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Principals Association Confirms Climate Anxiety in Primary SchoolsMedia Release - The Australian Primary Principals Association (APPA) has found nearly two thirds of schools say they have insufficient resources to deal with anxiety in students. Cassy O'Connor MP - 25 Feb 2020 |
TASC Must Review Questionable Assessments and Improve Its SystemsMedia Release - With hundreds of VET students across Tasmania likely affected by yet another stuff up in the Tasmanian Assessment Standards and Certification (TASC) assessments, the agency must review its processes as a matter of priority. Cassy O'Connor MP - 20 Dec 2019 |
Quality Education for all Tasmanian StudentsPolicies - The Tasmanian Greens believe that investment in education is one of the most important functions of government. Our... Andrea Dawkins - 2 Feb 2018 |
Labor Matter of Public Importance - TAFE TasmaniaParliamentary Activity - Mr Deputy Speaker, this is a very interesting and significant debate, particularly for young Tasmanians who are looking for affordable public vocational training options. Cassy O'Connor MP - 16 Oct 2019 |
Liberal Motion - Extension School ProgramParliamentary Activity - Madam Speaker, I always have great faith in our young people, in their capacity to learn and to grow and to be active in our community and to drive change. Cassy O'Connor MP - 25 Sep 2019 |
Estimates Reply - Deputy PremierParliamentary Activity - There is a truly outstanding range of depth and rich variety of courses young adults can choose from in year 11 and 12. Rosalie Woodruff MP - 12 Jun 2019 |
Budget Reply SpeechParliamentary Activity - Cassy O'Connor delivers a budget reply speech for the 2019-20 state Budget, and speaks to alternative policies in the Greens' Alternative Budget. Cassy O'Connor MP - 29 May 2019 |
AEU Executive Decision on Pay OfferMedia Release - The Greens welcome the progress between the AEU Executive and the government on wages policy. These negotiations have been drawn out, and largely not conducted in good faith by the Hodgman Government. Rosalie Woodruff MP - 10 May 2019 |
Labor's Education Policy Insufficient and DisingenuousMedia Release - Labor’s education plan is insufficient, lazy policy that’s extremely disingenuous. They have let down educators, the AEU, but most of all – Tasmanian children. Andrea Dawkins - 6 Feb 2018 |
Hodgman Must Abandon Cheap TacticsMedia Release - On Sunday, Premier Will Hodgman claimed the recent Australian Education Union report highlighting that there are less base grade teachers now than before this government was elected was “Fake News”. Andrea Dawkins - 12 Dec 2017 |
East Derwent Primary School and Jordan River Learning Federation - Community Safety MapsParliamentary Activity - Ms O'CONNOR (Denison - Leader of the Greens) - Mr Speaker, I wish to share with the House a really fantastic group of students, their teacher and Holly Sluiter from the Salvation Army and Communities for Children who came along on Monday... Cassy O'Connor MP - 1 Nov 2017 |
Rockliff Fails to Explain $188K Payment to TasTAFE CEOMedia Release - The TasTAFE Annual Report was belatedly released today, outside the statutory time frame and at the end of the sitting week, revealing TasTAFE's former CEO received a $188 000 separation payment despite being the subject of a damning... Andrea Dawkins - 2 Nov 2017 |
Liberals Shoot the Messenger on Education ShortfallMedia Release - Independent analyst, Martyn Goddard, found state-educated students in Tasmania were being short-changed every year by an average of $908 each. Andrea Dawkins - 27 Oct 2017 |
Early Years Education - Allocation of FundsParliamentary Activity - Andrea Dawkins questions the Minister for Education over the allocation of early years education funding. Andrea Dawkins - 15 Aug 2017 |
Disability in Education Teachers Survey 2017Parliamentary Activity - Andrea Dawkins MP On tomorrow to move that this house –1. Recognises the recent release of the Tasmanian Disability Education Reform Lobby - 2017 Teachers View Survey. Andrea Dawkins - 12 Sep 2017 |
