Salmon Industry Probe Ordered Amid Disease Concerns

Salmon Industry Probe Ordered Amid Disease Concerns
Whole Tasmanian Salmon is displayed at Sydney Fish Market in Australia on Dec. 23, 2023. Jenny Evans/Getty Images
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An independent probe into Tasmania’s salmon industry is being launched as the government seeks to appease crossbenchers ahead of a critical week in parliament.

The review would ensure the industry maintained its social licence while meeting environmental expectations, Liberal Premier Jeremy Rockliff said on Aug. 17.