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Estimates Reply - OgilvieWe started this Estimates session with Racing and the outstanding petition signed by 13 378 Tasmanians calling for an end to public funding of greyhound racing. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 16 Jun 2022 |
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Prevention of Family Violence – Family Violence and Pet AbuseMinister, the RSPCA made a submission to the Family Violence Reforms Bill 2021 process. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 9 Jun 2022 |
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Primary Industries and Water – Seal DeathsMinister, are you concerned at the gross use of underwater explosives, more than 8000 underwater explosives that are used for the purpose of scaring seals? Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 8 Jun 2022 |
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Greens Table Record-Breaking Greyhound Welfare PetitionIt was a great honour to table a record-breaking petition condemning the brutal greyhound racing industry in Parliament today. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 14 Jun 2022 |
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Labor a Champion for Animal CrueltyLabor’s Shadow Racing Minister, Dean Winter, is pushing the new Racing Minister to entrench cruelty in the greyhound racing industry. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 27 Mar 2022 |
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Greens Back Calls for New Racing Minister to Release Report into Death of Tah BernardOnce appointed by the Premier, the new Minister for Racing should release the report into Tah Bernard’s death. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 27 Feb 2022 |
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Kennel Licence Revelations Confirm Lack of Greyhound Racing OversightRevelations Tasmania's top greyhound trainer has not held a kennel licence for a decade speaks volumes about this cruel industry and its lack of oversight. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 9 Feb 2022 |
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Greens' Submission to the Racing Regulation Act ReviewAt a minimum any amendments coming out of this process should define what ‘integrity’ means and looks like - and must involve clear animal welfare standards. Cassy O'Connor MP | Submission | 3 Feb 2022 |
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Greens Support Petition to End Taxpayer Subsidies to Cruel Greyhound Racing IndustryOn behalf of Greens, I’m proud to sponsor GREAT, Let the Greyhounds Run Free and Coalition for the Protection of Greyhound’s petition. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 12 Dec 2021 |
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TasRacing – Ta BernardThese gentle dogs are clearly still being treated as waste products, despite the Government's greyhound recovery rebate scheme and TasRacing's no-kill policy. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 30 Nov 2021 |
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The Greens Join Animal Lovers in Saying Nup to the CupAnother Melbourne Cup day, another opportunity for Tasmanians to understand the cruelty at the heart of the racing industry. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 2 Nov 2021 |
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Howlett Must Listen to Welfare Advocates and Ban the WhipThe Greens strongly support the RSPCA and PETA in their call for the Gutwein Government to ban horse whips on the race track. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 19 Oct 2021 |
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Animal Welfare Act IssuesThe reason that this is so timely now is because of an awful story that was in the Mercury last week about the death of a dog in Sandy Bay. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 30 Jun 2021 |
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Van Dairy Group - Animal Welfare ConcernsIn April this year Australia's largest and oldest dairy farm, Van Dairy, made shocking national headlines with claims of animal welfare abuse. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 30 Jun 2021 |
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Liberals Silent on Van Dairy Cruelty and PollutionTasmanians still don’t know whether anything has changed for the better for animals or the local environment at and near Van Dairy’s farms. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 30 Jun 2021 |
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Salmon Industry’s Seal Cruelty Revealed in RTI DocumentsThe gross treatment of seals, and apparently normalised culture of cruel and polluting practices, by the salmon industry have been laid bare in RTI documents. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 18 Jun 2021 |
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Greens Release Plan for a Cruelty-Free TasmaniaLutruwita/Tasmania should be clean, green and cruelty-free, but over seven years under the Liberals, the welfare of animals has suffered. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 19 Apr 2021 |
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Greens Welcome Defeat of Draconian Anti-Protest LawsThe right to peaceful protest remains protected in Tasmania, following defeat of the Liberals’ draconian, unconstitutional anti-protest amendment Bill. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 25 Mar 2021 |
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Harness Racing - Use of WhipsOn Saturday night a harness racer won race 7 in the Tasmania Cup after whipping his horse heavily for the duration and using a cruel practice called hocking. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 17 Mar 2021 |
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Harness Racing - Use of WhipsLocal harness racer, Gavin Kelly, has been slapped with a $1000 fine for refusing to use a whip on his horses during races. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 16 Mar 2021 |
