Albanese government reaffirms decision to allow salmon farming in Tasmania, despite fears for endangered Maugean skate

The Bob Brown Foundation had taken the law change to the Federal Court but this decision means the case will likely not go ahead. Photograph: Mark A Johnson/Alamy

The Albanese government confirmed it will permit salmon farming to continue in Macquarie Harbour in Tasmania, despite concerns from conservationists about the risks to the endangered Maugean skate.

The Bob Brown Foundation and the Australia Institute accused the environment minister, Murray Watt, of condemning the skate to extinction.