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Tess Ikonomou

'I support salmon farming': PM backs Tassie industry

The prime minister is backing Tasmania's salmon industry, amidst an environmental assessment. (Ethan James/AAP PHOTOS)

Anthony Albanese has declared his support for Tasmania's salmon farming industry, as his environment minister considers a ban due to its impact on the population of endangered Maugean skate.

The prime minister travelled to the state's west coast on Saturday afternoon, before visiting Macquarie Harbour where tonnes of salmon are farmed.

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