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Liberals Vote Down Ban on Fracking for Tasmania

The Liberals voted against the Greens' move to extend the moratorium on fracking to a permanent ban.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Media Release  |  13 Sep 2017


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Barnett Needs to Rule Out Caving to Frydenberg on Fracking

Tasmania’s moratorium on destructive hydraulic fracturing or ‘fracking’ has strong community support and strengthens our clean, green brand.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Media Release  |  3 Feb 2017


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Victoria Bans Fracking, Tasmania Should Follow

The Victorian Government has listened to strong community concern over fracking and coal seam gas exploration.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Media Release  |  30 Aug 2016


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State Fracking Ban Bill

The Greens today tabled the Mineral Resources Development (Hydraulic Fracturing) Amendment Bill 2015, which implements a ban on fracking.

Kim Booth  |  Media Release  |  19 Mar 2015


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Frack Free Tasmania Status

The Tasmanian Greens will move to introduce a permanent ban on fracking when Parliament resumes next week.

Kim Booth  |  Media Release  |  28 Feb 2015


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Fracking-Need Decision Soon

Minister Rockliff needs to clarify whether his decision on the state's fracking moratorium will be based on formal advice or personal opinion.

Kim Booth  |  Media Release  |  26 Feb 2015


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Pressure Grows to Keep Tasmania's Moratorium

Pressure is growing on the Hodgman government to recommit to the state’s moratorium on fracking.

Kim Booth  |  Media Release  |  11 Feb 2015


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Fracking Forum

Today’s Breath of Fresh Air Film Festival’s (BOFA) big picture debate on fracking in Tasmania is very timely.

Kim Booth  |  Media Release  |  10 Nov 2014


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Fracking Moratorium

The Hodgman government needs to ensure its review into hydraulic fracturing, known as fracking, genuinely engages with Tasmanians.

Kim Booth  |  Media Release  |  30 Oct 2014