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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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Time to End Mandated Forest DestructionIn Greens’ Private Members Time this week, we will bring on for debate our Forest Management Amendment (Minimum Sawlog Quota Repeal) Bill 2021. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 25 Oct 2021 |
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Climate Change and Greenhouse Gas EmissionsThe Government announced a 2030 greenhouse gas emissions target that we reached six years ago, thanks in large part to the carbon stored in our forests. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 14 Oct 2021 |
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Scientific Link between Logging and Bushfire RiskI rise to talk about the link between industrial native forest logging and increased risk of bushfires. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 13 Oct 2021 |
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Forestry ManagementThese findings challenge assumptions about the fire regime of Tasmania's native wet eucalypt forests. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 13 Oct 2021 |
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Energy SecurityWhen Basslink went down in December 2015, It was a perfect storm of bureaucrats who failed to listen to the climate science. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 13 Oct 2021 |
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Forest Management Practices - Forest Logging and Increased Fire RiskThe announcement of a net zero by 2030 target that relies on our forests doing the heavy lifting - the same forests that the government continues to log. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 13 Oct 2021 |
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Energy - Net Carbon Zero EmissionsThe announcement to enshrine net carbon zero emissions by 2030 is cynical non action on the climate crisis. We already reached that milestone. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 13 Oct 2021 |
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Gutwein's Net Zero GreenwashToday’s announcement from the Premier on net zero carbon emissions is greenwash, not “nation-leading” climate action. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 13 Oct 2021 |
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Climate Change - Young People and Mental Health ConcernsMinister, young people across the planet are suffering enormous anxiety and distress over the climate crisis. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 16 Sep 2021 |
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Comments made by Mr Ellis - Children and Climate ChangeMr Ellis, when he stood up before, made the most grotesque assertion and a complete untruth. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 15 Sep 2021 |
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Native Forest LoggingYoung Tasmanians overwhelmingly want an end to native forest logging. They want that carbon kept in the ground in order for them to have a safe climate future. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 15 Sep 2021 |
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Estimates Reply – Minister JaenschThere is an inherent conflict between having a minister who is the minister for State Growth on the one hand and Environment and Climate Change on the other. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 14 Sep 2021 |
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Estimates Reply – Minister FergusonDoes the minister for Science, take the findings of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Sixth Assessment Report with the gravity they command? Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 14 Sep 2021 |
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Estimates Reply - PremierI rise to speak about the contributions made by the Premier and the conversations that were had during the climate change ministry. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 14 Sep 2021 |
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Estimates Reply - PremierWe do see, in other parts of our economy, from agriculture to transport to waste, that emissions are increasing. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 14 Sep 2021 |
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Resources - Native Forest LoggingWhy wouldn't Tasmania show the same kind of climate leadership and announce an end to native forest logging? Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 9 Sep 2021 |
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Gutwein Government Anti-Protest Laws Target Tens of Thousands of TasmaniansThe amendments to the unconstitutional Workplace (Protection From Protesters) Act 2014 remove the rights of tens of thousands of Tasmanians. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 16 Sep 2021 |
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Environment - Native Forest LoggingDo you agree the best action we can take to protect Tasmania's many threatened and endangered species unique to this place is to end native forest logging? Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 8 Sep 2021 |
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Greens Move to Abolish Minimum Sawlog QuotaOn behalf of the Greens, I was proud to table the Forest Management Amendment (Minimum Sawlog Quota Repeal) Bill 2021 today. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 15 Sep 2021 |
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Gutwein Succumbs to Climate Denialist Wing of Liberal PartyPremier Peter Gutwein confirmed in Parliament today that he has completely succumbed to the climate denialist wing of the Liberal party. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 15 Sep 2021 |
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Education - Students and ClimateEco anxiety is something that the Premier talked about yesterday in the Climate portfolio and it is a recognised psychological diagnostic area. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 7 Sep 2021 |
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Science and Technology - ClimateWhat would you say are the key findings of the sixth Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report just released? Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 7 Sep 2021 |
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Mental Health and Wellbeing - Climate EmergencyLast week a veritable who's who of Australian sport launched an incredibly important campaign called The Cool Down. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 6 Sep 2021 |
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Climate Change - Climate Emergency DeclarationSporting men and women in Australia have taken out full page advertisements and launched a campaigned called The Cool Down. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 6 Sep 2021 |
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Climate Change - Native Forest LoggingReafforestation and a decline in native forest logging offset more than 100 per cent of Tasmania's emissions in 2018. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 6 Sep 2021 |
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Climate Change - Sectoral Emissions TargetsWe have a climate plan that you are going to announce, that has no caps on native forest logging and no sectoral targets. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 6 Sep 2021 |
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Treasury - Climate BureaucracyThere is still funding in the Premier and Cabinet papers for the Tasmanian Climate Change office. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 6 Sep 2021 |
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Premier - Environment and Climate SustainabilityTasmanians told us of their concern that Tasmania's environmental credentials don't truly stack up when a close look is taken. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 6 Sep 2021 |
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Gutwein Needs to Show the Same Leadership as Premier McGowan and End Native Forest LoggingNews that Western Australia will end native forest logging by 2024 due to the forests’ critical importance in fighting climate change is monumental in its signi Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 8 Sep 2021 |
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Premier’s Workload Strain Makes Case for Larger ParliamentOn behalf of the Greens, I want to say how glad we are that the Premier has recovered from his health scare and is back at work. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 5 Sep 2021 |
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Budget ReplyI am proud to speak to the Tasmanian Greens fully costed, long term vision for Tasmania, our alternative budget 2021-22. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 2 Sep 2021 |
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Budget ReplyI am proud to stand and deliver our alternative Budget on behalf of the Tasmanian Greens. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 1 Sep 2021 |
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Keeping Tasmanians Safe and ConfidentIt is unbelievable that yesterday the Greens moved a motion to declare a climate emergency on the back of the IPCC's alarming report, which is a code red. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 26 Aug 2021 |
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Climate Crisis Effects on Mental HealthThe United Nations said greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuel burning and deforestation are choking our planet and putting billions of people at risk. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 26 Aug 2021 |
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Safe Climate for the FutureThe IPCC sixth assessment report the starkest warning yet of the massive and irreversible impact of climate change. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 25 Aug 2021 |
