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Questions over approval of Storm Bay salmon farming
There are questions about the validity of the decision to green-light one of the most significant aquaculture expansions in Tasmania’s history, with documents obtained by the ABC revealing it was made by just three sitting members of the nine-member assessment panel.
Key points:
- Documents reveal the recommendation to approve Storm Bay’s aquaculture expansion was made by just three sitting members of the nine-member review panel
- Environment Tasmania is seeking legal advice on the validity of the decision
- The review panel was warned it would not be possible to separate aquaculture companies enough to prevent the spread of major diseases
The documents also revealed the Marine Farming Planning Review Panel agreed to allow the development in…
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