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The stunning hypocrisy of the national AWU wading into the controversy over Macquarie Harbour is predictable and desperate. (The Mercury, Feb 12, 2024). With a state election looming, the AWU is less interested in looking after the long-term welfare of West Coast workers than in short-term political gain.

The overwhelming evidence from scientists who have studied the health of Macquarie Harbour for many years clearly demonstrates the drastic impact of the Atlantic salmon industry on the waterway's health and the declining population of Maugean skate.

In response media statements by Luke Martin, lobbyist for Salmon Tasmania, the following statement is issued on behalf of TAMP:

NOFF is pleased to be part of the Sustainable Investment Exchange (SIX) national campaign to drive change to the salmon supply chain of major supermarkets to protect and ensure the future of the threatened Maugean skate in Tasmania's Macquarie Harbour.

The Tasmanian Alliance for Marine Protection (TAMP) supports plans by Friends of the Bays to hold a peaceful protest at the Sandy Bay Regatta Ocean swim sponsored by Atlantic salmon producer, Tassal.

Plans by industrial salmon company, Tassal, to continue using thousands of underwater explosive seal deterrents in Tasmanian waters have been dealt a blow by a leading international certifier. The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) has refused to issue Tassal with exemptions from its global ban on the devices.