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Media Release - 27 May 2020
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More Coordinated Support for Homeless Urgently NeededCassy O'Connor MP - Cassy O'Connor MP | Greens Leader and Housing spokesperson Reports that homeless Tasmanians are being turned away from Hobart’s Safe... |
Media Release - 27 May 2020
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Independent Scientists Sound Warning Over Logging and Bushfire RiskCassy O'Connor MP -
A group of independent scientists has written to all Tasmanian MPs highlighting studies that show a clear connection between native forest logging and... |
Media Release - 25 May 2020
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Recovery Council Has Critical Role in Avoiding Business As UsualCassy O'Connor MP -
The Premier’s Social and Economic Recovery Advisory Council has a critical role to play in the future direction of Tasmania. Business as usual thinking won’t... |
Media Release - 25 May 2020
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Undercutting Public Health IrresponsibleRosalie Woodruff MP -
Constant pressure by some elected representatives for the Premier to accelerate the easing of social restrictions is irresponsible, and risks undermining... |
Media Release - 23 May 2020
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A Housing Led Recovery for TasmaniaCassy O'Connor MP -
In preparing this plan for a housing led recovery we’ve drawn on the evidence of Australia’s response to the GFC which demonstrated that investing government... |
Media Release - 22 May 2020
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Logging During COVID-19Cassy O'Connor MP -
The continuation of destructive logging activity has been a disappointing blight on an otherwise thoughtful approach by the Premier through this pandemic. |
Media Release - 21 May 2020
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Rushed Major Projects Bill Wrong Way for RecoveryRosalie Woodruff MP -
Tasmanians who care about their democratic rights and protecting this island will be angry, but not surprised, at the Liberals’ plan to rush their divisive... |
Media Release - 21 May 2020
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New Forestry Peak Body Should be a Fresh Start for IndustryCassy O'Connor MP -
The Greens cautiously welcome the creation of a new forestry peak body to replace the regularly divisive and ideologically driven Forests Industry Association... |
Media Release - 21 May 2020
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YWCA Housing Survey Highlights Need for Housing-Led RecoveryCassy O'Connor MP -
Homelessness data released in the YWCA National Housing Survey is a stark reminder of the depth of Tasmania’s housing crisis, and the need for this issue to be... |
Media Release - 20 May 2020
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Tree Spiking Allegations Have a Stink, Demand InvestigationCassy O'Connor MP -
The Greens condemn all violence in, and surrounding, Tasmania’s forests. We acknowledge this is a heated issue, but no life should be at risk, nor physical... |
Media Release - 19 May 2020
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No Place for Major Projects in RecoveryRosalie Woodruff MP -
Tasmania’s largest council has sent a strong message to the Government that the Major Projects legislation is unnecessary and destructive. |
Media Release - 19 May 2020
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Premier Must Listen to Health Advice Over Industry LobbyistsRosalie Woodruff MP -
The Premier is right to be concerned about a second wave of coronavirus disease. Other countries that relaxed restrictions too quickly have learnt this lesson... |
Media Release - 19 May 2020
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Rent Relief Fund WelcomeCassy O'Connor MP -
It has taken consistent advocacy on the part of the housing and social welfare sector, and the Greens, for strong rent relief and the Gutwein Government has... |
Media Release - 19 May 2020
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Gutwein Government Must Rule Out Biomass Burning in Green Hydrogen PowerRosalie Woodruff MP -
The Greens welcome the move to establish a renewable hydrogen energy manufacturing industry in Tasmania. Done right it has the potential to reduce Tasmania’s... |
Media Release - 17 May 2020
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Housing Led Recovery Should Increase Home OwnershipCassy O'Connor MP -
Calls by the Master Builders’ Association for a doubling of the First Home Owner’s grant are worth considering but government stimulus money might be better... |
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