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Clouds Still Hang Over Storm Bay Expansion ApprovalMedia Release - Today, right across Storm Bay and South-East Tasmania, people are asking themselves about the former-Minister for Primary Industries and her relationship with the Secretary of DPIPWE and what impact that may have had on the decision to... Cassy O'Connor MP - 31 Oct 2018 |
Climate Change Ignored in Cabinet ReshuffleMedia Release - The world is getting hotter and extreme weather events are already impacting on Tasmania, yet the Premier has again decided not to reinstate the Climate Change portfolio. Cassy O'Connor MP - 20 Mar 2018 |
Liberal Cabinet ReshuffleMedia Release - With no viable options on his limited backbench, the Premier has had to pull Elise Archer from the Speaker's chair in order to maintain his Cabinet, which is now short one Minister. Cassy O'Connor MP - 28 Sep 2017 |
Resignation of Matthew GroomMedia Release - The resignation of Matthew Groom from Cabinet and from Parliament at the next election highlights the need to restore the numbers in the House of Assembly. Cassy O'Connor MP - 23 Sep 2017 |
Barnett Must Leave His Prejudices at the Cabinet DoorMedia Release - Cassy O'Connor MP | Greens LeaderTasmanians may be surprised that Premier Hodgman has chosen the same person who led the witch hunt into the sale of the Triabunna woodchip mill as their new Minister for Resources, including forestry. - 12 Jul 2016 |
Not Enough Transparency over New Minister's Business InterestsMedia Release - Cassy O'Connor MP | Greens LeaderThe new Minister for Mining, Adam Brooks is already in an awkward position in relation to his current business interests. Mr Brooks’ company provides maintenance services to mining companies here,... - 19 Feb 2016 |
Tough Choices Ahead for Minister GutweinMedia Release - Cassy O'Connor MP | Greens Leader and Forests spokespersonThe new Minister for Forests will need to have the courage to make the tough choices Paul Harriss clearly didn't want to make.The first thing Mr Gutwein needs to do is develop an... - 18 Feb 2016 |
Premier Misses Opportunity to Replace GroomMedia Release - Cassy O'Connor MP | Greens LeaderThe Premier has missed a golden opportunity to place the Energy portfolio in the hands of a competent Minister in this time of energy crisis.Matthew Groom has demonstrated beyond doubt that he is not up to... - 18 Feb 2016 |