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Greens’ Climate Action-focussed Alternative BudgetThe Greens were proud to release a comprehensive pathway for a safe climate future in today’s Alternative Budget Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 1 Sep 2021 |
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Carbon Storage in Tasmanian ForestsThe Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has just released the most urgent and frightening scientific report in human history. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 25 Aug 2021 |
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Alternative Budget 2021-22The Greens’ Alternative Budget sets out a future for Tasmania that enables sustained recovery from the global health emergency. Cassy O'Connor MP | Policies | 1 Sep 2021 |
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Gutwein’s Band-Aid BudgetAfter eight years of underfunding health, housing, education, skills, and corrections, the Liberals have delivered a Band-Aid Budget Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 26 Aug 2021 |
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IPCC reportDr Broad is a one-trick pony. Almost daily he gets to his feet and, foaming at the mouth, has a crack at the Bob Brown Foundation and the Greens. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 24 Aug 2021 |
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Liberal Dinosaurs Vote Against Climate Emergency DeclarationIn voting against the Greens’ move for the Parliament to declare a climate emergency, the Liberals have betrayed Tasmanians - particularly young people. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 25 Aug 2021 |
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Greens to Move for Climate Emergency DeclarationThe Greens are listening to scientists and to the community, which is why we have again tabled a climate emergency motion in Parliament today. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 24 Aug 2021 |
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IPCC Report is Code Red for Tasmania TooThe IPCC has again sounded the alarm for life on Earth. The Gutwein Government needs to take immediate action to drive down emissions. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 10 Aug 2021 |
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Liberals Must Start Listening on ClimateConsultation reports released yesterday by the Gutwein Government confirm overwhelming support in the Tasmanian community for ambitious climate action Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 5 Aug 2021 |
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Safe Climate Bill 2021An Act to acknowledge the climate emergency as a threat to life on Earth and establish a framework for Tasmania to respond. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Greens Bill | 22 Jun 2021 |
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Greens Table Landmark Safe Climate BillThe Greens today proudly tabled our landmark legislation for climate action – the Safe Climate Bill 2021. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 22 Jun 2021 |
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Anthony Houston, a Tasmanian HeroToday, high profile farmer Anthony Houston has joined the blockade - a sign this campaign is entering the mainstream. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 17 Jun 2021 |
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Greens Release Keynote Forests Transformation PolicyThe large burn scars left by an escaped logging burn that threatened the Styx Tall Trees Reserve this March are an indictment on both the major parties. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 20 Apr 2021 |
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Climate Action Crucial to Tackling Bushfire RiskThe Liberals twin announcements on forestry and bushfire risk couldn’t have been more ill-fitting if they tried. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 17 Apr 2021 |
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Leaders’ Debate Confirms Need for Greens in ParliamentToday’s forum between the leaders of the Liberal and Labor parties was the best demonstration possible of why it’s essential to have the Greens in Parliament. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 15 Apr 2021 |
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Leaders' DebatePeter Gutwein and Rebecca White having a Leaders debate, organised by the Property Council at Wrest Point casino, says everything about their priorities. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 15 Apr 2021 |
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Greens Release Plan for a Safe ClimateWe were proud to release our comprehensive plan for a safe climate in lutruwita/Tasmania. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 1 Apr 2021 |
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National Eucalypt DayToday is National Eucalypt Day. It is a day that we celebrate this iconic marvellous tree. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 23 Mar 2021 |
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Rosalie Woodruff Reply to Premier's AddressThe events of 2020 will not be forgotten in the minds of anybody who lived through them. A highly infectious killer virus romped across the globe. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 18 Mar 2021 |
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Cassy O'Connor Reply to Premier's AddressThe world is in the grip of a pandemic and here in Tasmania, of course, there has been suffering. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 18 Mar 2021 |
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Right to Peaceful ProtestWe know who the real radicals are and who the extremists are. They are people who want to trash forests and people who are driving the climate emergency. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 18 Mar 2021 |
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Right to Peaceful ProtestThe March 4 Justice rally held at the beginning of this week was a powerful and historic moment. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 18 Mar 2021 |
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STT Questions to Answer Over Runaway Logging FireForestry Tasmania lit a post logging fire in a Styx forest coupe just six days after the end of Summer, with a high fuel load on the ground after a wet season. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 12 Mar 2021 |
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Greens Back BBF, Forests and Future GenerationsThe Greens applaud the work of the brave forest defenders at the Bob Brown Foundation. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 1 Mar 2021 |
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Gutwein Government Must Put Environment First to Avoid Ecosystem CollapseLeading scientists working across Australia have described the collapse of 19 ecosystems, including Tasmania’s kelp forests and Gondwanan conifer forests. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 26 Feb 2021 |
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Forest Defenders Highlight Tasmania’s Woodchip TragedyTasmania Police must investigate the violent & threatening actions of Artec employees & log truck drivers towards forest defenders at Bell Bay woodchip mill. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 12 Feb 2021 |
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All TFA Forests Need Strong Protection, Mr JaenschThe forests of the Great Western Tiers are of World Heritage value yet they’ve been left without reserve tenure throughout the Liberals’ term. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 5 Feb 2021 |
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Gutwein Must Listen to Doctors on ClimateThe Greens commend the Tasmanian branch of the Australian Medical Association for their strong statement recognising the existential threat of climate change. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 5 Feb 2021 |
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Rebuilding the EconomyThe biggest drivers of our capacity to flourish as an island state in the future are climate change and the heating of the planet. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 3 Dec 2020 |
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Estimates Reply – Deputy Premier RockliffThere is an intersection between Education and many other portfolio responsibilities of this Government, not least that of Mental Health and Wellbeing. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 2 Dec 2020 |
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Resources – Thermal Coal ExplorationThere are currently four separate tenement areas listed as potential exploration release areas for coal on the MRT website. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 26 Nov 2020 |
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Resources – Forests and ClimateThis is the first time we've heard the Premier acknowledge the extremely important role Tasmania's forests play in our emissions profile. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 26 Nov 2020 |
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Police, Fire and Emergency Management – Bushfire RiskThe Bureau of Meteorology's Forest Fire Danger Index is how Australia measures bushfire risk. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 26 Nov 2020 |
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Mental Health and Wellbeing – Climate AnxietyMission Australia's survey of Tasmanian young people 15 to 19 shows that the environment is the top rating issue. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 24 Nov 2020 |
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Education – Young People and the EnvironmentThe Mission Australia annual survey of young people found that the most important issue for young Tasmanians is the environment. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 24 Nov 2020 |
