunge A Climate Change WarningTassal's 8% share price drop raises serious questions about the government's ability to manage the long-term sustainability of our salmon industry. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 8 Apr 2016 |
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Macquarie Harbour Fish Farm Questions RemainGovernment documents released today demonstrate that fish farms in Macquarie Harbour are still plagued by water quality problems. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 7 Sep 2015 |
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Senate Committee on Fish Missed the BoatThe Liberals and Labor will be given an opportunity in Parliament this week to put the sustainability of Tasmania's aquaculture industry ahead of politics. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 23 Aug 2015 |
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Factory Freezer Trawler Double-Speak Continues by LiberalsThe Liberals stand exposed for lying their way into government, by promising anti-super trawler campaigners to oppose ‘freezer factory trawlers’. Kim Booth | Media Release | 29 Apr 2015 |
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Weasel Words Over Super TrawlersPremier Will Hodgman owes the community a public apology for his misleading statements on the government’s position on the Geelong Star super trawler. Kim Booth | Media Release | 23 Apr 2015 |
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Marine Farming Concerns GrowThe Greens today formally moved in the House of Assembly for there to be an immediate moratorium placed on any new marine farming licences. Kim Booth | Media Release | 24 Mar 2015 |