Statements
Streamlining the Marine Farming Planning Review Panel
The Government is committed to making sure our aquaculture industry continues to be a world leader and a job creator for Tasmania, balancing our sustainable salmon industry with other fisheries while ensuring we protect our marine environment.
After consultation with stakeholders, including industry, the Government has decided that the operation of the Marine Farming Planning Review Panel can be streamlined to find efficiencies and savings, and as a result it will not be abolished. The public consultation processes regarding aquaculture will remain unchanged.
The Government’s aim has always been to make sure that boards and committees are effective, efficient and deliver the best possible service to Tasmania at the lowest possible cost. We are committed to achieving our objective of reducing board and committee costs and we are on target to deliver on this commitment.
Jeremy Rockliff, Minister for Primary Industries and Water