Afternoon edition: ‘Get his arse down to SA’: Algal bloom eco disaster explodes

Email Opposition Leader Vincent Tarzia has erupted over comments from the Federal Environment Minister, who claimed to be “well aware” of the algal bloom’s impact, despite not setting foot in the state since the crisis began.

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