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Commissioner for Children and Young People
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 |
Wellbeing of Young TasmaniansThe Commissioner for Children and Young People paints a mixed picture of Tasmania’s progress on the wellbeing of young Tasmanians. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 11 Feb 2020 |
Out-of-Home Care Monitoring and OversightOut-of-home care in Tasmania remains recklessly unregulated five-and-a-half years after the Liberal Party took government. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 29 Oct 2019 |
Commissioner Children and Young People Ambassador ProgramI will take the opportunity to talk about the Commissioner Children and Young People's outstanding Ambassador Program. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 16 Oct 2019 |
Commissioner for Children's Advice on Strip SearchesWe welcome the Commissioner for Children and Young People’s advice to government on strip searches of children and young people. Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 7 May 2019 |
Conflicts of InterestPublic faith in the institutions of government, of parliament, of ministerial decisions and of departmental officers must be upheld. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 20 Nov 2018 |
Appointment of the New Commissioner for Children and Young PeopleThere are few roles within government as important as the independent Commissioner for Children and Young People. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 19 Nov 2018 |
Actions of Minister PetrusmaWe have just heard the Minister for Human Services try to justify not telling parliament the truth over the wellbeing of 11 at-risk children. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 8 Aug 2017 |
Resignation of the Commissioner for ChildrenIt is a sad day for Tasmania's children and young people with the sudden resignation of Commissioner, Mark Morrissey. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 3 Aug 2017 |
Liberals Forging Ahead with Anti-Discrimination Changes Despite Morrissey's ConcernsThere is a very real risk that as a result of the proposed amendments conduct which offends, humiliates or intimidates a child or young person may be permitted. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 22 Sep 2016 |
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 |
Minister Evades Question on Number of Children Waiting for Family Violence CounsellingFormer Australian of the Year, Rosie Batty, will today launch the Children and Young People's Unique Experience of Family Violence report. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 20 Sep 2016 |
Wicked Campers Condemned Across the Board for Misogynistic SlogansThe promotion of violence against women through sexist and misogynistic language is completely unacceptable in our community. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 3 May 2016 |