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Media ReleaseCassy O'Connor MP - 3 April 2020 |
Animal Welfare Must be Protected Through COVID-19The decision to restrict the movements of Tasmanians is full of challenges but it’s required to save lives. The welfare of animals must also be protected during this time. |
Media ReleaseCassy O'Connor MP - 3 April 2020 |
Evictions Freeze Order WelcomeWe welcome the Order, gazetted today, to protect tenants in private or public rental homes from eviction. We are very thankful this was prioritised, as the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic bite deeper. |
Media ReleaseCassy O'Connor MP - 2 April 2020 |
Premier Must Advocate for Casuals and Temporary Visa Holder SupportIn today’s morning briefing, the Premier said National Cabinet is continuing to discuss the parameters of the JobKeeper payment. We strongly urge Premier Gutwein to use his seat and strong voice at the table to push for expanding the package to include casual workers and temporary visa holders. |
Media ReleaseCassy O'Connor MP - 1 April 2020 |
COVID-19 Rental Evictions OrderThe Greens are glad to hear the Premier say he will issue an Order today to protect tenants in private or public rental homes from evictions as the economic impacts of the pandemic bite deeper. |
Media ReleaseCassy O'Connor MP - 31 March 2020 |
Coronavirus Deaths a Tragic Reminder to Stay HomeOn behalf of the Greens, I offer our heartfelt sympathies to the loved ones of the two Tasmanians who have lost their lives to the coronavirus. Across the island, people are grieving this loss. |
Media ReleaseRosalie Woodruff MP - 31 March 2020 |
Hospitals United in COVID-19 CrisisThe Greens welcome the federal government’s plan to underwrite the integration of private hospitals into the public system for the duration of the COVID-19 crisis. |
Media ReleaseRosalie Woodruff MP - 30 March 2020 |
Go Hard, Go Early and Save LivesWe welcome the next stage of COVID-19 restrictions announced by the State Government this morning. Limiting people’s social movements outside their homes to all but essential activity is necessary to save lives. |
Media ReleaseRosalie Woodruff MP - 27 March 2020 |
COVID-19 Schools Announcement WelcomeThe Greens welcome the Premier’s advice that parents should keep their children at home from school from Monday if they can. |
Media ReleaseCassy O'Connor MP - 26 March 2020 |
Adjournment of ParliamentThe Tasmanian Parliament has agreed to adjourn until the first scheduled sitting week after the winter recess. |
Media ReleaseCassy O'Connor MP - 26 March 2020 |
COVID-19 Economic Assistance PackageThe Greens acknowledge the enormous uncertainty and fear within in the community about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on their lives and the people they care about. |
Media ReleaseRosalie Woodruff MP - 24 March 2020 |
Mixed Message on Schools Creating ConfusionThe disconnect and mixed messages from government imposing strict physical distancing measures and not closing schools is creating confusion within the community. |
Media ReleaseCassy O'Connor MP - 23 March 2020 |
Ignoring COVID-19 Directions Puts Lives at RiskThe Greens implore all Tasmanians to take the coronavirus threat very seriously, to practice physical distancing and to stay home if they can. The Premier is right, we are at war. |
Media ReleaseCassy O'Connor MP - 22 March 2020 |
Pokies Venues Must Close to Save LivesIt is reckless negligence towards at-risk people for poker machine venues to continue to operate EGMs during a lethal, global pandemic. |
Media ReleaseCassy O'Connor MP - 21 March 2020 |
COVID-19 Budget DelayThe Greens are relieved the State Budget has been delayed. It’s the right decision in a time of deep social and financial uncertainty. |
Media ReleaseRosalie Woodruff MP - 20 March 2020 |
Plan Needed to Protect Vulnerable Children During COVID-19 PandemicTasmania is in a State of Emergency and the priority is to protect vulnerable people. Our child protection services were already struggling, but COVID-19 is exacerbating the situation. |
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