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Environment
Ethan James

Canberra lashed for 'kicking the can' on salmon farms

The commonwealth has delayed a decision related to the future of Macquarie Harbour salmon farming (Ethan James/AAP PHOTOS)

Industry, politicians and environmentalists have ramped up criticism of the federal government for leaving the future of salmon farming and a rare fish in "limbo". 

Federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek in November triggered a review of aquaculture in Tasmania's remote Macquarie Harbour, the only home of the endangered Maugean skate.

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