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On International Day of People with Disability, Tasmania's Attorney General has Abandoned State's Disability ProtectionsProtections for people living with a disability are under threat from a High Court case with its origins in Tasmania. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 3 Dec 2021 |
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Citta Hobart Pty Ltd and Anor v Cawthorn Follow-upWe have here the notice of filing in the High Court of Australia lodged by Citta Hobart Pty Ltd and Anor. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 25 Nov 2021 |
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Citta Hobart Pty Ltd and Anor v CawthornThis case, Citta Hobart Pty Ltd & Anor v Cawthorn, has huge implications for state anti-discrimination acts and the people they seek to protect. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 25 Nov 2021 |
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Citta Hobart Pty Ltd and Anor v CawthornIn 2016, the Premier's Disability Advisory Council asked for a briefing from Treasury on the disability compliance in the Parliament Square precinct. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 11 Nov 2021 |
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Attorney-General and Justice - Anti-Discrimination ActThe largest group of complaints under section 17(1) are on the basis of disability, something that's never mentioned by the federal government or the ACL. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 8 Sep 2021 |
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Education - DiscriminationHow many discrimination complaints have been lodged with Equal Opportunity Tasmania against the DoE or its teachers in the past 12 months, if any? Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 7 Sep 2021 |
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Premier - Anti-Discrimination ActEquality Tasmania held a protest over the Australian Christian Lobby's campaign to have section 17 of our gold standard Anti-Discrimination Act watered down. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 6 Sep 2021 |
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Coroner's Office - Recognition of Legal Status of RelationshipsIn 2015 Mr Ben Jago was refused the status of senior next of kin by the Tasmanian Coroner, despite having that status under the Relationships Act. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 24 Mar 2021 |
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Compulsory Union Membership MotionIt is clear that there are overt efforts to make sure that people who work for the Labor Party are members of the Labor Party and members of a union. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 19 Sep 2018 |
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Tasmania Needs a Charter of Human RightsThe Greens will bring Tasmanian law into the 21st century and protect Tasmanian individuals and communities with a Charter of Human Rights. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 1 Feb 2018 |
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Anti-Discrimination Act Amendments - Effect on LGBTI CommunityThere are real concerns about the harm the debate on this survey will have on LGBTI Australians, particularly young people. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 16 Aug 2017 |
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Legislative Council Rejects Weakened Anti-Discrimination LawsIn a victory for a just, fair, kind Tasmania, the Legislative Council has rejected the Hodgman Liberals' divisive attempt to weaken the Anti-Discrimination Act. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 17 Aug 2017 |
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Hodgman Government Caves to Extreme Right and Axes Safe SchoolsThe Hodgman Government's decision to scrap funding for the Safe Schools' program is a sure sign the Government has caved in to pressure from Senator Abetz. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 19 Apr 2017 |
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Liberals Cynically Delay Two Controversial Bills Hoping MLC Mix Will ChangeOutside the Liberal Cabinet, there is almost zero support for these Bills and a high degree of understanding about the damage they could cause if passed. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 15 Apr 2017 |
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Hodgman Must Scrap Anti-Discrimination Act ChangesIt is well past time for the Premier to step in and remove the Anti-Discrimination (Amendment) Bill 2016 from his government’s legislative agenda. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 9 Nov 2016 |
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Liberals Cave to Extreme Right on Safe SchoolsAt their State Council meeting today, the Tasmania Liberals passed a Motion to abolish the Safe Schools program. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 5 Nov 2016 |
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Time for Liberals to Abandon Anti-Discrimination ChangesOnly one of 80 submissions to government supported changes to the State's anti-discrimination law. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 20 Oct 2016 |
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Anti-Discrimination Amendment BillFirst the Australian Greens and now federal Labor have vowed to block the plebiscite legislation being debated in federal parliament today. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 12 Oct 2016 |
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Anti-Discrimination Act Changes Must be DitchedThe Anti-Discrimination Act (Amendment) Bill 2016 is still going through the second reading stages in the Tasmanian House of Assembly. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 11 Oct 2016 |
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Liberal Government Removes 'Reasonableness' from Anti-Discrimination Laws in Favour of the ChurchIn the final draft amendments the word 'reasonably' was removed in relation to the exemption provided for religious purposes under the act. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 21 Sep 2016 |
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Children and Family ViolenceI thought I would take this opportunity, seeing these remarkable young women in the Chamber, to thank them so much for the work they do. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 20 Sep 2016 |
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Anti-Discrimination Act Changes are DangerousThe exemption provided on religious grounds in the amendment Bill will send a dangerous message out into the community. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 21 Sep 2016 |
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Hodgman Abandons LGBTI Tasmanians and other Groups to Risk of Hate SpeechThe Premier demonstrated his weakness and the utter hypocrisy of his Party today. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 20 Sep 2016 |
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Sham Consultation on Anti-Discrimination Act ChangesWe understand amendments to the State's anti-discrimination laws will shortly land in Parliament, after very little consultation. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 19 Sep 2016 |
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On RUOK Day Liberals Should Rethink Anti-Discrimination Act ChangesRUOK Day is an important reminder that reaching out to people in mental distress is something we can all do. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 8 Sep 2016 |
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Liberals Release Draft Amendments to Weaken Anti-Discrimination ActThe Liberal Government has released divisive, potentially dangerous and completely unnecessary proposed changes to the Anti-Discrimination Act 1998. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 25 Aug 2016 |
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Changes to Anti-Discrimination Act DivisiveCurrent exemptions under the Anti-Discrimination Act 1998 apply to academic, artistic, scientific or research purposes or any purpose in the public interest. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 18 Aug 2016 |
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Premier Letting Down Vulnerable Tasmanians with Anti-Discrimination ChangesTasmania's equal opportunity commissioner believes your plan to weaken the Anti-Discrimination Act in the lead up to a possible plebiscite is excessive. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 17 Aug 2016 |
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Hodgman Confirms Plan to Weaken Anti-Discrimination LawsHodgman's proposed changes to the Anti-Discrimination Act 1998 are a sign of the power in the extreme Right in the Liberal Party and lobbying from the churches. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 17 Aug 2016 |
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Liberals Set to Weaken Protection for LGBTI Tasmanians Pre-PlebisciteThe Premier is overseeing changes to the State's anti-discrimination laws that will weaken protections for LGBTI Tasmanians. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 14 Aug 2016 |
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Unconvincing Anti-Discrimination Act ChangesAnti-Discrimination Commissioner, Robin Banks, told Estimates today that there was no need for change. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 7 Jun 2016 |
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Premier Flags Weaker Anti-Discrimination Pre-PlebisciteThe government has been lobbied by the Australian Christian Lobby to weaken protections in the Anti-Discrimination Act 1998. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 6 Jun 2016 |
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Greens Will Fight Weakening of Anti-Discrimination ActThe provisions in the Anti-Discrimination Act are reasonable and ensure Tasmanians are not subject to discrimination on the basis of their sexuality. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 19 Nov 2015 |
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Liberals Risk Contravening Constitution ActIt is likely that the Tasmanian government’s Anti-discrimination Amendment Bill 2015 is in breach of the Tasmanian Constitution Act 1934. Nick Mckim | Media Release | 21 Apr 2015 |
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Anti Discrimination Act School Amendments ConcernsIf religious schools use Mr Rockliff's blanket exemption to discriminate on religious grounds they should hand back every single dollar of government funding. Nick Mckim | Media Release | 19 Mar 2015 |