Today, in Sydney, the Woolworths board advised shareholders at their AGM not to support a resolution demanding the company stop selling extinction causing Tasmanian farmed salmon.

The Bob Brown Foundation condemns Woolworths’ complicity and inaction when faced with an extinction crisis.

“Woolworths must no longer hide behind waiting for an outcome that is dependent on politics. Just this week Federal Environment Minister, Tanya Plibersek, delayed making any decision on the Maugean Skate until after the election. Woolworths cannot follow the same path,” said Alistair Allan, Marine Campaigner at the Bob Brown Foundation

“30% of Woolworths shareholders voted for better reporting and disclosure regarding salmon farms and procurement because right now consumers are in the dark. The chair of Woolworths acknowledged that their brand has taken a large hit when it comes to public trust, just wait until the public realises, they are responsible for causing an extinction.”

“Consumers are being lied to by Woolworths, there is nothing ‘responsibly sourced’ about Tasmanian farmed salmon. It is an environmental disaster and is killing Tasmania. Right now, if you as a shopper don’t want to partake in an extinction, you must refuse to buy any Tasmanian salmon,” said Alistair Allan