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I'm sure a lot of Tasmanians would be stunned to learn there'll be 217 000 potentially COVID-positive passengers arriving here.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  1 Dec 2022


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Coral Princess Blight on Burnie

The docking of the Coral Princess in Burnie without mandated Covid safeguards is the latest in a string of reckless decisions by the Rockliff government

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Media Release  |  4 Nov 2022


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Cruise Ships Latest Liberal Covid Failure

The Liberals’ refusal to mandate safeguards against the high risk of Covid outbreaks from returning cruise ships is the latest example of their reckless public

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Media Release  |  25 Oct 2022


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Estimates Reply - Minister Barnett

There are still questions outstanding, which we hope will be dealt with through the independent inquiry into the Ruby Princess.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  2 Dec 2020


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Primary Industries – Ruby Princess

My understanding is that the secretary was in charge of border controls at the time that the Ruby Princess passengers arrived in Tasmania.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  26 Nov 2020


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COVID-19 Cruise Ship Risk Should be Mitigated by Government

This morning the cruise ship Magnifica decided to lock down all passengers on board for their own health and safety.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Media Release  |  14 Mar 2020


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Cruise Ships in Wineglass Bay - Government Report

Over the summer, seven cruise ships will park inside the Freycinet National Park at Wineglass Bay.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  31 Aug 2018


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Cruise Ship Industry Impact on Tasmania

We thought it was important the House be given an opportunity to talk about the impact of the cruise ship industry.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  3 Nov 2017


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Cruise Ships - Use of Bunker Fuel

Cruise ships berthing in Hobart are expected to exceed 60 this year. The majority will use heavy fuel oil known as bunker fuel.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  3 Nov 2017


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Archer Dismisses Hobart Cruise Ship Health Concerns

Bunker fuel used by cruise ships visiting Hobart is a serious health hazard which has been recognised by the World Health Organisation.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Media Release  |  2 Nov 2017


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Real Jobs for The East Coast - Cruise Ships not Fish Farms

Over the past summer eight cruise ships pulled up at Wineglass Bay, in a national park, yet not a single dollar flowed to the local economy as a result.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  9 Mar 2017


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Premier Must Consider East Coast Cruise Ship Proposal

Last Summer at least eight cruise ships sailed past and parked in Wineglass Bay where not a single dollar was put into the local economy.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Media Release  |  9 Mar 2017