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Greens’ Clean Air Package to Keep Tasmanians SafeWe recognise it’s the core business of government to keep people safe and we prioritise this responsibility in our Alternative Budget. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 31 May 2023 |
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Alternative Budget 2023-24Our Alternative Budget lays out an evidence-backed plan for real climate action and the restoration of Nature, giving hope for the future. Cassy O'Connor MP | Policies | 31 May 2023 |
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Retaining Essential WorkersWe need a plan to attract and retain the essential workers who hold the fabric of our society together. Cassy O'Connor MP | Policies | 31 May 2023 |
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Hospitals in Chaos, Rockliff Refuses to Stop Covid SpreadToday Jeremy Rockliff diminished even the AMA’s concerns for health workers getting Covid for the third time, risking long-term debilitating health effects. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 30 May 2023 |
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Liberals’ Budget Fails on Health AgainMichael Ferguson is trying to pretend he’s handed down a Budget to tackle the health crisis, but Tasmanians will see straight through his attempts at spin Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 25 May 2023 |
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HealthThe minister describes the closure of St Helens as 'disappointing'. Well let us call it for what it is: it is a calamity; it is dangerous. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 24 May 2023 |
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Premier Must Act on St Helen'sJeremy Rockliff has moved heaven & earth to to build a billion-dollar stadium at Macquarie Point but he won’t lift a finger to save vital mental health services Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 23 May 2023 |
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Time to End Reliance on Private HealthThe Rockliff Government must end its reliance on the private health system to provide essential health services for Tasmanians, Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 18 May 2023 |
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Big Covid Increase Demands ActionThe Rockliff Government must pull its long-buried head from the sand, and put in place measures that will protect the community from preventable Covid harm. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 20 May 2023 |
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Public Schools Should Lead on Masks as Covid SurgesThe Friends’ School’s decision to recommend students wear masks is sensible, given the current surge in Covid Australia-wide, including Tasmania. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 19 May 2023 |
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St Helens Private Hospital - Effect of ClosureOn 2 May 2023, Healthscope announced the impending closure of the St Helens Private Hospital, with operations ceasing in June 2023. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 10 May 2023 |
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Tasmanian Health SystemI now want to reflect on the tragedies that are occurring in the hospitals and the evidence for that decline. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 10 May 2023 |
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St Helens Private Hospital - Effect of ClosureHealthscope's closure of its 39-bed mental health facility in Hobart, including the state's only 8-bed mother and baby unit is a disaster. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 10 May 2023 |
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Liberals Refuse to Act on St Helens ClosureThe Premier has refused to look into purchasing the St Helens building or taking over the services it operates Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 10 May 2023 |
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Government Should Consider St Helen's Site PurchaseThe closure of St Helen’s Private Hospital is a serious issue, & it's the government’s job to ensure all the hospital’s services continue uninterrupted Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 2 May 2023 |
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Overdue Return of Masks in RHHThe RHH's decision to reinstate mask mandates is welcome, but also demonstrates the short-sighted nature of the decision to remove masks previously Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 21 Apr 2023 |
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E-CigarettesWe are concerned where we have got to in Australia and the fact is that with the increase in vaping and the creation of the black market. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 29 Mar 2023 |
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HealthI want to call out the Premier for his continual gaslighting about the true state of Tasmania's health system. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 22 Mar 2023 |
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Ellis Must Allow Pill Testing in TasmaniaPolice Minister Felix Ellis should listen to the growing demands for pill testing to be implemented in Tasmania, and act to allow this life-saving measure Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 15 Mar 2023 |
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Matter of Public Importance - HealthHe never comes up with a vision and a budget and a plan that is in scale with what is happening. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 28 Feb 2023 |
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Who Does Jeremy Rockliff Govern For?Who is Premier Rockliff governing for? It’s not battlers, or everyday Tasmanians. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 28 Feb 2023 |
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Labor Two-Faced on Drug ReformLabor is trying to have its cake and eat it too on personal drug use reform, speaking the language of harm reduction but refusing to support reform Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 22 Feb 2023 |
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Hardline Drug Policy Wrong ApproachPremier Jeremy Rockliff’s response to proposed drug law reform in Queensland is deeply disappointing. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 21 Feb 2023 |
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Rockliff Must Act on Medical Misconduct ReportRevelations of the medical registration system's repeated failures to protect patients from sexual abuse and misconduct are appalling and demand action. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 7 Feb 2023 |
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Reproductive Health Report Demands ActionToday’s report released by Women’s Health Tasmania highlights the need for improved access to safe and affordable termination services in Tasmania. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 3 Feb 2023 |
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Crisis in Health Continues to DeepenNew data about healthcare in Tasmania shows a system that continues to deteriorate, and highlights the need for an ambitious response from the Government. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 2 Feb 2023 |
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CLC Report Should Prompt Informed Debate on Drug Law ReformThe release of a new report into the costs of criminalising drugs in Tasmania is welcome and highlights why it's time for a community conversation about drugs Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 30 Jan 2023 |
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The Covid Kraken variant has arrived, Where is the Health Minister?A dangerous new, highly immune-evasive Covid variant is becoming dominant globally, including in Tasmania. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 8 Jan 2023 |
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Who Actually Cares What Jeff Kennett Thinks?While the out of touch suited-up blokes might want this unneeded, billion dollar stadium, the majority of Tasmanians don’t. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 15 Dec 2022 |
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12 Months of Uncontrolled Covid, Time for a New Health MinisterIt’s time Tasmania had a new Health Minister. One who will put the health of Tasmanians first. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 15 Dec 2022 |
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Children at Covid Risk, as Liberals Plan to Axe TestingUnvaccinated Tasmanian children under five years are at higher risk of serious Covid complications, but have been abandoned by the Rockliff Government. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 6 Dec 2022 |
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Covid Impacts Ignored on International Day of People with DisabilityOn International Day of People with Disability, spare a thought for disabled and vulnerable Tasmanians who are more socially isolated due to Covid risk. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 3 Dec 2022 |
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Ramping Tragedy at RHHThe devastating consequences of increased ambulance ramping have been highlighted once again. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 24 Nov 2022 |
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Rockliff Dismisses Concerns About Covid Positive Employees Returning to WorkNot content with his successful national cabinet push r to remove Covid isolation rules, Premier Rockliff is dismissing the effect of his decision Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 23 Nov 2022 |
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ACEM Emergency Report Terrible – EDs Even Worse NowA new report shows Tasmania recording the worst results in the nation for emergency department performance Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 9 Nov 2022 |
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Coral Princess Blight on BurnieThe docking of the Coral Princess in Burnie without mandated Covid safeguards is the latest in a string of reckless decisions by the Rockliff government Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 4 Nov 2022 |
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Rockliff Must Act to Limit COVID-19 SpreadWith Covid case numbers growing and new variants now identified in Tasmania, we are entering a concerning new phase of the pandemic Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 2 Nov 2022 |
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Health Failures Deepen - AgainThe Department of Health’s Annual Report highlights the appalling continued decline of Tasmania’s health system under the Liberals. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 28 Oct 2022 |
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Salmon Feed a Health and Marine DangerReports animal feed additive Ethoxyquin - banned in Europe because of dangers for human health & aquatic life - has been found in Tasmanian salmon are alarming. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 26 Oct 2022 |
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LGH Another Devastating Example of Liberals' Health FailureThe latest situation at the LGH is another shocking example of the Liberals' failures on health. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 27 Oct 2022 |
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Cruise Ships Latest Liberal Covid FailureThe Liberals’ refusal to mandate safeguards against the high risk of Covid outbreaks from returning cruise ships is the latest example of their reckless public Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 25 Oct 2022 |
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Labor Crab-Walk Away from Stadium OppositionAfter Federal Labor Treasurer Jim Chalmers signaled he’s open to funding the massive mega-stadium, today Labor are proposing a referendum on the Liberals’ plan. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 24 Oct 2022 |
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HealthIt seems, with respect, that the Premier is being very weak on the things that matter the most. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 18 Oct 2022 |
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Rockliff Government Betrayal of Tasmanians with DisabilityThe Premier has made it clear to Tasmanians with disability his government is prepared to abandon them to Covid following the removal of mandatory isolation Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 18 Oct 2022 |
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Premier at Odds With Worksafe Covid GuidanceCorrespondence from WorkSafe Tasmania makes it clear the Covid pandemic, and responsibilities for businesses, are not over Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 14 Oct 2022 |
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Anti-Science Liberals Compare Covid to GastroIt is reckless for the Liberals to continue to downplay people’s Covid health risks by likening the impacts to recovering from gastro. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 10 Oct 2022 |
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No Excuses for Record Emergency Department PainThe Rockliff Government has chalked up yet another terrible milestone in health Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 4 Oct 2022 |
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Rockliff’s Heartless Covid BetrayalThe Premier’s ardent support of National Cabinet’s decision to remove mandatory Covid isolation is a betrayal of Tasmanians. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 30 Sep 2022 |
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Justice Miscellaneous (Advance Care Directives) Bill 2022Advocates have called for this for a very long time. It was very widely discussed around and as supporting the push for voluntary assisted dying. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 29 Sep 2022 |
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Support for Pokies Harm Minimisation, For NowThe Greens are pleased an amended motion calling on all parties and MPs to support card-based pokies harm reduction measures was agreed to in Parliament today. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 28 Sep 2022 |
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What Happened to Rockliff’s Government of Heart?The Premier continues to insist on his plan to build an unnecessary $750 million plus football stadium – despite massive community backlash. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 27 Sep 2022 |
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Stadium Plan Insulting to Tasmanians in Needhe secretly decided mega-million dollar stadium plan for Macquarie Point is an insult to every Tasmanian who can’t afford their rent or is living in a tent. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 18 Sep 2022 |
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Rockliff Painfully Out of Touch on SurgeriesJeremy Rockliff’s attempt to diminish the extent of his government’s failure to deliver elective surgery shows how out of touch he has become Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 11 Sep 2022 |
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Health SystemWe have an intolerable pressure now on all parts of the hospital system. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 6 Sep 2022 |
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COVID-19 - Shortening Isolation PeriodThe Victorian and Western Australian chief health officers have both raised the alarm about shortening the COVID 19 isolation period. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 6 Sep 2022 |
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Rockliff Should End the Liberal War on DrugsThe Liberals’ war on drugs mentality is a manifest failure. What is required is a health-based response, informed by expert advice and evidence, not ideology. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 30 Aug 2022 |
