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Media ReleaseCassy O'Connor MP - 25 February 2020 |
Principals Association Confirms Climate Anxiety in Primary SchoolsThe Australian Primary Principals Association (APPA) has found nearly two thirds of schools say they have insufficient resources to deal with anxiety in students. |
Media ReleaseCassy O'Connor MP - 25 February 2020 |
Select Committee on the House of Assembly Restoration Bill Report TabledThe Committee found there is strong support for the restoration of the House of Assembly to 35 Members from a broad range of stakeholders – from the Tasmanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (TCCI) to the Tasmanian Council of Social Services (TasCOSS). |
Media ReleaseRosalie Woodruff MP - 24 February 2020 |
Reassurance about Coronavirus Pandemic Preparations NeededFollowing Victoria’s Chief Medical Officer warning the worldwide spread of coronavirus is now considered “very likely if not inevitable”, the Health Minister must reassure Tasmanians about our state’s preparations if a pandemic pattern of the virus is declared. |
Media ReleaseCassy O'Connor MP - 22 February 2020 |
Gutwein Government Dog Whistling to Pro-Logging ThugsWithin 24 hours of the Gutwein Government abusing the law to target peaceful protesters in the Tarkine, pro-logging thugs violently attacked those same peaceful protesters overnight. |
Media ReleaseCassy O'Connor MP - 21 February 2020 |
Another Authoritarian Attack on Peaceful ProtestersToday’s attack on the right to peaceful forest protest through WorkSafe Tasmania’s directive to the Bob Brown Foundation is a politically motivated shield for the logging industry. |
Media ReleaseRosalie Woodruff MP - 21 February 2020 |
Huon CEO Attacks Parliament InquiryHuon Aquaculture CEO Frances Bender has attacked the integrity and purpose of the Legislative Council's Inquiry into Fin Fish Farming. |
Media ReleaseRosalie Woodruff MP - 21 February 2020 |
EPA Evidence Confirms Failure of Independent Fish Farm RegulationIt’s clear from evidence presented today by the Director of the EPA to the Parliamentary Fin Fish Inquiry that decisions about fish farms are not being made at arm’s length from ministers, and the EPA is independent in name only. |
Media ReleaseCassy O'Connor MP - 20 February 2020 |
Liberals' Failure Laid Bare on Social Justice DayWorld Social Justice Day shines the spotlight on Premier Gutwein’s promise of a ‘compassionate’ government for Tasmania and it reveals the Liberals’ spin over substance. |
Media ReleaseCassy O'Connor MP - 18 February 2020 |
Henty Gold Mine TragedyOn behalf of the Tasmanian Greens, I want to express our deepest sympathies to the people who loved and still love Cameron Goss. |
Media ReleaseCassy O'Connor MP - 17 February 2020 |
NRAS Rent Hikes a Result of Poor Government PlanningThe end of the National Rental Affordability Scheme (NRAS) has not been planned for by the Liberals in government, and it’s those who can least afford to pay higher rents who will pay the price. |
Media ReleaseRosalie Woodruff MP - 17 February 2020 |
Fishfarm Industry Regulation Long OverdueThe new Premier has the chance to fix the state’s legislation and clean up fish farming in Tasmania. |
Media ReleaseCassy O'Connor MP - 17 February 2020 |
No Case for Taxpayers to Bail Out Tourism BusinessesThe Tourism Industry Council wants taxpayers to compensate private tourism businesses hit by the downturn as a result of the coronavirus. |
Media ReleaseCassy O'Connor MP - 14 February 2020 |
Gutwein Must Commit to Donations ReformTasmanians worried about the state of our democracy would have been even more worried after listening to Premier Peter Gutwein on ABC Radio this morning. |
Media ReleaseCassy O'Connor MP - 14 February 2020 |
Housing Inquiry Report Confirms Need for Major ReformA substantial increase in funding for social housing, rent reform and curbs on short stay accomodation are essential to tackling Tasmania’s deepening housing crisis. |
Media ReleaseCassy O'Connor MP - 11 February 2020 |
Forest Defenders Making a Difference in takaynaThe presence of activists in takayna/Tarkine is clearly making a big impact on planned logging operations in the region. |
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