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Risdon Brook Reservoir, Tasmania

Gutwein Refuses to Rule Out Further Public Funds for Twamley Dam

Treasurer Peter Gutwein refused to rule out committing further public funding to bail out the now-precarious Twamley Dam.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Media Release  |  17 Oct 2019


Blue Tier, Tasmanian Forest Agreement Forest

Ministers Failing to Answer Questions on Notice

It is disappointing to see the number of questions that were put on notice some time ago that have not yet been answered by ministers.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  26 Apr 2016


Gordon Dam, Hydro Tasmania

Groom Failed to Prepare for "Super" Drought

The Minister for Energy, Matthew Groom, has seriously mismanaged obvious risks in his energy portfolio.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Media Release  |  15 Mar 2016


Risdon Brook Reservoir, Tasmania

Water Management Plans Needed

The current dry conditions look very similar to projections under the government's own global warming modelling, with dry Springs leading into wetter Autumns.

Andrea Dawkins  |  Media Release  |  18 Jan 2016


Farm, Crops

Drought Relief Welcome, Longer Term Planning Needed

We also want to see this government recognise that hotter, drier conditions are becoming the new 'normal' and longer term planning is needed.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Media Release  |  17 Jan 2016