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Ambulance Response Times Out of ControlThe response times for ambulances in Tasmania continue to spiral further out of control, with the latest HealthStats revealing a distressing new milestone. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 26 Aug 2022 |
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HealthHere we are nearly 18 months later and there is no change and in fact the wheels are falling off. They are falling off in hospitals and in Ambulance Tasmania. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 23 Aug 2022 |
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Where are Labor as Tasmania is in Crisis?The role of an opposition is to hold government to account on critical matters of public interest. That is not the case in Tasmania’s Parliament. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 23 Aug 2022 |
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Public Health SystemWe really hear the pain of doctors, nurses, midwives and paramedics and what frustrates us so much is that the Government has things it can do. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 17 Aug 2022 |
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Health Legislation (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill 2022We were the first state in Australia and we led the charge on the real-time monitoring of prescription medicines. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 16 Aug 2022 |
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Ambulance RampingNews that a woman died at the Launceston General Hospital after being ramped for nine hours was tragic but, sadly, not surprising. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 16 Aug 2022 |
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How Many Tasmanians are Dying While Ramped?It’s unclear from the Premier’s answer today whether Tasmania collects any data whatsoever about the welfare of ramped patients. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 16 Aug 2022 |
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Greens Table Petition to Reinstate Masks in Medical SettingsOn behalf of the Greens, in Parliament today I was pleased to table a petition signed by 961 Tasmanians calling for the reintroduction of masking requirements. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 16 Aug 2022 |
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Covid Crisis as Hospitalisations TrebleYesterday the number of Covid hospitalisations reached a new peak of 184 – more than three times higher than the highest ever peak of 58 in April. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 20 Jul 2022 |
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Archer’s Cold War Cannabis Response OutdatedTasmanians overwhelmingly want to decriminalise the personal use of marihuana, and Minister Archer’s views are way behind the community. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 16 Jul 2022 |
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National Cabinet Needs Low-Covid StrategyThe ripple effect of a single person’s infection on their absence in the workplace or the loss of a hospital bed is having damaging effects in Tasmania. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 16 Jul 2022 |
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Health and Aged Care Facilities Hit as Covid Hospitalisations Hit Record NumberToday, Tasmania has also recorded 100 people in hospital who have Covid, as new subvariants spread rapidly in the community. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 12 Jul 2022 |
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Rockliff Must Act as Hospitals are Struck by CovidPredictably, Tasmanians hospitals are struggling as the current Covid wave continues. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 11 Jul 2022 |
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Rockliff Must Follow ATAGI and AHPPC Advice, as Tasmania Hits 200,000 Covid CasesTasmania’s Covid case numbers topped 200,000 yesterday, another grave milestone in the ongoing pandemic. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 9 Jul 2022 |
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100 Covid Deaths: An Utterly Tragic, and Preventable MilestoneThis is a profoundly tragic statistic, but it’s 100 lives cut short and 100 Tasmanian families grieving. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 8 Jul 2022 |
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Skyrocketing Covid Cases Expose Rockliff’s FailureSkyrocketing cases and hospitalisations are down to the Liberals’ reckless, unscientific decision to facilitate mass infection. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 6 Jul 2022 |
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Rockliff Government Leaving Tasmanians at Risk as Covid Hospitalisations RiseThe soaring hospitalisations rate reported in the latest Covid-19 data is yet more evidence that the Government’s reckless approach to this deadly virus is putt Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 4 Jul 2022 |
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Urgent Action Needed on Ramping CrisisA newly published Victorian study highlighting the harm caused to patients by ambulance ramping has important implications for Tasmania. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 1 Jul 2022 |
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Rockliff Must Advocate Masks as Covid Emergency Declaration EndsGiven rising case numbers and a new subvariant becoming dominant, it's a mistake for the Rockliff Government to end the Covid health emergency declaration. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 30 Jun 2022 |
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Liberals Cut Protections while Covid Cases DoubleIn the last two days, Tasmania’s Covid case number has more than doubled to 1000 cases, and hospitalisations have increased by a third. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 21 Jun 2022 |
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Estimates Reply – RockliffEssentially, across all of our health services is the reality that we are in a global pandemic. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 14 Jun 2022 |
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Health Workforce RetentionFundamentally, what healthcare workers were expecting, and understanding has to be delivered by the Liberal Government. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 14 Jun 2022 |
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Science and Technology – Health ICT FundingMinister, page 99 of the budget paper No. 2, volume 1 shows an allocation of $150 million for the Digital Health Transformation Initiative. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 9 Jun 2022 |
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Attorney-General and Justice – Consent to Medical TreatmentThe Tasmanian Law Reform Institute has also done another excellent body of research on legal recognition of sex and gender. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 6 Jun 2022 |
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Greens’ Support for Tasmanian AFL and AFLW TeamsOur firm support for the State’s AFL bid, however, did not include backing in a new stadium – and will not. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 10 Jun 2022 |
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Health – Blood DonationsMinister, another topic raised by us in relation to men who have sex with men is their capacity to participate as blood donors. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 6 Jun 2022 |
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Health – Pill TestingThe recommendation from the New South Wales Coroner, on the back of six deaths between 2017 and 2019, that pill testing should be introduced. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 6 Jun 2022 |
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Health – Medicinal CannabisI want to talk about the controlled-access scheme for medicinal cannabis. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 6 Jun 2022 |
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Health – Elective SurgeryStephen is back on the waiting list for surgery as a category three case and has been told to expect a 12 month wait. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 6 Jun 2022 |
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Health – Emergency DepartmentsAn important measure of the performance of an emergency department is how many patients are being seen on time. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 6 Jun 2022 |
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Health – Ambulances and ParamedicsOn the Saturday night, the day after, 14 May, there were no ambulances staffed at Huonville again, Dodges Ferry again and then at Glenorchy. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 6 Jun 2022 |
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Health – CovidThis time last year there were zero cases of COVID 19 in Tasmania and 13 people had died of COVID disease. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 6 Jun 2022 |
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HIV Survivors Awareness DaySince 1981, according to the United Nations AIDS agency, 78 million were infected and an estimated 39 million have died of AIDs-related illnesses. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 2 Jun 2022 |
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Greens Table Petition to Support Health WorkersToday I tabled a petition calling on the Rockliff Government to fix Tasmania’s devastated health system, on behalf of the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Feder Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 2 Jun 2022 |
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Budget Health CutsThe need is coming from the increasing number of people who access health services every day. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 1 Jun 2022 |
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Valuing our Health WorkersWe have an enduring situation in Tasmania. It has been going on for a long time, but under this Government, over the last eight years, nothing has improved. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 31 May 2022 |
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COVID-19 - Public Health Response LimitationsMr Speaker, we have entered the age of normalising the mass infection of people with COVID-19 and normalising mass death. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 26 May 2022 |
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COVID-19 - Public Health Response LimitationsI put on the record my concern that the Government is continuing to rest its entire public health protection response to COVID 19 on vaccines. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 26 May 2022 |
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COVID-19 - Protective MeasuresYesterday, Tasmania recorded 900 new COVID-19 cases, 51 people are in hospital and case numbers there have been high for over a month. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 26 May 2022 |
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Ambulance Response TimesOne of the very large issues which has changed is the casualisation of much of the paramedic graduate workforce. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 24 May 2022 |
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Removing Covid Protections is IrresponsibleToday’s announcement that Covid close contact restrictions will be dropped is irresponsible and potentially harmful. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 27 Apr 2022 |
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Archer Must Act on Risdon Prison Covid OutbreakRisdon Prison is overcrowded and understaffed, and now they are battling mass outbreaks of Coronavirus and staff absences. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 12 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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100,000+ Reasons to Mask UpToday Tasmania’s Covid case count is over 100,000. In real terms, that means about 1 in 5 Tasmanians has been infected. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 6 Apr 2022 |
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Tasmanians Let Down by Morrison BudgetLutruwita/Tasmania and its people have been sorely let down by Scott Morrison’s pre-election budget. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 30 Mar 2022 |
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What Will it Take for Gutwein to Reinstate Masks?Today’s 2,472 Covid case count is another record high, and Tasmania now has almost 12,000 active cases. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 30 Mar 2022 |
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COVID-19 - Government Actions and Numbers of CasesIn total, more than 70 000 Tasmanians have been infected, including thousands of children and young people, with a novel bat virus. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 23 Mar 2022 |
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Covid Rate a Terrible First for TasmaniaTasmania is close to topping the nation in our state’s Covid infection rate, but this is no matter for celebration. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 23 Mar 2022 |
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Covid Case Jump Confirms Need to Mask UpIn the last 48 hours, new Covid cases have doubled, which is what happens when politics trumps public health. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 16 Mar 2022 |
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Covid Cases Jump as Masks Come OffToday’s 400+ case jump follows the Gutwein Government’s decision to remove mask wearing protections in most indoor settings. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 15 Mar 2022 |
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Mask Removal Reckless as Cases ClimbThe Gutwein Government’s decision to remove mask wearing protections in most indoor settings is reckless. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 11 Mar 2022 |
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Liberals Refuse to Release Mask AdviceIn their refusal to provide Public Health advice on removal of mask protections, the Gutwein Government is treating Tasmanians with contempt. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 9 Mar 2022 |
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Gutwein Refuses to Stand Up to Abetz and TCCI on Mask ProtectionsWith Covid case numbers in the last two days over 1000, the TCCI and Liberal Senator Eric Abetz have recklessly called for the removal of mask protections. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 9 Mar 2022 |
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Liberals’ Updated High Risk Covid Schools PlanThe Gutwein Government’s “updated’ Covid school plan denies the reality of massive case numbers in unprotected children. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 8 Mar 2022 |
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Gutwein’s Reckless Removal of MasksThe Gutwein Government’s decision to remove universal mask wearing requirements is reckless. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 4 Mar 2022 |
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Gutwein Government’s Failed Covid Guidelines Put Aged Care Residents at RiskThe independent OzSAGE group of epidemiologists warn against incorrectly referring to Covid as principally being transmitted via contact and droplets. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 2 Mar 2022 |
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Gutwein Reckless Considering End to Mask MandateWe are unsurprised at the Liberals’ plan to ditch mandatory check-ins, but the Premier’s indication he will consider dropping mask mandates is alarming. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 18 Feb 2022 |
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Transparency Needed on School Covid NumbersWe are calling on the Gutwein Government to be transparent about Covid case numbers in schools. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 16 Feb 2022 |
