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Prevention of Family Violence – Federal FundingMinister, the federal government allocated $169.4 million nationally to the Department of Social Services for 500 new frontline services. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 7 Jun 2023 |
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Prevention of Family Violence – Safe Beds for PetsThere is increasing recognition of the incredibly important role of animals in victim-survivors escaping domestic violence, and in homelessness. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 7 Jun 2023 |
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Family Violence Reforms Bill 2022This bill makes some important contributions with the declaration for repeat family violence offenders. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 16 Aug 2022 |
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Prevention of Family Violence – Impacts on Young PeopleI wonder whether you have had further correspondence with Dr Hobbs? Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 9 Jun 2022 |
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Prevention of Family Violence – Family Violence and Pet AbuseMinister, the RSPCA made a submission to the Family Violence Reforms Bill 2021 process. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 9 Jun 2022 |
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Prevention of Family Violence – Engender Equality FundingTo my mind, that sounds like a very small amount of money given the quality of the service they provide. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 9 Jun 2022 |
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Greens Welcome Draft Laws to Protect WomenThe Greens welcome the release of draft legislation for the standalone offence of non-fatal strangulation. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 13 Dec 2021 |
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Greens Welcome Standalone Offence for Non-Fatal StrangulationThe Greens welcome today’s announcement that a standalone offence of non-fatal strangulation will be introduced in Tasmania Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 17 Jun 2021 |
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Greens Welcome Belated Commitment on Non-Fatal Strangulation LawsThe Tasmanian Greens welcome the Liberal and Labor parties committing to make non-fatal strangulation a stand-alone offence. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 22 Apr 2021 |
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Greens Release Plan for Strong Gun Laws, Safer CommunitiesAll Tasmanians should feel safe in their community. Strong firearms laws ensure people are protected. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 13 Apr 2021 |
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Struggle for Equality and Justice Continues for Women and GirlsThe crowning of Tasmanian, Grace Tame, as Australian of the Year has sparked a sequence of events and national conversation that is galvanising women and girls. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 8 Mar 2021 |
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Abolition of Family CourtThe Morrison Government’s decision to abolish the Family Court puts Tasmanian women and children fleeing family violence at greater risk. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 18 Feb 2021 |
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Greens Welcome Family Violence Order Fee RemovalThe Greens welcome the Premier’s announcement the application fees for Family Violence Orders will be removed. This move will potentially save lives. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 7 Dec 2020 |
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Attorney-General and Justice – Non-Fatal StrangulationCoroner Olivia McTaggart's report documents a range of instances where the man who murdered Ms Eaton engaged in acts of strangulation against women. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 25 Nov 2020 |
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Police, Fire and Emergency Management – Family Violence ProcedureMinister, on 21 October the Commissioner of Police replied to some of our inquiries relating to the findings of the coroner into the death of Ms Olga Neubert. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 26 Nov 2020 |
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Prevention of Family ViolenceThe fee associated with obtaining a private intervention order in Tasmania is $32.40 plus $15 for photocopying. For some women that is a barrier. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 23 Nov 2020 |
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Offence of Non-fatal Strangulation - Law ReformIt has been well over a year since coroner Olivia McTaggart recommended the creation of a new standalone offence for non-fatal strangulation. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 27 Aug 2020 |
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Archer Needs to Commit to More Protection for Victims of Family ViolenceMore than a year has passed since a Coroner’s report detailed the case for enacting a standalone offence of non-fatal strangulation. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 30 Jul 2020 |
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Family ViolenceYesterday in Franklin Square women and men came from all over Tasmania to rally for International Women's Day. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 3 Mar 2020 |
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Family ViolenceCassy O'Connor speaks on Labor's Matter of Public Importance on family violence. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 26 Nov 2019 |
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Family Violence Counselling and Support Service FundingAs a parliament and as a society we need to make sure support is there at that critical point in time for the victims of family violence and sexual assault. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 11 Sep 2019 |
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Violence against WomenThis kind of victim and slut shaming, as it is known, distrust and manipulation of fact, only creates fear among women and girls in our community. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 18 Oct 2018 |
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Family Violence Reforms Bill 2018We 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 |
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Children and Family ViolenceI thought I would take this opportunity, seeing these remarkable young women in the Chamber, to thank them so much for the work they do. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 20 Sep 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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Minister Evades Question on Number of Children Waiting for Family Violence CounsellingFormer Australian of the Year, Rosie Batty, will today launch the Children and Young People's Unique Experience of Family Violence report. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 20 Sep 2016 |
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Children Exposed to Family Violence Slipping Through Large Service GapsRosie Batty launched the Commissioner for Children’s report, ‘Children and Young People’s Unique Experience of Family Violence' today. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 20 Sep 2016 |
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Housing Waiting List Soars Under LiberalsEvery one of the 3,708 Tasmanians waiting for a house have a story to tell about homelessness or housing stress. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 2 Sep 2016 |
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Investment in Family Violence Perpetrator Program WelcomeThe Human Services Minister is on the right track with the announcement today of a funded program to treat men who are violent towards women and children. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 2 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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Family Violence and the Link with Animal CrueltyWe have learnt from the survivors of violence about the implicit nature of our society's acceptance of that violence. Andrea Dawkins | Parliamentary Activity | 8 Mar 2016 |
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Sentencing Report on Family ViolenceThe long-awaited report of the Sentencing Advisory Council (SAC) in to the sentencing of family violence offenders reinforces the Tasmanian Greens' position. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 7 Dec 2015 |
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Family Violence Plan a Significant Step ForwardTasmania has taken a significant step forward to make our community safer for women and children with the release today of the Family Violence Action Plan. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 13 Aug 2015 |
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Rosie Batty's Call for Investment in Schools Must be HeededIt was an enormous privilege to meet and talk with Australian of the Year, Rosie Batty, in Hobart today. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 4 Aug 2015 |
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Budget Reply SpeechWhile the Liberals have been slapping themselves on the back about what a terrific Budget it is, it has been roundly condemned by the community sector. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 3 Jun 2015 |
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Domestic Violence FundingThe Premier has claimed that your Budget delivers for women at risk of men's violence,. Nick Mckim | Parliamentary Activity | 2 Jun 2015 |
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Laborials Block Greens' Amendments to Gun LawsThe government’s refusal to support a proposed Greens’ amendment to require spousal notification of gun applications is a missed opportunity. Kim Booth | Media Release | 25 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 |