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Ethan James

Remote salmon farmers take fight to nation's capital

A delegation from Tasmania's rugged west coast is taking the fight over salmon farming to Canberra. (Ethan James/AAP PHOTOS)

Salmon farmers from Tasmania's rugged west coast are taking a fight to "save their jobs" to Canberra, insisting industry can co-exist with an endangered fish.

Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek is reviewing permits granted for salmon farming in Macquarie Harbour, the only home of the Maugean skate.

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