Tasmania closes rock lobster fisheries for three months over antibiotic concerns
Tasmania's environment department closed commercial rock lobster fisheries for three months beginning November 15 to mitigate trade risks linked to antibiotic use in nearby salmon farms. The measure affects areas responsible for approximately 1.6 percent of the state's annual rock lobster catch and follows recent mass fish deaths. The salmon industry is pursuing an emergency permit for another antibiotic.
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Published 12 Nov 2026, 04:18 UTC · Updated 12 Nov 2026, 04:30 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: ABC News – Australia. Editorial policy · Corrections
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