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Media Releases
Slaughterhouse Taskforce Report Must Be Released
The Rockliff government needs to stop dragging its feet and immediately release the taskforce report into Tasmanian slaughterhouses, and provide a comprehensive update on the status of investigations into these facilities.
Swift Parrot Habitat Must be Protected
New in-depth research has again shown the swift parrot is on the brink of extinction due to native forest logging. It's well past time for Liberal and Labor politicians to recognise how alarming this situation is, and to act accordingly by ending native forest logging.
Greens Release Ambulance Ramping, Access, and Flow Plan
On behalf of the Greens, I was proud to stand with the Health and Community Services Union today to launch our Ambulance Ramping, Access, and Flow Plan – a 50 point strategy that tackles both the causes and effects of ambulance ramping in Tasmania.
Greens Stand in Solidarity with Jim Everett
The Greens applaud respected Aboriginal elder and activist, Jim Everett - puralia meenamatta - who was arrested today in defence of spectacular giant forests in the Styx Valley.
Yet Another Desperate Ploy from the Liberals
Jeremy Rockliff's announcement he will try to stop MPs who quit their party from sitting as an independent is nothing more than a ridiculous and desperate election ploy. It's an admission from the Premier that, if re-elected, he has no confidence in his own ability to control his party room, and no confidence in the candidates he has preselected.
Labor’s Environment Policy Entirely Inadequate
A month into the election campaign, and Labor have finally announced an environment policy. Unfortunately for Tasmania though, it’s mostly made up of existing measures, and is entirely inadequate.
In Parliament
Commission of Inquiry Scrutiny Committee Report
To start, I acknowledge victims/survivors who have been in the House over the course of this week and watching online.
Commission of Inquiry Scrutiny Committee Report
The commission of inquiry tasked us all - and most especially the Government - with creating and rebuilding trust in Tasmanians in Government institutions.
Commission of Inquiry – Actions of Minister Jaensch
We understand it is an enormous task and most ministers and their agencies appear to be progressing work in good faith, albeit with unneeded delays in areas.
Commission of Inquiry – Cultural Change
Victims/survivors and whistleblowers, many of whom are watching today, have demanded answers and we collectively have tried to get them.
Youth Justice – Family Connection in Detention
I am talking about the fact that in the commission of inquiry, these rights were being denied on the basis of a child's behaviour as a form of punishment.
Youth Justice – Aboriginal Youth Justice
How many children in youth detention are Aboriginal Tasmanians at the moment? What is the average number over the past year?