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Unsafe Rush to Face to Face Learning Has Predictable OutcomeSchool has been back for less than a week and seven Tasmanian schools have reported Covid outbreaks Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 15 Feb 2022 |
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Students Back to School and At Covid RiskMany parents will be stressed sending their children to school today, as will teachers returning to the classroom. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 9 Feb 2022 |
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Courtney Should Resign After She Recovers and ReturnsSarah Courtney has failed as Education Minister. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 2 Feb 2022 |
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Greens Covid19 Emergency Response PlanAn evidence-based public health plan for stopping the spread of Covid, and saving lives and livelihoods. Cassy O'Connor MP | Policies | 1 Feb 2022 |
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Greens Release Plan to Flatten the Curve and Save LivesLutruwita/Tasmania needs to flatten the curve to save lives and livelihoods.The Greens’ plan puts the health and safety of Tasmanians and local businesses first Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 1 Feb 2022 |
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ROGS Data Confirms Liberals Failing Tasmanians with a DisabilityToday’s Report on Government Services data shows Tasmania lagging behind the rest of the nation in delivering support to people with disability. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 25 Jan 2022 |
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Government Must Ensure Safe Staffing Levels for NursesThe Premier assured us he has financial flex in his budget, and he should use it to ensure safe staffing levels in the health system, and to make a COVID allowa Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 20 Jan 2022 |
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Education Minister MIAParents are anxious to hear the Government’s COVID safe schools plans. But instead of overseeing this critical task, Minister Sarah Courtney has gone on holiday Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 19 Jan 2022 |
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City Hall Another Sign of Unprepared GovernmentThe fact the Government has begun planning to use Hobart City Hall for COVID management is yet another example of how unprepared they were for borders to reopen Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 18 Jan 2022 |
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One Month From Reopening, Cases Still Climbing and No Plan to Contain CovidIn four short weeks since the Premier prematurely opened the border to Covid, cases continue to soar Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 15 Jan 2022 |
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Health Workers Deserve COVID AllowanceThe Gutwein government needs to follow Victoria’s lead and give healthcare workers in the public system a COVID allowance Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 13 Jan 2022 |
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As Infections Climb, Hospitalisation Data Needs ClarifyingAs the Premier fiddles while Rome burns and gets ready for an Ashes superspreader event, Covid is infecting more and more Tasmanians every day Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 12 Jan 2022 |
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As Cases Soar, World Health Organisation Makes a Lie of Premier’s ‘Mild’ ClaimsWith a 50% test positivity rate and 2223 recorded cases today, Tasmanians are suffering as a result of the Gutwein Government’s hands-off approach to Omicron. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 8 Jan 2022 |
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Jury Trial Suspension is on Peter GutweinThe Supreme Court’s decision to suspend jury trials, while right for the safety of those called to do jury duty, will mean justice is delayed for many. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 6 Jan 2022 |
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Gutwein Must Reset to Save Lives and LivelihoodsEvery day Covid is allowed to rage is another day of sickness in our community, local businesses having to shut their doors and casual workers losing income. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 6 Jan 2022 |
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Peter Gutwein Needs to Stand Up to Morrison at National CabinetThe Premier who has effectively abandoned Tasmanians to Covid needs to show some backbone at National Cabinet today. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 5 Jan 2022 |
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Gutwein Must Reverse Let It Rip StrategyThe predicted and rapidly unfolding COVID crisis is hurting Tasmania. Hundreds of people a day are being infected, testing is a mess and businesses are closing. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 4 Jan 2022 |
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Gutwein Signs on to Morrison’s Dangerous Covid PathThe Prime Minister’s reset of close contacts, and anti-testing rhetoric is dangerous and will put lives at risk – but it was accepted by Premier Gutwein. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 31 Dec 2021 |
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Gutwein Abandons Tasmanians to OmicronWith his let-it-rip strategy, Peter Gutwein has gone from hero to public health enemy number one within a fortnight. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 30 Dec 2021 |
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The Reopening of Tasmania’s BordersAfter nearly two years of relative safety from COVID, Tasmania opened its borders to all mainland states today. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 15 Dec 2021 |
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Liberals Must Act on Health ConcernsPolice Union reports of an unresponsive baby who had to be transported to hospital by police because no ambulance was available are alarming. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 9 Dec 2021 |
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MAIB - ClaimsWhat proportion of claimants receive daily care payments, housekeeping payments, loss of income allowances? Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 1 Dec 2021 |
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Vaccine Mandates for High Risk ProfessionsWith borders opening in just three weeks, Premier Peter Gutwein needs to provide certainty around the mandatory vaccination of highly exposed professions. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 24 Nov 2021 |
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Premier Backtracking on Public Health CommitmentsPremier Peter Gutwein seems to be abandoning some of his previous public health commitments as we approach the date he set for reopening Tasmania's borders. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 19 Nov 2021 |
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COVID-19 - Potential Cases in Health WorkersThe influx of people from COVID 19 states starts on 15 December and we must have our health system able to cope with the inevitable caseload. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 9 Nov 2021 |
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Minister Silent on Healthcare Staff COVID AbsencesThe Government must urgently consider the potential health system impacts of absences from healthcare workers who become infected with coronavirus. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 9 Nov 2021 |
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HealthStats Reveals More Disastrous Scenes at RHH EDThe HealthStats update, released today, once again shows the deepening crisis at the Royal Hobart Hospital, with record low statistics once again Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 29 Oct 2021 |
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COVID-19 - Decision to Reopen Tasmania on 15 December 2021Are you absolutely certain reopening on 15 December is the right decision by the Tasmanian people? Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 26 Oct 2021 |
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Greens Support ANMF PetitionThe Tasmanian Greens are proud to sponsor the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation’s parliamentary petition about our state’s deepening health crisis. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 26 Oct 2021 |
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Poisons Amendment Bill 2021I would like to reflect on the still-to-be-completed coronial inquest into the death by his own hand of a Tasmanian paramedic. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 12 Oct 2021 |
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Estimates Reply - Minister RockliffA major topic of conversation for some period was our state's COVID-19 preparations. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 15 Sep 2021 |
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Mental Health and Wellbeing - Eating Disorder ClinicMinister, I asked you in Estimates last year about the construction of a stand-alone eating disorder clinic at St John's. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 6 Sep 2021 |
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Health - Medical CannabisTasmania's Controlled Access Scheme was widely acknowledged as being overly restrictive and ideologically dominated. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 6 Sep 2021 |
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Health - Hospital Performance and StaffingIn July, the Royal Hobart Hospital recorded its worst result on record for patients seen on time. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 6 Sep 2021 |
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Health - Elective SurgeriesThe performance target you have for elective surgeries in this Budget are extremely welcome. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 6 Sep 2021 |
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Health - Paramedics and AmbulancesLast year in budget Estimates we asked the Minister to provide data for the number of code blue events that had occurred on the ramp at the Royal. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 6 Sep 2021 |
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Health - COVID-19We are now in a situation where the majority of the Australian population is in lockdown due to the significant outbreaks of the Delta variant. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 6 Sep 2021 |
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Hospital Emergency Department StaffingThe Department of Health dashboard for June shows the number of patients seen on time in our emergency departments was the lowest ever. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 26 Aug 2021 |
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Greens Deliver Vision for Fairer, Healthier Lutruwita/TasmaniaOur Alternative Budget recognises far too many people are struggling to put a roof over their head, access healthcare, pay bills, or put food on the table. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 1 Sep 2021 |
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Food Amendment Bill 2021There are so many other situations that food-borne diseases can change in the nature of transmission, reproduction and proliferation. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 24 Aug 2021 |
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Worst Results on Record for Emergency DepartmentsToday’s HealthStats Dashboard update shows key statistics for Tasmania's EDs have reached new lows Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 27 Aug 2021 |
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Guardianship and Administration Amendment (Advance Care Directives) Bill 2021There is a real issue around self-determination for people who come under emergency orders and guardianship orders. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 1 Jul 2021 |
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Guardianship and Administration Amendment (Advance Care Directives) Bill 2021We were the first party to introduce legislation for voluntary assisted dying. Three times it took for that legislation to come to pass. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 1 Jul 2021 |
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Government Should Reassure Tasmanians on COVID-19 OutbreakThe spread across Australia of the highly infectious Delta variant is a matter of legitimate concern to Tasmanians. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 28 Jun 2021 |
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Government Fiscal Sustainability Report 2021 – Time to Make the Corporates PayThe Tasmanian Government Fiscal Sustainability Report 2021 reiterates the findings of previous reports from Treasury. It makes it clear things need to change. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 10 Jun 2021 |
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Greens Support Calls for Permanent NW Vaccination HubThe Tasmanian Greens support calls for a permanent COVID-19 vaccination clinic to be set up in North West Tasmania. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 4 Jun 2021 |
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Rockliff Must Give Nurses a Place at the TableTasmania’s new Health Minister Jeremy Rockliff should re-establish the position of Statewide Executive Director of Nursing on the THS Executive Board Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 26 May 2021 |
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Greens' Fix For HealthThe Greens understand the need for immediate and ambitious action to tackle the health crisis, and are proud to announce our comprehensive plan to do just that. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 29 Apr 2021 |
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Greens Support Independent Inquiry into Mental Health CareThe issues raised by 16 psychiatrists in a letter to the Australian Medical Association are alarming. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 26 Apr 2021 |
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Greens Welcome Labor Commitment on Gun Laws, Call for Liberals to Release PolicyThe Greens support strong gun laws in Tasmania. We were proud to release our policy in the early stages of the campaign to strengthen our state's gun laws. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 25 Apr 2021 |
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Solving the Nursing ShortageThe Greens were proud to join members of the ANMF to launch our plan to solve the nursing and midwife shortage Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 16 Apr 2021 |
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Prioritising Ambulances and ParamedicsEvery Tasmanian knows Ambulance Tasmania is an essential part of our health system, and that paramedics do an incredible job of looking after our community. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 16 Apr 2021 |
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Greens Release Plan for Strong Gun Laws, Safer CommunitiesAll Tasmanians should feel safe in their community. Strong firearms laws ensure people are protected. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 13 Apr 2021 |
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Greens Release Plan to Invest in Community HealthOn behalf of the Greens I was proud to release our community health plan. Investing in preventative health services keeps people healthier and out of hospitals. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 7 Apr 2021 |
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Day 13: Peter Gutwein Still Withholding Truth from VotersPeter Gutwein is being utterly contemptuous of voters in hiding the truth about the secret casino pokies tax deal he’s agreed to give the Federal Group. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 7 Apr 2021 |
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Day 12: Silence from Liberals on Deal with Federal HotelsWe’re almost two weeks into this premature election campaign and still a stunning silence from Peter Gutwein about the casino pokies tax rate. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 6 Apr 2021 |
