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News

  • Bees producing wax
    16 November 2023

    BeeTas

    Biosecurity Tasmania has implemented a new online portal to assist beekeepers with managing their registrations.

  • Waste and Resource Recovery Strstegy 2023
    15 November 2023

    Tasmanian Waste and Resource Recovery Strategy released

    Tasmania’s first legislated waste strategy has officially been released at the Tasmanian Waste Management and Resource Recovery Association Forum during National Recycling Week 2023.

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    14 November 2023

    Racing Regulation and Integrity Bills tabled

    Two Racing Regulation and Integrity Bills which aim to strengthen governance, animal welfare matters and integrity across all three codes of racing in the State have been tabled in Parliament.

  • Farmer driving a Tractor on a path in the middle of trees
    1 November 2023

    Growing Farm Business Resilience

    Tasmanian farmers can now access specialist business coaching and the tools they need to prepare for and manage drought and adapt to a changing climate.

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Consultations

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    Threatened Species Strategy Discussion Paper

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    Tasmanian Devils (Sarcophilus harrisii)

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    Marsupial roadkill

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    Matthews Dairies Pty Ltd - Water Licence : Un-named Tributary Scopus Creek

Number of open consultations: 12

Number of closed consultations: 9

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Last published on: 27/10/2023 10:24 AM