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Greens Message Resonating With VotersThe 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 |
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New Premier, Same Redundant Legislative AgendaWe 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 |
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New Premier Must Act on Pork-BarrellingThe Integrity Commission report and recommendations on Grant Commitments in election campaigns are welcome. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 6 Apr 2022 |
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AEC Donations Disclosure Confirms Desperate Need for Electoral ReformToday’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 |
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Electoral Amendment (Integrity of Elections) Bill 2021In 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 |
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Liberals Vote Against Electoral Reform, Back in Damaged DemocracyThe Liberals’ disinterest in a genuinely robust democracy, was on show in Parliament once again today. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 24 Nov 2021 |
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Electoral Amendment (Voting Age) Bill 2021The 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 |
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Greens Table Legislation to Protect the Public Right to a SayOn 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 |
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Greens Table Bill to Clean Up ElectionsOn 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 |
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Electoral Amendment (Integrity of Elections) Bill 2021Introduction of electoral expenditure limits, donation caps and real-time disclosure, regulation of third-parties, etc. Cassy O'Connor MP | Greens Bill | 11 Nov 2021 |
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Old Parties Vote Down Greens’ Bill to Give Young People a SayTasmania 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 |
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Electoral Act Review – Electoral Disclosure and Funding Bill 2021 and Electoral Matters (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill 2021The 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 |
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Collaborative Local Government Reform Process Abandoned by JaenschMinister 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 |
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Premier’s Workload Strain Makes Case for Larger ParliamentOn 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 |
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Greens Move to Lower the Voting AgeTabled 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 |
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Electoral Amendment (Voting Age) Bill 2021An 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 |
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Electoral Commission Report Confirms Need for Parliamentary Election InquiryThe 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 |
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Liberals Back Integrity LoopholeThe 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 |
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Greens Table Integrity Fix LegislationOur 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 |
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Greens Table Legislation to Restore ParliamentThe 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 |
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Greens Release Plan to Strengthen Tasmania’s DemocracyIn 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 |
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Labor and Liberals Must Come Clean on Casino Tax Rate SupportWith 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 |
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Anti-Protest LawsWe 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 |
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Electoral ReformsWill 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 |
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Electoral Reform LegislationWhat 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 |
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Action Not Words Needed on Electoral ReformToday'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 |
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Political Donations More Secret Than EverFigures 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 |
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US Chaos Reinforces Fragility of DemocracyFrenzied 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 |
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Local Government – Coronavirus RestrictionsDuring 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 |
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Jaensch Stench Wafting Around GutweinWhile 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 |
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Shane Broad Reveals Authoritarian StreakLabor’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 |
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Major Projects Legislation - Comments made by Minister for PlanningThe 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 |
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International Day for DemocracyToday 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 |
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Minister Barnett Struggles with Truth, it's There in Black and WhiteMinister 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 |
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In a Worrying Sign, Premier Confesses He Can’t Walk and Chew Gum on Donations ReformOn 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 |
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Misleading by the GovernmentIn 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 |
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Political Donation Laws ReviewThe 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 |
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Even Paul Lennon Calls for Donations TransparencyOn 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 |
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Major Projects Submissions Withheld from LegislatorsA 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 |
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Comment by Member for Clark, Ms HaddadMs 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 |
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Community Leaders Should Support Public Health AdviceIt is the responsibility of community leaders to support the advice of public health officials. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 20 Aug 2020 |
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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 |
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Tasmania must resist influence and reduce reliance on ChinaTwo 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 |
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Greens Stand Alone on Major Projects LegislationLabor 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 |
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Legislative Council Election Deferral Should Have Been Dealt with by ParliamentThe 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 |
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Greens Refer Barnett, Archer and WorkSafe CEO to Integrity CommissionThe 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 |
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Integrity Commission referral of Archer, Barnett and CockerReferral 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 |
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Court Vindicates Forest Defenders' Right to Peaceful ProtestToday’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 |
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Select Committee on the House of Assembly Restoration Bill Report TabledThe 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 |
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Gutwein Must Commit to Donations ReformTasmanians 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 |
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Major Parties Cash in on Secret MillionsToday’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 |
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Priorities of GovernmentRosalie 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 |
