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ROGS Sexual Assault Data Demands ActionThe rate of sexual assaults being reported in Tasmania is a serious concern and highlights the need for continued investment, support, and reform Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 31 Jan 2023 |
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Attorney-General and Justice - Victims of Crime CompensationMoving back to something I asked you about last year, the processes and the funding available for victims of crime. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 8 Sep 2021 |
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Liberal Policies Filling Jails, Increasing Aboriginal Incarcerations, Clogging CourtsThe latest ROGS data on Justice again confirms the State has gone backwards, socially, under the Liberals. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 22 Jan 2021 |
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Attorney-General and Justice – Victims of Crime CompensationA person who witnessed a crime is only able to paid a maximum or $20 000. A relative can be paid a maximum of $10 000. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 25 Nov 2020 |
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State Budget Confirms ‘Tough on Crime’ FailureThe State Budget has confirmed the Liberals’ ‘tough on crime’ approach has failed, with millions more allocated to fund the overflowing prisons. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 13 Nov 2020 |
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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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Dangerous Criminals and High-Risk Offenders Bill 2020Generally, indefinite detention of a person can be the result of two different types of orders, depending on the time at which the order is made. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 15 Sep 2020 |
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Liberal Prison Chaos Failing CommunityAfter six years in government, it is clear the Liberals’ approach to crime and justice is failing on every front. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 23 Jul 2020 |
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Evidence Amendment Bill 2020I will commence my second reading comments on behalf of the Greens to say that we will be supporting this Evidence Amendment Bill 2020. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 18 Mar 2020 |
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Parliament Set to Debate Greens' Bill to Eliminate Crime of BeggingThe Tasmanian Parliament will have the opportunity to eliminate the criminal offence of begging in Greens’ Private Members’ Time next week. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 11 Oct 2018 |
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Police Offences Amendment (Consorting) Bill 2018 Second ReadingI want to put on the record how outraged we are at the complete arrogance of this Government in giving the parliament two days to treat such a serious matter. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 20 Sep 2018 |
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Liberals' 'Tough on Crime' Approach Leading to Increased Serious CrimeThis year’s DPFEM Annual Report confirms on almost every crime measure the Liberals have promised to act, the statistics are not good. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 19 Oct 2017 |
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Law and Order PoliciesScrapping suspended sentences is only going to make this worse and increase the pressure on the prison. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 10 Aug 2017 |
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Annual Crime Figures Confirm 'Tough on Crime' is FailingAnnual crime figures released by Tasmania Police yesterday demonstrate the Liberals' lopsided focus on law and order. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 13 Aug 2017 |
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Youth At Risk Strategy Undermined by 'Tough on Crime' LiberalsThe Tasmanian Greens welcome the belated release of the government's Youth at Risk Strategy. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 7 Jun 2017 |
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Liberals' Justice IncompetenceTwo explosive reports released this week expose a justice system that Attorney General, Vanessa Goodwin, has starved of funds, to breaking point. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 10 Mar 2017 |
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Parole Board Confirm Liberals Paying for Prisons Not HousingPrisoners who are suitable to be released on parole are being forced to stay in prison because they can't get housing. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 16 Nov 2016 |
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Sentencing Advisory Council Rejects Mandatory SentencesThe Sentencing Advisory Council has stood its ground and hit back at the Liberals’ politically motivated stunt. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 15 Nov 2016 |
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Health Minister Blames Former Government for Two Years of Inaction on Ice EpidemicA dangerous increase in crystal methamphetamine use in Tasmania is now strongly suggestive of an epidemic. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 20 Sep 2016 |
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Retailers and Police Unite to Combat Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in LauncestonLocal retailers have joined forces with Police and Cityprom, launching an initiative in Launceston this morning. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 26 Jun 2015 |
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Involve Community in Tackling CrimeThe Hodgman government needs to urgently convene a Safe Community taskforce to develop a strategy to tackle the apparent increase in crime. Kim Booth | Media Release | 17 May 2015 |