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Day Nine: Gutwein Continues to Withhold the Truth from Tasmanians on Secret Pokies DealIt’s day nine of the State election campaign and the Premier still hasn’t told Tasmanians what deal his government stitched up with the Farrell family on the ca Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 3 Apr 2021 |
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Day Eight and Gutwein’s Silence on Pokies Tax Deal Still DeafeningTasmanians still don’t know what they’ll be paying to subsidise the casino pokies tax deal the Liberals have struck with Federal Group. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 2 Apr 2021 |
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Day Seven: We Know Labor’s Caved on Pokies – No Answer from Gutwein on Casino Pokies TaxLabor has been forced to reveal its complete abandonment of principle and capitulation to the gambling industry, but the Premier continues to be slippery. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 1 Apr 2021 |
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Day Six And Still No Answers from Either Party on PokiesBoth Peter Gutwein and Rebecca White are being willfully evasive with Tasmanian voters over their respective positions on pokies. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 31 Mar 2021 |
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Politics Must be Removed from Public HealthAll announcements relating to the COVID emergency response during the state election campaign must be removed from politics. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 30 Mar 2021 |
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Liberals' Health FailureThe latest update to the HealthStats dashboard is another clear demonstration of a health system being completely mismanaged by the Liberals. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 26 Mar 2021 |
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Medicinal CannabisI want to express relief on the part of every Tasmanian who has been wanting to see medicinal cannabis more freely available in this state. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 16 Mar 2021 |
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Essential Hotel Quarantine Workers Betrayed by LiberalsHotel quarantine workers have been betrayed by Premier Peter Gutwein. He must rectify the situation immediately. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 17 Mar 2021 |
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Removal of Unfair Medicinal Cannabis Restrictions WelcomeThe Greens welcome the Premier’s announcement today about access to medical cannabis. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 16 Mar 2021 |
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Premier’s Irresponsible Logging Burn SpinOn the Saturday of the Labour Day long weekend, Forestry Tasmania set fire to a logged coupe in the Styx. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 16 Mar 2021 |
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Government Fails Workers, Increases COVID RiskThe Government’s failure to pay hotel quarantine staff their promised wage supplements is unfair on workers, andpotentially puts the community at risk Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 12 Mar 2021 |
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Facebook Putting Lives at RiskFacebook’s announcement they will be blocking Australian news is alarming, and will put lives at risk. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 18 Feb 2021 |
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Gutwein Must Listen to Doctors on ClimateThe Greens commend the Tasmanian branch of the Australian Medical Association for their strong statement recognising the existential threat of climate change. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 5 Feb 2021 |
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ROGS Data Confirms Deepening Health CrisisThe latest Report on Government Services (ROGS) data for Health confirms Tasmania is in the midst of a health crisis that is worsening under the Liberals. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 28 Jan 2021 |
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Damning ROGS Data in Housing, Homelessness, Child Safety and Youth JusticeVulnerable Tasmanians are being left behind by the Gutwein Government. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 20 Jan 2021 |
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HealthStats Update Paints Alarming PictureToday’s updates to the HealthStats dashboard paint a bleak picture of a government failing to adequately look after its citizens. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 15 Jan 2021 |
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Privacy Failure Requires Urgent InvestigationThe massive privacy incursion in to the lives of every Tasmanian who’s called an ambulance since last November is inexcusable. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 8 Jan 2021 |
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Greens Question Lack of Border RestrictionsThe Greens, like the majority of Tasmanians, appreciate the efforts of the Gutwein Government and public health officials to keep Tasmanians safe in 2020. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 2 Jan 2021 |
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Health – Medicinal CannabisUnder the controlled access scheme to medicinal cannabis in Tasmania, many patients seeking to access medicinal cannabis must be referred to a specialist. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 23 Nov 2020 |
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Health – PrivacyThere has to be trust among people in the community about how the information will be gathered and stored and how privacy will be assured. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 23 Nov 2020 |
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Health – Elective Surgery Waiting ListMore than two years ago, in October 2018, then premier Will Hodgman said the elective surgery waiting list at that point was 'not good enough'. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 23 Nov 2020 |
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Health – COVID-19Despite our having responded and weathered the situation well, there is still an outstanding level of risk. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 23 Nov 2020 |
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Mental Health and Wellbeing – ADHD SupportADHD is the most prevalent childhood neurodevelopmental disorder and the estimates range but it's around 4 per cent. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 24 Nov 2020 |
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Advanced Manufacturing and Defence Industries – Medical ManufacturingThe COVID pandemic has shown us very starkly how reliant we are on the import of specialised medical equipment to keep our hospitals functioning. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 24 Nov 2020 |
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Commission of Inquiry Must Investigate LGH and Ashley Youth Detention CentreThe Liberals must do right by the children who are, and have been, in government care. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 11 Nov 2020 |
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Commission of Inquiry into LGH Abuse NeededThe allegations a child sex offender was working as a nurse on the paediatrics ward at the Launceston General Hospital for nearly 20 years are distressing. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 10 Nov 2020 |
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Greens Welcome Doctors’ Call to End Native Forest LoggingThe Greens welcome the call by 250 doctors and medical students to end native forest logging in lutruwita/Tasmania. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 3 Nov 2020 |
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Caution and Public Safety Campaign Needed as Borders ReopenWith borders reopening today, the Gutwein Government needs to reinforce public health messages to keep Tasmanians safe. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 26 Oct 2020 |
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Urgent Care Centre Report Welcome, Rollout Must be PrioritisedWe welcome the release of the feasibility study into Urgent Care Centres - after more than 18 months of it sitting on the Health Minister’s desk. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 8 Oct 2020 |
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HealthStats Paints Worsening Elective Surgery PictureToday’s update to the HealthStats dashboard paints a bleak picture for those Tasmanians waiting for urgent, potentially life-saving elective surgery. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 25 Sep 2020 |
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Premier Needs Strategy for Tackling COVID-19 MisinformationFlyers promoting COVID-19 conspiracy theories have been dropped into Tasmanian letterboxes. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 23 Sep 2020 |
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Health in the NorthThe problem with the Launceston General Hospital has nothing to do with staff and everything to do with continual underfunding and under-resourcing. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 15 Sep 2020 |
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Health Minister Must Act on Elective SurgeryPublic elective surgery waiting lists are out of control, and the Health Minister Sarah must commit to using the private health system to reduce them. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 11 Sep 2020 |
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ANMF Submission Confirms North West PPE AllegationsThe ANMF submission to the investigation of the North West COVID-19 outbreak confirms many public reports about the lack of access to PPE. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 2 Sep 2020 |
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North West Health ServicesThe people of Tasmania deserve and expect to have quality healthcare services and that means quality in what is provided in a compassionate environment. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 26 Aug 2020 |
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Community Leaders Should Support Public Health AdviceIt is the responsibility of community leaders to support the advice of public health officials. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 20 Aug 2020 |
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Border ControlsIt has been seven weeks since we have been in this Chamber and much has changed in Australia in relation to where we are with the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 18 Aug 2020 |
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COVID-19 - Definition of Essential WorkerWhat is the difference between an essential worker, an essential traveller, and someone who is subject to two weeks' mandatory quarantine? Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 18 Aug 2020 |
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Workers Submitting to NW Inquiry Need Protection GuaranteeThe opening of submissions for the Independent Inquiry into the NW outbreak is welcome, but the government must guarantee protection for all who provide input. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 25 Jul 2020 |
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AIHW Report Confirms War on Drugs Has FailedLatest AIHW data shows that the amount of Tasmanians who recently used cannabis was almost as high as Tasmania’s tobacco smoking rate. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 16 Jul 2020 |
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State of Emergency ExtensionThe decision to extend the emergency declaration to match Victoria’s lockdown restrictions is understandable, and pragmatic. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 9 Jul 2020 |
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Government Must Prioritise Respiratory Health Housing RefitsThe reports of respiratory illness from a Housing Tasmania complex in South Hobart are distressing. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 3 Jul 2020 |
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Government Must Provide Worker Immunity for COVID InquiryHealth workers and public servants who want to contribute to the independent inquiry into the North West COVID-19 outbreak should be guaranteed protection. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 25 Jun 2020 |
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Eating Disorder Support Urgently NeededThe lack of specialist treatment for eating disorders in Tasmania has been an ongoing, and often tragic, issue. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 16 Jun 2020 |
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COVID-19 Milestone A Tribute to All TasmaniansTasmania has reached a milestone after a three month battle that claimed lives, closed businesses and caused thousands of job losses. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 12 Jun 2020 |
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COVID-19 EmergencyWe are in a unique time in Tasmania's history. For the first time in a very long time we are effectively sealed off as an island. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 4 Jun 2020 |
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Undercutting Public Health IrresponsibleConstant pressure by some elected representatives for the Premier to accelerate the easing of social restrictions is irresponsible. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 25 May 2020 |
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Premier Must Listen to Health Advice Over Industry LobbyistsThe Premier is right to be concerned about a second wave of coronavirus disease. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 19 May 2020 |
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Clearance Tests for COVID-19 NeededPublic Health today confirmed two coronavirus patients, who were categorised as ‘recovered’, had subsequently redeveloped symptoms. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 12 May 2020 |
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Vacancy Data Highlights Need to Regulate AirbnbSQM Research vacancy rate data released today clearly shows reform of short-stay accommodation is well overdue. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 12 May 2020 |
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Unlocking of Green Spaces WelcomeThe Greens welcome the Premier’s announcement that Tasmania’s green spaces will be open to locals from this coming Monday. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 8 May 2020 |
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Steady as she goes Gutwein on the right trackThe Premier has outlined a clear, staged and steady pathway to short term recovery from the coronavirus lockdown. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 8 May 2020 |
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COVID-19 Matter of Public importanceI return to the letter that was written by some doctors from the north-west who have been at the forefront of the coronavirus pandemic in Tasmania. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 7 May 2020 |
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COVID-19 - Implementation of RecommendationsThe north-west COVID-19 outbreak has been devastating for the families of people who died and hugely affected the 5000 people who went into quarantine. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 6 May 2020 |
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Community Testing a Critical Part of COVID-19 SuppressionThe approach to COVID-19 testing in Tasmania needs to change for us to fully understand the pattern of transmission. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 6 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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North West COVID-19 RestrictionsThe Premier’s decision to ease restrictions for the North West will be welcome news for residents in the region. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 1 May 2020 |