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No Place for Forest Furnaces in TasmaniaThe Greens support International Day of Action on Forest Biomass Energy. There is no place for forest furnaces in clean, green lutruwita/Tasmania. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 24 Nov 2020 |
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Climate ChangeEvery report that is received from the United Nations, from the Bureau of Meteorology or from the CSIRO ramps up the more and more dire warnings to leaders. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 23 Nov 2020 |
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Budget ReplyIf we do not make large, unparalleled changes by 2030 we will face extreme problems. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 18 Nov 2020 |
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Budget ReplyThe year 2020 began with a firestorm that devastated communities, forests and wildlife from the south coast of Victoria to the south east of Queensland. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 18 Nov 2020 |
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Greens Present Alternative Budget to Tackle COVID and Climate CrisesThe Tasmanian Greens today delivered our fully costed, triple bottom line Alternative Budget that tackles the twin crises of COVID and the climate emergency. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 18 Nov 2020 |
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Budget 2020-21 - Climate ChangeThis Budget should have tackled the twin crises of COVID-19 and climate together but it failed to do so. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 17 Nov 2020 |
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Climate MIA in State BudgetA Budget serious about tackling the climate emergency would drive down emissions across the economy, and properly address crucial adaptation issues. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 16 Nov 2020 |
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Gutwein Adopts Greens’ Policy to Reduce EmissionsThe Greens welcome the Liberals’ adoption of our policy to electrify the government vehicle fleet. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 12 Nov 2020 |
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Labor and Liberals Unite to Axe Environmental Estimates ScrutinyLabor and the Liberals have today united to drastically cut the time allocated in Budget Estimates to scrutinise key government portfolios. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 11 Nov 2020 |
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Liberals, Labor Leave the Door Open to Forest FurnacesThe Liberal and Labor parties have united to allow native forest biomass to be classified a future renewable energy source in lutruwita/Tasmania. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 10 Nov 2020 |
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Greens Welcome Doctors’ Call to End Native Forest LoggingThe Greens welcome the call by 250 doctors and medical students to end native forest logging in lutruwita/Tasmania. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 3 Nov 2020 |
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Liberals Must Rule Out Native Forest Furnaces in Renewable Energy BillThe Premier and Climate Change Minister, Peter Gutwein, must rule out burning native forests for energy. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 28 Oct 2020 |
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Draft Bushfire Mitigation Measures Bill 2020Tasmanian Greens submission to the draft Bushfire Mitigation Measures Bill 2020. Cassy O'Connor MP | Submission | 22 Oct 2020 |
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Climate Emergency Win – Thermal Coal Mine ExtinctThe proposal to build a thermal coal mine in the Midlands is dead - wonderful news for action on the climate emergency in lutruwita/Tasmania. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 9 Oct 2020 |
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Climate Disruption Ramped Up in Federal BudgetThe Federal Liberal Budget has killed off public investment in climate-friendly energy generation. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 7 Oct 2020 |
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Shane Broad Reveals Authoritarian StreakLabor’s Shane Broad has revealed his authoritarian streak, with an unpleasant display in last night’s parliamentary Adjournment Debate. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 18 Sep 2020 |
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Liberals and Labor Attacking Scientists to Cover for Bushfire Logging RiskThere is apparently no low Resources Minister, Guy Barnett, and his Labor counterpart, Shane Broad, won’t stoop to to defend current logging practices. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 30 Aug 2020 |
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Barnett is a DisgraceGuy Barnett is whipping up fear and loathing in the community over forests, with unfounded allegations over tree spiking. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 24 Jul 2020 |
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PESRAC Report Ignores Climate EmergencyTasmanians have been sadly let down by the Premier’s Economic and Social Recovery Advisory Council. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 21 Jul 2020 |
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Three Year Forest Destruction Plan a Climate DisasterSustainable Timbers Tasmania’s ‘Three Year Wood Production Plan’ is a climate disaster. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 7 Jul 2020 |
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Plan for Bushfire Season NowUTAS bushfire experts are right, the increasing risk of catastrophic bushfires cannot be underestimated. The State Government must be preparing themselves now. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 2 Jul 2020 |
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Thermal Coal ProjectsThe continued support by this Government for thermal coal projects in Tasmania remains an ongoing concern to many people in the community and to the Greens. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 25 Jun 2020 |
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COVID-19 Matter of Public ImportanceIf the minister wants their job to be that much easier, he needs to advocate within Cabinet for an end to native forest logging. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 25 Jun 2020 |
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COVID-19 EmergencyThe people working in our emergency services and Tasmania Fire Service do an outstanding job to keep us safe in bushfire season. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 24 Jun 2020 |
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Latest Greenhouse Accounts Show Forests Doing Heavy LiftingState and Territory Greenhouse Gas Inventories 2018 confirms Tasmania’s native forest estate is foundational to this island’s positive emissions profile. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 25 Jun 2020 |
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Thermal Coal Assistance Must Cease ImmediatelyReports Midland Energy have not received the $50,000 taxpayer funds they had been granted for thermal coal exploration in the midlands are welcome. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 11 Jun 2020 |
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Bushfire and Climate Summit Warning for TasmaniaThe 33 Emergency Leaders for Climate Action were crystal clear - our worsening extreme weather is caused by burning fossil fuels. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 10 Jun 2020 |
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Gutwein Must Step Up on World Environment DayThe best gift the Gutwein Government could give Tasmania on World Environment Day is a policy reset. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 5 Jun 2020 |
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Greens Release Interim Recovery Plan for Better, Fairer TasmaniaThe Greens have written to the Premier’s Social and Economic Recovery Advisory Council with our interim submission on the path out of the COVID-19 crisis. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 2 Jun 2020 |
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Interim Submission to Recovery CouncilThe Tasmanian Greens interim submission to the Premier’s Social and Economic Recovery Advisory Council. Cassy O'Connor MP | Submission | 2 Jun 2020 |
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Greens Thank Teachers on Public Education DayOn Public Education Day, the Greens thank all teachers and support staff in the public system for the dedicated, tireless work they do. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 28 May 2020 |
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Independent Scientists Sound Warning Over Logging and Bushfire RiskIndependent scientists have written to Tasmanian MPs highlighting studies that show a clear connection between native forest logging and bushfire risk. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 27 May 2020 |
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Recovery Council Has Critical Role in Avoiding Business As UsualThe Premier’s Social and Economic Recovery Advisory Council has a critical role to play in the future direction of Tasmania. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 25 May 2020 |
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New Forestry Peak Body Should be a Fresh Start for IndustryThe Greens cautiously welcome the new forestry peak body replacing the divisive and ideologically driven Forests Industry Association of Tasmania. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 21 May 2020 |
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Tree Spiking Allegations Have a Stink, Demand InvestigationNo life should be at risk, nor physical harm come to any individual on either side of the forestry debate. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 20 May 2020 |
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Renewable Energy Action Plan Must Rule Out BiomassWe welcome the Draft Renewable Energy Action Plan’s aim for Tasmania to become a world leader in renewables. That said, there are glaring issues. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 14 May 2020 |
