16 October 2024

Tanya Plibersek could have ended the uncertainty for Tasmanians today.

It’s been a year since the Environment Minister bowed to green groups by reviewing aquaculture licenses on the West Coast, creating massive uncertainty for our 5 000 salmon workers.

On her trip to Tasmania, Tanya Plibersek has made no mention of the impending disaster of her own making. Tasmanians have been in the dark and there is no light at the end of the tunnel.

Will the Minister make a decision by Christmas or even before the Federal election, due by May next year?

She is washing her hands of responsibility and owes it to Tasmanians to give us an answer on whether she will gut the livelihoods of those who rely on this industry.