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Howlett Fails to Explain Cruel Whip PolicyIf the Gutwein Government actually cared about the welfare of animals, they would ban the use of whips in horse racing. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 16 Mar 2021 |
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TT-Line – Polo Pony DeathsPutting aside the ongoing court case, the report of the autopsy report from the trainer, is that the horses suffocated. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 8 Dec 2020 |
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Racing – Missing DogsAt any given time, there's a series of dogs that are not seen again. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 26 Nov 2020 |
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Horseracing Industry - Ban on the Use of WhipsThe tide is turning. Every year more people are understanding the systemic cruelty inflicted on animals as part of the horse and greyhound racing industries. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 12 Nov 2020 |
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Cruelty Can’t Continue, Howlett Must Ban WhipIn Parliament, Racing Minister Jane Howlett refused to agree a ban on whips in horse racing is necessary, and in line with growing public concern. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 12 Nov 2020 |
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TT-Line in Spotlight Over Animal WelfareThe TT-Line’s casual attitude towards animals transported in its vessels across Bass Strait is in the spotlight. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 10 Nov 2020 |
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Greens Say Nup to the CupA growing number of Australians are saying ‘Nup to the Cup’ this Melbourne Cup Day. The Greens are proud to stand with them. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 3 Nov 2020 |
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Greyhound Industry Beyond RepairThe rules governing the greyhound industry are not protecting animals and are allowing trainers to side-step consequences for breaches. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 29 Oct 2020 |
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COVID-19 Racing and Animal Welfare SupportThe Greens are glad to hear the government have placed a deliberate focus on the welfare of greyhounds and horses not currently racing because of COVID-19. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 7 Apr 2020 |
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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. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 3 Apr 2020 |
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Liberal Lies on Animal WelfareRacing Minister, Jane Howlett’s defence of the government's record on animal welfare is pathetic. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 13 Mar 2020 |
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Australia Receives a 'D' for Animal WelfareThe announcement that Australia has scored a 'D' in the Animal Protection Index will dismay every Tasmanian who cares about the welfare of animals. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 12 Mar 2020 |
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Duck Shooting is Animal Cruelty, Not "Way of Life"Gun shots will echo across Tasmania’s inland waterways this weekend, as native ducks are brutally blasted out of the skies in the name of ‘sport’. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 5 Mar 2020 |
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2019 Government Businesses Scrutiny Committee - TasracingFull transcript of the Tasracing Pty Ltd hearings in the 2019 Government Businesses Scrutiny Committee. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 3 Dec 2019 |
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Animal Welfare Amendment (Reformation) Bill 2018A bill for An Act to amend the Animal Welfare Act 1993 for banning factory farming, greyhound racing, rodeos, and enacting other animal welfare reforms. Cassy O'Connor MP | Greens Bill | 20 Sep 2018 |
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Justice for Animals in Our CareThe Tasmanian Greens believe that cruel, outdated practices including greyhound racing, rodeos, and battery hen farming should be banned. Andrea Dawkins | Policies | 23 Feb 2018 |
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Racing Industry CrueltyThe 7.30 Report pieces together the endemic cruelty on which that racing industry is fundamentally based. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 31 Oct 2019 |
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Racing Industry CrueltyNext Tuesday in Melbourne, the race that stops the nation will be underway at 3 p.m. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 31 Oct 2019 |
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Thoroughbred Racing Horses - Transportation to Interstate AbattoirsCassy O'Connor questions the Minister for Racing on the grotesque cruelty inflicted on thoroughbred racing and trotting horses in Tasmania. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 31 Oct 2019 |
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Tassal Scientific Permit ApplicationThe DPIPWE website's wildlife management page has opened an application for socalled scientific permit, that is available for public comment until 18 September. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 5 Sep 2019 |
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Animal Welfare in TasmaniaYesterday in this House we asked questions about the slaughter of over 8000 native black swans in Tasmania. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 1 Aug 2019 |
