Peter George
Peter George is an independent candidate running for election in Tasmania's Franklin seat, where he is contesting against Labor minister Julia Collins. He has gained attention for his strong stance on salmon farming, which has brought him into the spotlight as he seeks to unseat Collins amid rising support for Climate 200-backed independents.
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Peter George, a former journalist who is now an independent MP in the Tasmanian state parliament, is not surprised by Hamilton’s findings.
More Australians are moving to escape climate change, including to Tasmania
Australia· 2025-12-18
Peter George maintained that the election result vindicated the opposition among sizeable sections of the community to the salmon industry.
Labor plan to protect salmon jobs spells success in TasmaniaAustralia· 2025-05-06
Independent candidate Peter George has become known as the anti-salmon candidate, taking on Fisheries Minister Julie Collins.
In Tasmania, Dutton, Albanese face crucial test over salmonAustralia· 2025-04-26
Peter George is an independent challenging Labor minister Julia Collins in the Tasmanian seat of Franklin.
Bandt retaliates against Labor by putting teals, Payman before governmentAustralia· 2025-04-22
