Media Releases

MEDIA RELEASE: Fragmented nature laws a ‘major disappointment’: Conservation Councils

April 17, 2024

MEDIA RELEASE: Fragmented nature laws a ‘major disappointment’: Conservation Councils Conservation Councils from around the country have today expressed their dismay at the fragmentation of long-awaited nature laws and are urging Minister Plibersek to follow through on her promise to deliver the whole of...

MEDIA RELEASE: UNESCO alerted to impact of salmon farming on World Heritage Area

April 05, 2024

MEDIA RELEASE: UNESCO has been urged to request the Australian Government undertake an urgent and comprehensive environmental assessment and report on the impact of salmon farming on the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area (TWWHA). The Australia Institute, First Nations representatives, and local, national...

MEDIA RELEASE: Standing room only last night in Hobart as 90 members of the Clark electorate gathered to hear from scientists, government and the abalone industry about tackling the Long-spined sea urchin issue

March 21, 2024

It was a packed house last night at Shambles Brewery, Hobart last night for Environment Tasmania’s "science in the pub" event exploring the pressing issue of the Long-spined sea urchins (Centrostephanus rodgersii) and their devastating impact on Tasmania's east coast reefs. This invasive species has become a significant...

MEDIA RELEASE: Scientists, fishers, divers, think-tank and Tasmanian Aboriginal Community united for urgent discussion on our declining ocean health

March 15, 2024

Scientists, divers, fishers, a think-tank and representation from the Tasmanian Aboriginal community presented in Blackman’s Bay last night at a community forum. The event explored the very urgent discussion around our declining ocean health, changes witnessed, pressures the ocean faces such as marine heatwaves,...

MEDIA RELEASE: Roadmap has merit, but still won't Save the Skate

February 04, 2024

The Maugean Skate Recovery Team has released their Roadmap of Agreed Actions. While the roadmap includes many positive actions such as co-design with the local community and Aboriginal community, there still lacks any mention of urgently destocking Macquarie Harbour of salmon. The Maugean Skate...

MEDIA RELEASE: Scientists, divers, surfers and fishers unite in call for protection of Tasmanian oceans in Wynyard film night

January 22, 2024

Almost 100 members of the NW Tasmania public joined scientists, divers, surfers and fishers last night for an oceans film night in Wynyard. The films celebrate our unique coastal backyard and shines a spotlight on the threats they currently face, including from seismic blasting...

MEDIA STATEMENT: Two Maugean skates die in captive breeding program

January 16, 2024

"The deaths of two Maugean skates in the captive breeding program is incredibly sad news, and our heart goes out to the incredibly hard working team who are working around the clock on the program. This just goes to show how complex and delicate...

MEDIA RELEASE: Environment Tasmania Launches New Marine Campaign With Damning Community Survey That Shows Appetite For Urgent Protection of Tasmania's Oceans

November 22, 2023

Environment Tasmania launched their new grassroots marine campaign today, Rise Up for Tasmania Oceans, today with the release of results of their Marine Community Survey. Photos and video are below. The Survey report is also attached and click here for the full results. 475...

MEDIA RELEASE: Scientists, divers, surfers, and fishers unite in call for protection ofTasmanian oceans in Kingstonfilm night

November 16, 2023

200 members of the Tasmanian public joined scientists, divers, surfers and fishers last night for an oceans film night in Kingston. The films celebrate our unique coastal backyard and shines a spotlight on the threats they currently face, including from seismic blasting and marine...

MEDIA RELEASE: New report hits the nail on the head with the STATE of Tassie’s State of the Environment Report.

August 11, 2023

Tasmania’s State of the Environment report which is mandated to be released every 5 years, is already 9 years overdue. Last year the Tasmanian government committed to completing the next Tasmanian State of Environment report by 2025. “Today’s report released by The Australia institute,...