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COVID-19 - School ClosuresParliamentary Activity - Today you have declared a state of emergency, a clear acknowledgment of the great danger COVID-19 poses to our island community. On behalf of every vulnerable Tasmania I say thank you. Cassy O'Connor MP - 19 Mar 2020 |
Adjournment - Tasmanian Access Card COVID-19Parliamentary Activity - In Question Time this morning we asked the Premier about the travel arrival cards and the lack of resourcing and follow-up that is occurring at the airport. We are very concerned that this is a first-line prevention measure which must be... Rosalie Woodruff MP - 18 Mar 2020 |
COVID-19 - Tasmanian Access CardParliamentary Activity - People are asked to fill out a Tasmanian Arrival Card when they land but this is only a voluntary self-declaration process. Rosalie Woodruff MP - 18 Mar 2020 |
COVID-19 - Assistance for Vulnerable PeopleParliamentary Activity - We agree the economy will need help as a result of this pandemic but, like many Tasmanians, we are worried about what happens to the most vulnerable in our community in the event of a wider outbreak and shutdown. Cassy O'Connor MP - 18 Mar 2020 |
Marine Safety Chief Warns of Fish Farm Debris Fatality RiskMedia Release - Four years after raising significant concerns with fish farm companies, Tasmania’s marine safety chief has reiterated his fears a boat user will be killed if they do not remove floating debris in waterways. Rosalie Woodruff MP - 27 Feb 2020 |
Tasmanian FiresMedia Release - On behalf of the Greens, I extend our deepest gratitude to the those fighting the fires and everyone supporting them. They represent the best of the Tasmanian spirit. Cassy O'Connor MP - 31 Dec 2019 |
Firearms Inquiry Affirms Need to Maintain Strong Gun LawsMedia Release - Health professionals, police officers, survivors, and child safety advocates were united in their overwhelming opposition to any attempts to weaken gun laws. Rosalie Woodruff MP - 27 Nov 2019 |
Liberal Spin Won't Protect Communities from BushfiresMedia Release - Volunteers on the frontline of bushfire protection are preparing for another major fire season, but the only firefighting effort the Minister for Police Fire and Emergency Services is attempting is political. Rosalie Woodruff MP - 15 Oct 2019 |
Labor Matter of Public Importance - Community SafetyParliamentary Activity - What we are really talking about here is two parties that support the building of a massive investment in prison infrastructure in the north of the state that would, by the early estimates, have cost $137 million to build. Rosalie Woodruff MP - 11 Sep 2019 |
Labor Matter of Public Importance - Combustible CladdingParliamentary Activity - Madam Deputy Speaker, it is a very serious matter at the heart of what we are discussing here today and the slinging match across the Chamber does a disservice to the lives that have been lost and the severity of the issue for people who... Rosalie Woodruff MP - 31 Jul 2019 |
Shelton Must Rule Out Weakening Gun LawsMedia Release - Today’s swearing in of Mark Shelton as Minister for Police, Fire and Emergency Management halts the work of the Parliamentary inquiry into Tasmania’s gun laws. The report of the Committee will be delayed due to Mr Shelton stepping down,... Rosalie Woodruff MP - 2 Jul 2019 |
Premier Must Release Advice on Weakening Tasmania's Gun LawsMedia Release - Premier Hodgman has failed to defend his government’s cover up of advice they allegedly received to say the Liberals’ secret firearms election policy would not breach the National Firearms Agreement. The Liberals will now have to come... Rosalie Woodruff MP - 8 Feb 2019 |
Gas Safety Bill 2018 - Second ReadingParliamentary Activity - Dr WOODRUFF (Franklin) - Mr Deputy Speaker, the Greens will be supporting the Gas Safety Bill. As I mentioned before, this trio of bills before us today are about creating clearer lines of responsibility between the different departments... Rosalie Woodruff MP - 21 Nov 2018 |
Gun Laws InquiryMedia Release - The Liberals continue to pander to the powerful gun lobby, moving today to set up a Parliamentary inquiry into gun laws after walking away from their secretive pre-election policy last week and the Legislative Council scrapping its flawed... Rosalie Woodruff MP - 29 Aug 2018 |
Redneck Liberals Open National Parks and World Heritage Area for HuntingMedia Release - It’s clear the Liberals have once again kowtowed to the powerful shooting lobby with their decision to open up Tasmania’s protected areas for recreational shooting, under the guise of environmental management. Cassy O'Connor MP - 23 Aug 2018 |
Lower House Parliamentary Inquiry into Gun Laws UnnecessaryMedia Release - With the Legislative Council’s announcement they are dumping their Firearms Inquiry, the Liberals have been quick to move to establish a House of Assembly Parliamentary Committee to inquire into firearms laws and future policy. Rosalie Woodruff MP - 22 Aug 2018 |
Gun Laws Backflip Welcome and OverdueMedia Release - Tasmanians would be breathing a sigh of relief at news the Liberals are walking away from their plan to weaken the state’s gun laws. Rosalie Woodruff MP - 17 Aug 2018 |
Gun Theft Figures Confirm Need to Dump Liberals' Dangerous PolicyMedia Release - The report released today by Gun Control Australia shows firearms thefts have doubled over the last decade. Even more concerning, Tasmania showed a far higher number of guns stolen per capita than any other Australian state. Rosalie Woodruff MP - 9 Apr 2018 |
East Derwent Primary School and Jordan River Learning Federation - Community Safety MapsParliamentary Activity - Ms O'CONNOR (Denison - Leader of the Greens) - Mr Speaker, I wish to share with the House a really fantastic group of students, their teacher and Holly Sluiter from the Salvation Army and Communities for Children who came along on Monday... Cassy O'Connor MP - 1 Nov 2017 |
Liberals' Justice IncompetenceMedia Release - Two explosive reports released this week expose a justice system that Attorney General, Vanessa Goodwin, has starved of funds, to breaking point. It's victims of crime and community safety that are paying the price. Rosalie Woodruff MP - 10 Mar 2017 |
Tasmania Welcomes UberMedia Release - Andrea Dawkins MP | Greens IT and Innovation spokespersonIt's very welcome news that Uber will be operational in Tasmania by Christmas.The sharing economy represents opportunities for Tasmanian drivers to fill shortfalls during busy... - 8 Nov 2016 |
Hidding Can't Go Soft on Gun LawsMedia Release - Tasmanians have a right to know what position Police Minister, Rene Hidding, will take to a COAG meeting in Melbourne tomorrow, where a move to end the moratorium on importations of the Adler 8-shot shotgun will be on the agenda. Rosalie Woodruff MP - 20 Oct 2016 |
Old Parties Fail Community on Gun LawsMedia Release - The National Firearms Agreement was implemented in 1996 and it has served us well. Although there have been no public mass shootings since then, both of the old parties chose to vote against upholding that Agreement in Parliament today. Rosalie Woodruff MP - 4 May 2016 |
Duck Shooters Need Knowledge of Gun SafetyMedia Release - The comments, and apparent lack of understanding of gun laws, from the President of Field Hunting and Conservation are extremely concerning. Rosalie Woodruff MP - 3 Mar 2016 |
Greens Firearms Bill to Keep Community SaferMedia Release - The Tasmanian Greens tabled a Bill in parliament today to amend the Firearms Act. The purpose of the Firearms Amendment (Rapid Fire Shotguns – Community Safety) Bill 2015 is to help ensure a safe community. Rosalie Woodruff MP - 19 Nov 2015 |