Disability Education Snapshot Shows Liberals' Continued FailureMedia Release - Today’s snapshot from The Tasmanian Disability Education Reform Lobby continues to paint a picture of chronically underfunded class rooms. Andrea Dawkins - 28 Aug 2017 |
Lower School Starting Age Funding Must be Invested in Early EducationMedia Release - After more than 12 months of community outrage, the Liberals’ decision to remove their lower school starting age from Education Act changes is welcome. Andrea Dawkins - 15 Aug 2017 |
TasTAFE Investigation Highlights Need for Crime of Misconduct in Public OfficeMedia Release - The investigation into TasTAFE has highlighted the need for there to be a crime of misconduct in public office on the Tasmanian statutes. Andrea Dawkins - 5 Jul 2017 |
State Budget ResponseMedia Release - The Hodgman Liberals have delivered an unsurprising pre-election Budget. Having slashed funding to essential services in their first Budget, now the Liberals are trying to repair some of the damage caused in health and education... Cassy O'Connor MP - 25 May 2017 |
Integrity Commission Report into TasTafe CEOMedia Release - The Greens referred concerns about the governance of TasTafe to the Integrity Commission after serious allegations were raised with our office early last year. Those concerns centered around appointments and procurements specifically. Andrea Dawkins - 23 May 2017 |
Federal Budget Fails TasmaniaMedia Release - While Tasmania missed out any substantial infrastructure investment as a result of the Hodgman Liberals' failure, Tasmanians looking for a home or reliant on welfare are the big losers out of this Budget. Cassy O'Connor MP - 10 May 2017 |
Greens Launch Candidate for LyonsMedia Release - The Tasmanian Greens are delighted to announce that Fraser Brindley will be the Greens’ lead candidate for the key seat of Lyons in the upcoming State election. Cassy O'Connor MP - 30 Apr 2017 |
Hodgman Government Caves to Extreme Right and Axes Safe SchoolsMedia Release - The Hodgman Government's decision to scrap funding for the Safe Schools' program is a sure sign the Premier and Education Minister have caved in to pressure from Senator Abetz, and the extreme Right within their ranks. Cassy O'Connor MP - 19 Apr 2017 |
Greens Call for Better Support for Students with DisabilitiesMedia Release - In Greens’ Private Members Time this week, we’ll move to affirm the rights of all Tasmanian students to a quality education, and the responsibility of the State Government to provide it. Andrea Dawkins - 10 Apr 2017 |
Hodgman Must Stand Up for Northern Maritime JobsMedia Release - Andrea Dawkins MP | Greens' Northern Tasmania spokespersonThe Australian Maritime College in Launceston is the national centre of naval expertise. Maritime engineering, research and business skills have been their focus for over 40 years.... - 29 Mar 2017 |
Hodgman Needs To Lead Drug Law ReformMedia Release - Rosalie Woodruff MP | Greens' Health and Police spokespersonThe Australia 21 Report, authored by former Premiers and Police Commissioners, has called on governments to look at drug use as a health issue rather than a criminal one. Rosalie Woodruff MP - 21 Mar 2017 |
Rockliff Must Investigate Biddulph GagMedia Release - The Education Minister must immediately investigate the full circumstances which led to the attempted gag of Steve Biddulph. Andrea Dawkins - 2 Mar 2017 |
Liberals Should Commit to Continuing Child and Family Centre Roll OutMedia Release - Andrea Dawkins MP | Greens' Education spokespersonIf the Hodgman Government is serious about strengthening families and lifting education outcomes, it will commit to funding the continued rollout of Child and Family Centres in rural and... - 5 Feb 2017 |
NAPLAN Highlights Need for Equality in EducationMedia Release - Postcode is still having a significant effect on students’ ability to learn and perform well in NAPLAN. Unstable funding models, and the Federal Government's continual questioning of the funding principles of Gonski do nothing to ease it. Andrea Dawkins - 13 Dec 2016 |
Music, Count Us InParliamentary Activity - Ms Dawkins to move—That the House:— - 16 Nov 2016 |
Liberals Cave to Extreme Right on Safe SchoolsMedia Release - At their State Council meeting today, the Tasmania Liberals passed a Motion to abolish the Safe Schools program. Andrea Dawkins - 5 Nov 2016 |
