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Human Rights Watch Condemn Tasmania’s Anti-protest Laws

International Human Rights Watch’s World Report for 2023* highlights how Tasmania’s recently passed laws “invoke severe penalties for non-violent protest”

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 13 Jan 2023

Recognition of Service - Mr Shane Donnelly

Shane, the Greens cannot believe you are going. We are going to miss you very, very much.

Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 24 Nov 2022

Electoral Matters (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill 2022

I am going to make a short contribution on the second reading of the bill. We will be supporting the bill.

Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 23 Nov 2022

New Low for Liberal Weasel Words

The Liberals in government are well known for weasel words, but their performance in Parliament today was one for the ages.

Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 23 Nov 2022

Greens Celebrate House of Assembly Restoration Bill Passing

It’s a good day for Tasmania’s democracy, with the Expansion of House of Assembly Bill 2022 through both Houses of Parliament.

Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 23 Nov 2022

Electoral Disclosure and Funding Bill 2022

The Government's proposed reforms would still leave us with the weakest laws in the country so they are a step ahead but they are not enough steps ahead.

Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 10 Nov 2022

Restoration Bill Tabled in Parliament

The Greens were pleased to see the Premier table long-awaited legislation to restore the numbers in the House of Assembly. It is a good day for democracy.

Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 27 Oct 2022

Upper House Votes to Undermine Democracy

The Liberal Government’s savagely undemocratic and unnecessary anti-protest legislation is all but certain to become law.

Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 25 Aug 2022

Restoration of Tasmania’s Parliament

Advice from the Tasmanian Electoral Commission confirms the best way to restore the House of Assembly is to simply reverse the legislative change made in 1998.

Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 9 Aug 2022

Labor Votes Against the Right to Peaceful Protest

After betraying Tasmanians on pokies, today Labor have backed in the Liberals’ politically-motivated, draconian anti-protest laws in the Legislative Council

Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 23 Jun 2022

Labor Needs to Return to Traditional Values and Vote Against Anti-Protest Bill in Upper House

We hope Tasmanian Labor realise their grave mistake in voting for the draconian Police Offences Amendment (Workplace Protection) Bill 2022.

Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 21 Jun 2022

Local Government Amendment (Elections) Bill 2022

We are of the view that there were quite a number of changes that needed to be made to the legislation.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 31 May 2022

New Legislation but Tasmania Will Still Have Weakest Donations Laws in the Country

Four years after gambling interests bought the election for the Liberals, new donations disclosure and electoral laws were tabled in Parliament today.

Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 31 May 2022

Restoration of House of Assembly to 35 Members

Mr Speaker, today we are asking for the House to provide in-principle support for restoring the seats in the House of Assembly from 25 to 35.

Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 25 May 2022

Federal Election Results - Reaction of Premier

Australians have elected a new federal parliament with a strong mandate to deliver a safer climate, a national integrity commission and a fairer society.

Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 24 May 2022

Local Government Reform Bill Falls Short

The Tasmanian Liberals’ Bill to amend the Local Government Act to make voting at elections compulsory is welcomed but lacks detail.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 24 May 2022

Greens Message Resonating With Voters

The Greens strong result in Legislative Council elections on Saturday is a boost to our federal campaign in Tasmania.

Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 8 May 2022

New Premier, Same Redundant Legislative Agenda

We hoped the newly convened Parliament would help chart a greener and kinder future. Unfortunately, what we seem to have is the same tired old government.

Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 4 May 2022

New Premier Must Act on Pork-Barrelling

The Integrity Commission report and recommendations on Grant Commitments in election campaigns are welcome.

Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 6 Apr 2022

AEC Donations Disclosure Confirms Desperate Need for Electoral Reform

Today’s Australian Electoral Commission donations show the desperate need for electoral reform.Dark money from vested interests continues to flow in to the majo

Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 1 Feb 2022

Electoral Amendment (Integrity of Elections) Bill 2021

In lutruwita/Tasmania, as in many democratic societies, constant vigilance is needed to ensure the foundations of our democracy are strong.

Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 24 Nov 2021

Liberals Vote Against Electoral Reform, Back in Damaged Democracy

The Liberals’ disinterest in a genuinely robust democracy, was on show in Parliament once again today.

Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 24 Nov 2021

Electoral Amendment (Voting Age) Bill 2021

The Electoral Amendment (Voting Age) Bill 2021 amends the Electoral Act 2004 to allow for voluntary enrolment on the state roll for Tasmanians aged 16 and 17.

Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 10 Nov 2021

Greens Table Legislation to Protect the Public Right to a Say

On behalf of the Tasmanian Greens, I tabled the Tasmanian Civil and Administrative Tribunal Amendment (Exhibition of Amended Applications) Bill 2021.

Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 11 Nov 2021

Greens Table Bill to Clean Up Elections

On behalf of the Tasmanian Greens, I tabled the Electoral Amendment (Integrity of Elections) Bill 2021 in Parliament today.

Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 11 Nov 2021

Electoral Amendment (Integrity of Elections) Bill 2021

Introduction of electoral expenditure limits, donation caps and real-time disclosure, regulation of third-parties, etc.

Cassy O'Connor MP | Greens Bill | 11 Nov 2021

Old Parties Vote Down Greens’ Bill to Give Young People a Say

Tasmania had an opportunity to lead the nation in strengthening our democracy, by empowering more people to have a say at the ballot box. That was not to be.

Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 10 Nov 2021

Electoral Act Review – Electoral Disclosure and Funding Bill 2021 and Electoral Matters (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill 2021

The proposed laws when considered collectively, in our opinion, would still be the weakest of any state or territory in Australia.

Cassy O'Connor MP | Submission | 28 Sep 2021

Collaborative Local Government Reform Process Abandoned by Jaensch

Minister Jaensch’s announcement he is dismantling collaborative, cross-party local government reform discussions is a disgusting display of base politics.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 23 Sep 2021

Premier’s Workload Strain Makes Case for Larger Parliament

On behalf of the Greens, I want to say how glad we are that the Premier has recovered from his health scare and is back at work.

Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 5 Sep 2021

Greens Move to Lower the Voting Age

Tabled today, the Electoral Amendment (Voting Age) Bill 2021, would provide those 16 year olds who want to participate in our democracy the chance to do so.

Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 25 Aug 2021

Electoral Amendment (Voting Age) Bill 2021

An Act to amend to Electoral Act 2004 to allow for voluntary enrolment on the State roll for persons between the ages of 16 and 18 years

Cassy O'Connor MP | Greens Bill | 10 Nov 2021

Electoral Commission Report Confirms Need for Parliamentary Election Inquiry

The Electoral Commission’s Analysis of participation rates at the 2021 Legislative Council elections reinforces the need for an external inquiry.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 22 Jul 2021

Liberals Back Integrity Loophole

The Liberals tonight voted against fixing the integrity law loophole which allows Members of Parliament to slip under the radar during election campaigns.

Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 30 Jun 2021

Greens Table Integrity Fix Legislation

Our bill ensures an incumbent MP contesting an election, who retains numerous benefits of office, is still accountable under the Integrity Commission Act 2009.

Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 23 Jun 2021

Greens Table Legislation to Restore Parliament

The Greens today tabled the House of Assembly Restoration Bill 2021, to restore the House of Assembly to 35 seats.

Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 23 Jun 2021

Greens Release Plan to Strengthen Tasmania’s Democracy

In lutruwita/Tasmania, as in many democratic societies, constant vigilance is needed to ensure the foundations of our democracy are strong.

Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 12 Apr 2021

Line of Electronic Gaming Machines (Pokies)

Labor and Liberals Must Come Clean on Casino Tax Rate Support

With both the Liberal and Labor parties now set to back in the extension of pokies in pubs and clubs until 2043, more transparency is needed.

Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 28 Mar 2021

Anti-Protest Laws

We have here leaked correspondence which makes clear the startling overreach behind these laws, which were found unconstitutional by the High Court.

Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 24 Mar 2021

Electoral Reforms

Will you bring electoral reform legislation to parliament before Tasmanians go to the polls, whenever that is?

Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 23 Mar 2021

Electoral Reform Legislation

What we do not know is the source of 92 per cent of Liberal Party donations received in the year 2019-20.

Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 23 Mar 2021

Action Not Words Needed on Electoral Reform

Today's release of the Final Report from the Electoral Act Review is long overdue, but the contents of the report fall far short of what is required.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 16 Feb 2021

Political Donations More Secret Than Ever

Figures released today by the Australian Electoral Commission demonstrate the increasingly urgent need to reform Tasmania’s political donations laws.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 1 Feb 2021

US Chaos Reinforces Fragility of Democracy

Frenzied Trump supporters storming the US Capitol - in what can only be described as a violent insurrection - has shaken the foundations of democracy worldwide.

Cassy O'Connor MP | Opinion | 8 Jan 2021

Local Government – Coronavirus Restrictions

During the COVID 19 pandemic we recognised councils have had to make a number of adjustments to the way council meetings are held.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 26 Nov 2020

Jaensch Stench Wafting Around Gutwein

While the Liberals and Ms Ogilvie are apparently content to accept dishonesty in Parliament, we’re not.

Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 13 Oct 2020

Shane Broad Reveals Authoritarian Streak

Labor’s Shane Broad has revealed his authoritarian streak, with an unpleasant display in last night’s parliamentary Adjournment Debate.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 18 Sep 2020

Major Projects Legislation - Comments made by Minister for Planning

The Minister's threat to abandon the major projects legislation if the upper House passes amendments are an assault on the democratic function of parliament.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 16 Sep 2020

International Day for Democracy

Today is International Day for Democracy and in a time of pandemic it is even more critical that we nurture and protect the foundations of our democracy.

Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 15 Sep 2020

Minister Barnett Struggles with Truth, it's There in Black and White

Minister Guy Barnett’s constant refusal to be honest is disrespectful to both the Tasmanian people and their democratic processes.

Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 15 Sep 2020

In a Worrying Sign, Premier Confesses He Can’t Walk and Chew Gum on Donations Reform

On the International Day of Democracy, Premier Peter Gutwein dismissed public concerns about the need for political donations law reform in Parliament today.

Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 15 Sep 2020

Misleading by the Government

In two recent cases, right to information disclosures have shown in black and white that the Minister has misled the Tasmanian people.

Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 15 Sep 2020

Political Donation Laws Review

The report of the review into Tasmania's political donations laws has been sitting on your Attorney-General's desk since late last year.

Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 15 Sep 2020

Even Paul Lennon Calls for Donations Transparency

On statewide radio this morning, former Labor Premier and mouthpiece for Federal Hotels, Paul Lennon, called for real time disclosure of political donations.

Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 14 Sep 2020

Major Projects Submissions Withheld from Legislators

A large number of submissions made on the Land Use Planning and Approvals Amendment (Major Projects) Bill are being withheld from scrutiny by legislators.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 25 Aug 2020

Comment by Member for Clark, Ms Haddad

Ms Haddad should have the insight and the guts to apologise. Ms Haddad is consciously or unconsciously running Chinese Communist Party talking points.

Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 20 Aug 2020

Community Leaders Should Support Public Health Advice

It is the responsibility of community leaders to support the advice of public health officials.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 20 Aug 2020

Where Will Labor Stand on Major Projects?

Tasmanians are passionate defenders of their place. Communities having a say has always been, and should remain, central to planning laws.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 17 Aug 2020

Tasmania must resist influence and reduce reliance on China

Two news items in the past week should be a wake-up call to any remaining doubters that Tasmania is far too heavily dependent on China.

