Rosalie Woodruff MP | Greens Planning spokesperson
On behalf of the Greens, I thank Greg Alomes for his years of service as Executive Commissioner of the Tasmanian Planning Commission.
The Tasmanian Planning Commission is a key legal pillar of the Tasmanian planning system.
Rosalie Woodruff MP | Greens Environment spokesperson
Reports of yet another penguin attack is truly devastating news. The little penguin deaths at Bicheno are the last thing the local community, bird lovers and conservationists would want to hear.
Thirteen little penguins were today found dead near the Bicheno blowhole, with cause of death yet to be determined – but likely to be from dog attack.
Cassy O'Connor MP | Greens Leader and Forests spokesperson
The Hodgman Liberals remain committed to logging 356,000 hectares of high conservation value forests that were set aside for protection under the Tasmanian Forest Agreement.
Under the Liberals’ legislation, TFA second tranche reserve forests are open to logging from 8 April next year.
Rosalie Woodruff MP | Greens Water spokesperson
Rosalie Woodruff MP | Greens Environment and Water spokesperson
In a time of escalating global heating and record dry levels becoming increasingly normal on the East Coast, residents and landowners need to be assured precious water is available for them first. It is a matter of grave concern that precious freshwater is prioritised for commercial activities like fish farms.
Rosalie Woodruff MP | Greens Environment spokesperson
National Threatened Species Day marks the day the last thylacine died in Tasmania. Under the Hodgman Government, much of our remaining native wildlife faces a similar fate.
Cassy O'Connor MP | Labor Leadership Failure
In a time of climate emergency and growing social inequality, political parties need to work together to advance the public interest.
Instead, Labor Leader, Rebecca White, is playing silly political games while the planet burns.
Ms White should know this island is not immune from global and national shocks.
She should know that leadership across the community is required to ensure future wellbeing and prosperity for Tasmanians.
Rosalie Woodruff MP | Greens Environment spokesperson
Last Friday, the company that collects recyclables from five southern councils, SKM Recycling, was declared insolvent. Without an immediate intervention, this means kerbside recycling from those councils will be destined for landfill.
Despite southern Tasmanian councils being amidst an evolving recycling crisis, the Environment Minister, Peter Gutwein, refused to take immediate statewide action to help them.
Rosalie Woodruff MP | Greens Environment spokesperson
Environment Minister, Peter Gutwein, today refused to investigate the alleged continued failure by the Environment Protection Authority to detect repeatedly high nutrient and bacteria levels flowing into Hobart’s drinking water supply.
Rosalie Woodruff MP | Greens Environment spokesperson
Environment Minister, Peter Gutwein, refused to take responsibility for Tasmania’s native swans, while the Primary Industries Minister dismissed the need to investigate their large-scale slaughter.
