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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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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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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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Greens Welcome Presumptive Cancer ReformThe Greens welcome the Government's announcement they will move to include women firefighters in presumptive cancer legislation Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 31 Mar 2023 |
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Where are Labor as Tasmania is in Crisis?The role of an opposition is to hold government to account on critical matters of public interest. That is not the case in Tasmania’s Parliament. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 23 Aug 2022 |
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Police, Fire and Emergency Management – 000 ESTAIn Tasmania, if someone rings 000, Telstra answers first and they direct the person to one of three separate services. Dr Rosalie Woodruff 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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Police, Fire and Emergency Management - Fire Warden TrainingA decision was made last year that Tas Fire Training would stop providing chief fire wardens and fire warden training to the private sector. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 9 Sep 2021 |
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Jaensch Leaves Parks' Tanks Half Full, Unprepared for BushfireTasmanians will be left feeling disturbed after Minister Jaensch confirmed Parks and Wildlife's current vehicle fleet is unfit for fighting bushfires. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 17 Sep 2020 |
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Firefighting Details Hidden as Scorcher Summer ApproachesThe Minister has again refused to detail the Government’s funding for critical bushfire defence actions, as recommended by the AFAC review. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 24 Sep 2019 |
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Ministerial Statement - Release of Independent Report on BushfiresCassy O'Connor responds to the release of the AFAC Independent Operational Review. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 8 Aug 2019 |
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Premier Fails Students' Call for Action on Climate CrisisLast Friday, about 8,000 passionate young Tasmanians left school to demand politicians take leadership and accept we are living in a climate change crisis. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 20 Mar 2019 |
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Remembering the Devastation of 1967, Learning Lessons for the FutureTasmanians are coming together as a community today to mark the devastation and tragedy of the 1967 bushfires. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 7 Feb 2017 |
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TWWHA Bushfire Report Confirms Urgent Need for Fire Fighting InvestmentThe Greens welcome Dr Tony Press’ Report into last January’s fires in the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 20 Dec 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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Parks Minister Exposed for Gutting PWS Bushfire FundingThe Budget papers show a more than $6M cut to the Parks and Wildlife Service across the forward estimates. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 1 Jun 2016 |
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Tasmanian Greens' Alternative BudgetWe recognise that genuine planning for the 21st century requires a long term vision and the courage to make bold decisions to drive change. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 31 May 2016 |