Rockliff Must Stand Up to Federal Counterparts on Education FundingParliamentary Activity - Andrea Dawkins MP to move—That the House:—(1) Notes that:—(a) the proposed changes to the Tasmanian Education system tabled 21 September 2016 in the House of Assembly, heralding additional funding requirements of over $... - 22 Sep 2016 |
Education Bill Has Gaping HolesMedia Release - Andrea Dawkins MP | Greens Education spokespersonAll Tasmanians want to see education outcomes improve, but the Liberals' Education Bill has some gaping holes.We will take our time to closely scrutinise the legislation tabled today and... - 21 Sep 2016 |
Call for Government to Invest in Skilled Workers and VETParliamentary Activity - Calls on the Liberal Government to heed the warnings of the hospitality, tourism and education sectors and ensure that Tasmania’s public VET system is adequately funded and supported, and to think outside the box in an effort to maintain a... Andrea Dawkins - 15 Sep 2016 |
Education Act Changes Need Full Community SupportMedia Release - Andrea Dawkins MP | Greens Education spokespersonThe Greens look forward to seeing the government's final amendments to the Education Act when it's tabled in Parliament this week. We will be carefully considering the legislation once it's... - 18 Sep 2016 |
Tasmania's Home Education System Highest Registration in the CountryParliamentary Activity - Tuesday 13 September 2016Andrea Dawkins MP to move—That the House:—(1) Notes that:-(a) the Tasmanian model for home education is regarded as being the most effective in the Nation; - 13 Sep 2016 |
Ice Use Needs Government-Wide ActionMedia Release - Rosalie Woodruff MP | Greens Police spokespersonThe Police Association’s concern about the increase in crimes against people in the last year should be taken seriously by the Government. Any assault on any individual is one too many.The... Rosalie Woodruff MP - 29 Aug 2016 |
Book Week Enriches Children's Lives and MindsParliamentary Activity - Thursday 25 August 2016Andrea Dawkins MP to move— - 25 Aug 2016 |
Call for Professional Development for Teachers in Disability EducationParliamentary Activity - Tuesday 23 August 2016Andrea Dawkins MP to move—That the House:—(1) Notes:—(a) the recently released results of the second annual Teachers View Survey from the Tasmanian Disability Education Reform Lobby; - 23 Aug 2016 |
takayna/Tarkine Still Under ThreatParliamentary Activity - Cassy O'Connor MP to move—That the House:—(1) Agrees that the takanya, or Tarkine, is a place of deep cultural significance to Tasmanian Aboriginal people and recognised globally as a region of outstanding cultural value. Cassy O'Connor MP - 18 Aug 2016 |
Science Week Promotes Understanding of Our WorldParliamentary Activity - Currently only 16 per cent of Tasmanian tertiary students are engaged in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) courses, and as it is estimated around 75 per cent of jobs in the future will require some level of STEM training, we... Andrea Dawkins - 18 Aug 2016 |
Tasmanian Schools Targeted in Overseas Pornography RingParliamentary Activity - Ms DAWKINS question to MINISTER for EDUCATION, Mr ROCKLIFF[10.37 a.m.] - 17 Aug 2016 |
Back Down on Lower School Age WelcomedMedia Release - Andrea Dawkins MP | Greens Education spokespersonWe welcome the Education Minister's announcement that he will abandon plans to lower the compulsory school starting age.We are pleased that the Minister Rockliff has heard the overwhelming... - 18 Aug 2016 |
International Child Exploitation Ring in Tasmanian SchoolsMedia Release - It's very disturbing news that two Tasmanian schools have been named in the international child exploitation ring. Andrea Dawkins - 17 Aug 2016 |
No Support for Rockilff's Plan to Lower School Starting AgeParliamentary Activity - Andrea Dawkins MP to move—That the House:—(1) Acknowledges:—(a) the lack of public support for lowering the school starting age;(b) that all the evidence suggests this policy will lead to worse outcomes for... - 16 Aug 2016 |
