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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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Salmon Farmers’ Antibiotic Contamination ChillingNews more than a tonne of antibiotic-spiked feed have been silently dumped into salmon pens, also contaminating native fish and marine sediments, is chilling Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 14 Nov 2022 |
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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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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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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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Fin Fish Farming Report Confirms Worst Fears About Toxic IndustryAfter an inquiry lasting more than two years, the Legislative Council has finally handed down its report on Fin Fish Farming, and it's damning. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 24 May 2022 |
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Workplace Safety and Consumer Affairs - Tassal Worksafe InvestigationCan you please tell me what was the result of WorkSafe Tasmania's investigation? Has Tassal been fined or has there been any other enforcement actions taken? Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 8 Sep 2021 |
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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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Government Investigates, Approves Seal Cruelty for Salmon GiantRTI documents show a DPIPWE investigation into Animal Welfare Act breaches was taking place while the same department was approving an almost identical practice Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 20 Oct 2020 |
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Fishfarm Industry Regulation Long OverdueThe new Premier has the chance to fix the state’s legislation and clean up fish farming in Tasmania. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 17 Feb 2020 |
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2019 Government Businesses Scrutiny Committee - Port ArthurFull transcript of the Port Arthur Historic Site Management Authority hearings in the 2019 Government Businesses Scrutiny Committee. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 3 Dec 2019 |
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Twamley Dam and Prosser River PipelineWater on the east coast is scarce and very precious. Regional climate heating models tell us it will continue to dry. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 17 Oct 2019 |
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Gutwein's Dodgy Loan ApprovalThe Treasurer approved the $4 million loan in 2017, before EPBC Act approvals needed to build the Twamley Dam had been granted. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 11 Sep 2019 |
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Glamorgan Spring Bay Council - Funding for Prosser PipelineIn 2016 the Treasurer signed a $4 million Tascorp loan to the Glamorgan Spring Bay Council to construct the Prosser water pipeline. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 11 Sep 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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Tassal Scientific Permit ApplicationThe DPIPWE website's wildlife management page has opened an application for socalled scientific permit, that is available for public comment until 18 September. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 5 Sep 2019 |
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Electricity Supply Industry Restructuring (Savings And Transitional Provisions) Amendment Bill 2018The Tasmania Fire Service has made some big adjustments and is on board with the reality of the changing climate. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 2 May 2019 |
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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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Derwent Estuary ProgramThe Derwent Estuary Program is a partnership between a number of government business scientists and community groups. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 22 May 2018 |
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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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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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Tassal's environmental credibility sinks againThe sinking of the Tassal-contracted vessel in Okehampton Bay last night is evidence of a rush to get fish in the water at the expense the environment. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 13 Oct 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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Further Tassal Fish Deaths in Macquarie HarbourWe have credible information that Tassal has, again, discovered diseased and dead salmon in the low oxygen waters of their Macquarie Harbour operations. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 3 May 2017 |
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Reply to Premier's Address - Government Declares War on the EnvironmentThe Labor Party, before this Government, has a long history of putting the environment last when it comes to salmon industry regulation. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 10 Mar 2017 |
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Over 250 Triabunna Residents Express Opposition to Tassal's East Coast ExpansionI rise to draw the attention of the House to the very large public meeting held in Triabunna last Sunday that I attended. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 7 Mar 2017 |
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$6M Treasury Loan Needs To Be IcedThe financial activities and conduct of the Glamorgan Spring Bay Council were called into serious question at last night’s Annual General Meeting. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 14 Dec 2016 |
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Fishy Review Even More StinkyMinister Rockliff’s self-proclaimed status as a tough and impartial regulator of the salmon farming industry has been dealt a final body blow. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 27 Sep 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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Salmon Industry Stitch-Up on Okehampton BayTassal’s statement that they will go full-steam ahead with their expansion into Okehampton Bay confirms the worst of the East Coast community’s concerns. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 8 Sep 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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Massive Opposition to Fish Farm Expansion on East CoastPeople in Orford are rightly outraged at the lack of communication and respect for the community to not have an open and transparent conversation about it. 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 |