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Ellis’ Aerial Fire Response MessFire Minister Felix Ellis wouldn't tell Tasmanians how many of the 20 private aircraft he claims are available for fighting fires are grounded Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 14 Nov 2023 |
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Tasmanian Fire and Emergency Service - Tabling of DocumentsThe issues of properly funding Fire Service work are desperately in need of reform and there is no doubt that the nearly 50-year-old system in place. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 1 Nov 2023 |
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More Action Needed on Bushfire PreparednessDespite months of experts’ warnings of a particularly dangerous bushfire summer, resourcing for community preparedness in Tasmania remains worryingly inadequate Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 19 Sep 2023 |
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Reform of the Fire Service Act 1979Everyone agrees that the Fire Service Act needs to be updated. Everyone has been looking forward to the TFS and emergency services coming together. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 9 Aug 2023 |
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Estimates Reply – EllisHe has also completely ignored the concerns that have been raised by the thousands of volunteer firefighters. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 21 Jun 2023 |
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Police, Fire and Emergency Management – Fire Levy ReformsCan you confirm that the proposed changes to the Fire Service levy will ring fence any money to protect them in fire and emergency situations. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 8 Jun 2023 |
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Police, Fire and Emergency Management – TFS ReformsWhat there will be is a layer of red tape for the head of the TFES to be able to make operational decisions. That is their concern, that is what is on the table Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 8 Jun 2023 |
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Estimates Reply - PetrusmaI asked questions in Estimates of the minister in the portfolios of Police, Fire and Emergency Management, and Prevention of Family Violence. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 15 Jun 2022 |
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Parks – Fire ManagementI understand that there is no fire ecologist position yet in place for the whole of the Parks' fire program. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 9 Jun 2022 |
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Police, Fire and Emergency Management - Firefighting AssetsMinister, what monitoring and early attack assets are guaranteed in Tasmania? Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 9 Sep 2021 |
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Fire Minister Refuses to Accept Climate ScienceMinister Mark Shelton has repeatedly refused to accept that human-induced climate change is increasing Tasmania’s bushfire risk. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 26 Nov 2020 |
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Bushfire PreparednessNone of us in this state really live in a place where we can be confident that we will not be physically affected by the possibility of bushfires. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 23 Sep 2020 |
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Bushfire and Climate Summit Warning for TasmaniaThe 33 Emergency Leaders for Climate Action were crystal clear - our worsening extreme weather is caused by burning fossil fuels. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 10 Jun 2020 |
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Shelton Shows Disturbing Climate IgnoranceThe Minister dodged questions about how many remote area firefighters are available to be mobilised if a fire breaks out. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 13 Nov 2019 |
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Shelton Fails to Reassure Tasmanians on Bushfire PreparednessThe catastrophic fires in the northern states are a tragic reminder of the climate emergency unfolding around us. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 12 Nov 2019 |
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Centenary of National Parks Highlights Failures of MinisterParks Minister, Matthew Groom, should admit Tasmania's protected areas are under unprecedented threat as a result of Liberal policies. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 27 Aug 2016 |
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World Heritage Committee Request Must be HeardThe Greens welcome the World Heritage Committee's request to implement the recommendations of their expert mission. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 15 Jul 2016 |
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State Budget 2016: Parks Funding Slashed and BurntTthe Budget papers show more than $6 million cut from an already underfunded Parks and Wildlife Service across the forward Estimates. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 1 Jun 2016 |
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Bushfire Inquiry A WhitewashThe Bushfire Inquiry findings paint over the devastation of the summer bushfires in the World Heritage Area. It's as though they never existed. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 27 Apr 2016 |