Greens Release Alternative to Lower School Age Policy InitiativeMedia Release - Andrea Dawkins MP | Greens Education spokespersonPublic concern is growing over the Liberal Government's plan to lower the mandatory school starting age.The Greens' research to date confirms the evidence base for an earlier starting age is... - 6 Aug 2016 |
State Budget: Address in ReplyParliamentary Activity - It gives me great pleasure to present the Tasmanian Greens' fully costed Alternative Budget for 2016-17. It continues a long-standing tradition of the Tasmanian Greens to present an alternative vision for the future of Tasmania. Cassy O'Connor MP - 31 May 2016 |
Minister Rockliff Warned of Early Learning Changes to Education ActParliamentary Activity - Thursday 16 June 2016Andrea Dawkins MP to move—That the House:—(1) Notes:—(a) unlike mainland States, Tasmania does not currently have classified operational preschools in Early Childhood Education and Care services; - 16 Jun 2016 |
Ministers on Notice to Ensure All Checks Are Done With Teen ChallengeParliamentary Activity - Andrea Dawkins MP to move—That the House:—(1) Notes:—(a) that in December 2014 the Minister for Education and Training, Hon. Jeremy Rockliff MP, announced the closure of the former Meander Primary School at Meander; - 16 Jun 2016 |
Rockliff Feels Heat on Education Act ChangesMedia Release - Andrea Dawkins MP | Greens Education spokespersonThe Minister of Education tried to reassure Tasmanian parents about changes to the Education Act, due to be debated in the next session of Parliament. - 14 Jun 2016 |
Rockliff Misleading Over Teacher NumbersMedia Release - Andrea Dawkins MP | Greens Education spokespersonGovernment figures specify the number of full time teachers in the Department of Education at 4,555 in June 2014 and 4,396 in June 2015, a reduction of 158, after rounding.* - 8 Jun 2016 |
LGBTI Issues: Ultimate Support for a Simple LifeParliamentary Activity - Mr Deputy Speaker, I rise tonight to respond to parliamentary secretary Mr Barnett's adjournment speech last evening on Safe Schools and his continued attack on LGBTI issues in this Parliament. Andrea Dawkins - 1 Jun 2016 |
Tasmanian Greens' Alternative BudgetMedia Release - The Greens believe governments should have a vision for the future that extends beyond the next election. We recognise that genuine planning for the 21st century requires a long term vision and the courage to make bold decisions to drive... Cassy O'Connor MP - 31 May 2016 |
Liberal Government Must Restore Teacher NumbersParliamentary Activity - Andrea Dawkins MP to move—That the House:—(1) Notes that:—(a) the Liberal Government is embarking on once in a generation changes to the ‘Education Act’ which requires students to be engaged from 4½ until 18 years of... - 31 May 2016 |
State Budget 2016: Dishonest Liberal Government Budget Lacks Vision and CourageParliamentary Activity - Notes the Hodgman Liberal Government’s 2016/17 Budget lacks courage and a vision for the future. Cassy O'Connor MP - 31 May 2016 |
Liberal Party Should Pay Back Donation from Unlawful Careers AustraliaParliamentary Activity - On 16 May 2016 the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) announced it had accepted a court enforceable undertaking from Careers Australia Group Limited (Careers Australia). Andrea Dawkins - 26 May 2016 |
My Education Website Poor Alternative to Pathway PlannersParliamentary Activity - Thursday 26 May 2016Ms DAWKINS question to MINISTER for EDUCATION and TRAINING, Mr ROCKLIFF[10.23 a.m.] - 26 May 2016 |
Multicultural Friends of ParliamentParliamentary Activity - Wednesday 25 May 2016[6.11 p.m.] Cassy O'Connor MP - 25 May 2016 |
Federal Budget 2016: Premier Says Eslake, TasCOSS, Anglicare Are WrongParliamentary Activity - Economist Saul Eslake agrees that Tuesday's budget contains little for Tasmania, and the Tasmanian Council of Social Services and Anglicare have given the federal budget a big thumbs down. Cassy O'Connor MP - 5 May 2016 |
Federal Budget Education FailMedia Release - The Federal Budget handed down last night completely fails to deliver the crucial years 5 and 6 of Gonski for Tasmanian schools. Without targeted funding, our students aren't going to get the support they need to improve their educational... Andrea Dawkins - 4 May 2016 |
