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Greens Support Takayna Defenders Fronting Magistrates CourtThe Greens fully support the takayna defenders facing the Hobart Magistrates Court today. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 30 Jan 2023 |
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Anti-Science Ellis At It AgainResources Minister, Felix Ellis, may think he's God's gift to Parliament, but he is quickly gaining a reputation for arrogance and shameless science denials. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 1 Dec 2022 |
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Conservationists Vindicated in Eastern Tiers Swift Parrot ForestsForestry Tasmania admitted they had evidence the critically endangered swift parrot was present in the Eastern Tiers coupes, and would be pausing logging. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 1 Dec 2022 |
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Giant TreesWe live on a planet that is teetering on the edge of ecosystem collapse because of exactly that sort of attitude, Dr Broad. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 24 Nov 2022 |
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Giant TreesI start by acknowledging the Tasmanian Aboriginal people of lutruwita/Tasmania, the palawa pakana. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 24 Nov 2022 |
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Swift Parrots and Lathamus KeepLast year, the Big Tree Hunters found something truly globally special, the largest Tasmanian blue gum in the world. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 22 Nov 2022 |
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Forest Carbon EmissionsDr Jen Sanger has laid out the methodology for an extremely robust examination of the facts around our native forest logging sector. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 15 Jun 2022 |
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The Trees Project Report on Carbon SequestrationDr Jennifer Sanger, well-respected for her highly credentialled research, has done an important body of work for Tasmania. She has detailed the carbon trail. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 15 Jun 2022 |
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Estimates Reply - BarnettI am going to focus on two areas, the need to urgently build more social and affordable homes, an of course, his Resources portfolio. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 15 Jun 2022 |
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More Rorting of Carbon ReportingThe Minister for Climate Change has confirmed he has not bothered reading a comprehensive study into carbon emissions generated by Tasmania’s native forests Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 16 Jun 2022 |
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Archer Confirms Anti-Protest Laws Based on LiesThe Attorney General confirmed in this afternoon’s Workplace Safety Estimates hearings there have been zero injuries or reports to WorkSafe at logging protests. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 6 Jun 2022 |
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New Premier but Same Tired, Unscientific Approach to ForestsIn Budget Estimates today, Premier Rockliff refused to acknowledge the role of native forest protection in responding to climate change. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 6 Jun 2022 |
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Nature Conservation Act 2002 - Proclamation on New ReserveImagine our surprise when we heard comments from Labor's Dr Broad, protesting, scoffing, scorning, cat-calling to the minister for this proclamation. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 2 Jun 2022 |
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Desperate Shane Broad Advocates for Logging inside the World Heritage AreaLabor’s Dr Broad has launched a bizarre attack on the Rockliff Government for moving to give reserve tenure to forests *already inside* the TWWHA. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 2 Jun 2022 |
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Liberals Finally Move to Inadequately Protect Threatened Forests inside TWWHAA decade after the TFA was signed and the TWWHA extended under the Labor Green government, the Liberals have moved to formally protect forests inside the TWWHA. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 2 Jun 2022 |
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New Premier, Same Redundant Legislative AgendaWe hoped the newly convened Parliament would help chart a greener and kinder future. Unfortunately, what we seem to have is the same tired old government. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 4 May 2022 |
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Liberals Move to Validate Unlawful Logging TomorrowThe Rockliff Government looks set to ram legislation through Parliament to retrospectively validate decades of unlawful logging. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 2 May 2022 |
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Greens Back Blue Derby Wild’s Court InjunctionThe Greens steadfastly support Blue Derby Wild’s court injunction to stop illegal logging in the beautiful NE forests. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 11 Apr 2022 |
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Liberal Leadership Renewal an Opportunity for a ResetOn behalf of the Greens, I warmly congratulate Jeremy Rockliff on becoming Tasmania’s 47th Premier and Michael Ferguson on his elevation to Deputy Premier. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 8 Apr 2022 |
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Logging Must Stop as Barnett Admits it is IllegalGuy Barnett has admitted his government has broken the law by logging forests in breach of the Forest Practices Act 1985. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 6 Apr 2022 |
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Barnett’s Potentially Unlawful Portfolio Decisions in SpotlightResources Minister, Guy Barnett, often rants about protesters targeting lawful activities, but it seems like he’s the one with a problem following the law. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 31 Mar 2022 |
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Gutwein Liberals Try Third Attempt at Anti-Protest LawsWhen will the Liberals learn they can’t arrest their way out of a climate and biodiversity crisis? Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 28 Mar 2022 |
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Petition - Krushka ForestsThe Gondwana forests of lutruwita and Derby are so named because the fossil records show that when the Gondwana supercontinent existed 65 million years ago. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 9 Mar 2022 |
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Huon Pine Forest - Wilson River ValleyA Huon pine forest of a scale not seen outside the remote Olegas Truchanas Reserve in south-west Tasmania has now been surveyed and studied. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 9 Mar 2022 |
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Gutwein Backs in Mining Industry Over Ancient Huon Pine ForestAn extraordinary find by bushwalkers on the Wilson River in takayna recently, has exposed the terrible flaws in the way that stunning, wild country is managed. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 9 Mar 2022 |
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Liberals Must Scrap Mandated Logging Target to Save Swift Parrot from ExtinctionThe delightful swift parrot is on the brink of extinction, and only hundreds of birds exist. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 22 Feb 2022 |
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Greens Stand By Wentworth Hills Forest DefendersForest defenders from the Bob Brown Foundations have this morning, once again, put their bodies on the line to protect Earth's precious Tasmanian carbon banks. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 17 Feb 2022 |
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Barnett Needs to Rule Out Burning Forests for EnergyThe Tasmanian Liberals should immediately rule out burning native forests for energy generation as part of their bioenergy strategy announced today. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 15 Dec 2021 |
