Statements
Strong environmental management of salmon industry
The Tasmanian Government remains committed to our world class salmon industry and we want to see it grow responsibly and sustainably into the future.
For this reason we strengthened the regulatory system in July which significantly toughens penalties and re-introduces demerit points that could result in a loss of licence.
The independent director of the Environment Protection Authority now oversees regulations, including enforcing these tougher penalties.
Today’s statement by the EPA proves that the system we put in place is working, with science-based decisions.
The Hodgman Government has significantly strengthened the regulatory system which we inherited from Labor and the Greens.
As a Government we are committed to continuing to work with the industry to support sustainable, responsible and accountable growth of Tasmania’s world-class salmon industry and we are confident our changes to the regulatory framework will achieve this outcome.
Jeremy Rockliff, Minister for Primary Industries and Water