Cassy O'Connor MP | Opinion | 12 Jun 2020

Greens Stand Alone on Major Projects Legislation

Labor declared their hand on the contentious Major Projects Bill today - they’ll be backing in the Liberals.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 3 Jun 2020

Legislative Council Election Deferral Should Have Been Dealt with by Parliament

The Greens recognise the strong public health grounds behind the Director of Public Health’s decision to defer Legislative Council elections.

Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 5 Apr 2020

Greens Refer Barnett, Archer and WorkSafe CEO to Integrity Commission

The Tasmanian Greens have today written to the Integrity Commissioner asking him to investigate allegations of the serious misconduct.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 27 Feb 2020

Integrity Commission referral of Archer, Barnett and Cocker

Referral of Attorney-General Archer, Minister Barnett, and WorkSafe Chief Executive Mark Cocker to the Integrity Commission for investigation of misconduct.

Cassy O'Connor MP | Submission | 27 Feb 2020

Court Vindicates Forest Defenders' Right to Peaceful Protest

Today’s decision by the Magistrates Court to uphold the Bob Brown Foundation’s Appeal against the government’s protest ban is very welcome news.

Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 26 Feb 2020

Select Committee on the House of Assembly Restoration Bill Report Tabled

The Committee found there is strong support for the restoration of the House of Assembly to 35 Members from a broad range of stakeholders.

Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 25 Feb 2020

Gutwein Must Commit to Donations Reform

Tasmanians worried about the state of our democracy would have been even more worried after listening to Premier Peter Gutwein on ABC Radio this morning.

Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 14 Feb 2020

Major Parties Cash in on Secret Millions

Today’s Australian Electoral Commission annual donations returns reveal vested interests are still pouring funds in to the Liberal and Labor parties.

Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 3 Feb 2020

Priorities of Government

Rosalie Woodruff speaks during the Adjournment on the Government's prioritisation of political legislation over meaningful policies.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 27 Nov 2019

Anti-Protest Legislation

Cassy O'Connor rises on the adjournment to criticise the Government's anti-protest legislation.

Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 27 Nov 2019

Liberals, Ogilvie Vote to Gag Democracy

If it wasn’t chilling enough for the Liberals to erode democratic rights with anti-protest laws, today they gagged debate on the legislation itself.

Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 28 Nov 2019

Workplace (Protection from Protesters) Repeal Bill 2019

A bill for an Act to repeal the Workplace (Protection from Protesters) Act 2014 and to revoke certain legislative instruments consequent on that repeal.

Cassy O'Connor MP | Greens Bill | 28 Nov 2019

Greens Call on TCCI to Withdraw Support for Draconian Anti-Protest Laws

The Greens have today written to the TCCI asking them to withdraw their support for the Workplace (Protection from Protestors) Amendment Bill.

Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 19 Nov 2019

Hodgman Liberals Marching Tasmania Towards a Police State

The Liberals are determined to stifle the right to peaceful protest in Tasmania.

Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 14 Nov 2019

Electoral Act Review Submission - Addendum

An addendum to the Electoral Act review submission, pertaining to the High Court decision in relation to section 29(10) of the Electoral Funding Act 2018 (NSW).

Cassy O'Connor MP | Submission | 20 Feb 2019

Electoral Act Review Submission

The Tasmanian greens Submission to the Electoral Act review.

Cassy O'Connor MP | Submission | 18 Feb 2019

Local Government Legislation Review - Phase One

The Tasmanian Greens submission to phase one of the local government legislation review.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Submission | 1 Mar 2019

Sessional Orders Amendment

We will be proposing a further amendment to the Sessional Orders over and above what is presented to us here today.

Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 24 Sep 2019

Local Government Legislation Review - Phase Two

The Tasmanian Greens submission to phase 2 of the Local Government Legislation review.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Submission | 16 Aug 2019

Incitement of Violence on Hong Kong Protesters Must be Condemned

The Tasmanian Council for the Promotion of the Peaceful Reunification of China (CPPRC) appears to be openly inciting violence.

Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 13 Aug 2019

Pro-Beijing Forces on UTAS Campus Tear Down Lennon Wall

Cassy O'Connor speaks out over pro-Beijing students tearing down the symbolic Lennon Wall at UTAS.

Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 8 Aug 2019

Donations Disclosure Laws

Tasmanians still do not know how many millions the gambling industry poured into the election campaign in order to guarantee profits until 2043.

Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 6 Aug 2019

RTI Delays and Secrecy Routine Under Hodgman Liberals

The Hodgman Government’s shameful attachment to secrecy has been laid bare in the national media.

Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 14 Jan 2019

Tasmania Bottom of the Nation on Transparency

The Liberals’ undermining of Tasmania’s democracy through heel-dragging on political donations has Tasmania lagging the nation.

Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 29 Oct 2018

Media Guidelines for Parliament of Tasmania

The Parliament of Tasmania has issued media guidelines that prohibit journalists taking photographs of MPs who are not on their feet.

Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 18 Oct 2018

Extended Dorothy Dixers Show Contempt for Tasmanians

Question Time this week has reached all new lows with close to half of the time taken up with self-congratulatory Dorothy Dixer questions.

Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 20 Sep 2018

Donations Reform 'Review' a Cop Out

The beneficiary of Tasmania's weak donations' disclosure regime, Will Hodgman, has announced a year-long review into electoral reforms.

Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 3 May 2018

Liberals' Foreign Investor Tax Tinkering at the Edges

The Liberals are playing catch up on the growing level of foreign ownership and influence in Tasmania.

Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 9 Feb 2018

Tasmania Needs a Charter of Human Rights

The Greens will bring Tasmanian law into the 21st century and protect Tasmanian individuals and communities with a Charter of Human Rights.

Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 1 Feb 2018

Tasmanian Liberals Rake in Donations, Declare Less than a Quarter

The latest AEC disclosure returns reveal the Liberals pocketed $2.39 million in political donations but only declared the sources for $498 000.

Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 1 Feb 2018

Greens Committed to Cleaning Up Tasmania's Democracy

For too long, corporate donors wanting to protect their profits have used the money they tip in to the old parties as leverage.

Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 29 Jan 2018

Liberals Must Update Electoral Boundaries Before State Election

Many Tasmanians are set to head to the polls in March and vote to elect local representatives who won't actually represent them for the Parliamentary term.

Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 26 Nov 2017

Liberals' State Election Positioning at Expense of Democracy

The Minister for Local Government failed to explain why he is ordering a Glenorchy Council election for early January, but leaving the Huon Valley another year.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 19 Oct 2017

Right to Peaceful Protest Law - High Court Decision

The entire country now knows a bad law brought in by the Government has led to a landmark High Court decision affirming the right to peaceful protest.

Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 19 Oct 2017

Workplace (Protection from Protestors) Act - High Court Challenge

In a massive slap in the face to the Government, the High Court has just ruled in favour Bob Brown's challenge to the Government's draconian anti-protest laws.

Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 18 Oct 2017

Liberal Anti-Protest Laws Condemned by High Court

The Liberals' draconian, undemocratic anti-protest laws have been found to be in breach of the Australian Constitution by the High Court.

Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 18 Oct 2017

Liberals Need to Recommit to Restoring Parliament Numbers

The Greens welcome new Labor Leader, Rebecca White's support for restoring the numbers in the House of Assembly to 35.

Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 27 Mar 2017

Donations' Disclosure Needed Before State Election

Following Prime Minister Turnbull's encouraging comments about exploring 'more timely' political donations disclosure, Premier Hodgman should follow suit.

Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 2 Feb 2017

Baby Steps for Tasmania's Parliament

Today's announcement by House of Assembly Speaker, Elise Archer, that babies will be no 'strangers' in our House, is warmly welcomed.

Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 15 Nov 2016

Liberals' Attack on Democracy

Tasmanian Liberal party members conference vote to abolish Hare-Clark is a transparent and shameless attempt to cling on to power.

Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 6 Nov 2016

Premier Failing to Act on Bullying Allegation

A female Member of Parliament has made a very serious allegation of bullying and intimidation against a male Minister in the Premier's Cabinet.

Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 27 Sep 2016

Old Parties Refuse to Support Real Time Donations Disclosure

The Greens are disappointed both the Liberal and Labor Parties joined together, once again, to vote against donation transparency and democratic process.

Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 14 Sep 2016

Time to Restore the Numbers in Parliament

The Greens welcome the calls from the Tasmanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry to restore the numbers in the Tasmanian Parliament.

Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 9 Sep 2016

Premier Flags Weaker Anti-Discrimination Pre-Plebiscite

The government has been lobbied by the Australian Christian Lobby to weaken protections in the Anti-Discrimination Act 1998.

Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 6 Jun 2016

Liberal Fail on Dud Anti-Protester Laws

If Tasmanians needed any more proof that the draconian anti-protest laws are unworkable they have it today with charges against every Lapoinya arrestee dropped.

Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 3 Jun 2016

Collision Course for High Court

Tasmania’s draconian Anti Protest Law is heading for a High Court challenge after the Government voted against a Greens bill to repeal the legislation.

Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 25 May 2016

Time to Scrap Liberals' Protest Laws

The decision by Tasmania Police to drop charges against Bob Brown is further evidence we'd be far better off without the Liberals' protester laws.

Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 18 May 2016

Regrettable First Day Back for Parliament

After a three month break, the entire resources and energy of State Parliament on today's return have been invested in a lengthy farce.

Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 8 Mar 2016

Jaensch Misleads over Dorothy Dixers

Braddon Liberal MP, Roger Jaensch is wilfully misleading over Parliamentary practice in the last term of government.

Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 29 Oct 2015

Dorothy Dix 'Good News' Milestone

The Liberals celebrated their 250th self-congratulatory Dorothy Dix in Question Time today.

Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 27 Oct 2015

Senate Pre-selection Process

I can confirm that I have decided to nominate for pre-selection as a Senator for the Tasmanian Greens.

Nick Mckim | Media Release | 11 May 2015

Senator Milne's Announcement

Christine is a champion of Tasmania, and of the planet, and can be absolutely proud of her legacy.

Nick Mckim | Media Release | 6 May 2015

Franklin River, Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area

Tribute to Christine Milne

Tasmanian Greens Leader Kim Booth MP today paid tribute to outgoing National Greens Leader Christine Milne.

Kim Booth | Media Release | 6 May 2015

Protect Parliament from Parties' Self-Interest

Parliamentary reform should always be driven by the aim of ensuring it is serving a strong healthy and robust democracy.

Kim Booth | Media Release | 5 Apr 2014

Anti-Protest Bill Passed-But Unworkable

People who care about a healthy democracy will be mourning the passage of the government's extreme anti-protest legislation.

Nick Mckim | Media Release | 25 Nov 2014

Hare-Clark

Tasmania’s Hare-Clark system has long been recognised as the jewel in western democracies’ crown.

Kim Booth | Media Release | 13 Oct 2014

Respect Voters' Decision

The Tasmanian Greens Party is clearly the only State political party prepared to respect the democratic will of the voters.

Kim Booth | Media Release | 27 May 2014

Parliamentary Resourcing

Greens Leader Nick McKim has challenged Will Hodgman to identify which law he is referring to that prescribes resourcing and parliamentary rights.

Nick Mckim | Media Release | 28 Mar 2014

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