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Environment
Adrian Black

Political leaders 'passing the buck' on algae crisis

Senator Hanson-Young says 'a rescue package' is vital after the devastating algal bloom in SA. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

State and federal leaders have been accused of passing the buck on an algal bloom crisis which has caused the deaths of tens of thousands of marine animals.

Greens senator for South Australia and environment spokeswoman Sarah Hanson-Young accused the federal and SA governments of shirking responsibility for the disaster, which has devastated marine life and caused widespread disruption of commercial fishing operations.

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