Article 6ZC6R Tasmanian salmon farming expansion on hold as state Liberals order review ahead of parliament showdown

Tasmanian salmon farming expansion on hold as state Liberals order review ahead of parliament showdown

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Adam Morton Climate and environment editor
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Premier Jeremy Rockliff attempts to win support from crossbench MPs and survive no-confidence motion when state parliament returns this week

The Tasmanian Liberal party has promised a pause on salmon farm expansion and an independent review of the industry as it attempts to win support from crossbench MPs and survive a no-confidence motion in the state parliament this week.

In a concession to independent MPs critical of the operation of salmon farms in public waterways, the premier, Jeremy Rockliff, on Sunday said he supported the industry but that it was on notice" after a mass mortality event last summer, and it must operate transparently and responsibly and meet its obligations to the community".

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