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Animal Welfare in TasmaniaThe wellbeing of animals in Tasmania is a matter of very significant importance to the vast majority of the Tasmanian people. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 1 Aug 2019 |
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VDL Animal Cruelty Claims Require Strong ActionPersistent allegations of cruelty and neglect at VDL dairies demand an urgent, sustained response from Biosecurity Tasmania. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 31 Jul 2019 |
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VDL Dairy - Allegations of CrueltyYesterday in response to our question about alarming allegations of animal cruelty the Minister confirmed we were misled at the Estimates table. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 31 Jul 2019 |
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Horse Carcass LocationDuring this year's budget Estimates we asked about the circumstances surrounding the death of a horse on 31 May at Brighton. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 30 Jul 2019 |
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VDL Dairy - Allegations of CrueltyIn Estimates this year, when we asked you and your director of Biosecurity Tasmania about animal welfare issues at VDL, both of you denied any knowledge. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 30 Jul 2019 |
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Wallaby Cruelty Must be CondemnedThe actions of those individuals who maimed two defenceless wallabies, by shooting them with a bow and arrow, are despicable. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 26 Jul 2019 |
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Huge Questions Hang Over VDL Animal WelfareWhen twenty senior farm managers put their serious concerns about animal welfare in writing, government must pay attention. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 28 Jun 2019 |
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Race Horse Death at Brighton Training GroundsMadam Speaker, I am off and racing because I want to speak briefly about the mystery of the horse death at the Brighton training grounds on Friday, 31 May. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 14 Jun 2019 |
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Estimates Reply - Attorney-GeneralCassy O'Connor delivers a reply to budget estimates, discussing the death of a horse at the Brighton training tracks. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 12 Jun 2019 |
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Greens Release Future-Focussed Alternative BudgetToday we proudly delivered the Tasmanian Greens’ fully costed, long-term vision for Tasmania, our Alternative Budget 2019-20. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 29 May 2019 |
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Australian Fur Seals - WelfareThe former minister oversaw an appalling regime of seal mismanagement, which has seen almost 9000 underwater explosions and at least 1200 seals being shot. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 17 Oct 2018 |
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Courtney Must Act on Seal CrueltyThousands of Australian fur seals are being shot by ‘beanbag’ bullets, underwater explosives, injured, blinded, deafened - and killed in some cases. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 12 Oct 2018 |
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Greens Table Bill to Strengthen Animal RightsTasmania’s animal welfare laws fail to protect the rights of animal to live free from cruelty and neglect, placing emphasis on the profits of industry. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 16 Sep 2018 |
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Seven Months of Silence from Liberals on Polo Pony DeathsSeven months after this tragedy we still have no clarity on what caused the deaths of 16 horses on the Spirit. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 29 Aug 2018 |
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Courtney Reveals Extended Licences to Hunt WombatsMinister Courtney has revealed the Liberals’ plans to extend licences to shoot native wildlife, including wombats suffering from sarcoptic mange. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 22 Aug 2018 |
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Spirit of Tasmania - Deaths of Polo PoniesTT-Line is accused of failing to ensure the wellbeing of 16 prized polo ponies that died on the Spirit of Tasmania in January of this year. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 29 Aug 2018 |
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Spirit of Tasmania - Deaths of Polo PoniesIt is now seven months to the day since 16 prized polo ponies died on the Spirit of Tasmania. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 29 Aug 2018 |
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Animal Welfare Act - Tranche 2We asked the government about the number of greyhounds that have been killed and those that appear to have simply disappeared. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 4 Jul 2018 |
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New Minister Walks Away From Predecessor's Commitment on Animal WelfareA commitment to introduce a second tranche of improvements to the Animal Welfare Act 1993 has been abandoned by the new Minister, Sarah Courtney. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 4 Jul 2018 |
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Extreme Weather Event - Effect on Seals and SharksAccompanying the report of salmon pens with holes the size of trucks in the sides, we have also heard of dead seals being washed up on shorelines. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 22 May 2018 |
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More Funds Needed for DPIPWE, Not Relocation of JobsThe Liberals’ plan to move DPIPWE staff from Hobart to the North and North West is hollow political pork-barreling. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 29 Jan 2018 |