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Liberals Go Slow on Climate ActionThe Liberals’ Climate Change (State Action) Amendment Bill 2021, tabled in Parliament today, represents a step-forward, but is a missed opportunity. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 24 Nov 2021 |
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Franklin ForestThe Franklin Forest, previously known as the Castle Forbes Forest, has been renamed by the people who set up that group. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 11 Nov 2021 |
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COP26 Forests Agreement Requires Tasmania to Act on LoggingThe pressure is increasing for the Tasmanian Government to end the clearfelling and burning of native forests. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 3 Nov 2021 |
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Forestry Tasmania Revenue CrashingForestry Tasmania is logging native forests at a massive loss, according to the GBE’s annual report released today. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 28 Oct 2021 |
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Liberals and Labor Vote Against Climate Action, Lock In Mandated Forest DestructionToday the old parties joined together to lock in the minimum sawlog quota that is driving forest destruction along with carbon and biodiversity loss. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 27 Oct 2021 |
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Time to End Mandated Forest DestructionIn Greens’ Private Members Time this week, we will bring on for debate our Forest Management Amendment (Minimum Sawlog Quota Repeal) Bill 2021. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 25 Oct 2021 |
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Gutwein's Net Zero GreenwashToday’s announcement from the Premier on net zero carbon emissions is greenwash, not “nation-leading” climate action. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 13 Oct 2021 |
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Plantation Sector Leadership on Forest ProtectionThe Liberals would do well to look to Tasmania’s largest plantation manager for an example of real leadership in best-practice forest management & protection. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 8 Oct 2021 |
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Greens Move to Abolish Minimum Sawlog QuotaOn behalf of the Greens, I was proud to table the Forest Management Amendment (Minimum Sawlog Quota Repeal) Bill 2021 today. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 15 Sep 2021 |
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Premier - ForestsPremier, this again relates to the PESRAC report and the strong findings from Tasmanians that they want to see the natural environment looked after. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 6 Sep 2021 |
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Gutwein Needs to Show the Same Leadership as Premier McGowan and End Native Forest LoggingNews that Western Australia will end native forest logging by 2024 due to the forests’ critical importance in fighting climate change is monumental in its signi Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 8 Sep 2021 |
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Budget ReplyI am proud to speak to the Tasmanian Greens fully costed, long term vision for Tasmania, our alternative budget 2021-22. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 2 Sep 2021 |
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Carbon Storage in Tasmanian ForestsThe Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has just released the most urgent and frightening scientific report in human history. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 25 Aug 2021 |
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Integrity Commission Report on WorkSafe TasmaniaThe Integrity Commission’s report, tabled in Parliament today, confirms the Liberals will stop at nothing when it comes to logging our carbon-rich forests. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 24 Aug 2021 |
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Liberals Must Start Listening on ClimateConsultation reports released yesterday by the Gutwein Government confirm overwhelming support in the Tasmanian community for ambitious climate action Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 5 Aug 2021 |
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Gutwein Government Must Direct MMG to Leave takayna/Tarkine RainforestThe Gutwein Government needs to step in urgently and direct MMG to halt all work in this forest and comply with the Federal Environment Department’s decision. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 13 Jul 2021 |
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Greens Table Landmark Safe Climate BillThe Greens today proudly tabled our landmark legislation for climate action – the Safe Climate Bill 2021. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 22 Jun 2021 |
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Greenhouse Gas Emissions Status No Thanks to LiberalsWhile we welcome Tasmania’s negative greenhouse gas emissions, this has had nothing to do with Liberal Government policy. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 21 Jun 2021 |
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Barnett’s takayna Destruction Tour with Police EscortResources Minister, Guy Barnett, is a mining industry shill who apparently needs police protection to visit the takayna/Tarkine. Such courage. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 9 Jun 2021 |
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Takayna/Tarkine Must Be Protected from Toxic Mine DumpThe proposed MMG tailings dam would dump millions of tonnes of toxic waste in World and National Heritage forests in takayna/Tarkine Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 3 Jun 2021 |
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Greens Release Keynote Forests Transformation PolicyThe large burn scars left by an escaped logging burn that threatened the Styx Tall Trees Reserve this March are an indictment on both the major parties. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 20 Apr 2021 |
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Forestry Protests - LegislationTo demonise a group, that is one step down the road toward authoritarianism. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 24 Mar 2021 |
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National Eucalypt DayToday is National Eucalypt Day. It is a day that we celebrate this iconic marvellous tree. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 23 Mar 2021 |
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Greens Welcome Defeat of Draconian Anti-Protest LawsThe right to peaceful protest remains protected in Tasmania, following defeat of the Liberals’ draconian, unconstitutional anti-protest amendment Bill. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 25 Mar 2021 |
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STT Questions to Answer Over Runaway Logging FireForestry Tasmania lit a post logging fire in a Styx forest coupe just six days after the end of Summer, with a high fuel load on the ground after a wet season. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 12 Mar 2021 |
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Greens Back BBF Court Challenge on Takayna TrailThe Greens support the Bob Brown Foundation’s court challenge to Forestry Tasmania, who have refused public land access for the takayna Trail ultra-marathon. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 23 Feb 2021 |
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Forest Defenders Highlight Tasmania’s Woodchip TragedyTasmania Police must investigate the violent & threatening actions of Artec employees & log truck drivers towards forest defenders at Bell Bay woodchip mill. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 12 Feb 2021 |
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All TFA Forests Need Strong Protection, Mr JaenschThe forests of the Great Western Tiers are of World Heritage value yet they’ve been left without reserve tenure throughout the Liberals’ term. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 5 Feb 2021 |
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Great Forest Case DecisionThe Federal Court decision on Bob Brown Foundation’s Great Forest Case is deeply disappointing for Tasmania’s forests and threatened species. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 3 Feb 2021 |