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Support for Rough Sleepers WelcomeThe Greens warmly welcome the Premier’s announcement today that more support will be provided to homeless Tasmanians. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 29 Apr 2020 |
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COVID-19 Rent Freeze WelcomeResidential tenants can breathe a sigh of relief after the Premier’s announcement today of a freeze on rent increases. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 22 Apr 2020 |
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Retesting of COVID-19 Patients is CriticalThe revelation a couple were cleared to leave self-isolation, only for one of them to return a further positive COVID-19 test, is disturbing. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 20 Apr 2020 |
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North West PPE Allegations Must Be InvestigatedAllegations raised in The Saturday Paper* about the origins of the North West’s COVID-19 outbreak are serious. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 18 Apr 2020 |
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The North West is SufferingIt is difficult to imagine the level of stress, anxiety and grief on the North West Coast today. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 17 Apr 2020 |
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North West Testing Must Be ExpandedThe current high rate of positive coronavirus test results being reported strongly suggests we must expand the testing being undertaken. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 16 Apr 2020 |
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Caution Urged on Term 2 ReturnThe Greens acknowledge the decision to reopen schools after the break for the children of essential workers and disadvantaged students. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 16 Apr 2020 |
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Assurance on PPE Stocks NeededIt is deeply concerning that hospital staff continue to raise the lack of availability of personal protective equipment needed to do their job safely. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 15 Apr 2020 |
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Increased North West Testing Needed NowThe approach to COVID-19 testing in North West Tasmania must change to ensure we have the best chance of limiting the virus’ impact on the community. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 15 Apr 2020 |
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Transparency Needed Over North West Coronavirus OutbreakTasmanians deserve maximum transparency over the circumstances that led to the coronavirus outbreak in the North West. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 14 Apr 2020 |
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Unified Health System Needed Across TasmaniaIt’s been almost two weeks since the Federal Government announced it would underwrite the takeover of private hospitals. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 11 Apr 2020 |
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Time to Move on Residential Rents TooThe Premier has today issued a Notice prohibiting evictions and freezing rent increases in commercial properties. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 9 Apr 2020 |
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Avoiding a COVID-19 Prison Cluster is a PriorityThe Greens commend the decision to suspend all prison visits, but remain concerned about the potential high risk for coronavirus transmission. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 7 Apr 2020 |
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Hospital and Aged Care Visits SuspendedThe news that hospitals and aged care homes will be closed to visitors will be difficult for many to hear - but is a critical public health measure. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 7 Apr 2020 |
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Ensuring Safe, Secure and Affordable Housing During COVID-19The tenants in the 20-unit complex in Hobart facing a huge rent hike is further evidence the State Government must enact a freeze on rent increases. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 6 Apr 2020 |
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North West Patients Need Reassurance on Health ServicesWith more cases of COVID-19 being announced daily residents need an assurance they will not need to leave the North West for critical health services. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 6 Apr 2020 |
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Private Hospital Must be Available Immediately in North WestLast week, the Federal Government announced it would underwrite the integration of private hospitals into the public system. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 5 Apr 2020 |
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Legislative Council Election Deferral Should Have Been Dealt with by ParliamentThe Greens recognise the strong public health grounds behind the Director of Public Health’s decision to defer Legislative Council elections. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 5 Apr 2020 |
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COVID-19 Rental Evictions OrderThe Greens are glad to hear the Premier say he will issue an Order today to protect tenants in private or public rental homes from evictions. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 1 Apr 2020 |
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Hospitals United in COVID-19 CrisisThe Greens welcome the federal government’s plan to underwrite the integration of private hospitals into the public system. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 31 Mar 2020 |
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Coronavirus Deaths a Tragic Reminder to Stay HomeOn behalf of the Greens, I offer our heartfelt sympathies to the loved ones of the two Tasmanians who have lost their lives to the coronavirus. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 31 Mar 2020 |
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Go Hard, Go Early and Save LivesLimiting people’s social movements outside their homes to all but essential activity is necessary to save lives. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 30 Mar 2020 |
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COVID-19 Schools Announcement WelcomeThe Greens welcome the Premier’s advice that parents should keep their children at home from school from Monday if they can. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 27 Mar 2020 |
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COVID-19 Economic Assistance PackageThe Greens acknowledge the enormous uncertainty and fear within in the community about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on their lives. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 26 Mar 2020 |
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Adjournment of ParliamentThe Tasmanian Parliament has agreed to adjourn until the first scheduled sitting week after the winter recess. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 26 Mar 2020 |
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Mixed Message on Schools Creating ConfusionThe disconnect from government imposing strict physical distancing measures and not closing schools is creating confusion within the community. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 24 Mar 2020 |
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Ignoring COVID-19 Directions Puts Lives at RiskThe Greens implore all Tasmanians to take the coronavirus threat very seriously, to practice physical distancing and to stay home if they can. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 23 Mar 2020 |
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Pokies Venues Must Close to Save LivesIt is reckless negligence towards at-risk people for poker machine venues to continue to operate EGMs during a lethal, global pandemic. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 22 Mar 2020 |
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COVID-19 Budget DelayThe Greens are relieved the State Budget has been delayed. It’s the right decision in a time of deep social and financial uncertainty. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 21 Mar 2020 |
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Plan Needed to Protect Vulnerable Children During COVID-19 PandemicOur child protection services were already struggling, but COVID-19 is exacerbating the situation. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 20 Mar 2020 |
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COVID-19 - School ClosuresToday you have declared a state of emergency, a clear acknowledgment of the great danger COVID-19 poses to our island community. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 19 Mar 2020 |
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Government Must Close Schools to Limit COVID-19 SpreadToday’s declaration of a state of emergency and implementation of tighter border restrictions were welcome moves by the Premier. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 19 Mar 2020 |
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State of Emergency, Quarantine Measures for Arrivals WelcomeThe Premier has the Greens’ strong support for announcing a state of emergency for Tasmania. This decision will save lives. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 19 Mar 2020 |
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COVID-19 - Tasmanian Access CardPeople are asked to fill out a Tasmanian Arrival Card when they land but this is only a voluntary self-declaration process. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 18 Mar 2020 |
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Gutwein Must Fix Tasmanian Arrival Card ProcessProtecting Tasmanians from the risk of all COVID-19-infected travellers is essential to slowing the spread of the virus in our community. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 18 Mar 2020 |
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Gutwein Government Will Have to Follow WA's Lead on Waiving Fees and ChargesStimulating the local economy to buffer it from COVID-19 is important but the Gutwein Government needs to do more to support low income people. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 18 Mar 2020 |
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Ministerial Statement - COVID-19 Response MeasuresIt is good to hear some of the things that the Premier has just announced. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 17 Mar 2020 |
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COVID-19 - Protection MeasuresOn current growth rates, the now 400 cases today in Australia of COVID-19 would become 10 000 by 4 April, in just a few weeks' time. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 17 Mar 2020 |
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COVID-19 - RestrictionsMore than 140 doctors have warned of impending disaster implored Government to do more before there is rapid community transmission. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 17 Mar 2020 |
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Tasmanian COVID-19 Support PackageThe Premier’s stimulus package announced today contains a number of positive measures to support businesses struggling with the coronavirus downturn. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 17 Mar 2020 |
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Federal Group Must Prioritise People's Lives Over ProfitsThe Federal Group appears not to fully grasp the deadly seriousness of the health risk within their pokies venues. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 17 Mar 2020 |
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Immediate Effective COVID-19 Restrictions RequiredThe State Government must immediately introduce a range of restrictions shown to slow the viral spread of COVID-19. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 15 Mar 2020 |
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COVID-19 Cruise Ship Risk Should be Mitigated by GovernmentThis morning the cruise ship Magnifica decided to lock down all passengers on board for their own health and safety. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 14 Mar 2020 |
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COVID-19 Risk ManagementA letter to Health Minister Sarah Courtney MP seeking information on COVID-19 preparedness. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Submission | 14 Mar 2020 |
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Dark MofoThe cancellation of Tasmania’s premier winter festival, Dark Mofo is sad, but in all likelihood a necessary measure. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 11 Mar 2020 |
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Coronavirus and dentist mask shortageA letter to Health Minister, Sarah Courtney MP, regarding Tasmanian dental practices access to face masks. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Submission | 6 Mar 2020 |
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Ministerial Statement - Coronavirus UpdateSince the first reports of the coronavirus came out it has been quite difficult to have a full understanding of what this viral pneumonia disease is. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 3 Mar 2020 |
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Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) public health informationA letter to Health Minister, Sarah Courtney MP, regarding the adequacy of public health information in Tasmania. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Submission | 28 Feb 2020 |
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Reassurance about Coronavirus Pandemic Preparations NeededThe Health Minister must reassure Tasmanians about our state’s preparations if a pandemic pattern of the virus is declared. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 24 Feb 2020 |
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Liberals' Failure Laid Bare on Social Justice DayWorld Social Justice Day shines the spotlight on Premier Gutwein’s promise of a ‘compassionate’ government for Tasmania. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 20 Feb 2020 |
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Ugly Liberal Anti-Abortion Ideology ContinuesThe anti-abortion position of the Liberals is shown by their refusal to provide surgical termination procedures through the public hospital system. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 6 Feb 2020 |
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Liberals Still Holding Back Pill TestingFestivals want to make sure they provide the safest possible environment to their patrons, but the Liberal Party is standing in their way. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 6 Feb 2020 |
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Serious Lead Levels Demand Health InvestigationHigh levels of lead detected in the water supply for the new Royal Hobart Hospital K-Block building is deeply concerning news. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 6 Feb 2020 |
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DEC Must Remain in Public HandsThe Greens welcome the move towards a state basketball team. The Derwent Entertainment Centre deal, however, must be approached with caution. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 18 Dec 2019 |
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ANU Review Demands Action on Pill TestingThe ANU review found the pill testing service at Groovin’ the Moo did not encourage the use of drugs. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 10 Dec 2019 |
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Get Ready for Labor and Ogilvie to Sell Out Gambling VictimsTasmanians who have suffered gambling addiction are set to be abandoned by both State Labor and former Labor MP Madeleine Ogilvie. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 3 Dec 2019 |