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Greens Back RSPCA Call to Ban Whips in Horse RacingThe Greens commend the RSPCA for their position to ban whips in horse racing industry, as a matter of priority. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 7 Nov 2017 |
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Greyhound Unmuzzling Changes WelcomeThe Greens welcome the government’s amendment to the Dog Control Act that will allow rehabilitated greyhounds to be muzzle-free. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 2 Nov 2017 |
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Estimates questions on Wombats to Minister GroomAndrea Dawkins questions the Minister over the issuing of culling permits for wombats while community members are treating them to combat sarcoptic mange. Andrea Dawkins | Parliamentary Activity | 6 Jun 2017 |
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Greyhound Muzzling Changes WelcomeAs a result of community pressure on amendments to the Dog Control Act Tasmania's greyhounds are now on the pathway to becoming muzzle free. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 5 Jun 2017 |
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Rockliff Must Explain Abattoir Investigation DelayThe footage taken in a Tasmanian abattoir, brought to light by animal activists today, is shocking. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 4 May 2017 |
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Hundreds Rally to End Greyhound CrueltyHundreds rallied on Parliament Lawns today to call for an end to greyhound racing in Tasmania. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 9 Apr 2017 |
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Baird as Weak as Hodgman on Greyhound WelfareLike his Tasmanian colleague, Premier Hodgman, Mike Baird has caved in to a cruel industry to allow the continued abuse of animals for profit. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 11 Oct 2016 |
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Animal Mental Suffering IgnoredLabor and the Liberal parties today refused to acknowledge the importance of amending the Animal Welfare Act 1993 to recognise mental distress and suffering. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 21 Sep 2016 |
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Greens Move to Include Mental Suffering in Animal Welfare LawsIncidents of animal cruelty and neglect continue to shock the Tasmanian community. We need strong animal welfare standards and laws in place to deal with them. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 18 Sep 2016 |
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Greyhound Report Disappointing, Greens Call for BanPeople who care about the welfare of animals will be upset not to see a ban on greyhound racing among the recommendations. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 14 Sep 2016 |
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Greyhound Racing BanIn the wake of the New South Wales Premier, Mike Baird, passing legislation to ban greyhound racing, Andrea Dawkins asks the Premier if he will do the same. Andrea Dawkins | Parliamentary Activity | 24 Aug 2016 |
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Liberals and Labor on Wrong Side of History on GreyhoundsThe greyhound racing industry has lost its social licence. Both Labor and the Liberal parties are on the wrong side of history. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 24 Aug 2016 |
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Cruel and Weak-Will Liberals Ignore Greyhound DeathsThe Premier's response in Question Time today to the 1,608 greyhounds who have been killed over the past three years was heartless. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 24 Aug 2016 |
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Mass Greyhound Deaths Indictment on IndustryThe Greens have obtained a list of 1,608 greyhounds who were killed or died before their time over the last 3 1/2 from the Office of Racing Integrity. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 19 Aug 2016 |
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Correction: Deceased Greyhound ListOur incorrect listing of Wee Fire as a deceased greyhound was unintended, and I will correct the Parliamentary record this evening. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 18 Aug 2016 |
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Deceased Greyhounds List a Snapshot of IndustryTasRacing has released the names of 16 greyhounds reported deceased for the first six months of this year. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 17 Aug 2016 |
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Greyhound Re-homing Won't Erase CrueltyTasracing's claim they will re-home all ex-racing greyhounds after 1 July 2019 is a sign of desperation from an industry whose social licence is gone. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 15 Aug 2016 |
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Rally Reinforces Public Opposition to Greyhound CrueltyToday's 'March for the Murdered Million' rally commemorated the thousands of dogs that die across the country every year as a result of greyhound racing. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 24 Jul 2016 |
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Public Distaste for Greyhound RacingMore than half of Australians want greyhound racing banned, according to the national Essential Research poll released today. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 19 Jul 2016 |
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Tasmania Must Follow NSW Greyhound Racing BanThe NSW Premier has recognised the inherent cruelty in greyhound racing and acted in a the best interests of animal welfare. Tasmania should do the same. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 7 Jul 2016 |