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Resources – Forests and ClimateThis is the first time we've heard the Premier acknowledge the extremely important role Tasmania's forests play in our emissions profile. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 26 Nov 2020 |
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No Place for Forest Furnaces in TasmaniaThe Greens support International Day of Action on Forest Biomass Energy. There is no place for forest furnaces in clean, green lutruwita/Tasmania. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 24 Nov 2020 |
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Massive Public Subsidies to Forestry Will Continue in State BudgetThe Liberals came to government in 2014 promising to end the subsidies to native forest logging. Six years later, the Premier confirmed in question time today, Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 12 Nov 2020 |
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Liberals, Labor Leave the Door Open to Forest FurnacesThe Liberal and Labor parties have united to allow native forest biomass to be classified a future renewable energy source in lutruwita/Tasmania. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 10 Nov 2020 |
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Time to End Native Forest LoggingThe Greens applaud Bob Brown Foundation’s injunction to stop Forestry Tasmania destroying habitat essential to Tasmania’s critically endangered Swift parrot. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 1 Oct 2020 |
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Conservation CovenantsConservation covenants make a critical contribution to protection of natural values, ecosystem services and biodiversity. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 16 Sep 2020 |
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Minister Barnett Struggles with Truth, it's There in Black and WhiteMinister Guy Barnett’s constant refusal to be honest is disrespectful to both the Tasmanian people and their democratic processes. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 15 Sep 2020 |
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Barnett Needs to Explain Forestry Tasmania’s Smash and Grab Styx LoggingBlatant breaches of the Forest Practices Code in the Styx Valley demand an explanation from Resources Minister, Guy Barnett. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 2 Sep 2020 |
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Liberals and Labor Attacking Scientists to Cover for Bushfire Logging RiskThere is apparently no low Resources Minister, Guy Barnett, and his Labor counterpart, Shane Broad, won’t stoop to to defend current logging practices. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 30 Aug 2020 |
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Native Forest LoggingThe planet is experiencing a human-induced climate and biodiversity crisis and there is no justification for native forest logging. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 19 Aug 2020 |
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FSC Failure Confirms Liberals Must End Native Forest LoggingLate on Friday, under the cover of a Budget update, so-called ‘Sustainable’ Timber Tasmania finally released the FSC audit report. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 17 Aug 2020 |
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Liberals Pulling a Swiftie on Threatened SpeciesThe swift parrot is no better protected today than it was yesterday under the Liberals in Government. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 14 Aug 2020 |
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Barnett is a DisgraceGuy Barnett is whipping up fear and loathing in the community over forests, with unfounded allegations over tree spiking. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 24 Jul 2020 |
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Three Year Forest Destruction Plan a Climate DisasterSustainable Timbers Tasmania’s ‘Three Year Wood Production Plan’ is a climate disaster. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 7 Jul 2020 |
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Plan for Bushfire Season NowUTAS bushfire experts are right, the increasing risk of catastrophic bushfires cannot be underestimated. The State Government must be preparing themselves now. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 2 Jul 2020 |
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COVID-19 Matter of Public ImportanceIf the minister wants their job to be that much easier, he needs to advocate within Cabinet for an end to native forest logging. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 25 Jun 2020 |
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COVID-19 EmergencyThe people working in our emergency services and Tasmania Fire Service do an outstanding job to keep us safe in bushfire season. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 24 Jun 2020 |
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Latest Greenhouse Accounts Show Forests Doing Heavy LiftingState and Territory Greenhouse Gas Inventories 2018 confirms Tasmania’s native forest estate is foundational to this island’s positive emissions profile. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 25 Jun 2020 |
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Northern Region Prison LocationThe Westbury reserve did not even make it on to the Government's list of initial sites. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 24 Jun 2020 |
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Westbury Prison Site LocationWe would like to understand why the Government chose a 70-hectare reserve with high conservation values as the new new northern prison site. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 24 Jun 2020 |
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Gutwein Must Step Up on World Environment DayThe best gift the Gutwein Government could give Tasmania on World Environment Day is a policy reset. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 5 Jun 2020 |
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Firewood Theft in State ForestsOn 8 May this year there were media reports of police laying charges against 19 people for $1 million in firewood theft. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 3 Jun 2020 |
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Gutwein Government and STT Now on NoticeThe Gutwein Government is on notice following yesterday’s landmark Federal Court decision on logging threatened species habitat in Victoria. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 28 May 2020 |
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Independent Scientists Sound Warning Over Logging and Bushfire RiskIndependent scientists have written to Tasmanian MPs highlighting studies that show a clear connection between native forest logging and bushfire risk. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 27 May 2020 |
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Logging During COVID-19The continuation of destructive logging activity has been a disappointing blight on an otherwise thoughtful approach by the Premier through this pandemic. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 22 May 2020 |
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New Forestry Peak Body Should be a Fresh Start for IndustryThe Greens cautiously welcome the new forestry peak body replacing the divisive and ideologically driven Forests Industry Association of Tasmania. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 21 May 2020 |
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Tree Spiking Allegations Have a Stink, Demand InvestigationNo life should be at risk, nor physical harm come to any individual on either side of the forestry debate. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 20 May 2020 |
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North West Doctors' Forest Protection Calls Must be Central to COVID-19 Recovery PlanThe plea from 23 GP's, registrars, and emergency doctors to protect Tasmania's high conservation value forests should be heeded by all Members of Parliament. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 4 May 2020 |
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Minister Barnett Needs a Big RethinkResources Minister, Guy Barnett, needs to take a broader view of Tasmania’s forestry sector and its role in this island’s recovery from coronavirus. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 3 May 2020 |