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TCCI Report Reveals Widening Wealth Gap Under Hodgman LiberalsThe TCCI’s ‘Tasmania Report’ confirms what many Tasmanians are feeling. The wealth gap is widening under Will Hodgman’s leadership. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 2 Dec 2019 |
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Hodgman Government's LegacyCassy O'Connor questions the Premier over a year of failings. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 28 Nov 2019 |
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Party In The Paddock to Champion Pill TestingWe are proud to be the sponsor of Party In The Paddock’s Parliamentary petition calling for pill testing to be trialled in Tasmania. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 15 Nov 2019 |
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Emergency Department at the LGHRosalie Woodruff contributes to Labor's Motion regarding the emergency department at the Launceston General Hospital. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 13 Nov 2019 |
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Health Budget and Access Solutions meeting agreementsThe Minister for Health oversees a budget which grows every year. That is the nature of the Health budget. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 12 Nov 2019 |
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NSW Coroner Recommends Immediate Action on Pill TestingThe New South Wales deputy state coroner has examined the tragic deaths at music festivals and today passed down her findings. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 8 Nov 2019 |
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Labor Back Liberals in the Failed 'War on Drugs'The Liberals’ ban on the sale of ice pipes passed through the House of Assembly this afternoon with the support of the Labor Party. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 29 Oct 2019 |
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Ice Pipe Ban Bill Puts Lives at RiskThe Health Minister, Sarah Courtney, today tabled a Bill to ban the sale of ice pipes that, if passed, will put people’s lives at further risk. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 17 Oct 2019 |
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Tasmanian Health System CutsIt has been confirmed since you came to office in 2014, around $1.6 billion of funding that should have gone into the health system has been spent elsewhere. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 10 Sep 2019 |
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Hodgman's Health DishonestyPremier Will Hodgman continues to falsely claim his government has not cut the Health Budget. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 10 Sep 2019 |
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Nurses Next in Liberals' Frontline Health CutsThe enforced reduction of casual and permanent part-time nurses’ shift hours is the next frontline health cut under the Liberals’ efficiency dividend. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 9 Sep 2019 |
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Labor Abandon Health as Paul Lennon's Grip TightensAfter spending five years talking about the importance of health to Tasmanians, Labor appears to have abandoned their ‘top priority’. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 3 Sep 2019 |
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Hobart Private Lease a Gift to Healthscope's Cayman Island InvestorsThe Hodgman Government has gifted the long-term lease of Hobart Private Hospital to Healthscope. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 29 Aug 2019 |
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Courtney Must Rule Out Cruel Frontline Health CutsHealth Minister, Sarah Courtney must rule out elective surgery cuts for public health patients. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 28 Aug 2019 |
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Government Responsible For Water Quality FixSix million litres of untreated sewage was discharged into the Derwent River from the Macquarie Point Sewage Treatment Plant on Sunday. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 13 Aug 2019 |
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Labor Backflip on Protecting Young LivesThe Labor Party’s decision to oppose Independent MLC, Ruth Forrest’s pill testing Motion makes it clear they’ve abandoned their party platform. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 13 Aug 2019 |
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Listeriosis DeathsMr Deputy Speaker, I rise tonight to make some comments about the very sad death last week of two people from listeriosis, a food-borne illness. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 30 Jul 2019 |
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Health CutsIt is just a statement of fact that every single government from time immemorial has increased the Health budget year on year. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 30 Jul 2019 |
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Health - Efficiency Dividends and Budget CutsAmbulances are ramped eight and nine deep on a nightly basis, and clinical staff are crying out for adequate resourcing and leadership. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 30 Jul 2019 |
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Listeria Deaths Linked to Tasmanian SalmonThe Tasmanian Government must undertake a thorough investigation of salmon farming processes as a matter of urgency. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 24 Jul 2019 |
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Courtney in Pill Testing SpotlightHobart City Council’s vote in support of pill testing puts new Health Minister, Sarah Courtney, in the spotlight. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 23 Jul 2019 |
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Allied Health Professionals' Plea Must Be HeardHACSU’s letter paints a disturbing picture about the impact on patients and staff from chronic underfunding of services. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 25 Jun 2019 |
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Estimates Reply - Minister FergusonChair, I will reflect on some of the enlightening conversations I had with the minister in his capacity as the Minister for Health. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 12 Jun 2019 |
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Mental HealthWe have a situation where young people and children are admitted in mental health distress into wards for adults. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 11 Jun 2019 |
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Health - Implementation of Recommendations of Auditor-GeneralThere is an absence of effective leadership and accountability to change a health service culture deeply resistant to change. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 29 May 2019 |
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Hospitals - Implementation of Recommendations of Auditor-GeneralThe Auditor-General's report into the performance of Tasmania's hospital emergency departments is extremely confronting. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 29 May 2019 |
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Greens Release Future-Focussed Alternative BudgetToday we proudly delivered the Tasmanian Greens’ fully costed, long-term vision for Tasmania, our Alternative Budget 2019-20. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 29 May 2019 |
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Budget Reply SpeechCassy O'Connor delivers a budget reply speech for the 2019-20 state Budget, and speaks to alternative policies in the Greens' Alternative Budget. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 29 May 2019 |
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Auditor General's Emergency Department Report Demands ActionThe Auditor General’s report into Tasmania’s hospital emergency departments is enormously confronting. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 28 May 2019 |
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Climate Change Emergency - Health EffectsWe have just 11 years to dramatically change course and avoid global heating that would bring catastrophic changes to all life. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 23 May 2019 |
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Budget in Vision and Compassion DeficitThe Treasurer promised a heavy infrastructure spend in today’s Budget, but what was clearly missing was the investment in social infrastructure. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 23 May 2019 |
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Health - Budget PrioritiesThe hospital executive received a letter that we spoke much about yesterday from the emergency department's registrar doctors. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 1 May 2019 |
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Pill Testing at Public EventsThe ACT health minister invited Minister Ferguson to the Groovin the Moo Festival to observe their second pill-testing trial in operation. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 30 Apr 2019 |
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Hospitals - Recommendations of RegistrarsThe legacy of the Minister's five-year health leadership so far has been a failure to listen to doctors and nurses. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 30 Apr 2019 |
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Tasmanian Salmon Listeria ConcernReports from Queensland about Tasmanian salmon carrying the potentially fatal listeria bacteria in February this year are concerning. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 25 Mar 2019 |
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Slow, Systemic Reforms Won't Fix Systemic Under-funding of Child ProtectionTasmanian children and young people are being let down day after day as a result of persistent under-resourcing by the Hodgman Liberal Government. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 13 Mar 2019 |
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Tasmania's Distressing AIHW Mental Health Report CardTasmanians are buying an average of 9.3 prescriptions every year to help with their mental ill health. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 5 Dec 2018 |
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Fearful Labor Abandons Pill Testing PolicyLabor has put politics above keeping young people safe in their decision not to support the Misuse of Drugs Amendment (Drug Analysis) Bill 2018. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 26 Nov 2018 |
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Health TransparencyIt is clear that what is at play in Tasmania is a structural underfunding by the Liberal Party of the health system. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 21 Nov 2018 |
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Crisis in the Health SystemThe Greens agree with the general tenor of this motion. It is a bit of a political motion because it has an internal contradiction. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 17 Oct 2018 |
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Ministerial Statement - Rebuilding the Health SystemI cannot help bringing to my gaze to one of the big silences in this document, which contains some very welcome announcements and I will go to those. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 16 Oct 2018 |
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Mental Health FundingThere have been documented occasions where people in severe distress have been forced to wait in the emergency department for numbers of days. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 16 Oct 2018 |
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State of Health Report Confirms Need to Rethink Private Health FundingMr Goddard’s claim that more than 80 mortalities a year can be avoided, due to chronically under-resourced hospitals, is alarming. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 10 Oct 2018 |
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Government Should Publish Glyphosate Health AdviceLast night’s ABC’s Four Corners exposed the secrecy and cover ups used by herbicide manufacturer Monsanto-Beyer. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 9 Oct 2018 |
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Want of Confidence in Minister for HealthIn the paper today is exactly what we have been talking about: that this minister has persistently stood here and told fib after fib year after year. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 27 Sep 2018 |
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Health - KPMG ReportThe secret KPMG report shows the truth in hard numbers. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 27 Sep 2018 |
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Health System FundingSubsequent budgets have not been keeping up to the real costs of running the hospital system. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 19 Sep 2018 |
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Meningococcal VaccineIf you are talking about improving processes, if the Labor Party has some information about how to improve the processes, you should have tabled that today. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 18 Sep 2018 |
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Access to Health ServicesAny one of us who represents our constituencies and our shadow portfolios will know that there are equity of access issues right around Tasmania. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 29 Aug 2018 |
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Health WhistleblowingDr O'Keeffe is a much-loved senior specialist in a range of women's health areas, including gynaecology and obstetrics. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 28 Aug 2018 |
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Minister for Health - ActionsYesterday we saw on full display his arrogance as the Minister dismissed Frank O'Keeffe with a wave of his hand. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 28 Aug 2018 |
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Hodgman Must Intervene on Reproductive Choice for Tasmanian WomenThe Liberals have once again let their ideology rule policy, confirming surgical terminations will remain severely restricted. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 3 May 2018 |
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Greens Release Healthy Foods, Healthy Patients PlanThe resignation of yet another senior surgeon, makes it’s clear Michael Ferguson’s crisis at the Launceston General Hospital is ongoing. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 22 Feb 2018 |
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Unfolding Crisis at LGH Rests with FergusonThere is an unfolding disaster for patients at the Launceston General Hospital as a result of Minister Ferguson's failure to respect clinical staff. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 3 Feb 2018 |
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Still Work to be Done on LGBTI EqualityHundreds of Tasmanians refused to let thunder and rain dampen their rainbow spirits today at the annual TasPride march through Hobart. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 13 Jan 2018 |
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Liberals Must Act on Reproductive HealthThe closure of Tasmania’s only reproductive health clinic will place women seeking pregnancy termination in extremely difficult positions. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 12 Jan 2018 |
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Elective Surgery Fail A Terrible Record For Health MinisterThe Royal Hobart Hospital's record for providing elective surgery for people who urgently need it is the worst in the country, according to AIHW data. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 21 Dec 2017 |
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Tasmania Lagging on Emergency Department Wait Times Under LiberalsThe AIHW report released today shows Tasmania’s two main hospitals are performing poorly compared to mainland hospitals. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 29 Nov 2017 |
