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Ellis Must Allow Pill Testing in TasmaniaPolice Minister Felix Ellis should listen to the growing demands for pill testing to be implemented in Tasmania, and act to allow this life-saving measure Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 15 Mar 2023 |
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Labor Two-Faced on Drug ReformLabor is trying to have its cake and eat it too on personal drug use reform, speaking the language of harm reduction but refusing to support reform Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 22 Feb 2023 |
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Hardline Drug Policy Wrong ApproachPremier Jeremy Rockliff’s response to proposed drug law reform in Queensland is deeply disappointing. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 21 Feb 2023 |
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Greens Release Draft Legislation to Decriminalise Personal Drug Use in TasmaniaThe Greens are proud to launch our draft Bill to decriminalise personal drug use Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 2 Feb 2023 |
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CLC Report Should Prompt Informed Debate on Drug Law ReformThe release of a new report into the costs of criminalising drugs in Tasmania is welcome and highlights why it's time for a community conversation about drugs Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 30 Jan 2023 |
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Rockliff Should End the Liberal War on DrugsThe Liberals’ war on drugs mentality is a manifest failure. What is required is a health-based response, informed by expert advice and evidence, not ideology. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 30 Aug 2022 |
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Archer’s Cold War Cannabis Response OutdatedTasmanians overwhelmingly want to decriminalise the personal use of marihuana, and Minister Archer’s views are way behind the community. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 16 Jul 2022 |
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Custodial Inspector Shames Liberals on Prison OvercrowdingThe Custodial Inspector’s Capacity Utilisation Review 2021 is damning. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 23 Nov 2021 |
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Alcohol and Drug Dependency Repeal Bill 2021It is distressing to think that reviews into the Alcohol and Drug Dependency Act indicated as far back as 14 years ago that this was out of date at that point. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 12 Oct 2021 |
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Police, Fire and Emergency Management - DrugsThe proportion of drug offenders who have been given drug diversions by Tasmania Police has declined every single year under this Government. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 9 Sep 2021 |
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Health - Pill TestingOur current system puts such a huge focus on the morality of drug-taking there is little room for the discussion of the science. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 6 Sep 2021 |
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Alcohol and Drug Dependency Repeal Bill 2019The Alcohol and Drug Dependency Act of 1968 is manifestly out of date and out of step with the current community expectations. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 25 Mar 2021 |
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Medical Cannabis Access Scheme and LegalisationThe Greens welcome the Premier's announcement yesterday of improvements to the Medical Cannabis Access Scheme in Tasmania. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 17 Mar 2021 |
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AIHW Report Confirms War on Drugs Has FailedLatest AIHW data shows that the amount of Tasmanians who recently used cannabis was almost as high as Tasmania’s tobacco smoking rate. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 16 Jul 2020 |
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Liberals Still Holding Back Pill TestingFestivals want to make sure they provide the safest possible environment to their patrons, but the Liberal Party is standing in their way. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 6 Feb 2020 |
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ANU Review Demands Action on Pill TestingThe ANU review found the pill testing service at Groovin’ the Moo did not encourage the use of drugs. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 10 Dec 2019 |
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Pill Testing this SummerFull Debate on the Greens' Matter of Public Importance on ensuring that pill testing can occur at festivals this summer. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 14 Nov 2019 |
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Party In The Paddock to Champion Pill TestingWe are proud to be the sponsor of Party In The Paddock’s Parliamentary petition calling for pill testing to be trialled in Tasmania. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 15 Nov 2019 |
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Poisons Amendment Bill 2019Rosalie Woodruff details concerns surrounding the banning of the sale of ice pipes in a Second Reading contribution to the Poisons Amendment Bill 2019. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 29 Oct 2019 |
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Labor Back Liberals in the Failed 'War on Drugs'The Liberals’ ban on the sale of ice pipes passed through the House of Assembly this afternoon with the support of the Labor Party. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 29 Oct 2019 |
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Proposed Ban on Ice PipesRosalie Woodruff questions the Minister for Health on the health impacts of the proposed ban on the sale of ice pipes. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 17 Oct 2019 |
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Ice Pipe Ban Bill Puts Lives at RiskThe Health Minister, Sarah Courtney, today tabled a Bill to ban the sale of ice pipes that, if passed, will put people’s lives at further risk. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 17 Oct 2019 |
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Community SafetyWhat we are really talking about here is two parties that support the building of a massive investment in prison infrastructure in the north. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 11 Sep 2019 |