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Leaders Must Listen to Young People in COVID-19 RebuildThe Greens welcome the Commissioner for Children and Young People’s 'Listening to Children and Young People in Tasmania Report 2019'. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 14 May 2020 |
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COVID-19 Matter of Public importanceI return to the letter that was written by some doctors from the north-west who have been at the forefront of the coronavirus pandemic in Tasmania. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 7 May 2020 |
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North West Doctors' Forest Protection Calls Must be Central to COVID-19 Recovery PlanThe plea from 23 GP's, registrars, and emergency doctors to protect Tasmania's high conservation value forests should be heeded by all Members of Parliament. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 4 May 2020 |
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Minister Barnett Needs a Big RethinkResources Minister, Guy Barnett, needs to take a broader view of Tasmania’s forestry sector and its role in this island’s recovery from coronavirus. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 3 May 2020 |
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Greens Call for Stronger Environmental LawsThe federal Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 oversees our wild places and threatened species, and is under its ten year review. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 18 Apr 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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356,000 ha of High Conservation Value Forests Under Threat from Liberals, from TodayAs of today 356,000 hectares of high conservation value, carbon rich forests, will come under threat from the logging industry. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 8 Apr 2020 |
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Barnett Can't Fudge Threat to ForestsMinister Barnett knows the mendicant faction of the native forest logging industry want to get in to the 356 000 hectares of future reserve forest. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 7 Apr 2020 |
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Greens Table Safe Climate Bill 2020On behalf of the Tasmanian Greens, I was proud to table our landmark Safe Climate Bill 2020 today. This is landmark legislation for climate action. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 17 Mar 2020 |
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Greens Release Safe Climate BillThe Greens are responding to community demand for action on climate and will be tabling the Safe Climate Bill 2020 in State Parliament next week. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 12 Mar 2020 |
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Safe Climate Bill 2020A Bill for an Act to acknowledge the climate emergency as a threat to life on Earth and establish a framework for Tasmania to respond. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Greens Bill | 12 Mar 2020 |
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Rosalie Woodruff Premiers Address ReplyTaking stock of the start of 2020 must start with us recognising that we have so much more to do to provide justice to Aboriginal Tasmanians. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 5 Mar 2020 |
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WorkSafe Tasmania and the Bob Brown FoundationThe Liberals, the Labor Party and the Independent are all doing the same thing: they are creating a faux risk, but this is not what this issue is about. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 5 Mar 2020 |
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Cassy O'Connor Premiers Address ReplyMadam Deputy Speaker, I rise on behalf of the Tasmanian Greens to deliver my response to the Premier's Address on the state of the state. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 4 Mar 2020 |
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Protection of TFA Reserved ForestsThis island's forests are expected to sequester around 3 million to 4 million tonnes of carbon every year for the next 30 years. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 3 Mar 2020 |
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Gutwein Refuses to Protect Carbon Bank ForestsThe Premier and first Liberal Minister for Climate Change refused to rule out logging the 356 000 hectares of high conservation value forest set. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 3 Mar 2020 |
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Lapoinya Logging PlansThe Gutwein Government are heading back to log Myalla Spur at Lapoinya. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 26 Feb 2020 |
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Principals Association Confirms Climate Anxiety in Primary SchoolsThe Australian Primary Principals Association has found nearly two thirds of schools say they have insufficient resources to deal with anxiety in students. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 25 Feb 2020 |
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Liberals' Failure Laid Bare on Social Justice DayWorld Social Justice Day shines the spotlight on Premier Gutwein’s promise of a ‘compassionate’ government for Tasmania. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 20 Feb 2020 |
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Takayna/Tarkine Logging Madness Increases Climate and Bushfire RiskThe logging of ancient rainforest ecosystems in the Tarkine is utterly unjustifiable on environmental, social and economic grounds. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 10 Feb 2020 |
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Gutwein Must Intervene in Tarkine DestructionThe logging industry’s destruction of ancient rainforest in the takayna/Tarkine region is the first major test for Tasmania’s new Premier. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 5 Feb 2020 |
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Does Peter Gutwein Believe Eric or the Experts?Eric Abetz’s attempt to blame the Greens for bushfires is unsurprising given he has made a career out of deceitful, green-bashing politics. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 27 Jan 2020 |
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Time To Really Listen to Aboriginal Land ManagersIn an age of climate and biodiversity emergency it’s critical we draw on Aboriginal knowledge of burning practices to better manage bushfire risk. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 26 Jan 2020 |
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Election of Premier GutweinThe change of Liberal leadership is an opportunity for the party to walk away from divisive policy to genuinely be a government for all Tasmanians. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 20 Jan 2020 |
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Tasmanian FiresOn behalf of the Greens, I extend our deepest gratitude to the those fighting the fires and everyone supporting them. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 31 Dec 2019 |
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Greens Announce Candidate for HuonWe are proud to announce Pat Caruana as the Greens candidate for the Legislative Council seat of Huon. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 11 Dec 2019 |
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Hobart Water RestrictionsTasWater’s Stage 1 water restrictions that take effect from December 20 in Greater Hobart are extraordinary. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 5 Dec 2019 |
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FSC Failures Confirm Native Forest Logging is UnsustainableRevelations Sustainable Timber Tasmania have failed to pass their FSC audit is another reminder that native forest logging in Tasmania is not sustainable. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 5 Dec 2019 |
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Public to be Shut Out of Transport Planning if Thermal Coal Projects Go AheadToday it was revealed that Tasmanians would not be consulted about the use of rail infrastructure should thermal coal mining in Tasmania progress to exports. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 4 Dec 2019 |
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Hodgman Government's LegacyCassy O'Connor questions the Premier over a year of failings. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 28 Nov 2019 |
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Priorities of GovernmentRosalie Woodruff speaks during the Adjournment on the Government's prioritisation of political legislation over meaningful policies. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 27 Nov 2019 |
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Logging in Tasmanian Forest Agreement Second Tranche ForestsCassy O'Connor moves a motion to protect the 356 000 hectares of Tasmanian Forest Agreement second tranche reserve forests. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 27 Nov 2019 |
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Bushfire PreparednessThe minister continues to read a shopping list of the sort of activities any fire service would be doing as its basic bread and butter activity. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 27 Nov 2019 |
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Labor and the Liberals United in Carbon Bank DestructionThe Liberals, Labor and Clark MP, Madeleine Ogilvie, voted to allow logging the 365,000 hectares of forests set aside under the TFA. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 27 Nov 2019 |
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Section 19 ReturnAs ever the Return under Section 19 tells a story of chronic underfunding of public services and agencies. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 26 Nov 2019 |
