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Public Trustee Reforms Must Be More Than WordsThe Greens welcome the Attorney General‘s indication today the Government is considering removing the gag on people who are under guardianship orders. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 2 Dec 2022 |
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Public Trustee - Guardianship Gag ProvisionsWould you consider looking into those matters and pursuing a solution that's similar to amendments you brought forward under section 194K of the Evidence Act? Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 2 Dec 2022 |
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Labor Needs to Return to Traditional Values and Vote Against Anti-Protest Bill in Upper HouseWe hope Tasmanian Labor realise their grave mistake in voting for the draconian Police Offences Amendment (Workplace Protection) Bill 2022. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 21 Jun 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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Anti-protest Laws - Classification of ProtestersWe have now had a chance to take a good look at the Government's proposed amendments to the nasty anti protest laws which were found to be unconstitutional. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 16 Sep 2021 |
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Workplaces (Protection from Protesters) Amendment Bill 2021The amendment Bill removes all reference to environmental protestors, but that’s exactly who it targets. Cassy O'Connor MP | Submission | 17 Sep 2021 |
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Gutwein Government Anti-Protest Laws Target Tens of Thousands of TasmaniansThe amendments to the unconstitutional Workplace (Protection From Protesters) Act 2014 remove the rights of tens of thousands of Tasmanians. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 16 Sep 2021 |
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Barnett Confirms Plan to Lock Up Tasmanians Protesting to Protect WildernessIn Estimates today, Guy Barnett, confirmed the reworked anti-protest laws will capture all those protesting against developments in public protected areas. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 9 Sep 2021 |
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Defamation Amendment Bill 2021It is a very important step and something that has been discussed across the country. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 2 Sep 2021 |
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Anti-Protest LawsWe have here leaked correspondence which makes clear the startling overreach behind these laws, which were found unconstitutional by the High Court. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 24 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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Arts – Wild ThingsMr Barnett said the Government would review Screen Tasmania's guidelines 'to make sure dangerous and illegal activities cannot be promoted or endorsed'. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 25 Nov 2020 |
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Premier – Anti-Protest BillThe failed Workplaces (Protection from Protesters) Act was basically regarded as unconstitutional by the High Court. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 23 Nov 2020 |
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Premier Confirms Anti-Protest Laws Pure PoliticsAlmost a year to since day the Liberals rammed their anti-protest laws through the Lower House, Premier Gutwein has confirmed the legislation was not urgent. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 23 Nov 2020 |
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Shane Broad Reveals Authoritarian StreakLabor’s Shane Broad has revealed his authoritarian streak, with an unpleasant display in last night’s parliamentary Adjournment Debate. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 18 Sep 2020 |
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Election Campaigns - Application of Section 196 of the Electoral ActSection 196 of the Electoral Act has consistently been used to prevent legitimate political discourse during election campaigns. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 17 Sep 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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Liberals, Ogilvie Vote to Gag DemocracyIf it wasn’t chilling enough for the Liberals to erode democratic rights with anti-protest laws, today they gagged debate on the legislation itself. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 28 Nov 2019 |
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Greens Call on TCCI to Withdraw Support for Draconian Anti-Protest LawsThe Greens have today written to the TCCI asking them to withdraw their support for the Workplace (Protection from Protestors) Amendment Bill. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 19 Nov 2019 |
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Anti-Protest LawsCassy O'Connor questions the premier over their second attempt at anti-protest legislation following the High Court's invalidation of the original laws. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 14 Nov 2019 |
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Incitement of Violence on Hong Kong Protesters Must be CondemnedThe Tasmanian Council for the Promotion of the Peaceful Reunification of China (CPPRC) appears to be openly inciting violence. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 13 Aug 2019 |
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University of Tasmania - Freedom of SpeechIn recent weeks pro-democracy students have posted a symbolic Lennon Wall at the University of Tasmania's student lounge. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 8 Aug 2019 |
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UTAS protestsMadam Deputy Speaker, I rise to speak about Hong Kong and the wave of students standing up for a free Hong Kong against the Chinese government. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 7 Aug 2019 |
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Pro-Beijing Forces on UTAS Campus Tear Down Lennon WallCassy O'Connor speaks out over pro-Beijing students tearing down the symbolic Lennon Wall at UTAS. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 8 Aug 2019 |
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Hundreds of Thousands Wasted on Liberals' Draconian Protest LawsThe enormity of legal costs of the corporate driven and politically motivated laws has been revealed at $355,000. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 17 Jan 2019 |
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Right to Peaceful Protest Law - High Court DecisionThe entire country now knows a bad law brought in by the Government has led to a landmark High Court decision affirming the right to peaceful protest. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 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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Liberal Anti-Protest Laws Condemned by High CourtThe Liberals' draconian, undemocratic anti-protest laws have been found to be in breach of the Australian Constitution by the High Court. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 18 Oct 2017 |
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Rockliff Must Investigate Biddulph GagThe Education Minister must immediately investigate the full circumstances which led to the attempted gag of Steve Biddulph. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 2 Mar 2017 |
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Premier Hodgman Not Standing By Past Comments on Anti-DiscriminationLast year in the Premier stated "I believe our society and democracy thrives on the basis of freedom of speech that is not unfettered". Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 21 Sep 2016 |
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Collision Course for High CourtTasmania’s draconian Anti Protest Law is heading for a High Court challenge after the Government voted against a Greens bill to repeal the legislation. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 25 May 2016 |
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Defamation Laws-Common Sense PrevailsAttorney General Vanessa Goodwin's education is now complete as she has backed down from her draconian attempt to introduce gag laws in Tasmania. Nick Mckim | Media Release | 5 Feb 2015 |
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Anti-Protest Bill Passed-But UnworkablePeople who care about a healthy democracy will be mourning the passage of the government's extreme anti-protest legislation. Nick Mckim | Media Release | 25 Nov 2014 |
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Libs Move to Amend Defamation ActThe Attorney-General today confirmed moves to amend the Defamation Act 1995 are designed to intimidate Tasmanians out of participating in public debate. Nick Mckim | Media Release | 9 Sep 2014 |
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Anti-Protest Laws RejectedThe Hodgman Liberal government is quickly developing a reputation for being draconian, divisive and anti-democratic. Kim Booth | Media Release | 23 Jun 2014 |