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‘I’ve had a gutful’: Jacqui Lambie says salmon industry should get out of Macquarie Harbour • Mar. 3, 2025, 9:47 PM ET (The Guardian)
Thousands of salmon dying in Tasmania as industry grapples with disease, antibiotics and 'chunks' washing ashore • Feb. 20, 2025, 3:27 AM ET (ABC News (Australia))
PM intervenes in Tas salmon industry fight • Feb. 17, 2025, 4:52 AM ET (ABC News (Australia))
Albanese sparks anger with pledge over controversial salmon farming in Macquarie Harbour • Feb. 15, 2025, 5:49 AM ET (The Guardian)

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