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Wilderness Lovers’ Christmas Comes Early with Lake Malbena Appeal AbandonedThe decision of Halls Island heli-tourism proponent, Wild Drake Pty Ltd, to withdraw from their planning appeal is a win for conservationists. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 16 Dec 2021 |
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Lake Malbena Decision a Mess of the Liberals' MakingThe Federal Court’s has decided to set aside the determination that the Lake Malbena proposal was not a ‘controlled action’. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 13 Nov 2019 |
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Labor Leadership FailureIn a time of climate emergency and growing social inequality, political parties need to work together to advance the public interest. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 1 Sep 2019 |
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Record National Parks Visitors Reinforce Need to Protect Wilderness ValuesWhile being able to share our protected areas with visitors is a positive, the Liberals’ ever increasing growth model puts them at risk. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 4 Sep 2018 |
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Private Developer Given Tick for Development in the Walls of JerusalemThe Liberals’ planned death by a thousand cuts for Tasmania’s wilderness took a step forward today. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 3 Sep 2018 |
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New Salmon Plan Flounders in Macquarie HarbourTasmania’s salmon industry has again been let off the leash and back into the waters of Macquarie Harbour. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 18 Jul 2018 |
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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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Salmon Farming - Damage to World Heritage Area in Macquarie HarbourHuon Aquaculture revealed evidence that the Macquarie Harbour salmon farming dead zone has spread one kilometre into the TWWHA. Andrea Dawkins | Parliamentary Activity | 15 Mar 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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Salmon Must be Removed from Franklin Lease NowGovernment must ensure salmon farming companies know there are serious consequences to breaking environmental protection regulations. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 3 Mar 2017 |
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Potential Tassal TWWHA Damage Demands Federal ActionThe Tassal CEO yesterday publicly told Tasmanians that Tassal's operations in Macquarie Harbour had polluted the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 18 Feb 2017 |
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Government Caves to Pressure on IMAS ReportAfter significant pressure, the government has caved in and released the damning IMAS report on the state of Macquarie Harbour. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 8 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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Greens Release Sensible Guide for Tourism in Protected AreasThe Tasmanian Greens today released a guide to sustainable tourism that ensures wilderness and cultural heritage protection are prioritised. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 11 Sep 2016 |
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Savage Cuts to Protection of Tasmanian WildernessMinister Groom stood resolutely with his anti-environment Federal colleagues in Parliament this morning. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 4 May 2016 |