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Greens Donate Excess Pay Rise to NGOsWe have written to the Clerk of the House advising that monies above a 2% pay rise will go to six non-government organisations. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 7 Jul 2016 |
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State Budget: Address in ReplyThe Greens’ Alternative Budget restores frontline funding to education, and state Government's share of responsibility for sewerage and water infrastructure. Andrea Dawkins | Parliamentary Activity | 31 May 2016 |
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Greens Table Petition to End Greyhound CrueltyWhile live baiting incidents haven't been proven in any Tasmania, it's clear the we're not immune from the practice. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 16 Jun 2016 |
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Liberals' Animal Welfare Let DownMinister Rockliff signalled the Liberals' plan to abandon their pledge to keep strengthening the Animal Welfare Act. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 8 Jun 2016 |
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Greens Budget for Cruelty Free TasmaniaThe Greens Alternative Budget recognises animals as sentient beings who deserve our care and respect. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 31 May 2016 |
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Excessive Pay Rise Should Go to Unfunded OrganisationsThe Legislative Council delivered the Hodgman Government everything they hoped in defeating the government's sham disallowance Motion today. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 25 May 2016 |
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Greens Table Bill to Ban Battery HensThe Greens tabled a bill to ban battery hen farming in Tasmania in Parliament today. Our Bill reflects community expectations of modern farming practices. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 7 Apr 2016 |
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Egg Labelling Only a Win for IndustryThe welfare of hens was well and truly at the bottom of the list when egg labelling laws were debated at COAG. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 5 Apr 2016 |
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New Egg Laws Do Little For Hen WelfareIt's all well and good for the Liberals to claim new egg labelling laws are a win for producers and consumers, but they don't do much for the welfare of hens. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 31 Mar 2016 |
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Family Violence and the Link with Animal CrueltyWe have learnt from the survivors of violence about the implicit nature of our society's acceptance of that violence. Andrea Dawkins | Parliamentary Activity | 8 Mar 2016 |
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Inspectorate Funding Cuts Exacerbate CrueltyFunding cuts to the RSPCA and the transfer of rural inspectorate work are at the heart of the animal welfare issues at Murrayfield. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 11 Jan 2016 |
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TasRacing Soft on Animal Welfare ConcernsIn GBE Estimates today, Tas Racing CEO, Doctor Eliot Forbes, seemed to struggle to accept the reality of animal welfare issues facing the racing industry. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 2 Dec 2015 |
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Law to Recognise Animals as Sentient BeingsThe Change.org online campaign ‘Xena’s Law’ petitions the Federal Agriculture Minister to enact legislation which would recognise animals are sentient beings. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 28 Oct 2015 |
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Consideration for Wildlife Needed During BurnoffsThe scale and frequency of fuel reduction burns have increased from the creation of a buffer zone to what is now broadscale incineration. Andrea Dawkins | Parliamentary Activity | 14 Oct 2015 |
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Live Exports and ChAFTAThe practice of live export of cattle from Australia needs only to meet with international standards, not Australian standards. Andrea Dawkins | Parliamentary Activity | 22 Sep 2015 |
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Large Animal RescueLarge Animal Rescue involves the removal of a large animal from a place of danger to a place of safety by the most humane method. Andrea Dawkins | Parliamentary Activity | 26 Aug 2015 |
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Inaugural SpeechSocial enterprise is a form of direct action in which philanthropy is valued and community is advanced. Andrea Dawkins | Parliamentary Activity | 16 Jun 2015 |
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Great Result for Bonorong but Fireworks Permit System Needs ReviewingThe decision to move fireworks outside a two kilometre radius from Bonorong tomorrow evening is a victory for common sense. Nick Mckim | Media Release | 29 May 2015 |
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State Greyhound Racing Industry InquiryA Greens' Motion to establish a Joint House Parliamentary Inquiry into Tasmania's greyhound racing industry looks set to pass the House of Assembly this month Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 1 Mar 2015 |
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No 'Ag-Gag' Laws for TasmaniaThe Hodgman Liberal government was once again reminded that Tasmanians expect transparency and humane conditions in our farming operations. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 26 Jun 2014 |
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RSPCA Funding CutsThe Hodgman Liberal majority government continued its attack on animal welfare standards in Parliament today. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 5 Jun 2014 |