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Affordable and Reliable EnergyWe have a government which is failing to answer questions and failing to be transparent with Tasmanians. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 15 Jun 2022 |
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Energy SecurityIt is concerning that the Labor Party has been revealing itself more and more in recent weeks to be the party that does the spruiking of the needs of industry. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 23 Nov 2021 |
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Basslink Report Shows Public Ownership NeededNews today confirms that the Basslink failure was due to Basslink Pty Ltd operating the cable above safe use thresholds. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 20 Dec 2017 |
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Basslink should be publicly ownedNow is the time for the state and federal governments to commence negotiations with Keppel Holding Trust to buy the Basslink cable. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 27 Nov 2017 |
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Basslink 2.0 Business Case $20M MadnessThe Commonwealth report into the feasibility of a second Basslink, published earlier this year, was adamant it would be a lame duck project. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 24 Nov 2017 |
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COAG Must Consider Public Ownership of BasslinkAs Ministers for Energy converge on Hobart tomorrow, Minister Barnett should formally open a conversation about nationalising the Basslink cable. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 23 Nov 2017 |
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PAC Report Silent on Threats to Energy SecurityThe Public Accounts Committee’s Financial Position and Performance of Government Owned Energy Entities report is underwhelming. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 15 Aug 2017 |
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Liberals' Energy Inaction Costing Tasmania MillionsThe Liberals’ refusal to drive investment in new renewables cost Tasmania an estimated $15 million this January alone. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 13 Feb 2017 |
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Energy Security Taskforce Points Finger At GovernmentThe Interim Report of Tasmania’s Energy Security Taskforce found that Tasmania needs more on-island renewables. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 21 Dec 2016 |
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Finkel Energy Review Identifies Threat to TasmaniaA major national energy report has identified Tasmania as one of two states that are highly exposed and the biggest threat to Australia’s energy security. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 9 Dec 2016 |
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Basslink Break Uncertainty Highlights Need for On-Island RenewablesThe energy crisis exposed Tasmania’s vulnerability to the State's increasing dependence on dirty coal-fired power from the mainland. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 5 Dec 2016 |
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Groom Silent as Basslink Finances FailThere's a real risk Basslink may go into liquidation, and the costs of the energy crisis to Tasmanians becomes even more unknown. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 19 Oct 2016 |
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Second Basslink Rationale Back the FrontMatthew Groom implied further investment in renewable energy projects can't happen without a second Basslink interconnector. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 6 Oct 2016 |
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Second Basslink a COAG DistractionRay Mostogl of Bell Bay Aluminium, a major employer in the state, called the Liberal’s fascination with a second cable a “concerning distraction”. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 5 Oct 2016 |
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Goanna Energy Submission an Indictment on GroomGoanna Energy's submission to the Tasmanian Energy Security Taskforce is an indictment on Energy Minister, Matthew Groom. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 20 Sep 2016 |
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Groom Must Ensure Future Energy SupplyHydro Tasmania will struggle to maintain our state’s hydro-electricity network under its existing maintenance budget over the next decade. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 13 Sep 2016 |
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Hydro Infrastructure Disaster an Indictment on Hodgman GovernmentThe news Hydro Tasmania is unable to keep up with their maintenance schedule is an indictment on the Hodgman Government. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 10 Sep 2016 |
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Treasurer Must Take Some Responsibility for Hydro WoesThe gas which should have been used to fire up Tamar Valley to protect storages was being sold on the mainland while Hydro was frantically exporting. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 27 Apr 2016 |
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Russian roulette is no way to manage Tasmania's energy systemThere is a risk that the current Tasmanian energy crisis may turn into a catastrophe. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 5 Apr 2016 |
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Power to the PeopleMany Tasmanians feel powerless in the face of doubts cast over our Islands energy security, rising power prices and the task of tackling climate change. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 16 Mar 2016 |