Federal Labor's latest decision to kick the can down the road for another year on whether the Maugean skate's conservation status should be changed reeks of inner-city politics and is a kick in the guts for West Coast workers.
Why won't the Labor Party accept the most recent science and stand up for the West Coast?
Our very own world-leading researchers at IMAS have announced the Maugean skate population trend is stable.
Tasmanians are rightly concerned this latest non-action on the skate is simply cover for Federal Environment Minister Plibersek's long-awaited decision on Macquarie Harbour salmon approvals - with both set to be conveniently delayed until after next year's federal election.
Where is Labor leader Dean Winter in all this?
Dean Winter claims to stand for jobs, but he cannot distance himself from this anti-job decision made by the Labor party.
It's time for Mr Winter to move from talk to action on jobs, pick up the phone to Minister Plibersek and join the Tasmanian Liberals in advocating for regional jobs and families.