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Increasing Bushfire SeverityIt is clear that Liberal Government inhabits a dangerous fantasy world. It is one which we need to strongly counter. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 13 Nov 2019 |
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Bushfire PreparednessThat was a very revealing answer from the minister about the number of remote area teams that are not available in the south of the state today. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 13 Nov 2019 |
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Shelton Shows Disturbing Climate IgnoranceThe Minister dodged questions about how many remote area firefighters are available to be mobilised if a fire breaks out. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 13 Nov 2019 |
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Shelton Fails to Reassure Tasmanians on Bushfire PreparednessThe catastrophic fires in the northern states are a tragic reminder of the climate emergency unfolding around us. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 12 Nov 2019 |
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A Climate Plan for TasmaniaThe Tasmanian Greens' have a climate plan for Tasmania. Cassy O'Connor MP | Policies | 28 Feb 2018 |
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AFAC RecommendationsRosalie Woodruff questions the Minister for Police, Fire and Emergency Management on the progress on implementing recommendations from AFAC. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 30 Oct 2019 |
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Climate Action ProtestsI rise to show my very strong support for the 16 people who were peacefully protesting outside Parliament House earlier this evening. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 17 Oct 2019 |
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Gutwein Refuses to Rule Out Further Public Funds for Twamley DamTreasurer Peter Gutwein refused to rule out committing further public funding to bail out the now-precarious Twamley Dam. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 17 Oct 2019 |
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No New Thermal Coal MinesThermal coal combustion is a key driver of increasing greenhouse gas emissions and rising global temperatures. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 16 Oct 2019 |
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Labor and the Liberals Vote Against Ban on New Coal MinesLabor and Liberals undermine The Greens’ motion in Parliament called for a straightforward, urgently needed, ban on new thermal coal mines in Tasmania. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 16 Oct 2019 |
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Climate Action ProtestersCassy O'Connor questions the Premier over their future plans for protest laws. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 16 Oct 2019 |
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Knitting NannasRosalie Woodruff speaks during the adjournment in support of three women from the 'knitting nannas' who were arrested outside of Parliament for protesting. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 15 Oct 2019 |
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Fire Season - ResourcesRosalie Woodruff questions the Minister over bushfire resourcing and the progress of AFAC recommendations. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 15 Oct 2019 |
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Coal Industry in TasmaniaCassy O'Connor questions the Premier over the Government's $80,000 grant for coal exploration. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 15 Oct 2019 |
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Premier Backs In New Coal Projects for TasmaniaTasmania’s future is clearly not in coal mining, but you wouldn’t know that from the Premier’s contribution in Question Time today. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 15 Oct 2019 |
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Liberal Spin Won't Protect Communities from BushfiresVolunteers on the frontline of bushfire protection are preparing for another major fire season. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 15 Oct 2019 |
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Greens Move to Ban New Coal MinesThe climate emergency requires us to keep carbon in the ground. This is non-negotiable. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 10 Oct 2019 |
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No Justification for Tasmanian Coal Mining in Climate EmergencyThe Liberals are funding a coal mining business to conduct exploratory drilling for fossil fuels that scientists are telling us have to stay in the ground. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 1 Oct 2019 |
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Glenorchy City Council Lets Down Residents on ClimateGlenorchy City Council Alderman, Kelly Sims, is doing the right thing by her constituents in acknowledging the climate emergency. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 1 Oct 2019 |
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Climate Emergency, Actions by Government and OppositionThe good news is that the South Australian parliament has today declared a climate emergency. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 26 Sep 2019 |
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Ocean and Cryosphere in a Changing ClimateI rise tonight to read some initial comments to the House about the international panel on climate change special report. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 26 Sep 2019 |
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Censure Motion without NoticeCassy O'Connor moves a censure motion in all Liberal and Labor members for failing to support a Climate Emergency declaration. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 26 Sep 2019 |
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Labor and Liberal Climate Inaction Unity TicketLabor and the Liberals voted together, yet again, to let down young Tasmanians. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 26 Sep 2019 |
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Hodgman Liberals Set to Log Carbon Bank Forests in Climate EmergencyThe Premier today dealt young people another slap in the face with confirmation 356 000 hectares of forests will be opened to logging. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 25 Sep 2019 |
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Global Climate StrikeDavid Attenborough absolutely smashed into the Australian Government's lack of action on climate and particularly Prime Minister Morrison. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 24 Sep 2019 |
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United Nations Climate Action SummitRosalie Woodruff speaks during the Adjournment on the Prime Minister's absence from the UN Climate Action Summit. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 24 Sep 2019 |
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Hodgman Missing in [Climate] ActionWhen we questioned the Premier this morning about his lack of attendance at Friday's strike, Mr Hodgman said he had ‘other commitments’. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 24 Sep 2019 |
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Firefighting Details Hidden as Scorcher Summer ApproachesThe Minister has again refused to detail the Government’s funding for critical bushfire defence actions, as recommended by the AFAC review. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 24 Sep 2019 |
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Bushfire Resources - Budget AllocationRosalie Woodruff questions the Minister for Fire and Emergency Management over funding for the implementation of the Dr Tony Press and AFAC recommendations. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 24 Sep 2019 |
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Climate Change Strike - Presence of Liberal MinistersCassy O'Connor questions the premier over the absence of Liberal Ministers at Global Climate Strike events. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 24 Sep 2019 |
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2019 State Conference Keynote AddressCassy O'Connor delivers a keynote address to the Tasmanian Greens' 2019 State Conference, discussing key Greens issues and the Green New Deal. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 21 Sep 2019 |
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Leaked Polling Proves No Social Licence for Native Forest LoggingThe Hodgman Liberals remain committed to logging 356,000 hectares of forests that were set aside for protection under the Tasmanian Forest Agreement. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 14 Sep 2019 |
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State Service Should be Given Leave for Climate StrikeUnion leaders, UTAS and other employers are showing their support by letting members and staff know they can join the kids fighting for their future. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 14 Sep 2019 |
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Bushfires and Climate EmergencyThe bushfire season has started early and ferociously in eastern Australia, with large out of control bushfires in New South Wales and Queensland. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 11 Sep 2019 |
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Labor and Liberals' Fire FailureBoth Labor and the Liberals voted against a motion calling for detail about the resources in place to make Tasmanians safer this fire season. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 11 Sep 2019 |
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Climate Change as a Health EmergencyRosalie Woodruff speaks during the adjournment regarding the health issues caused by the climate emergency. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 3 Sep 2019 |
