The state's largest aquaculture export is at the centre of Australia's seafood market, with salmon lovers across the country relying on Tasmania as their primary source for the fish.
There are now growing fears thousands of workers could lose their job if the government decides to wind back the industry, with nine out of 10 jobs based in regional areas.Shadow environment minister Jonathan Duniam - who is from Tasmania - says he's"very concerned" Ms Plibersek is only focusing on the environment rather than the economy and people's jobs.
Senator Jonathan Duniam says the federal government must guarantee whatever decision is made, the state's salmon industry won't be impacted economically. Picture: Chris Kidd "We need to have one outcome focused on the species and the protection of the environment but also in reality, we got to secure the work opportunities and industry on that part of the state," he told SkyNews.com.au.Salmon Tasmania CEO Luke Martin has expressed his concerns for workers in regional areas. Picture: Nikki Davis-Jones