Federal Budget 2016: Liberals Failed Tasmanian StudentsParliamentary Activity - In 2015 the Prime Minister, Hon Malcolm Turnbull MP said the Government was considering funding the crucial years five and six of Gonski but that funding has failed to materialise in last night’s budget and the Tasmanian Government is now... Andrea Dawkins - 4 May 2016 |
Premier's Failure in Canberra Sees Tasmania Left Off the Budget MapParliamentary Activity - There was nothing in the Federal Budget for Tasmania's education system, no extra funding for years 5 and 6 of Gonski. Cassy O'Connor MP - 4 May 2016 |
Playgroups Pivotal in Early LearningParliamentary Activity - Wednesday 27 April 2016NOTICE OF MOTIONAndrea Dawkins MP to move—That the House:—(1) Notes that:—(a) National Playgroup Week was held from the 20 to 26 March 2016, with many “World’s Biggest Playgroup Day” events held... - 27 Apr 2016 |
Hodgman COAG April FoolParliamentary Activity - WEDNESDAY 6 APRIL 2016Cassy O'Connor On tomorrow to move —That the House:—(1) Notes the Council of Australian Government's meeting held in Canberra on 1 April 2016 - April Fool's Day. Cassy O'Connor MP - 6 Apr 2016 |
State Schools Ignored by LiberalsParliamentary Activity - WEDNESDAY 6 APRIL 2016Andrea Dawkins On tomorrow to move -That this House notes: - 6 Apr 2016 |
Premier Must Stand Up for Schools at COAGMedia Release - Prime Minister Turnbull's attack on our public education funding would be crippling for Tasmania. Premier Hodgman needs to defend our schools staunchly at COAG. Andrea Dawkins - 31 Mar 2016 |
Liberal Policy Shouldn't Undermine Education FurtherMedia Release - The announcement in today's State of the State address that the government will raise leaving requirement of students to Year 12 or a Certificate Three presents the ultimate test. Andrea Dawkins - 9 Mar 2016 |
More State Support for Safe Schools NeededMedia Release - Andrea Dawkins MP | Greens Education spokespersonMinister Rockliff and the state government should send Prime Minister Turnbull a strong message, by increasing support for the Safe Schools program.The state government needs to reaffirm... - 28 Feb 2016 |
More Schools Should Be Safe SchoolsMedia Release - The federal government's attack on the Safe Schools Coalition is threatening the safety of young LGBTI people in Tasmania. Andrea Dawkins - 24 Feb 2016 |
VET Fee Caps - Deregulation By Stealth?Media Release - Changes to VET Fee-Help (VFH) mean that many TasTAFE courses won't be filled for the year ahead. This can only mean that many young Tasmanians are missing out on a key part of their education. - 24 Feb 2016 |
Time to Support TAFE, not DeregulateMedia Release - The leaked TAFE plans point to the removal of state responsibility for TAFE, under a new Federal government plan to deregulate the sector. Andrea Dawkins - 4 Feb 2016 |
Schools Still Hurting from CutsMedia Release - Andrea Dawkins MP | Greens Education spokespersonCuts to teacher numbers since the Liberal government took the axe to education should be at the forefront of everyone’s mind this week as the 2016 school year begins. - 1 Feb 2016 |
Transparency on Education Secretary's Appointment CrucialMedia Release - Andrea Dawkins MP | Greens Education spokespersonThe government needs to be completely open about the appointment of the new Secretary of the Department of Education. - 23 Dec 2015 |
Tasmania Report Presents Multiple Challenges for the StateMedia Release - Cassy O'Connor MP | Greens Leader and Treasury spokespersonThe TCCI 'Tasmania Report 2015' is a welcome, evidence-based contribution to the debate about how we, as a state, improve our economic self sufficiency, effectively invest in the... - 9 Dec 2015 |
Beresford Wins Tasmanian Book PrizeMedia Release - Cassy O'Connor MP | Greens LeaderRosalie Woodruff MP | Greens Member for FranklinAndrea Dawkins MP | Greens Member for BassThe Tasmanian Greens MPs enthusiastically congratulate Quentin Beresford on winning the Tasmania Book Prize with his... - 3 Dec 2015 |
Welcome News on Child and Family CentresMedia Release - Andrea Dawkins MP | Greens Education spokespersonThe announcement today, from the Minister of Education, that there will be additional funding for increased staffing levels at Tasmania's Child and Family Centres is welcomed. - 25 Nov 2015 |