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Labor Leadership FailureIn a time of climate emergency and growing social inequality, political parties need to work together to advance the public interest. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 1 Sep 2019 |
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East Coast Fire Danger Under LiberalsYesterday’s Australian Seasonal Bushfire Outlook has confirmed the worst fears for the East Coast of Tasmania. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 29 Aug 2019 |
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Premier Hodgman Needs to Stand with Strike for Climate StudentsWith thousands of young Tasmanians expected to converge on Parliament lawns and Princes Square, the Premier and his team need to stand with the kids. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 23 Aug 2019 |
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Greenhouse Gas Emission LevelsRosalie Woodruff questions the government over rising greenhouse gas emissions. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 1 Aug 2019 |
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Tasmania's Carbon Emissions Going UpBetween 2016 and 2017, emissions from all major sectors have gone up. Tasmania’s total carbon emissions grew by 1.2 million tonnes in 2016. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 1 Aug 2019 |
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Science and EvidenceWhen you do a PhD, you ought to, in my view, have an understanding about logic, about rationality and particularly an understanding about evidence. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 12 Jun 2019 |
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Estimates Reply - Attorney-GeneralThis Government is intent on corrupting the processes we have in place to protect the natural environment to support the very industry they would like to grow. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 12 Jun 2019 |
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Estimates Reply - PremierThey have let short-stay accommodation listings expand unchecked, underinvested in social and affordable housing, and underinvested in the health system. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 11 Jun 2019 |
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Budget Reply SpeechRosalie Woodruff delivers a Budget Reply speech, discussing the Greens' Alternative Budget. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 30 May 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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Budget 2019-20 - Leadership for Young TasmaniansYour Budget paints the bleakest of futures for young Tasmanians. It is a budget devoid of what most young Tasmanians needed to hear from their leader. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 28 May 2019 |
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Budget Reply SpeechCassy O'Connor delivers a budget reply speech for the 2019-20 state Budget, and speaks to alternative policies in the Greens' Alternative Budget. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 29 May 2019 |
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Global Climate EmergencyThe Minister for Health this morning was saying we have a responsibility to give young people a sense of hope in the future. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 23 May 2019 |
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Global Climate EmergencyI am so saddened by the failure of this House, by the failure of every Liberal and Labor member, to recognise the global state of climate emergency. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 23 May 2019 |
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Budget 2019-20 - Climate Emergency FundingThe devastating climate-induced bushfires of this past summer have knocked a hole in your budget in the order of tens of millions of dollars. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 23 May 2019 |
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Climate Change Emergency - Health EffectsWe have just 11 years to dramatically change course and avoid global heating that would bring catastrophic changes to all life. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 23 May 2019 |
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Climate Change98 per cent of scientists globally have reached a consensus that we are in the grip of a climate emergency. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 23 May 2019 |
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Liberals' Climate Denial BudgetAfter the hottest summer in the state’s history the Liberals have delivered a climate denial Budget. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 23 May 2019 |
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Budget in Vision and Compassion DeficitThe Treasurer promised a heavy infrastructure spend in today’s Budget, but what was clearly missing was the investment in social infrastructure. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 23 May 2019 |
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Federal Election 2019 ResultsWe cannot congratulate the Prime Minister for the result at the federal election because it was a result that reflects deep divisions in the community. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 22 May 2019 |
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Climate Emergency MotionCassy O'Connor moves a motion to declare a climate emergency in Tasmania. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 22 May 2019 |
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State BudgetI am pleased to talk about the state budget because, arguably, there has never been a state budget that will be more important. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 22 May 2019 |
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Climate EmergencyRosalie Woodruff questions the government of their position on the climate emergency and bushfires. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 22 May 2019 |
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Climate EmergencyCassy O'Connor calls on the Premier to accept the reality of a climate emergency. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 22 May 2019 |
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Labor and Liberals Betray Young Tasmanians on ClimateIn State Parliament today, both Labor and the Liberals voted against the Greens’ motion to declare a climate emergency. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 22 May 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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Greens to Move for Urgent Action on Climate EmergencyThe Federal Election result has devastated many young Tasmanians. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 20 May 2019 |
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Consolidated Fund Appropriation (Supplementary Appropriation For 2018-19) Bill 2019Cassy speaks to a $218 million supplementary appropriation bill. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 11 Apr 2019 |
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State of the StateRosalie Woodruff delivers her Address in Reply speech, discussing recent fire events and ecosystems. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 11 Apr 2019 |
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Youth WeekRosalie Woodruff speaks during the Greens' Matter of Public Importance on Youth Week. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 11 Apr 2019 |
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Youth WeekCassy O'Connor speaks during the Greens' Matter of Public Importance on Youth Week Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 11 Apr 2019 |
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Bushfire Preparation and Response CapabilityThis week a very hot bushfire at Dolphin Sands on the east coast started from an out-of-season planned burn-off. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 11 Apr 2019 |
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Premier's Climate Inaction Increases State's Bushfire ThreatThe Premier’s casual climate change inaction is putting Tasmanians at risk. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 11 Apr 2019 |
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Bushfire Management - Review and RecommendationsWe have lost 6 per cent of our globally significant world heritage areas. We nearly lost several whole towns and communities. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 9 Apr 2019 |
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Response to Recommendations on BushfiresAbout 95 000 hectares or around 6 per cent of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area has been burned. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 21 Mar 2019 |
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Premier Confirms Wilderness DevastationThe Premier and part-time Parks’ Minister has finally revealed the extent of devastation to the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 21 Mar 2019 |
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Climate Change Student RallyThis was a truly momentous occasion, probably the largest march that has ever been seen in Hobart. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 20 Mar 2019 |
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State of the State AddressCassy O'Connor delivers a State of the State address (Address in Reply speech) for 2019. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 20 Mar 2019 |
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Premier Fails Students' Call for Action on Climate CrisisLast Friday, about 8,000 passionate young Tasmanians left school to demand politicians take leadership and accept we are living in a climate change crisis. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 20 Mar 2019 |
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Climate Change - Emission Reduction StrategyThe United Nations has given us until 2030 to dramatically cut carbon emissions and stabilise our climate or risk the world warming more than 1.5 degrees. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 20 Mar 2019 |