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Ferguson Responsible for Health Failures, Must Release Deloitte ReportThe Health Minister should release the report into the operations of the Tasmanian Health Service Executive. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 22 Nov 2017 |
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Mental Health Unit RejectedThe AMA leaves no room for doubt in their criticism of the Hodgman Liberal government’s plan to steamroll through a new acute mental health facility. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 17 Nov 2017 |
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Contempt of Court Risk Health Minister's FaultMinister Ferguson has failed to properly resource the State's only secure mental health facility, the Wilfred Lopes Centre. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 14 Oct 2017 |
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ACT Pill Testing Will Save LivesThe ACT Government’s decision to allow free pill testing at the Spilt Milk festival will save lives. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 22 Sep 2017 |
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Issues at the Royal Hobart HospitalIn that last six days at the RHH there have been two category 4 escalations, four violent events and all elective surgeries have been cancelled. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 19 Sep 2017 |
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Royal Hobart Hospital - Psychiatric Medicine AccreditationAs we have just heard, the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatry has withdrawn their accreditation status from the Royal Hobart Hospital. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 9 Aug 2017 |
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Ferguson's Broken Health System LegacyHealth Ferguson’s parroting of an unusually high influenza season this winter is an insult to the staff and patients at the Royal Hobart Hospital. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 19 Sep 2017 |
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Public Health Reform Desperately Needed Under LiberalsThe Greens welcome the clear pathway presented through the Public Health Policy Reform plan announced by major health agencies today. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 11 Sep 2017 |
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Greens Release Medicinal Cannabis Registration Scheme Policy InitiativeThe Liberals' Controlled Access Scheme for medicinal cannabis begins tomorrow, but very few Tasmanians will be able to access it. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 31 Aug 2017 |
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Ferguson Must Address Psychiatric Care Shortage at the LGHLast week the Royal Hobart Hospital Department of Psychiatric Medicine lost their RANZCP accreditation. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 15 Aug 2017 |
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Strong Greens Franklin Ticket for State ElectionThe Tasmanian Greens will run a strong field of talented and committed candidates in Franklin in the upcoming State Election. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 11 Aug 2017 |
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Labor Ignore Climate Change in ReshuffleBy ignoring climate change, both Labor and the Liberals dismiss humanity's biggest threat, and abrogate their responsibility to prepare Tasmania for the future. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 7 Aug 2017 |
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Public Health Professional and Climate Educator Join Greens' Denison TicketThe Tasmanian Greens will run a strong field of candidates in Denison in the upcoming State election. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 4 Aug 2017 |
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Labor and Liberals Putting Politics Before Health on Drug PolicyLabor and the Liberals are ignoring the experts, and the evidence the ‘war on drugs’ has failed in Tasmania. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 2 Aug 2017 |
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Greens Call for Rethink on Drug PolicyFollowing yesterday’s release of the Community Legal Centres’ Report into drug treatment and law reform, the Greens are calling for a drug law reform package. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 1 Aug 2017 |
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Labor and Liberals Ignore Health Cost of PokiesTasmanians lose $200 million a year to poker machines. They devastate families and destroy lives. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 28 Jul 2017 |
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Three and Half Years' Silence from Ogilvie on PokiesMs Ogilvie has been silent about poker machines, and the serious harm they cause, for three and a half years. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 27 Jul 2017 |
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Extra $220M to Health in Greens' Alternative BudgetThe Greens’ Alternative Budget prioritises what Tasmanians most want, fixing the State’s health system - currently at breaking point. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 31 May 2017 |
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Greens Deliver Triple Bottom Line Alternative BudgetThe Tasmanian Greens' Alternative Budget is a fully costed vision for the future that demonstrates it is possible to look after people. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 30 May 2017 |
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Ferguson's Band-aid Budget Won't Prevent RHH CrisisThere is nothing in the State Budget to prevent the imminent winter flu crisis, and subsequent overcrowding, at the Royal Hobart Hospital. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 26 May 2017 |
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A State Budget Bloated with PorkThe more you look at this Budget, the more cynical you become. It’s very clear that it is designed to help the Liberals buy their way to the next election. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 26 May 2017 |
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State Budget ResponseHaving slashed funding to essential services in their first Budget, now the Liberals are trying to repair some of the damage. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 25 May 2017 |
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Restricted Access to Medicinal Cannabis SchemeThe announcement that the medicinal cannabis Controlled Access Scheme will provide access for children with drug-resistant epilepsy is a positive step forward. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 23 May 2017 |
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Lives at Risk if Ambulance Tasmania Funding Missing from State BudgetThe median Tasmanian ambulance response time of 14.1 minutes is the worst in the country. It’s far too long for people who need critical life support. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 19 May 2017 |
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Coroner Confirms RHH Under-Resourcing Putting Patient Lives at RiskThe Coronial inquest into the 2015 death of a Royal Hobart Hospital patient found it could have been prevented. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 18 May 2017 |
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Ferguson Must Develop Winter Crisis Management Plan for RHHLast night in the Royal Hobart Hospital, 17 out of 27 patients were waiting for over 12 hours for a bed. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 16 May 2017 |
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Tasmanian Health Forgotten in Federal BudgetThe gradual withdrawal of Commonwealth health funding over the last few years exposes the dire state of Tasmania’s public health system. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 10 May 2017 |
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Joint Health Shows Need For An Emergency Winter PlanThe Joint Statement on Public Hospitals from all major Tasmanian health bodies shows the critical state of our public hospitals. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 17 Apr 2017 |
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Ferguson Must Fund Drug Health Programs in BudgetThe ACIC's National Wastewater Drug Monitoring Program Report, released over the weekend, is proof of the alarming level of ice use in Tasmania. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 27 Mar 2017 |
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Hodgman Needs To Lead Drug Law ReformThe Australia 21 Report, authored by former Premiers and Police Commissioners, has called for tackling drug use as a health issue rather than a criminal one. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 21 Mar 2017 |
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Elective Surgery Waiting Times Blowing OutThe most recent figures by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare in their Elective Surgery Waiting Times 2015-16 report are terrifying. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 9 Mar 2017 |
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Ferguson Ignores LGH Expert ReviewToday's announcement is just trying to distract from the core governance and organisational problems his expert review recommended he fix six months ago. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 1 Mar 2017 |
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Report on State's Sick Hospitals Ignored by LiberalsThe report of the expert review on the State's two biggest hospitals was handed to the Health Minister last August. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 28 Feb 2017 |
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Medicinal Cannabis Users Still at Risk of Prosecution Under LiberalsThe most recent medicinal cannabis announcement raised the hopes of Tasmanians who thought they might be able to more easily access treatment, legally. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 26 Feb 2017 |
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Tasmanians Still at Risk of Prosecution on Medicinal CannabisThe Greens welcome the Federal Health Minister's medicinal cannabis announcement today. This policy change is a step in the right direction. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 22 Feb 2017 |
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State Liberals Must Fight for Rural Alive and Well FundingMany rural Tasmanians have survived depression and suicide thanks to the committed staff and volunteers at Rural Alive and Well. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 20 Feb 2017 |
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Palliative Care Budget FailureThe Liberals have delivered another serious blow to the public health service with the closure of Palliative Care Tasmania. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 6 Feb 2017 |
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RHH "Exceeding Capacity" Due to Ferguson's UnderfundingMinister Ferguson has finally admitted the self-evident truth, that “emergency and admissions are exceeding capacity" at the Royal Hobart Hospital. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 3 Feb 2017 |
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Liberals' Medicinal Cannabis MessThe continued confusion and anger of Tasmanians around access to medicinal cannabis is being exacerbated by mixed messages coming from the Government. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 24 Jan 2017 |
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State Liberals Must Save Rural Health ServicesFederal Assistant Minister for Rural Health, David Gillespie, clearly has no idea what will happen when critical rural health services are discontinued. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 5 Dec 2016 |
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What Has Mark Shelton Been Smoking?The Greens' drug policy position is focused on harm minimisation and dealing with addiction through a health lens. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 30 Nov 2016 |
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RHH Decant Leaves Psychiatric Unit Out in the ColdThe decant of the Psychiatric Unit at the Royal Hobart Hospital will drastically cut the quality of care for people in the greatest need. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 28 Nov 2016 |
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Hospital Decant Risks Patients' SafetySenior clinical staff warned Minister Ferguson that the reduction in Medical Ward beds at the decant is a serious risk to patient safety. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 22 Nov 2016 |
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Elective Surgeries at the Launceston General HospitalWe are aware of patients presenting to the emergency department at the LGH with no paperwork and no after-surgery care plan with infections and other issues. Andrea Dawkins | Parliamentary Activity | 17 Nov 2016 |
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Ferguson's LGH Elective Surgery MessThe Health Minister today failed to explain why knee and hip surgery patients who were sent interstate weren't receiving adequate post-operative care. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 17 Nov 2016 |
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Pill Testing to Save Young Tasmanian LivesLast week 12 young people were hospitalised on the Gold Coast after consuming a drug they thought was ecstasy. Twenty-seven-year-old Ricky Stevens later died. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 25 Oct 2016 |
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Pill Testing Could Save Tasmanian LivesPolice Minister, Rene Hidding, once again showed Tasmanians he would rather continue a failed "war on drugs" than reduce the risk of drug deaths. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 25 Oct 2016 |
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Medicinal CannabisOver the past two years, the Premier and Police minister have made a number of statements seeking to reassure Tasmanians who rely on medicinal cannabis. Andrea Dawkins | Parliamentary Activity | 12 Oct 2016 |
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Protection Needed for Medicinal Cannabis UsersThere are currently patients who face charges and convictions over their medical cannabis possession and use in lieu of the government controlled access scheme. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 12 Oct 2016 |
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Ferguson Left Hospitals Under-Resourced, Running on EmptyMinister Ferguson ignored nurses, doctors, infectious disease specialists and health economists' warnings about the flu season and winter rush. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 10 Oct 2016 |
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Health Minister Blames Former Government for Two Years of Inaction on Ice EpidemicA dangerous increase in crystal methamphetamine use in Tasmania is now strongly suggestive of an epidemic. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 20 Sep 2016 |
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Epilepsy Connect in Tasmania InvaluableEpilepsy Connect has been funded as a pilot project to provide peer-to-peer telephone support for people living with epilepsy. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 13 Sep 2016 |
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Liberals Should Emulate Poppy Industry for Medical CannabisThe Poisons Amendment (Poppy Industry Reform) Bill separates the regulation of the poppy industry between health and primary industries. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 13 Sep 2016 |
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Acute Crisis Care in Tasmanian HospitalsI have noticed a couple of concerning things in the paediatric areas of the North West Regional Hospital and the Launceston General Hospital. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 25 Aug 2016 |