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Anti-Protest LegislationCassy O'Connor rises on the adjournment to criticise the Government's anti-protest legislation. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 27 Nov 2019 |
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Liberals, Ogilvie Vote to Gag DemocracyIf 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 |
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Workplace (Protection from Protesters) Repeal Bill 2019A 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 |
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Greens Call on TCCI to Withdraw Support for Draconian Anti-Protest LawsThe 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 |
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Hodgman Liberals Marching Tasmania Towards a Police StateThe Liberals are determined to stifle the right to peaceful protest in Tasmania. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 14 Nov 2019 |
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Electoral Act Review Submission - AddendumAn 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 |
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Electoral Act Review SubmissionThe Tasmanian greens Submission to the Electoral Act review. Cassy O'Connor MP | Submission | 18 Feb 2019 |
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Local Government Legislation Review - Phase OneThe Tasmanian Greens submission to phase one of the local government legislation review. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Submission | 1 Mar 2019 |
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Democracy not for SaleThe Tasmanian Greens want to ban political donations from corporate donors and require real-time donation disclosure for donations over $1,000. Cassy O'Connor MP | Policies | 1 Feb 2018 |
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A Watchdog With TeethThe Tasmanian Greens support increasing Intergrity Commission powers and introduce the offence of misconduct in public office. Cassy O'Connor MP | Policies | 19 Feb 2018 |
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Sessional Orders AmendmentWe 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 |
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Local Government Legislation Review - Phase TwoThe Tasmanian Greens submission to phase 2 of the Local Government Legislation review. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Submission | 16 Aug 2019 |
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Incitement of Violence on Hong Kong Protesters Must be CondemnedThe 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 |
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Pro-Beijing Forces on UTAS Campus Tear Down Lennon WallCassy 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 |
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Donations Disclosure LawsTasmanians 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 |
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RTI Delays and Secrecy Routine Under Hodgman LiberalsThe Hodgman Government’s shameful attachment to secrecy has been laid bare in the national media. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 14 Jan 2019 |
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Tasmania Bottom of the Nation on TransparencyThe 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 |
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Media Guidelines for Parliament of TasmaniaThe 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 |
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Extended Dorothy Dixers Show Contempt for TasmaniansQuestion 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 |
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Donations Reform 'Review' a Cop OutThe 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 |
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Liberals' Foreign Investor Tax Tinkering at the EdgesThe 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 |
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Tasmania Needs a Charter of Human RightsThe 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 |
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Tasmanian Liberals Rake in Donations, Declare Less than a QuarterThe 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 |
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Greens Committed to Cleaning Up Tasmania's DemocracyFor 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 |
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Liberals Must Update Electoral Boundaries Before State ElectionMany 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 |
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Liberals' State Election Positioning at Expense of DemocracyThe 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 |
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Right to Peaceful Protest Law - High Court DecisionThe 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 |
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Workplace (Protection from Protestors) Act - High Court ChallengeIn 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 |
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Liberal Anti-Protest Laws Condemned by High CourtThe 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 |
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Liberals Need to Recommit to Restoring Parliament NumbersThe 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 |
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Donations' Disclosure Needed Before State ElectionFollowing 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 |
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Baby Steps for Tasmania's ParliamentToday'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 |
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Liberals' Attack on DemocracyTasmanian 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 |
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Premier Failing to Act on Bullying AllegationA 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 |
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Old Parties Refuse to Support Real Time Donations DisclosureThe 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 |
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Time to Restore the Numbers in ParliamentThe 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 |
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Premier Flags Weaker Anti-Discrimination Pre-PlebisciteThe 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 |
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Liberal Fail on Dud Anti-Protester LawsIf 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 |
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Collision Course for High CourtTasmania’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 |
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Time to Scrap Liberals' Protest LawsThe 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 |
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Regrettable First Day Back for ParliamentAfter 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 |
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Jaensch Misleads over Dorothy DixersBraddon 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 |
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Dorothy Dix 'Good News' MilestoneThe Liberals celebrated their 250th self-congratulatory Dorothy Dix in Question Time today. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 27 Oct 2015 |
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Senate Pre-selection ProcessI 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 |
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Senator Milne's AnnouncementChristine is a champion of Tasmania, and of the planet, and can be absolutely proud of her legacy. Nick Mckim | Media Release | 6 May 2015 |
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Tribute to Christine MilneTasmanian Greens Leader Kim Booth MP today paid tribute to outgoing National Greens Leader Christine Milne. Kim Booth | Media Release | 6 May 2015 |
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Protect Parliament from Parties' Self-InterestParliamentary 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 |
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Anti-Protest Bill Passed-But UnworkablePeople 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 |
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Hare-ClarkTasmania’s Hare-Clark system has long been recognised as the jewel in western democracies’ crown. Kim Booth | Media Release | 13 Oct 2014 |
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Respect Voters' DecisionThe 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 |
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Parliamentary ResourcingGreens 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 |