Plibersek did not act on advice to halt salmon farming, documents show
Documents reveal that former environment minister Tanya Plibersek did not follow advice to revoke salmon farming approvals in Tasmania's Macquarie Harbour, despite concerns for the endangered Maugean skate.
Albanese government rejected advice on Tasmanian salmon farming impact before passing pro-industry laws
The Albanese government disregarded environmental warnings and expedited salmon farming legislation in Tasmania's Macquarie Harbour, raising concerns for endangered species and World Heritage sites.
Salmon farming still poses 'catastrophic' risk to endangered ray
A recent report indicates that Maugean skate, an endangered species, faces severe threats from salmon farming despite uncertain population estimates and research methods.
Maugean skate's endangered status not changing, environment minister says
Australia's Environment Minister Murray Watt has decided to keep the Maugean skate listed as endangered despite public calls to elevate its status to critically endangered.