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Federal Law Changes Trigger Forestry Conflict in Tasmania

Following the Federal Government’s amended environmental law reforms and their impact on Tasmania’s forestry sector there have been immediate and varied political...

Dolphin Deaths Spark Calls for Salmon Farming Reform 13

Dolphin Deaths Spark Calls for Salmon Farming Reform 14

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Dolphin Deaths Spark Calls for Salmon Farming Reform

The recent revelation of four dolphin deaths linked to Huon Aquaculture salmon farm operations has ignited widespread condemnation from environmental groups and...

Bob Brown's $10,000 Challenge to Minister Watt 19

Bob Brown's $10,000 Challenge to Minister Watt 20

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Bob Brown’s $10,000 Challenge to Minister Watt

Bob Brown has challenged Environment Minister Watt to personally guarantee the safety of protected wildlife at the Robbins Island wind farm project....

New Legislation to be Challenged After Minister's Decision on Macquarie Harbour 22

New Legislation to be Challenged After Minister's Decision on Macquarie Harbour 23

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New Legislation to be Challenged After Minister’s Decision on Macquarie Harbour

Salmon farming in Macquarie Harbour, on Tasmania's west coast, and the sole remaining habitat for the Maugean skate

Albanese: 'Mac Point Money is for Urban Development' 24

Albanese: 'Mac Point Money is for Urban Development' 25

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Albanese: ‘Mac Point Money is for Urban Development’

Transcript of media conference with Anthonly Albanese, Prime Minister; Jess Teesdale, MHR for Bass; & Dean Winter MHA, Leader of the Labor...

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Another Election Round Up

Labor announced a ‘more flights’ initiative as part of their policy but the Liberals say they have just copied their plan. The...

Legal Challenge to EPBC Act Amendment 36

Legal Challenge to EPBC Act Amendment 37

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Legal Challenge to EPBC Act Amendment

Media release – Bob Brown Foundation, 31 March 2025 Albanese’s new salmon law challenged in Federal Court – Bob Brown Foundation files challenge...

New YouGov Poll on Attitudes to Salmon Farms, Maugean Skate 38

New YouGov Poll on Attitudes to Salmon Farms, Maugean Skate 39

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New YouGov Poll on Attitudes to Salmon Farms, Maugean Skate

Media release – Environment Tasmania, 24 March 2025 Polling: Across all Federal electorates, Tasmanians prioritise saving the Maugean skate over salmon According...

Snap Rally Condemns Rushed Changes Mooted for Environment Act 46

Snap Rally Condemns Rushed Changes Mooted for Environment Act 47

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Snap Rally Condemns Rushed Changes Mooted for Environment Act

Transcript of media conference regarding the Commonwealth Government’s proposed changes to the EPBC Act, with Alistair Allan (Bob Brown Foundation), Eloise Carr...