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Fake Feminists Who Play Footsies with Nazis to Gather on Parliament LawnsThe Presiding Officers of Tasmania’s Parliament have regrettably decided to allow an anti-transgender hate group to rally on Parliament’s lawns tomorrow. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 20 Mar 2023 |
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Conversion PracticesYou were reasonably clear: you do not support language that marginalises, discriminates against or demonises LGBTIQ+ people. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 10 Nov 2022 |
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Senator Alex Antic - CommentsThe odious Senator Alex Antic, accused the ABC of 'grooming' over the reading of a book that tells young women it is okay to wear pants. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 9 Nov 2022 |
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Sale of Nazi MemorabiliaIn another act of hurt towards Tasmania’s Jewish community, a Launceston auction house again plans to auction off Nazi memorabilia. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 14 May 2020 |
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Auction of Nazi MemorabiliaIn Launceston today, Nazi memorabilia including a Hitler Youth belt buckle and a SS ring will be sold at auction. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 7 Aug 2019 |
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Nazi Memorabilia AuctionNews that Nazi memorabilia is being auctioned in Tasmania against the wishes of the Jewish community is of deep concern. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 5 Aug 2019 |
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Greens Bid Farewell Robin Banks as Anti-Discrimination CommissionerThe Tasmanian Greens pay tribute to outgoing Anti-Discrimination Commissioner, Robin Banks, and wish her the very best for the future. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 31 Jan 2017 |
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Anti-Discrimination Amendment BillFirst the Australian Greens and now federal Labor have vowed to block the plebiscite legislation being debated in federal parliament today. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 12 Oct 2016 |
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Anti-Discrimination Act Changes Must be DitchedThe Anti-Discrimination Act (Amendment) Bill 2016 is still going through the second reading stages in the Tasmanian House of Assembly. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 11 Oct 2016 |
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Liberals Forging Ahead with Anti-Discrimination Changes Despite Morrissey's ConcernsThere is a very real risk that as a result of the proposed amendments conduct which offends, humiliates or intimidates a child or young person may be permitted. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 22 Sep 2016 |
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Liberal Government Removes 'Reasonableness' from Anti-Discrimination Laws in Favour of the ChurchIn the final draft amendments the word 'reasonably' was removed in relation to the exemption provided for religious purposes under the act. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 21 Sep 2016 |
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Anti-Discrimination Act Changes are DangerousThe exemption provided on religious grounds in the amendment Bill will send a dangerous message out into the community. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 21 Sep 2016 |
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Hodgman Abandons LGBTI Tasmanians and other Groups to Risk of Hate SpeechThe Premier demonstrated his weakness and the utter hypocrisy of his Party today. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 20 Sep 2016 |
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Sham Consultation on Anti-Discrimination Act ChangesWe understand amendments to the State's anti-discrimination laws will shortly land in Parliament, after very little consultation. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 19 Sep 2016 |