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Greens Call for Stronger Environmental LawsThe federal Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 oversees our wild places and threatened species, and is under its ten year review. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 18 Apr 2020 |
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356,000 ha of High Conservation Value Forests Under Threat from Liberals, from TodayAs of today 356,000 hectares of high conservation value, carbon rich forests, will come under threat from the logging industry. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 8 Apr 2020 |
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Barnett Can't Fudge Threat to ForestsMinister Barnett knows the mendicant faction of the native forest logging industry want to get in to the 356 000 hectares of future reserve forest. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 7 Apr 2020 |
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WorkSafe Tasmania and the Bob Brown FoundationThe Liberals, the Labor Party and the Independent are all doing the same thing: they are creating a faux risk, but this is not what this issue is about. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 5 Mar 2020 |
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WorkSafe Tasmania and the Bob Brown FoundationFor the public to be able to have a measure of faith in the integrity of ministers of the Crown is essential and a foundational aspect of our democracy. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 5 Mar 2020 |
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Questions Still Hang Over WorkSafe Protest ReferralThe Minister for Justice, Elise Archer, undermined her own official statement and denied she referred the Bob Brown Foundation to WorkSafe. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 4 Mar 2020 |
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Forestry Watch Survey ReportThe Forestry Watch survey report was issued on 20 January this year. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 3 Mar 2020 |
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Slippery Language from Gutwein on WorkSafe ReferralPeter Gutwein could not give an honest answer about his knowledge of the unlawful WorkSafe prohibition notice slapped on the Bob Brown Foundation. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 3 Mar 2020 |
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Gutwein Refuses to Protect Carbon Bank ForestsThe Premier and first Liberal Minister for Climate Change refused to rule out logging the 356 000 hectares of high conservation value forest set. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 3 Mar 2020 |
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Court Vindicates Forest Defenders' Right to Peaceful ProtestToday’s decision by the Magistrates Court to uphold the Bob Brown Foundation’s Appeal against the government’s protest ban is very welcome news. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 26 Feb 2020 |
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Lapoinya Logging PlansThe Gutwein Government are heading back to log Myalla Spur at Lapoinya. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 26 Feb 2020 |
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Gutwein Government Dog Whistling to Pro-Logging ThugsWithin 24 hours of the Government abusing the law to target protesters in the Tarkine, pro-logging thugs attacked those same peaceful protesters overnight. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 22 Feb 2020 |
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Another Authoritarian Attack on Peaceful ProtestersToday’s attack on peaceful protest through WorkSafe’s directive to the Bob Brown Foundation is a politically motivated shield for the logging industry. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 21 Feb 2020 |
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Forest Defenders Making a Difference in takaynaThe presence of activists in takayna/Tarkine is clearly making a big impact on planned logging operations in the region. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 11 Feb 2020 |
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Takayna/Tarkine Logging Madness Increases Climate and Bushfire RiskThe logging of ancient rainforest ecosystems in the Tarkine is utterly unjustifiable on environmental, social and economic grounds. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 10 Feb 2020 |
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Liberals' Secret High Conservation Value Logging Talks RevealedRight to Information documents reveal the forest industry have been in secret talks with the Liberals to open up 356,000ha of high conservation value forests. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 16 Dec 2019 |
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FSC Failures Confirm Native Forest Logging is UnsustainableRevelations Sustainable Timber Tasmania have failed to pass their FSC audit is another reminder that native forest logging in Tasmania is not sustainable. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 5 Dec 2019 |
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Logging in Tasmanian Forest Agreement Second Tranche ForestsCassy O'Connor moves a motion to protect the 356 000 hectares of Tasmanian Forest Agreement second tranche reserve forests. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 27 Nov 2019 |
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Labor and the Liberals United in Carbon Bank DestructionThe Liberals, Labor and Clark MP, Madeleine Ogilvie, voted to allow logging the 365,000 hectares of forests set aside under the TFA. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 27 Nov 2019 |
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Forestry Tasmania FSC CertificationCassy O'Connor asks the Minister to confirm that the latest Forest Stewardship Council audit has resulted in failure to secure FSC certification. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 26 Sep 2019 |
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Labor and Liberal Climate Inaction Unity TicketLabor and the Liberals voted together, yet again, to let down young Tasmanians. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 26 Sep 2019 |
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Sustainable Timbers Tasmania Fails to Secure FSC, AgainForest Stewardship Council auditors delivered their assessment report to ‘Sustainable Timbers Tasmania’ on the last Friday in May this year. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 26 Sep 2019 |
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Hodgman Liberals Set to Log Carbon Bank Forests in Climate EmergencyThe Premier today dealt young people another slap in the face with confirmation 356 000 hectares of forests will be opened to logging. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 25 Sep 2019 |
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2019 State Conference Keynote AddressCassy O'Connor delivers a keynote address to the Tasmanian Greens' 2019 State Conference, discussing key Greens issues and the Green New Deal. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 21 Sep 2019 |
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Leaked Polling Proves No Social Licence for Native Forest LoggingThe Hodgman Liberals remain committed to logging 356,000 hectares of forests that were set aside for protection under the Tasmanian Forest Agreement. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 14 Sep 2019 |
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Growth Plan for Tasmanian ForestsIf you want a clear indication of how far Labor has fallen, that speech, delivered by Dr Broad, a scientist allegedly, tells us everything we need to know. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 4 Sep 2019 |
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Leatherwood Forests Must be ProtectedLast summer’s bushfires burned large tracts of native forest, including the leatherwood trees so critical to the honey industry. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 3 Sep 2019 |
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Labor Leadership FailureIn a time of climate emergency and growing social inequality, political parties need to work together to advance the public interest. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 1 Sep 2019 |
