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Diversifying Trade Relationships Will Buffer Tasmanian Producers from China Shocks

The Chinese Government’s escalating rhetoric, tariffs and border tactics to block Australian trade are deeply concerning for Tasmanian producers.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Media Release  |  6 Nov 2020


Legislation, Clause Being Highlighted

Duties Amendment Bill 2019

Cassy O'Connor discusses foreign investment during a second reading speech on the Duties Amendment Bill 2019.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  26 Nov 2019


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George Town Airport Sale

Cassy O'Connor speaks during the adjournment on issues associated with the sale of George Town Airport to a Chinese company.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  25 Sep 2019


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Tasmanian Planning Commission Cambria Green Appeal - Jurisdictional Issue

Tasmanian Greens comment to the Tasmanian Planning Commission on the Cambria Green Jurisdictional issue.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Submission  |  10 Sep 2019


City Planners Around Table

Tasmanian Planning Commission Cambria Green Appeal

The Tasmanian Greens submission to the TPC on the Cambria Green Appeal.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Submission  |  29 May 2019


City Planners Around Table

Cambria Green Development

On the morning of 21 April this year there was a signing ceremony for the joint development and construction of the Cambrian Culture and Art Town.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  14 Jun 2018


Planning Documents

Cambria Green - Rezoning

The mega Cambria Green development is one of the largest planning scheme amendments and tourism developments ever proposed for Tasmania.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  14 Jun 2018


City Planners Around Table

Cambria Green Mega Development

Your Government's open-for-business mantra has most recently manifested itself in a 3185 hectare mega development proposal at Dolphin Sands.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  14 Jun 2018


Corruption, Handing over Envelope

Liberals' Foreign Investor Tax Tinkering at the Edges

The Liberals are playing catch up on the growing level of foreign ownership and influence in Tasmania.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Media Release  |  9 Feb 2018


Air View of Houses

Foreign Ownership and Influence

Almost 25% of our state’s agricultural land is under a level of foreign ownership, and foreign donors are making large donations to the Liberals.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Media Release  |  30 Jan 2018


Corruption, Handing over Envelope

Liberals Refuse to Back Donations Reform

The Premier has failed to be transparent about a $30 000 donation from a Chinese owned company which ASIO warned about in 2015.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Media Release  |  1 Nov 2017