Albanese government reaffirms decision to allow salmon farming in Tasmania, despite fears for endangered Maugean skate
by Lisa Cox Environment and climate correspondent from on (#6ZAA6)
Environmental groups had lodged a reconsideration request over a 2012 decision to allow for the expansion of salmon farming
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The Albanese government confirmed it will permit salmon farming to continue in Macquarie Harbour in Tasmania, despite concerns from conservationists about the risks to the endangered Maugean skate.
The Bob Brown Foundation and the Australia Institute accused the environment minister, Murray Watt, of condemning the skate to extinction.
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