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National Spotlight on Tasmania's Swift Parrot ShameThe Hodgman Government’s refusal to protect the swift parrot was front and centre on the national stage during last night’s Four Corners program. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 25 Jun 2019 |
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Greens Condemn Sumac Forest AttackThe Greens condemn the attack on the Sumac Forest protest camp in takayna/Tarkine. The kind of violence and intimidation displayed overnight is unacceptable. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 15 May 2019 |
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Patriarch and Sons Not Welcome in TasmaniaThe arrival of Patriarch and Sons in Tasmania’s forests is another sign the Liberals don’t care where the money is coming from. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 22 Mar 2019 |
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Majestic Timbers Crumbles Without Freight SubsidyThe Greens have received information to suggest the company that was Majestic Timbers is no longer operational. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 27 Sep 2018 |
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Christine Milne AO - TributeI acknowledge the awarding of an Order of Australia medal to Christine Milne, former Tasmanian Greens Leader, Australian Greens Leader, Senator for Tasmania. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 13 Jun 2018 |
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Hodgman Liberals Biggest Threat to Tasmania on World Environment DayEarlier this week, millions of Australians tuned in to see Sir David Attenborough’s documentary on Tasmania. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 5 Jun 2018 |
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Courtney Must Withhold Land Consent for Woodchip Port Until After Council ElectionsMinister Courtney today confirmed landowner’s consent was being considered by her government for the southern woodchip port. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 3 May 2018 |
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Liberals Claim Credit for Tasmanian Forest Agreement Emissions ReductionThe breathtaking hypocrisy of the Liberals talking up Tasmania's lower emissions profile cannot go unanswered. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 27 Apr 2018 |
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Time for Transparency and Change in ForestryA damning analysis of the Regional Forest Agreement in today’s The Guardian newspaper is an indictment on both State and Federal Governments. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 29 Mar 2018 |
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Barnett's Forestry Jobs DishonestyIn the wake of ABS data confirming a massive decline in forestry employment under the Liberals, the Hodgman Government seems to be fudging the numbers. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 20 Nov 2017 |
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Liberals' Forestry Agenda Putting Swift Parrot on the Chopping BlockIn their ideologically-driven rush to log the State’s native forests, the Liberals are destroying the habitat of the endangered Swift parrot. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 13 Nov 2017 |
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Government Subsidies and Forestry Spin Continue Under LiberalsThe Liberals' promise to end the subsidies to Forestry Tasmania has again been exposed as a lie. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 3 Nov 2017 |
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Barnett's Failure to DeliverThe latest Forestry Tasmania Annual Report demonstrates the continued failure of the Liberals’ commitment to move the business onto a sustainable footing. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 2 Nov 2017 |
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Liberals' Destructive Rainforest Logging Plan Takes EffectThe so-called Special Timbers Management Plan permits logging in regional reserves and conservation areas. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 19 Oct 2017 |
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Workplace (Protection from Protestors) Act - High Court ChallengeIn a massive slap in the face to the Government, the High Court has just ruled in favour Bob Brown's challenge to the Government's draconian anti-protest laws. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 18 Oct 2017 |
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Revitalised Brand Tasmania Needs to Promote Brand IntegrityThe transformation of Brand Tasmania in to a statutory authority is positive, but without protecting the brand's integrity it will only be window dressing. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 9 Oct 2017 |
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Premier Can't Explain How Plantation Sale isn't PrivatisationThe Premier has been exposed for misleading the Tasmanian people when he said in April 2014 that his government would not be privatizing public assets. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 20 Sep 2017 |
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Liberals Rip Off Tasmanians Over Public Plantation SaleTasmanians are being robbed blind by the Liberals who have privatised 29 000 hectares of public hardwood plantations. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 14 Sep 2017 |
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Greens Table Pulp Mill Assessment Repeal BillI was proud to table the Pulp Mill Assessment Repeal Bill 2017 in Parliament today on behalf of the Greens. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 13 Sep 2017 |
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Liberals' Rainforest Logging Plan to Open Up ReservesIntroducing logging into reserves and conservation areas is a destructive move, designed to generate conflict. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 25 Aug 2017 |
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Destruction and Waste Define Liberals' Forest PolicyThe Wilderness Society's (TWS) analysis of the Draft rainforest logging plan reaffirms the rampant anti-environmentalism of the Hodgman Liberals. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 2 Aug 2017 |
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Liberals' Orwellian Forestry Tasmania Restructure Continues SubsidiesThe Liberals’ restructure of Forestry Tasmania has simply forced the GBE to sell its only potential profit making assets - the plantations. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 28 Jul 2017 |
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Two Year Reprieve for Threatened Forests356 000 hectares of the most beautiful, carbon rich forests on the planet have won a temporary reprieve from the Liberals' destructive, divisive logging plan. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 22 Jun 2017 |
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Liberal Lies over Forest Industry SubsidiesThe Liberals are prepared to massively subsidise Australian Sustainable Hardwoods (ASH) move from Victoria. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 15 Jun 2017 |
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Forest-Destroying Minister Confirms Land Clearing BonanzaIn Budget Estimates today Resources Minister, Guy Barnett, confirmed he is unleashing a land clearing bonanza on Tasmania’s public and private land. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 7 Jun 2017 |
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Liberals' Forestry Mandate Climate Change IronyOn the same day the Government released its so-called Climate Action plan, they are threatening to take Tasmania to the polls over their plan to log forests. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 1 Jun 2017 |
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Groom's Climate Action 21 "Plan" A Tragic FarceThree years after abolishing the climate portfolio and the Climate Action Council, the Hodgman Government has released a woefully weak climate inaction plan. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 1 Jun 2017 |
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Tarkine Forestry Regeneration BurnYesterday at 3.20 p.m. a forestry regeneration burn in the Tarkine escaped coupe TE008P on two points on its eastern boundary. Andrea Dawkins | Parliamentary Activity | 5 Apr 2017 |