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Climate-Related Fire Events - ResourcingLast Friday, an estimated 8000 passionate, frightened young Tasmanians gathered on parliament's lawns to demand action on climate. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 20 Mar 2019 |
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Bushfire Emergency Highlights Urgent Need to Heed Climate Council ReportThe Climate Council’s uncompromising and straight-speaking report confirms what all Tasmanians have lived for the last six weeks. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 6 Feb 2019 |
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Climate Change - Response of StudentsSome thousand students walked out of school today to strike on the lawns of Parliament House to call on their government to listen to them on climate change. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 29 Nov 2018 |
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Pride Parade, Taiwan, Statement of Climate Change, TaiwanI just wanted to take a moment to acknowledge the heart and the spirit of our fellow island democracy Taiwan. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 21 Nov 2018 |
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Tasmanian Energy Minister Captured by Coal LobbyIn the wake of the latest alarming IPCC report, Tasmania’s Energy Minister Guy Barnett has revealed his climate-denying colours on the national stage. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 27 Oct 2018 |
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International Panel on Climate ChangeWhat we have seen now in 2018 is that we have a desperately short amount of time to act. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 17 Oct 2018 |
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Liberals' Continued Climate Change InactionThe Liberals have an atrocious track record on climate action. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 5 Oct 2018 |
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Jobs and the EconomyWhat is this Government doing to modernise our skills, our training to make sure that young people today are not being given false hope. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 20 Sep 2018 |
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Youth Speaking Out on IssuesThere has been so much in the news over the past couple of weeks over the federal Liberal Party bullying attitude towards women in politics. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 19 Sep 2018 |
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Emergency Management Amendment Bill 2018I support this bill and make a plea to the minister to address the key deficiency in this bill, which is the absence of any conversation about climate change. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 19 Sep 2018 |
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Climate Leader's ConferenceThe students have been involved in creating projects that are all about making a difference for themselves, for the community and for the planet. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 18 Sep 2018 |
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2018-19 Budget ReplyA state budget is a statement of values that shapes the direction of a place and its people over the term of a government and beyond. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 20 Jun 2018 |
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Hodgman Liberals Biggest Threat to Tasmania on World Environment DayEarlier this week, millions of Australians tuned in to see Sir David Attenborough’s documentary on Tasmania. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 5 Jun 2018 |
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Liberals Claim Credit for Tasmanian Forest Agreement Emissions ReductionThe breathtaking hypocrisy of the Liberals talking up Tasmania's lower emissions profile cannot go unanswered. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 27 Apr 2018 |
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Time for Transparency and Change in ForestryA damning analysis of the Regional Forest Agreement in today’s The Guardian newspaper is an indictment on both State and Federal Governments. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 29 Mar 2018 |
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Climate Change Ignored in Cabinet ReshuffleThe world is getting hotter and extreme weather events are impacting on Tasmania, yet the Premier is not reinstating the Climate Change portfolio. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 20 Mar 2018 |
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COAG Must Consider Public Ownership of BasslinkAs Ministers for Energy converge on Hobart tomorrow, Minister Barnett should formally open a conversation about nationalising the Basslink cable. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 23 Nov 2017 |
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Barnett's Failure to DeliverThe latest Forestry Tasmania Annual Report demonstrates the continued failure of the Liberals’ commitment to move the business onto a sustainable footing. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 2 Nov 2017 |
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Commonwealth Government's Energy PolicyThe Prime Minister and federal Cabinet have rejected the advice of the chief scientist, Alan Finkel, and rejected a clean energy target. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 18 Oct 2017 |
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Hodgman Refuses to Criticise Scrapping of Clean Energy TargetNeither the Premier nor the Energy Minister could give a straight answer about the impact on Tasmania as a result of the decision to abandon renewables. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 18 Oct 2017 |
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PAC Report Silent on Threats to Energy SecurityThe Public Accounts Committee’s Financial Position and Performance of Government Owned Energy Entities report is underwhelming. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 15 Aug 2017 |
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Strong Greens Franklin Ticket for State ElectionThe Tasmanian Greens will run a strong field of talented and committed candidates in Franklin in the upcoming State Election. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 11 Aug 2017 |
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Labor Ignore Climate Change in ReshuffleBy ignoring climate change, both Labor and the Liberals dismiss humanity's biggest threat, and abrogate their responsibility to prepare Tasmania for the future. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 7 Aug 2017 |
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Public Health Professional and Climate Educator Join Greens' Denison TicketThe Tasmanian Greens will run a strong field of candidates in Denison in the upcoming State election. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 4 Aug 2017 |
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Forest-Destroying Minister Confirms Land Clearing BonanzaIn Budget Estimates today Resources Minister, Guy Barnett, confirmed he is unleashing a land clearing bonanza on Tasmania’s public and private land. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 7 Jun 2017 |
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Premier's Climate Change HypocrisyOn the same day as he released the review into the floods of last year, the Premier dismissed concerns about the lack of leadership on climate change. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 5 Jun 2017 |
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Liberals' Forestry Mandate Climate Change IronyOn the same day the Government released its so-called Climate Action plan, they are threatening to take Tasmania to the polls over their plan to log forests. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 1 Jun 2017 |
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Groom's Climate Action 21 "Plan" A Tragic FarceThree years after abolishing the climate portfolio and the Climate Action Council, the Hodgman Government has released a woefully weak climate inaction plan. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 1 Jun 2017 |
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Greens Deliver Triple Bottom Line Alternative BudgetThe Tasmanian Greens' Alternative Budget is a fully costed vision for the future that demonstrates it is possible to look after people. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 30 May 2017 |
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State Budget ResponseHaving slashed funding to essential services in their first Budget, now the Liberals are trying to repair some of the damage. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 25 May 2017 |
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March for ScienceHundreds of Tasmanians joined the global March for Science today. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 22 Apr 2017 |
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Plenty of Division in Premier's State of the State but No VisionParliament was subjected to a stream of self-congratulatory guff from the Premier today. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 7 Mar 2017 |
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Remembering the Devastation of 1967, Learning Lessons for the FutureTasmanians are coming together as a community today to mark the devastation and tragedy of the 1967 bushfires. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 7 Feb 2017 |
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Where is Groom's Climate Change [in]Action Plan?The State Liberals are yet to produce a climate plan to prepare Tasmania and its people for a warmer future in a carbon constrained world. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 13 Jan 2017 |
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TWWHA Bushfire Report Confirms Urgent Need for Fire Fighting InvestmentThe Greens welcome Dr Tony Press’ Report into last January’s fires in the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 20 Dec 2016 |
