Dutton backs salmon farming even if threatened species status worsens

A Coalition government would not ban salmon farming in Tasmania’s Macquarie Harbour even if the Maugean skate’s threatened species’ status is upgraded to “critically endangered”, Peter Dutton says, as people take to the water in protest at the industry. A Coalition government would not ban salmon farming in Tasmania’s Macquarie Harbour even if the Maugean skate’s threatened species’ status is upgraded to “critically endangered”, Peter Dutton says, as people take to the water in protest at the industry. Endangered and Protected Species, Environmental Policy, Fishing and Aquaculture Industry, Political Campaigns Latest business news