E-School is SafeMedia Release - Andrea Dawkins MP | Greens Education spokesperson The Greens welcome the news that Minister Rockliff has back-flipped on a previous announcement to cut staff numbers to the Tasmanian E-School.The Greens were proud to sponsor a petition,... - 26 Nov 2015 |
Government Needs to act on Tourism Skills ShortageMedia Release - Andrea Dawkins MP | Greens Tourism spokespersonThe government needs to face up to the skills shortages in construction and hospitality and implement a coordinated approach through State Growth and Education.We have so many untrained and... - 5 Nov 2015 |
No Real Answers for Big Picture School in LauncestonParliamentary Activity - Ms DAWKINS question to MINISTER for EDUCATION and TRAINING, Mr ROCKLIFF - 28 Oct 2015 |
Temporary Relief for City Campus Big PictureMedia Release - Andrea Dawkins MP | Greens Education spokesperson and Member for BassIt's comforting news that the government has put on hold any plans to move the City Campus Big Picture school until further discussions are had.The Big Picture model has... - 2 Nov 2015 |
Gonski WeekParliamentary Activity - Where Gonski funding has been provided to schools around the country, it is making a huge difference, but that still too many schools are missing out and that, sadly, many of those schools are in Tasmania; Andrea Dawkins - 27 Oct 2015 |
Every Child Succeeds InitiativeParliamentary Activity - NOTICE OF MOTIONTUESDAY 13 October 2015Andrea Dawkins On tomorrow to move -That this House: - 13 Oct 2015 |
Private VET Providers Peddle Dodgy DiplomasParliamentary Activity - Calls on the State Liberal government to undertake a review of the legislative requirements in Tasmania currently allowing private VET companies to target vulnerable Tasmanians and leaving tax payers to foot the bill. Andrea Dawkins - 13 Oct 2015 |
Pettit Contract: Liberals Skirt Around Circumstances of Non-RenewalParliamentary Activity - Ms DAWKINS question to MINISTER for EDUCATION, Mr ROCKLIFF - 25 Aug 2015 |
Rockliff Avoids Tough Questions on Students Living With DisabilitiesParliamentary Activity - Ms DAWKINS question to MINISTER for EDUCATION and TRAINING, Mr ROCKLIFF - 20 Aug 2015 |
No Explanation for Pettit ExitMedia Release - Andrea Dawkins MP | Greens Education spokespersonEducation Minister Jeremy Rockliff has offered no good explanation for his decision not to renew Department of Education Secretary, Mr Colin Pettit's contract next year. - 25 Aug 2015 |
Education Minister Needs to Find Compassion for Vulnerable ChildrenMedia Release - Education Minister Rockliff today wouldn’t rule out implementing the remaining recommendations of the Ministerial Taskforce he established, but wouldn’t commit to it either. Andrea Dawkins - 20 Aug 2015 |
Gutwein: Invest in TasmaniansParliamentary Activity - Call on the Treasurer Gutwein to invest in the Tasmanian community, rather than counting his millions in the Treasury vault and dreaming of a spending splurge in the lead up to the next state election Cassy O'Connor MP - 18 Aug 2015 |
Rosie Batty's Call for Investment in Schools Must be HeededMedia Release - Cassy O'Connor MP | Greens LeaderIt was an enormous privilege to meet and talk with Australian of the Year, Rosie Batty, in Hobart today, alongside my colleagues, Minister for Women, Jacquie Petrusma, and Shadow Attorney General, Lara... - 4 Aug 2015 |
Federal Budget-EducationMedia Release - The Commonwealth Budget has failed public education in Tasmania by failing to deliver on years five and six of the Gonski funding reforms, and breaking an election promise to implement the full loadings for students with disabilities this... Nick Mckim - 13 May 2015 |
Post Year 10 EducationMedia Release - The farce that is the Liberal’s post year 10 policy was re-affirmed this morning in Parliament when Education Minister Jeremy Rockliff did not refute assertions that the current arrangements would remain. |
School Reforms RushedMedia Release - Tasmania’s public schools have been thrown into disarray due to Education Minister Jeremy Rockliff’s unnecessary haste and failure to consult with teachers and principals over the employment of extra literacy and numeracy teachers. Nick Mckim - 23 Jun 2014 |