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Government of Climate Denial and Damage Left Behind by ParisThe Paris Agreement to curb global emissions in the hope of limiting warming to less than 2 degrees, comes into effect today. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 4 Nov 2016 |
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Conservationists United, Call on Premier to Back Off HCV ForestsThe conservation movement stands united to protect Tasmania's high conservation value forests and precious clean, green brand from the Hodgman Government. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 31 Oct 2016 |
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Premier - Why Restart the Forest Wars?How can you countenance allowing loggers into these forests of global significance, treasure troves of biodiversity and habitats for threatened species? Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 27 Oct 2016 |
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Flood Inquiry Welcome, but Ignores Climate ChangeThe Tasmanian Greens' welcome Minister Hidding's announcement of an inquiry into the State's devastating June floods. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 13 Sep 2016 |
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Climate Act Review an OpportunityTasmania now has a legal responsibility to deliver emissions reductions and increase carbon storage. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 22 Jul 2016 |
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State Budget: Address in ReplyThe Greens have discussed our energy strategy on numbers of occasions in this House since we tabled it early this year. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 1 Jun 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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State Budget: Address in ReplyIt continues a long-standing tradition of the Tasmanian Greens to present an alternative vision for the future of Tasmania. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 31 May 2016 |
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Greens' Response to Tasmanian FloodsOn behalf of the Tasmanian Greens I want to say to the people of northern Tasmania and the Highlands, our hearts are with you. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 7 Jun 2016 |
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Parks Minister Exposed for Gutting PWS Bushfire FundingThe Budget papers show a more than $6M cut to the Parks and Wildlife Service across the forward estimates. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 1 Jun 2016 |
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Budget Lacking in Courage and Vision, Puts Environment LastBuilt on the mirage of a very short term surplus, the Liberals' third State Budget lacks both courage and vision. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 26 May 2016 |
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National Council of Women of Tasmaniahe National Council of Women of Tasmania celebrated its 117th annual report for its 118th year this year. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 24 May 2016 |
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Sacking of Dr John Church Heralds New Era of Darkness for Climate ScienceOne of the world's leading climate scientists has been sacked from his job at CSIRO Marine and Atmospheric Research division in Hobart. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 15 May 2016 |
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Government Should Account for Forest CarbonWe welcome updated carbon accounting on the potential climate and monetary value of Tasmania’s forests, in a report produced by TreeMod. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 10 May 2016 |
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State Fire Commission ReportRosalie discusses the report on the inquiry into the State Fire Commission, and the Greens' dissenting report. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 27 Apr 2016 |
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State of the State Address in ReplyOn behalf of the Tasmanian Greens MPs, I pay respect to the palawa/pakana people of Tasmania, to their treasured elders, past and present. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 15 Mar 2016 |
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Groom Failed to Prepare for "Super" DroughtThe Minister for Energy, Matthew Groom, has seriously mismanaged obvious risks in his energy portfolio. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 15 Mar 2016 |
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A Fair Go For Solar OwnersMany Tasmanians feel powerless in the face of doubts cast over our Island’s energy security, rising power prices and the task of tackling climate change. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 15 Mar 2016 |
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Premier Fails to Address the Biggest Issue in State of the StateIt is simply reckless and irresponsible to talk around the events of the past Summer as anything other than evidence of a changing climate. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 9 Mar 2016 |
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POMS Outbreak Needs Research and Climate Change Mitigation StrategyThat this House notes Pacific Oyster Mortality Syndrome, the devastating virus affecting Tasmania’s oyster industry. Andrea Dawkins | Parliamentary Activity | 9 Mar 2016 |
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Drought Relief Welcome, Longer Term Planning NeededWe also want to see this government recognise that hotter, drier conditions are becoming the new 'normal' and longer term planning is needed. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 17 Jan 2016 |
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Paris Climate Deal Great Opportunity for TasmaniaThe historic deal reached between 195 nations at the Paris climate summit is great news for the planet, and for Tasmania. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 13 Dec 2015 |
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Thousands Rally in Hobart for Climate ActionThousands of Tasmanians who travelled from all corners of the State rallied in Hobart for climate action in the lead up to this week's Climate Summit in Paris. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 29 Nov 2015 |
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Fossil Free UTAS Students Show True Grit for ClimateUniversity of Tasmania students staging a sit-in outside the Vice-Chancellor’s office are true climate champions. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 21 Oct 2015 |
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Fire Permit Review Needed NowChanging climatic conditions mean that the No Permit period for burn-offs in Tasmania needs to be reviewed now. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 7 Oct 2015 |
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Reducing Bushfire Risk in TasmaniaRosalie speaks to the Matter of Public Importance on Reducing Bushfire Risk in Tasmania. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 24 Sep 2015 |
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Liberal Party: Heads in the Sand on Global WarmingThe Liberals showed us their true colours today at their State Council meeting, seriously debating whether global warming was reality or just Green propaganda. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 5 Sep 2015 |
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Rosalie Woodruff MP Inaugural SpeechI am proud to be the first woman to represent the Greens in the seat of Franklin. I note with pride that the proportion of women in this house is now 44%. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 20 Aug 2015 |
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Rosalie Woodruff New Franklin MPI’m thrilled to have the opportunity to represent the Franklin electorate at the state level. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 18 Aug 2015 |
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Rosalie Woodruff New Greens Member for FranklinThe Tasmanian Greens Party Room is delighted that Dr Rosalie Woodruff has been elected on countback to fill Senator-designate, Nick McKim’s seat in Franklin. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 17 Aug 2015 |
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Emissions Reduction Target Woefully InadequateThe Abbott Liberals have once more revealed they are a bunch of climate Luddites with their woeful 26% emissions reduction target by 2030. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 11 Aug 2015 |
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Preliminary State Budget ResponseIf you are homeless, sick, have children in public schools, or care about the environment and action on climate change, the Budget has let you down. Nick Mckim | Media Release | 28 May 2015 |
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Renewable Energy TargetThe release of a recent report reveals the state’s economy benefits from the Renewable Energy Target is more than $100 million each year. Kim Booth | Media Release | 28 Nov 2014 |
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Renewable Energy TargetPremier Hodgman joining his federal counterparts' ranks on exempting major emitters from the Renewable Energy Target (RET) is not surprising. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 30 Jun 2014 |
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Greenhouse Gas Accounts 2011-12Tasmania is a cleaner, more energy efficient economy and is storing more carbon in the landscape than it was in 1990. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 11 Jun 2014 |
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Attack on Climate ActionThe anti-planet Liberals in government have marked World Environment Day by introducing a Bill to axe the independent Tasmanian Climate Action Council. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 5 Jun 2014 |