A progressive think-tank claims Tasmania’s big three salmon companies pay minimal company tax and employ less than 1 per cent of the state’s total workforce, which the industry angrily denies.
The state’s new salmon boss says the industry should be celebrated as she plans to have input into the state government’s 10-year industry plan. MEET THE NEW CEO >>
Conservation groups have accused the state and federal governments of keeping opponents in the dark about a new offshore aquaculture trial.
Two major fish escapes at Huon Aquaculture in 2020 are not believed to have caused significant ecological harm, but the Bob Brown Foundation says the research is letting the company off “scot-free”. DETAILS >>
The salmon industry claims it is winning the PR war, pointing to polls showing Tasmanians are becoming more favourable of farmed salmon.
The new owners of Huon Aquaculture have addressed workers’ concerns about potential job losses in their first interview since the takeover. WHAT THEY SAID >>
Global food giant JBS – the new owner of Huon Aquaculture – has met with environmental groups to discuss the future of farming salmon in Tasmania. INSIDE THE MEETING >>
The controversial takeover of Huon Aquaculture by Brazilian meat giant JBS has overcome its final hurdle. Hear from the salmon giant’s new owners >>
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