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Macquarie Point Stadium Proposal - ReportThe report uses a methodology from the discredited PricewaterhouseCoopers that would not be accepted by the Commonwealth for the allocation of grant funding. Vica Bayley MP | Parliamentary Activity | 6 Sep 2023 |
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A Buck Both Ways on Billion Dollar Footy FollyToday the Treasurer backed in a cost-benefit analysis report created by the pro-stadium lobby as part of its PR strategy and counter to its own advice. Vica Bayley MP | Media Release | 6 Sep 2023 |
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Stadium Recklessness Beggars BeliefTthe Tasmanian people have finally been given a small glimpse of what advice the Liberals relied on in deciding to build a billion-dollar stadium in Hobart Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 23 Jun 2023 |
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Proposal for Handling Cabinet DocumentsIt is pleasing to see that there seems to be a renewed interest on the part of government in transparency and the conventions of a Westminster parliament. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 22 Jun 2023 |
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Schedule of Stadium DocumentsThe Premier has not provided any indication of how many documents he has withheld on the basis of them being Cabinet-in-confidence. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 21 Jun 2023 |
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Architectural Images Confirm Stadium’s Waterfront MonstrosityThe Government’s Liminal Architecture report on the visual impact of the proposed Macquarie Point stadium was missing a critical image. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 21 Jun 2023 |
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Macquarie Point Stadium Proposal - Impact on the CenotaphCan you confirm, if it is built, that the stadium would be more than double the height of the IXL building and Hunter Street Arts Building? Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 21 Jun 2023 |
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Re-negotiation of Deal or Allow for a Conscience VoteDo you have the courage to acknowledge what a disaster your stadium folly is, and seek to renegotiate the deal with the AFL? Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 21 Jun 2023 |
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Attorney-General and Justice – StadiumOn another issue, were you, as a member of Cabinet, briefed on the AFL deal and the stadium ahead of the signing and the announcement? Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 5 Jun 2023 |
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Premier – Macquarie Point StadiumI am finding it quite hard to believe that your agencies, particularly Treasury and the Department of State Growth, did not provide minutes and briefing notes. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 5 Jun 2023 |
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State Development, Construction and Housing – Proposed Macquarie Point StadiumPerhaps as a foundational question, can we establish how much the Department of State Growth has spent on consultancy reports since January last year. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 6 Jun 2023 |
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Sport and Recreation – Stadium ProposalIt's very clear that the northern suburbs has been ditched as a potential location for a high-performance centre. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 7 Jun 2023 |
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Hospitality and Events – Stadium ProposalThe business case for the stadium talks about the best-case scenario of 44 events a year. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 7 Jun 2023 |
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Rockliff’s Continued Obfuscation on StadiumThere was very little but the usual Liberal stadium cheerleading and obfuscation at today’s Estimates hearings. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 5 Jun 2023 |
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Macquarie Point Stadium Proposal - Tabling of DocumentsWe did not hear from Mr Street the argument for why it needed to be amended in this way. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 24 May 2023 |
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Motion of No Confidence in the PremierIt was abundantly clear that the person who spends a lot of time destabilising Cabinet, the Treasurer, had not a word to say for the Premier. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 23 May 2023 |
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Motion of No Confidence in the PremierThere are a couple of things I need to challenge the Premier on before I get into the substance of my contribution. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 23 May 2023 |
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AFL Team - Terms of the ContractThe release of parts of the deal you signed with Gill McLachlan confirms you have effectively signed a blank cheque for a new stadium at Macquarie Point. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 23 May 2023 |
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Macquarie Point Stadium Proposal - Opportunity for Parliamentary VoteWe know what the pathway is to parliament having a final say on the stadium: it is an amendment to the State Policies and Projects Act. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 23 May 2023 |
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Premier Must Guarantee Parliament Has Final Say on StadiumThe Premier must commit to amending the State Policies and Projects Act 1993 to give Parliament the final say on the Macquarie Point stadium. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 23 May 2023 |
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Rockliff Must Come Clean on PoSS AssurancePremier Jeremy Rockliff needs to come clean on exactly what he told independent MPs John Tucker and Lara Alexander in order to gain their support in Parliament. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 22 May 2023 |
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AFL Deal is a Dud for TasmaniaThe contract between the Tasmanian Government and the AFL confirms Jeremy Rockliff was a pushover for Gill McLachlan. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 21 May 2023 |
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Another Dud Deal for TasmaniaJeremy Rockliff has stitched up another sneaky deal – this time in a desperate attempt to try and ensure his political survival. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 20 May 2023 |
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Government PrioritiesThis Government has had nine years. This tired Government has had nine years to fix the health system and fix the housing crisis. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 11 May 2023 |
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Government PrioritiesI want to speak today on Government priorities. It is in this week where the conversation has been around the stadium. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 11 May 2023 |
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Rockliff Pays Price for Arrogance and ContemptPremier Jeremy Rockliff has today paid the price for his arrogance and contempt Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 12 May 2023 |
