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Legal Assistance Welcome, Policy Re-think NeededThe announcement that funding will be made available for Legal Aid in tomorrow’s State Budget is welcome. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 11 Nov 2020 |
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Fair Approach to Fines NeededThe Tasmanian Greens support calls from Community Legal Centres for Tasmania to change the way fines are structured. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 31 Oct 2017 |
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Greens Call for Rethink on Drug PolicyFollowing yesterday’s release of the Community Legal Centres’ Report into drug treatment and law reform, the Greens are calling for a drug law reform package. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 1 Aug 2017 |
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Environmental Defenders Office Ignored AgainThe EDO was denied funding by the Commonwealth Government and was still overlooked by the State Liberals. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 7 Jun 2016 |
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Federal Budget 2016: Premier Says Eslake, TasCOSS, Anglicare Are WrongEconomist Saul Eslake agrees that Tuesday's budget contains little for Tasmania, and TASCOSS and Anglicare have given the federal budget a big thumbs down. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 5 May 2016 |
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Community Legal Centres FundingThe Treasurer said, 'We will step in and make certain community legal centres are funded at the same level so they can provide the services that they need'. Nick Mckim | Parliamentary Activity | 4 Jun 2015 |
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Fund Community Legal CentresThe onus is now on the Tasmanian Liberal Government to fund Tasmania’s Community Legal Centres in light of funding cuts in the Federal budget. Nick Mckim | Media Release | 27 May 2014 |
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Support Community Access to CourtsCommunity Legal Centres are not only facing horrendous budget cuts, but also attempts by the Liberal party to prevent them advocating for policy and law reform. Nick Mckim | Media Release | 19 May 2014 |