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Forestry Bill - No Market for HCV Forest ProductsThe industry has condemned the Government's plan to log forest that was set aside from protection under the Tasmanian Forest Agreement. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 16 Mar 2017 |
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Forest Industries Association of Tasmania's Objections to the Forestry BillThe Government has consistently claimed the industry needs access to the 356 000 hectares of high conservation value forest set aside under the TFA. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 15 Mar 2017 |
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Forestry Bill - Potential Logging at DerbyThe growth in Derby visitation has increased by 250 per cent in the past two years. Andrea Dawkins | Parliamentary Activity | 14 Mar 2017 |
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Forestry Bill - Threat to TourismThe draft legislation to allow logging in 356 000 hectares of high conservation value forest is a threat to Tasmania's growing visitor economy and its brand. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 14 Mar 2017 |
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Hodgman Government's Environmental RecordAn increasing number of Tasmanians believe the Government has declared war on the environment and Tasmanians are determined to protect it. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 7 Mar 2017 |
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Liberals Cynically Delay Two Controversial Bills Hoping MLC Mix Will ChangeOutside the Liberal Cabinet, there is almost zero support for these Bills and a high degree of understanding about the damage they could cause if passed. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 15 Apr 2017 |
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Barnett Dismisses Escaped Tarkine BurnThe Minister for Resources did not answer the Greens' questions about the escaped Tarkine regeneration burn in Parliament today. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 5 Apr 2017 |
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Liberals' Derby HypocrisyThe Greens are strong supporters of the World Enduro Series, and the thriving mountain bike industry in and around Derby. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 31 Mar 2017 |
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Log Trucks on Tasmanian RoadsMinister Barnett is either misleading or in denial over the evidence that more log trucks will lead to an increase in serious accidents and fatalities. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 30 Mar 2017 |
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Liberals' Forestry Jobs FailureThe data confirms that there has been no job growth in Forestry and Wood Product manufacturing in Tasmania under the Hodgman Liberal Government. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 23 Mar 2017 |
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Gagged Liberals' Forest Bill a Recipe for CorruptionIn a clear signal they are afraid of Parliamentary scrutiny, the Liberals' gagged debate on their destructive and divisive logging legislation. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 17 Mar 2017 |
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Liberals' Forest FarceLegislation to allow logging in some of the most high conservation value, carbon rich forests on the planet was tabled in State Parliament today. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 14 Mar 2017 |
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No Support for Liberals' Forest PlanThe Executive Chairman of Neville Smith Forest Products emphatically called on the government not to reignite conflict over the State's forests. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 27 Feb 2017 |
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Fish Farms and Forests - State Election Will be a Referendum on the EnvironmentOnly the Greens will be there to stand up for Tasmania's environment and stand with communities determined to protect it. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 23 Feb 2017 |
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Liberals Will Wear Blame if FT Fails in FSC BidForestry Tasmania has made it clear that if 357 000 hectares of high conservation value forest open up to logging, it's bid for FSC will go back to square one. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 12 Feb 2017 |
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Barnett Exposed by his own Agency on Tarkine LoggingForestry Tasmania’s own High Conservation Value forest maps identify the Tarkine as one of the richest high conservation value locations in the State. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 11 Feb 2017 |
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Protect the Tarkine for NW Jobs and EnvironmentToday's news that Forestry roading in the Trowutta Blackwood forests directly threatens nesting habitat for the Wedge-tailed eagle is alarming. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 10 Feb 2017 |
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Tarkine Tourism Future for NW, not Forest and Heritage DestructionEnvironmentalists and members of the Aboriginal community gathered in the North West today to call for takayna/the Tarkine to be protected from destruction. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 5 Feb 2017 |
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Why Radio Silence on Macquarie Point Native Forest Exports?It is now more than four months since the Liberals announced that Hobart's port would be turned into a woodchip and log export facility. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 5 Feb 2017 |
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Forestry Politics on Show for Hobart VisitorsToday's government announcement TasPorts will be entering into a partnership to facilitate log and woodchip exports out of Macquarie Wharf. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 9 Dec 2016 |
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Industry Walking Away from Liberals' Logging PlanIt's very clear that ARTEC, a significant player in the timber industry in Tasmania, does not support the government's plan. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 18 Nov 2016 |
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Warped Liberal Priorities Put Tourism at RiskParks Minister, Matthew Groom’s Parks 21 progress report today comes on the heels of yesterday's Auditor General's report into Parks and Wildlife funding. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 16 Nov 2016 |
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Liberals' Blind Forestry Agenda Threatens Wielangta Tourist DriveThe government's plan to upgrade the Wielangta Forest Drive and extend the Great Eastern Drive offers real tourism potential for the East Coast. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 15 Nov 2016 |
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Greens to Seek Meeting with Forest Stewardship CouncilThe Tasmanian Greens will seek a meeting with the Forest Stewardship Council to ensure they are fully informed. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 13 Nov 2016 |
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Liberals Can't Have it Both Ways on WielangtaThe Tasmanian Greens look forward to the Liberals ruling out logging in the Wielangta forest as they have with the Tasman forests near the Three Capes Walk. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 10 Nov 2016 |
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Conservationists United, Call on Premier to Back Off HCV ForestsThe conservation movement stands united to protect Tasmania's high conservation value forests and precious clean, green brand from the Hodgman Government. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 31 Oct 2016 |
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Liberals Shuffling Deck Chairs on Forestry's TitanicThe Tasmanian Liberals are being highly transparent in their desire to create unnecessary conflict over forests in the lead up to the election. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 26 Oct 2016 |
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Barnett Continues to Mislead, Divide over ForestryThe big lie of a commercially viable and sustainable native forest industry was exposed with the release of correspondence from the FT Board today. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 25 Oct 2016 |
