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Greens Celebrate World Environment DayThe Tasmanian Greens understand that the climate and biodiversity crisis we are in requires urgent attention. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 5 Jun 2023 |
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Liberals Fail Climate, Environment Once AgainGovernments have a moral responsibility to protect intact habitat and build carbon stores, but that’s not reflected in this year’s State Budget. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 25 May 2023 |
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What Role Did Liberal Ministers Play in Swift Parrot Perfidy?In Question Time, we asked Minister Jaensch what knowledge he had, and what role he played, in censoring the threats to the swift parrot’s survival. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 25 Aug 2022 |
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Liberals Vote Against State of Environment Report CommitmentThe Liberals today voted against the Greens’ motion calling on them to ensure the next report, due in 2024, is delivered on time. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 17 Aug 2022 |
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State of the Environment Needs Action, Not Another ReviewThe Deputy Premier’s comments, saying he intends to delay this legally required work by yet another unnecessary review, are concerning. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 3 Aug 2022 |
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State of Environment is DevastatingThe Australian State of the Environment Report paints a devastating picture of Australia’s ecosystems and biodiversity. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 19 Jul 2022 |
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HIF Must Rule out Native Forest Biomass for E-Fuel PlantHIF must rule out using native forest products to feed their proposed e-fuel plant. Biofuels are not renewable if they include Tasmania’s carbon bank forests. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 11 Jul 2022 |
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Greens Stand By Wentworth Hills Forest DefendersForest defenders from the Bob Brown Foundations have this morning, once again, put their bodies on the line to protect Earth's precious Tasmanian carbon banks. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 17 Feb 2022 |
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Liberals and Labor Vote Against Climate Action, Lock In Mandated Forest DestructionToday the old parties joined together to lock in the minimum sawlog quota that is driving forest destruction along with carbon and biodiversity loss. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 27 Oct 2021 |
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Belated Container Refund Scheme Finally HappeningA container refund scheme for Tasmania has been Greens’ policy for decades and we are pleased it is finally becoming a reality. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 26 Oct 2021 |
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Corrections' Estimates Confirms Government Working to Get Around Westbury Reserve ProtectionsCorrections Minister, Elise Archer, confirmed the government is seeking to find an ‘offset’ for the Westbury Reserve in order to build a prison on the site. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 8 Sep 2021 |
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Gutwein Government Must Direct MMG to Leave takayna/Tarkine RainforestThe Gutwein Government needs to step in urgently and direct MMG to halt all work in this forest and comply with the Federal Environment Department’s decision. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 13 Jul 2021 |
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Dr Eric Woehler - Medal of the Order of AustraliaDr Eric Woehler, Tasmanian BirdLife convenor, last week was awarded an Order of Australia medal for his lifetime services to bird ecology. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 22 Jun 2021 |
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Premier Finally Recognises Conservation Values of Westbury ReserveAfter a year of denying Westbury Reserve has any environmental values, it was welcome to hear Premier finally recognise the site has “sensitive natural values”. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 24 Jun 2021 |
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Greens Table Legislation to Protect Native WildlifeThe Greens tabled two Bills in Parliament today, designed to protect our state’s unique and special native wildlife. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 24 Jun 2021 |
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Conservation CovenantsConservation covenants make a critical contribution to protection of natural values, ecosystem services and biodiversity. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 16 Sep 2020 |
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Liberals Pulling a Swiftie on Threatened SpeciesThe swift parrot is no better protected today than it was yesterday under the Liberals in Government. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 14 Aug 2020 |
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EPBC Act 10 Year ReviewThe EPBC Act has manifestly failed to meet its objects, and is not fit for purpose. The Tasmanian Greens believe a new Act should be drafted. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Submission | 17 Apr 2020 |
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National Threatened Species DayNational Threatened Species Day marks the day the last thylacine died. Under this Government, much of our remaining native wildlife faces a similar fate. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 7 Sep 2019 |
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United Nations Intergovernmental Science Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem ServicesRosalie Woodruff discusses the summarial findings from the United Nations Intergovernmental Science Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 21 May 2019 |
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DPIPWE Backs Down On State Veg MapThe news that DPIPWE will no longer be producing a statewide priority vegetation map was like a bombshell. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 28 Sep 2016 |
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Protection Needed for Peter Murrell ReserveThe Peter Murrell Conservation Area in Kingston is facing the prospect of a new sewerage pipeline to be installed through it by TasWater. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 22 Sep 2016 |
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Look Below the Waves on Threatened Species DayState waters have supported the highest known marine plant variety in the world, but recent research shows a sharp decline in biodiversity. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 7 Sep 2016 |
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Groom Must Act on Critically Endangered Swift ParrotYesterday, the Federal Government silently moved the swift parrot up to critically endangered status under EPBC. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 6 May 2016 |