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Elder Abuse


Law Books

Community Services and Development - Elder Abuse

There's quite a body of evidence that's developing around the world about the potential for elder abuse specific legislation.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  6 Sep 2021


Hospital Bed

Guardianship and Administration Amendment (Advance Care Directives) Bill 2021

There is a real issue around self-determination for people who come under emergency orders and guardianship orders.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  1 Jul 2021


Law Books

Vulnerable People - Impact of Staffing Issues

It is a matter of record that both these portfolios have been the topic of controversial media over the last week.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  30 Jun 2021


Law Books

Role of the Public Trustee: Guardianship and Administration Act 1995

It is, they are alleging, an extremely serious extent of deprivation of liberty and an abuse of human rights.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  30 Jun 2021


Green Economics

Budget Reply Speech

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  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  29 May 2019


Police Officers in High Visibility Vests

Family Violence Reforms Bill 2018

We have gender equality in the Tasmanian Parliament. Women and girls are encouraged to aspire to success and to be treated equally.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  16 Oct 2018


Air View of Houses

Liberal Budget Repackages Old Money for Disadvantaged Tasmanians

The Government is trying to deceive disadvantaged Tasmanians into believing there’s something of substance for them in this year’s State Budget.

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