South Australian Government Calls for Commonwealth to Support Fishers as Algal Bloom Continues
The South Australian government is urging the Commonwealth to "come to the party" and assist local industries affected by the state's toxic algal bloom, amid mounting criticism of the federal government's response to the crisis.
The bloom, first detected off SA's Fleurieu Peninsula, has been ravaging marine life across the state over the past four months, threatening coastal ecosystems and disrupting local tourism, fishing and aquaculture industries.
SA's Minister for Primary Industries and Regions, Clare Scriven, wrote to her federal counterpart Julie Collins on...
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