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Courtney in Pill Testing SpotlightHobart City Council’s vote in support of pill testing puts new Health Minister, Sarah Courtney, in the spotlight. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 23 Jul 2019 |
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Misuse of Drugs Amendment (Drug Analysis) Bill 2018This bill amends the Misuse of Drugs Act 2001 by inserting a new Part 4A to establish a legal framework for lawful drug analysis pill testing. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 28 Nov 2018 |
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Fearful Labor Abandons Pill Testing PolicyLabor has put politics above keeping young people safe in their decision not to support the Misuse of Drugs Amendment (Drug Analysis) Bill 2018. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 26 Nov 2018 |
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ACT Pill Testing Will Save LivesThe ACT Government’s decision to allow free pill testing at the Spilt Milk festival will save lives. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 22 Sep 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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Labor and Liberals Putting Politics Before Health on Drug PolicyLabor and the Liberals are ignoring the experts, and the evidence the ‘war on drugs’ has failed in Tasmania. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 2 Aug 2017 |
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Greens Call for Rethink on Drug PolicyFollowing yesterday’s release of the Community Legal Centres’ Report into drug treatment and law reform, the Greens are calling for a drug law reform package. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 1 Aug 2017 |
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Ferguson Must Fund Drug Health Programs in BudgetThe ACIC's National Wastewater Drug Monitoring Program Report, released over the weekend, is proof of the alarming level of ice use in Tasmania. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 27 Mar 2017 |
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Hodgman Needs To Lead Drug Law ReformThe Australia 21 Report, authored by former Premiers and Police Commissioners, has called for tackling drug use as a health issue rather than a criminal one. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 21 Mar 2017 |
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What Has Mark Shelton Been Smoking?The Greens' drug policy position is focused on harm minimisation and dealing with addiction through a health lens. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 30 Nov 2016 |
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Pill Testing to Save Young Tasmanian LivesLast week 12 young people were hospitalised on the Gold Coast after consuming a drug they thought was ecstasy. Twenty-seven-year-old Ricky Stevens later died. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 25 Oct 2016 |
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Pill Testing Could Save Tasmanian LivesPolice Minister, Rene Hidding, once again showed Tasmanians he would rather continue a failed "war on drugs" than reduce the risk of drug deaths. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 25 Oct 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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Ice Use Needs Government-Wide ActionThe Police Association’s concern about the increase in crimes against people in the last year should be taken seriously by the Government. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 29 Aug 2016 |
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Concern About Teen Challenge at MeanderMs Dawkins is representing people in the community who are concerned that an overtly faith‑based organisation will be working with vulnerable young people. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 15 Jun 2016 |
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Teen Challenge Won't Welcome Everyone to Meander Rehab CentreWhen the state decided to sell the site, Teen Challenge saw an opportunity and orchestrated the outcome which has now been presented. Andrea Dawkins | Parliamentary Activity | 15 Jun 2016 |
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Ideology in the Way of Preventative HealthMinister Ferguson has put his personal ideology in the way of preventive health measures in this year's Budget. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 6 Jun 2016 |
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Hidding Won't Commit to Keeping Our Young People SafeThe evidence shows pill testing will keep our young people safe from harmful drugs and it has the support of the Police Association. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 1 Jun 2016 |
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Liberals' Blind Refusal to Protect Young PeopleThe Police Minister, Rene Hidding, today refused out of hand to consider pill testing measures at festivals as a way of protecting young people from harm. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 1 Jun 2016 |
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Statewide Strategy to Tackle Ice NeededThe allocation of $4.8 million into extra rehabilitation beds for crystal methamphetamine addicts is welcome,. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 4 May 2015 |
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National Ice TaskforceOne million dollars invested in saving lives from ice would be money far better spent. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 8 Apr 2015 |
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National Report Highlights Ice DangersThe Liberal Government has given little indication that it takes seriously enough, or is prepared to commit resources to, tackling the 'ice' pandemic. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 25 Mar 2015 |
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Health Minister Missing in ActionMinister Ferguson could not point to a single concrete action he or the government have taken to address the escalating issue of crystal methamphetamine. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 19 Mar 2015 |
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Strategy Needed to Tackle IceIt is now more than four months since ABC Four Corners exposed the growing and insidious use of Ice in Tasmania. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 5 Mar 2015 |
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Beat Ice and Save LivesLast night's Four Corners program revealed the devastation or Ice is wreaking on individuals and families in North and North West Tasmania. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 21 Oct 2014 |