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Tasmania's AFL Team - Request for Tabling of DocumentationPolitically, this is a catastrophic decision for them because they have lost touch with the Tasmanian people. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 10 May 2023 |
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Motion of Censure of the PremierIt is a disgraceful situation where the taxpayers of Tasmania, who will foot this bill and it will be around $1 billion - their money. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 9 May 2023 |
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AFL Team and Stadium - Terms of AgreementsWe know transparency is not your strong point but surely even you will agree that Tasmanians have the right to see the full details of the arrangements. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 9 May 2023 |
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Full Transparency Needed on AFL DealPremier Jeremy Rockliff must release all the documents behind the deal he’s made to sell out Tasmania to the AFL. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 4 May 2023 |
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President’s Decision on Tassie Team Tarnished by StadiumIt’s a bittersweet day for Tasmanians who’ve long dreamed of our own AFL team Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 2 May 2023 |
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Stadium Announcement a BetrayalToday's announcement of $240 million in Federal funding for unwanted, unneeded Macquarie Point stadium is a betrayal of the Tasmanian people. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 29 Apr 2023 |
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Real Community Engagement Needed for Regatta PointThe Liberals’ secretive plans for prime public land at Regatta Point is yet another example of their contempt for Tasmanians Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 26 Apr 2023 |
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Labor Can Save Tasmania from Billion Dollar StadiumConfirmation the Albanese Labor Government plans to stump up $240M for a stadium puts the focus on Rebecca White’s Labor Party Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 26 Apr 2023 |
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Greens Withdraw from Tripartisan AFL Bid over StadiumThe Greens have made the difficult decision to withdraw support for the State’s AFL license bid because it is attached to the billion dollar stadium. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 22 Apr 2023 |
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Tasmanian AFL TeamI move that the house does not support any deal for a Tasmanian AFL and AFLW team that requires State or Federal money to be spent on a new stadium. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 29 Mar 2023 |
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AFL Licence - ConditionsRepeatedly during your discussions with us over the state's AFL bid and indeed to this parliament, you stated the AFL bid was not contingent on a new stadium. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 29 Mar 2023 |
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Rockliff Accuses Liberal Colleagues of Being Anti-TasmanianPremier Jeremy Rockliff has launched a remarkable attack on those opposing the proposed Hobart stadium – including five of his Federal Liberal colleagues Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 29 Mar 2023 |
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More Questions Than Answers on StadiumIf what State Growth Secretary told a Parliamentary Committee is true, the Greens were lied to by Jeremy Rockliff in order to secure our support for his AFL bid Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 24 Mar 2023 |
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Who Does Gill McLachlan Think He Is?It takes a special kind of arrogance to rock up to Tasmania for a few hours just to tell locals why they’re wrong about their priorities for their own home Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 23 Feb 2023 |
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Who Actually Cares What Jeff Kennett Thinks?While the out of touch suited-up blokes might want this unneeded, billion dollar stadium, the majority of Tasmanians don’t. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 15 Dec 2022 |
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Labor Crab-Walk Away from Stadium OppositionAfter Federal Labor Treasurer Jim Chalmers signaled he’s open to funding the massive mega-stadium, today Labor are proposing a referendum on the Liberals’ plan. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 24 Oct 2022 |
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Education Resources - Proposed Stadium DevelopmentStudents are waiting for assessments or support from school social workers, psychologists, and speech and language pathologists. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 28 Sep 2022 |
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Government Priorities - Proposed Stadium DevelopmentPeople are dying on the elective surgery waiting list, or while waiting for an ambulance or ramped outside emergency departments. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 27 Sep 2022 |
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Stadium Plan Insulting to Tasmanians in Needhe secretly decided mega-million dollar stadium plan for Macquarie Point is an insult to every Tasmanian who can’t afford their rent or is living in a tent. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 18 Sep 2022 |
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Greens’ Support for Tasmanian AFL and AFLW TeamsOur firm support for the State’s AFL bid, however, did not include backing in a new stadium – and will not. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 10 Jun 2022 |
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North Melbourne Deal - Why the Secrecy?We are concerned about the level of secrecy that surrounds the renewed five year sponsorship deal with North Melbourne. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 3 Jun 2016 |
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Tasmanian Women's AFL TeamOnce there is a women's national AFL league, they will grow a whole new audience for sport in Australia as we see women given an opportunity to shine. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 4 May 2016 |
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New AFL Chief WelcomeFootball is a great unifying force in our community. It brings together people from all walks and runs of life. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 29 Apr 2016 |
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Tasmania Can Lead on Women's FootballThe Australian and Tasmanian Greens have identified an opportunity for Tasmania to have a team in the AFL’s national women’s league. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 16 Feb 2016 |
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Questions to Answer over AFL Sponsorship DealThe Premier needs to explain to Tasmanians whether he sought advice from the tourism industry on the best brand marketing spend to promote Tasmania. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 1 Aug 2015 |
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Hodgman Liberals Back Football Over Public ServicesThe Liberals in government are prioritising football over providing essential public services to Tasmanians. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 1 Aug 2015 |