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Minister Barnett Remains Delusional on ForestsThe Resources Minister is at it again. He is seeking to mislead Tasmanians and whip up community conflict over forests. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 17 Oct 2016 |
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Logging of High Conservation Value ForestsThe Government has announced plans to let loggers into 400 000 hectares of high conservation value, carbon-rich forests. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 13 Oct 2016 |
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Forestry - Plans to Log High Conservation ForestsYesterday, Minister Barnett announced that he is moving to let the loggers into 400 000 hectares of high conservation value carbon-rich forest. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 13 Oct 2016 |
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Weak, Short-Sighted Liberals Set to Reignite Forest WarsForests in places like Bruny Island, Wielangta, the Blue Tier, North East Highlands and the Tarkine are now under direct threat from Will Hodgman's government. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 13 Oct 2016 |
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Liberals Declare War on High Conservation Value ForestsThe Hodgman Liberals today declared war on 400 000 hectares of Tasmania's globally significant, carbon rich forests. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 12 Oct 2016 |
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Over $18m Taxpayer Subsidy of Woodchip ExportDo you acknowledge accepting a massive commonwealth taxpayer subsidy is the only way the export of woodchips from Macquarie Wharf can be feasible? Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 15 Sep 2016 |
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Macquarie Point Woodchip Export Deal SuspiciousMajestic Timbers Australia did not register as a company until 10 days after Mr Gutwein had stated that terms had been agreed to. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 15 Sep 2016 |
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Hodgman Liberals Living Up to Lonely Planet's WarningLast year, the travellers' bible, Lonely Planet, warned international travellers to visit Tasmania's wild places 'before compromises are made.' Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 19 Sep 2016 |
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Liberals Do Deal with Company That Didn't Exist over Macquarie Point ExportsThe more things change in Tasmania's native forest logging industry, apparently the more they stay the same. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 15 Sep 2016 |
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Minister Barnett in Cloud Cuckoo Land on FSCThe Minister is living in cloud cuckoo land if he thinks Forestry Tasmania can secure Forest Stewardship Certification under current Liberal policies. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 9 Sep 2016 |
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Save the Tarkine Decision WelcomeThe Tasmanian Greens commend the Full Court of the Supreme Court on its unanimous decision to dismiss the Government's appeal. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 26 Aug 2016 |
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Forest Stewardship CertificationYesterday the Minister failed to state your Government's commitment to Forestry Tasmania achieving Forest Stewardship Council certification. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 26 Aug 2016 |
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Forest FurnacesSubmissions close on Friday for the Government's program to use taxpayers' money in an attempt to revive the dying native forest-logging industry. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 24 Aug 2016 |
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Resources Minister Misleads Parliament over Forestry JobsResources Minister, Guy Barnett, needs to back up his claim that there are 'thousands' of Tasmanians employed in the native forest industry. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 25 Aug 2016 |
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Delusional Resources Minister Backs in Forest Furnaces, not FSCIn Question Time today, Resources Minister, Guy Barnett, displayed extraordinary ignorance in describing the burning of native forests for energy as renewable. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 24 Aug 2016 |
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Mountain Bike Tourism Needs Wilderness ProtectionWe're hopeful the government is finally getting the message that Tasmania's economic future doesn't lie in outdated and unviable industries. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 15 Jul 2016 |
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Barnett Must Leave His Prejudices at the Cabinet DoorPremier Hodgman has chosen the same person who led the witch hunt into the sale of the Triabunna woodchip mill as their new Minister for Resources. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 12 Jul 2016 |
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Forestry EOI Process Won't Revive Native Forest LoggingThe Minister for Forests is dreaming if he believes there is a viable future in native forest woodchip or whole log exports. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 8 Jul 2016 |
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Brand Integrity Requires More than CelebrityThe Tasmanian Greens welcome the appointment of Ray Martin as a Brand Ambassador for the State. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 5 Jul 2016 |
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State Budget: Address in ReplyThe Greens’ Alternative Budget restores frontline funding to education, and state Government's share of responsibility for sewerage and water infrastructure. Andrea Dawkins | Parliamentary Activity | 31 May 2016 |
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Forestry Minister Walking Away from FSCPeter Gutwein has confirmed the Liberals in government are doing nothing to support Forestry Tasmania’s bid for Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 7 Jun 2016 |
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Liberal Fail on Dud Anti-Protester LawsIf Tasmanians needed any more proof that the draconian anti-protest laws are unworkable they have it today with charges against every Lapoinya arrestee dropped. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 3 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 |
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Time to Scrap Liberals' Protest LawsThe decision by Tasmania Police to drop charges against Bob Brown is further evidence we'd be far better off without the Liberals' protester laws. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 18 May 2016 |
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Government Should Account for Forest CarbonWe welcome updated carbon accounting on the potential climate and monetary value of Tasmania’s forests, in a report produced by TreeMod. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 10 May 2016 |
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Whole Lot of Nothing on Secretive Forestry EOI ProcessPeter Gutwein, has again treated Parliament with contempt, spending more than five minutes giving no detail on the so-called Southern Residues Solution' EOIs. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 27 Apr 2016 |
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Gutwein Should Use Derby Logging Delay to Consult ConstituentsForestry Tasmania has advised that logging of the outer part of contentious coupe CC104B at Derby will be delayed to February 2017. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 13 Apr 2016 |
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Greens' Response to Announcement of New Political GroupThe beauty of a democracy is that any group of concerned citizens can speak up and establish organisations to represent their concerns. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 4 Apr 2016 |
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TWWHA Still in LimboTasmanians need to know what the Liberals really mean when they say they 'accept the United Nations' Report recommendations'. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 21 Mar 2016 |
