Tasmania’s salmon industry continues to be one of the state’s success stories and the Tasmanian Government is a proud supporter of it.
Since the industry began in the 1980s, Tasmanian companies have been pioneers in fish farming, animal health, technology, and environmental improvement to match our unique local conditions.
With a production value of more than $1 billion in 2020-21, Tasmanian salmon is Australia’s largest aquaculture industry, and it is important we get the balance right between the regulatory environment and supporting the industry to grow sustainably.
The Legislative Council Finfish Inquiry report released in May is an important body of work and the Government acknowledges the considerable time and effort of the Legislative Council members, and the many community and industry submissions.
The Government has carefully considered the report’s recommendations and supports or supports in principle most of the 68 recommendations.
Over the past three years, significant progress has already been made on many of the issues the inquiry and subsequent recommendations identified.
A progress report released in 2021 detailed the substantial achievements made against the many sustainability initiatives outlined in the Sustainable Industry Growth Plan for the Salmon Industry.
At that same time, our Government opened consultation on the discussion paper for a new 10- Year Salmon Plan.
The new plan will set a vision for what a modern, sustainable and innovative Tasmanian aquaculture industry, dominated by salmon, can be in 2033 and what steps are required to achieve that vision.
With the added information of the Inquiry report and the Government’s response, the consultation period will be extended until August 31. Importantly, those who have already provided a response will be able to update their submission.
Through the new 10-Year Salmon Plan, the Government aims to further establish Tasmania’s place as a leader in sustainable aquaculture that produces the food and ocean products that Tasmanians and the rest of the world values, and which Tasmanians can continue to be proud of.
To read the Discussion Paper or to make a submission, go to www.nre.tas.gov.au/salmonplan
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