A Tasmanian senator has used a speech in parliament to caution the federal government against pausing the salmon industry in Macquarie Harbour, claiming aquaculture isn’t to blame for the decline of the Maugean skate. What she said.
In a speech delivered in the federal parliament on Wednesday, Senator Tyrrell, of the Jacqui Lambie Network, said the West Coast of Tasmania was “at risk” after Ms Plibersek signalled that the Albanese government may need to halt aquaculture operations in the Harbour to protect the skate.
“The Environment Minister thinks reducing fish farming in…