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Burning Questions Unanswered over TWWHA FiresIt is clear from a Right to Information request we lodged that Mr Groom sat on his hands for at least two weeks after the fires began on 13 January. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 17 Mar 2016 |
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Time to Repeal the Anti-Protest LawsWith a High Court challenge under way, now is the right to time for the Government to admit its mistake and to repeal their anti-protest laws. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 17 Mar 2016 |
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State of the State Address in ReplyOn behalf of the Tasmanian Greens MPs, I pay respect to the palawa/pakana people of Tasmania, to their treasured elders, past and present. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 15 Mar 2016 |
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Anti-Protest Laws to be Challenged in High CourtTasmania's undemocratic anti-protest laws will be tested in the High Court and we applaud those who are prepared to challenge this extreme legislation. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 10 Mar 2016 |
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Forest Stewardship CertificationThe long-awaited Forest Stewardship Council audit report on Forestry Tasmania reveals the GBE has a long way to go before it achieves FSC certification. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 1 Mar 2016 |
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Tough Choices Ahead for Minister GutweinThe new Minister for Forests will need to have the courage to make the tough choices Paul Harriss clearly didn't want to make. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 18 Feb 2016 |
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Farewell Paul HarrissThe resignation of Paul Harriss from the Ministry and the Parliament is good news and an acknowledgement of the flawed "forests policy" of this Government. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 17 Feb 2016 |
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Greens Will Move to Repeal Draconian Anti-Protest LawsThe Liberals' extreme anti-protest law is threatening the democratic right of every Tasmanian to take part in peaceful protest. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 14 Feb 2016 |
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Incompetent, Divisive Forests Minister Must ResignResources Minister, Paul Harriss, is presiding over a debacle in his portfolio and all of it, his own making. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 20 Jan 2016 |
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Draconian New Protest Laws Used at LapoinyaMore than 70 concerned residents and community members gathered to stand up for the Lapoinya forest, to protest the roading and forestry operations. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 19 Jan 2016 |
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Premier Should Give Lapoinya a Christmas ReprieveNow is the time for the Premier to step in and give those who have been fighting for the Lapoinya forest the gift of a Christmas reprieve. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 17 Dec 2015 |
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Paris Climate Deal Great Opportunity for TasmaniaThe historic deal reached between 195 nations at the Paris climate summit is great news for the planet, and for Tasmania. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 13 Dec 2015 |
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Harriss Deaf to Community Wishes on LapoinyaThe Forests of Lapoinya Action Group met with the Resources Minister, Paul Harriss to plead with him to save their beloved forest and have been shut down. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 4 Dec 2015 |
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FSC Looking Like a Mirage Under HarrissWith 15% of forest operations breaching Forest Protection Plans, Minister Harriss' assertion about a commitment to high environmental standards is a joke. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 18 Nov 2015 |
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Forest Practices Plans Routinely IgnoredThe annual report of Tasmania's Forest Practices' Authority makes it clear that Forest Practices Plans (FPPs) are regularly ignored by industry operators. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 17 Nov 2015 |
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Lonely Planet Hits Out at Hodgman GovernmentTravel Bible Lonely Planet has advised travellers to get in quick or miss out on Tasmania's pristine wilderness, "before compromises are made". Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 5 Nov 2015 |
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Stop Logging All Swift Parrot ForestsThe international conservation listing of the swift parrot as critically endangered is the wakeup call the government needs to stop logging its habitat. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 30 Oct 2015 |
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Forestry Tasmania Annual Report Smoke and MirrorsForestry Tasmania's Annual Report 2014-15 paints a blithely optimistic picture of the GBE's financial fortunes. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 27 Oct 2015 |
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Another Day, Another Handout to ForestryAfter redirecting $7M allocated exit funding to keep people in the native forest industry, the Liberals are paying another $1M in compensation to contractors. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 20 Oct 2015 |
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Groom Content to Pillage TWWHAMinister Groom's obfuscating and empty statements about 'traditional industries' in question time reveal a stunning disregard for Tasmania's protected places. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 17 Sep 2015 |
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Harriss in Denial on TWWHA LoggingResources Minister, Paul Harriss, has made it clear the government plans to blunder on and log in protected areas. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 16 Sep 2015 |
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Minister Harriss Misleading over Forest IndustryResources Minister, Paul Harriss, used Question Time this morning to rule out the bizarre idea of woodchip exports from Hobart’s wharf. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 15 Sep 2015 |
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Liberals Caught in World Heritage Bind of Their Own MakingThe Hodgman Government is delusional if it believes it can negotiate with the UNESCO World Heritage committee to allow logging and mining in the TWWHA. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 5 Sep 2015 |
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Tassie Forests could get Logging ReprieveThe Greens welcome Minister Groom’s commitment to investigate whether Tasmania may apply for funding to stop logging the habitat of threatened species. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 27 Aug 2015 |
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Emissions Reduction Target Woefully InadequateThe Abbott Liberals have once more revealed they are a bunch of climate Luddites with their woeful 26% emissions reduction target by 2030. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 11 Aug 2015 |
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Minister Harriss being Deliberately Deceitful over WHA LoggingResources Minister, Paul Harriss’s ridiculous claim that the Greens supported logging in the World Heritage Area does not stand up to scrutiny. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 4 Jul 2015 |
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Liberals Forest Council in DisarrayForests Minister Paul Harriss has been exposed by members of his own Ministerial Advisory Council on Forestry as having no plan for Forestry Tasmania. Nick Mckim | Media Release | 19 Jun 2015 |
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RET Decision Appalling for Tasmania and Our native ForestsThe gutting of the Renewable Energy Target (RET) and the inclusion of native forest biomass in the target is an appalling outcome for Tasmania. Nick Mckim | Media Release | 24 Jun 2015 |
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Harriss Oversteps on Forests PosterResources Minister Paul Harriss is under pressure to formally apologise for deliberately trying to smear Greens MPs. Kim Booth | Media Release | 18 Sep 2014 |