The independent Salmon Industry Study will examine whether Tasmania’s regulatory arrangements are effective in achieving sustainable development while protecting the state’s marine and freshwater environments.
The study will benchmark Tasmania’s regulatory framework, examine monitoring, compliance, penalties, biosecurity, animal welfare and environmental performance standards.
The independent study began on 27 February 2026 with the appointment of the joint study leads: Dr Wendy Craik AM and Dr Russell Reichelt AO.
The terms of reference outline the key issues to be examined along with the study’s objectives, methodology and reporting requirements.
Joint study leads Dr Wendy Craik AM and Dr Russell Reichelt AO will refer to the terms of reference throughout the study.