Tasmania

Australian salmon sales are on the rise despite contamination in farming practices

A new report from Salmon Tasmania says salmon sales are on the rise, with more families buying the fish than ever before. But environmental groups say the industry’s claims are misleading, pointing to a major salmon mortality event in March and ongoing concerns about large amounts of antibiotics entering waterways. Image: Image: Unsplash Produced By: …

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Tasmania’s leading reform set to compensate LGBTQIA+ convictions

Tasmania is taking the lead with historic reform to target LGBTQIA+ convictions by offering compensation to those previously penalised for homosexuality and cross-dressing offences.  The two bills have received bipartisan support and are currently being debated in Tasmanian Parliament in an effort to expunge historical offences under former laws.  The move aims to improve the …

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