Episode 7 Peter George - There's Something Fishy (and Toxic) in the State of Tasmania

In this episode of the Seeking Justice podcast, host Benedict Bloggs interviews Peter George, an independent candidate for the Division of Franklin in Tasmania. They discuss Peter's extensive background as a journalist as the first ABC Middle East Correspondent and Four Corners Reporter, his motivations for entering politics, and the pressing issues facing Tasmania, particularly the controversial salmon industry and its disastrous environmental impacts. The conversation delves into the political landscape of Franklin, the challenges of running as an independent, and the community's response to the salmon industry's practices. Peter emphasizes the need for change in Tasmania's political representation and the importance of environmental activism.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Peter George and His Background03:50 Peter's Journey in Journalism and Politics11:22 The Political Landscape of Franklin15:49 Community Issues and the AFL Stadium Debate17:29 Inspiration to Run as an Independent20:42 Prospects of Winning Franklin23:09 Labor and Liberal have abandoned the electorate24:15 The AFL Stadium Controversy26:09 The Tasmanian Salmon Scandal  and Labor/Liberal Corruption29:53 Political Accountability and Public Trust31:09 The Rise of the Toxic & Corrupt Salmon Industry34:53 Environmental Concerns and Legislative Changes40:51 The Impact of Industrial Practices on Marine Life46:04 Future of the Salmon Industry and Job Transition55:43 Grassroots Movements and Community Action01:00:58 Hope for Environmental ReformPlease “Like”, “Subscribe”, “Share” and support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/SeekingJusticePodcast or BuyMeACoffee: buymeacoffee.com/seekingjusticepodcast   Follow The Seeking Justice Podcast™ on social media: Substack: https://substack.com/@seekingjusticepod BlueSky: @seekingjusticepod.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573043997297 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theseekingjusticepodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justice.seekers?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Twitter/X: https://x.com/SeekJusticePod Reddit: SeekingJusticePod Rumble: TheSeekingJusticePodcast