January 20, 2025

MEDIA RELEASE: Science-based decision required to safeguard skate and Tasmanian brand, says BAM

Media Release from Business Alliance for the Maugean Skate

Federal Labor has proposed environmental law changes that would green light endless nature destruction when they've promised no extinctions on their watch.

"Tasmanian tourism related businesses and jobs are going to vanish if we become the Extinction capital. If Tasmania lets the Maugean Skate, Red Handfish, Orange Bellied Parrot and Swift Parrot go extinct in 2025 then the state risks its environmental tourist destination status and the billions of dollars that come from it going the same way as these animals." says Matt Testoni , Save the Skate Campaigner, Environment Tasmania and BAM (Business Alliance for the Maugean Skate) co-ordinator.

"This proposed amendment puts thousands of jobs on the line in the coming years because we have failed to protect our important environmental assets. It is one the biggest threats facing the Tasmanian Brand and the jobs and businesses in our state."

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