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Ice Use Needs Government-Wide ActionThe Police Association’s concern about the increase in crimes against people in the last year should be taken seriously by the Government. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 29 Aug 2016 |
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Health Minister Evasive on Palliative CareThe four-year Commonwealth funding for Palliative Care Tasmania ended in June. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 18 Aug 2016 |
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Palliative Care Plan NeededDuring Question Time today, Health Minister, Michael Ferguson, was unable to outline his plan to address the desperate palliative care funding gap in Tasmania. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 18 Aug 2016 |
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Ferguson Admits RHH FailureIn Parliament today, the Health Minister admitted the Royal Hobart Hospital redevelopment will be delayed until mid-2019. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 16 Aug 2016 |
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RHH Falling Apart Under Ferguson's WatchThe Health Minister's comment that the possibility of a post-surgery patient being exposed to asbestos was "regrettable" is insulting. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 11 Aug 2016 |
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Liberals' Health Plan Toothless and WeakThe Health Minister's "bold plan" for Tasmania to have the best health by 2025 is weak, toothless and myopic. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 30 Jul 2016 |
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RHH Asbestos Questions Need AnswersThe news that 40 staff may have been exposed to asbestos at the Royal Hobart Hospital is extremely concerning. We sincerely hope no staff have been exposed. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 29 Jul 2016 |
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Business Over Health, Ferguson Must Resign as MinisterHealth Minister, Michael Ferguson, has walked away from the government’s plan to take strong action to raise the legal age for smoking. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 29 Jul 2016 |
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Ballooning Locum Costs in HospitalsHealth Minister Michael Ferguson is desperately trying to plug the problems in the health system by forking out a fortune on locums. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 22 Jul 2016 |
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Ambulance Tasmania Pay Deal WelcomeThe Greens welcome the news that our paramedics will now be paid appropriately for the critical role they play. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 20 Jul 2016 |
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Routine Elective Surgery Funds Going To Interstate HospitalsHealth Minister, Michael Ferguson, has been flying patients to private hospitals in Victoria for routine surgery to try and reduce the elective waiting lists. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 1 Jul 2016 |
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State Budget: Address in ReplyThe Greens have discussed our energy strategy on numbers of occasions in this House since we tabled it early this year. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 1 Jun 2016 |
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State Budget: Address in ReplyIt continues a long-standing tradition of the Tasmanian Greens to present an alternative vision for the future of Tasmania. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 31 May 2016 |
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New Money The Only Fix For Chronic UnderfundingThe strong criticism today by the Australian Medical Association of the state health budget cuts is a serious warning that can’t be ignored. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 26 Jun 2016 |
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Health Minister Needs to Stop Blaming Others over LGHThe Health Minister is delusional if he believes the situation at the Launceston General Hospital is not about funding and resourcing. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 21 Jun 2016 |
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Evidence Based Solution Needed for Reducing Smoking RatesWe know smoking tobacco is the largest cause of preventable death and disease in Australia and it has an incredibly major impact on the health system. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 15 Jun 2016 |
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Health Minister Ferguson Still Blaming Others for Emergency Department ChaosThe public record states that 9 out of 11 specialists from the Launceston General Hospital's Emergency Department have resigned. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 15 Jun 2016 |
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Launceston in Health CrisisNine of eleven specialists and six senior nursing staff have resigned, retired or significantly reduced their hours. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 15 Jun 2016 |
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Ideology in the Way of Preventative HealthMinister Ferguson has put his personal ideology in the way of preventive health measures in this year's Budget. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 6 Jun 2016 |
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State Budget 2016: No Additional Funding for HealthThe Minister for Health made what can only be construed as some misleading statements in the House yesterday about the question I asked him in question time. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 1 Jun 2016 |
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Hidding Won't Commit to Keeping Our Young People SafeThe evidence shows pill testing will keep our young people safe from harmful drugs and it has the support of the Police Association. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 1 Jun 2016 |
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Greens Deliver for Northern TasmaniaLiberal backbencher Sarah Courtney MP's claims that Greens have forgotten northern Tasmania in our Alternative Budget is rubbish. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 1 Jun 2016 |
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Liberals' Blind Refusal to Protect Young PeopleThe Police Minister, Rene Hidding, today refused out of hand to consider pill testing measures at festivals as a way of protecting young people from harm. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 1 Jun 2016 |
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Greens Alternative Budget Invests in Preventative HealthInstead of cutting the Health budget, and taking money out of emergency departments, the Greens would reinstate frontline health staff. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 31 May 2016 |
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$18M Cut Hidden in Health BudgetThe Liberals were forced to patch up last Budget's under-spend, and they haven't learned last year's lesson. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 31 May 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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State Budget 2016: Health System Gutted of FundingIn the policy and parameter statements in budget paper 1 for this year there is a policy item for Tasmanian Health Service additional funding of $10 million. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 31 May 2016 |
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No Commitment from Health Minister to Tasmanian Sex WorkersMinister Ferguson has cut funding to the Tasmanian Sex Worker Project, a frontline preventive health investment that has been running for a decade. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 25 May 2016 |
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Ferguson Hiding on Scarlet Alliance FundingMichael Ferguson today claimed it was a Departmental decision to cut funding to Scarlet Alliance, and denied he had anything to do with it. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 25 May 2016 |
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Cut to Scarlet Alliance a National ShameThe Health Minister's decision to cut government funding to the Tasmanian Sex Worker Project is at odds with preventive health policy. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 19 May 2016 |
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Government Action Needed on Young SmokersEvidence smoking rates in young Tasmanians have risen by 6.7% in the last 3 years is very concerning. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 11 May 2016 |
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Health Pincer Movement Cuts FundingTasmania's hopes of extra health funding to make up for what we lost under Prime Minister Abbott haven't been realised. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 4 May 2016 |
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Federal Budget Duds TasmaniansThe first Turnbull Budget has left the vast majority of Tasmanians out in the cold. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 4 May 2016 |
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Liberals at Odds With Reality on Medicinal Cannabis UseThe Government announced their plans for a controlled access scheme for medicinal cannabis over the weekend. Andrea Dawkins | Parliamentary Activity | 28 Apr 2016 |
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Old Parties Deny Tasmanians Opportunity for Best Practice Water ManagementBoth Liberal and Labor parties have refused to support a Greens' move to establish a Parliamentary inquiry into water management in Tasmania. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 27 Apr 2016 |
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Health Minister Confirms Rural Health Outreach Funding to End in JuneThe Liberal Federal Government has committed to slashing the rural health outreach program by approximately two-thirds. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 26 Apr 2016 |
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Allied Health Loss for Tasman, Dover and East CoastSeveral regional Tasmanian communities are set to lose Allied Health services from July 1, as the Federal Liberal government continues to cut health funding. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 26 Apr 2016 |
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Change of Heart on Medicinal Cannabis WelcomeThe Premier's announcement that Tasmania will legalise access to medicinal cannabis is long awaited and very welcome. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 23 Apr 2016 |
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Liberal Gouging Responsible for Tassie's Health MessThe combined effect of the Federal and State Liberal governments has meant a loss of hundreds of millions of dollars from Tasmania's health system. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 19 Apr 2016 |
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Hodgman Should Follow Andrews on Medicinal Cannabis NowThe Victorian government have shown us what true leadership looks like when it comes to medicinal cannabis. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 13 Apr 2016 |
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Health "Fix" Meaningless without MoneyStaff in the public health system are unlikely to be satisfied with Minister Ferguson’s announcement of his planned “fix” for our broken health system. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 5 Apr 2016 |
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COAG Let Down for TasmaniaTasmania has been seriously let down at COAG by both the Prime Minister and Premier Hodgman. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 1 Apr 2016 |
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Stop Shifting Health Blame, Just Fix It, MinisterThe events of the last couple of days in our hospitals are inexcusable and they shame us all. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 24 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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$27M Bandaid for HealthThe government's plan to shift over $27M from the Consolidated Fund into health is clear evidence of a system that needs more support than it's getting. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 15 Mar 2016 |
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Federal Medical Cannabis Bill Very WelcomeTasmania is one step closer to being able to lawfully cultivate medical cannabis for therapeutic use. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 10 Feb 2016 |
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It is Time to Recall ParliamentThe Premier should recall Parliament to enable informed debate about these matters of importance to Tasmanians. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 9 Feb 2016 |
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Hospitals Need Staff, Not Just New TheatresWaits time in emergency and for elective surgery in our hospitals is skyrocketing and Minister Ferguson can only fix it by putting on more doctors and nurses. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 31 Jan 2016 |
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Liberals Fail National Hospital Report CardThe AMA Public Hospital Report Card is a shocking record of the Hodgman government’s mismanagement of our hospitals. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 28 Jan 2016 |
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Greens Welcome Medical Cannabis MoUThe Greens welcome the Memorandum of Understanding signed by the Tasmanian and New South Wales governments. It's about time. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 10 Dec 2015 |
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Tasmania Report Presents Multiple Challenges for the StateThe TCCI 'Tasmania Report 2015' is a welcome, evidence-based contribution to the debate about how we, as a state, improve our economic self sufficiency. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 9 Dec 2015 |
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No Room for Cuts in HealthThe Minister’s axing of 80 full-time positions in the health service is completely unexpected and raises grave concerns about the impact on patients' health. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 4 Dec 2015 |
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Smoke and Mirrors in Our HospitalsThe government’s proposal to limit nursing shifts to a maximum of 12 hours will not improve the amount of double-shifts being worked around the state. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 18 Nov 2015 |
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Explanation of $100K THS Recruitment Bill NeededThe THS has had an interim CEO in place for more than four months, and the recruitment process for the permanent CEO is still not finalised. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 11 Nov 2015 |
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Health System Needs More BedsLaunceston General Hospital patients are once more feeling the brunt of the government's health cuts. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 9 Sep 2015 |
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Appointments Needed in HealthConcerns raised by the AMA’s Dr Tim Greenaway about key health leadership positions need to be addressed by Minister Ferguson as soon as possible. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 1 Sep 2015 |
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Sound Proofing Needed for Theatre SuccessConstruction of a helipad on the roof of the Royal Hobart Hospital and its potential lifesaving capacity is wholeheartedly welcomed by the Greens. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 26 Aug 2015 |
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Concessions for Lifesaving EquipmentMadam Speaker, I want to raise an issue of concern to all Tasmanians who rely on concessions to be able to affordably use lifesaving equipment. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 19 Aug 2015 |
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LGH Woes a Symptom of Health System in CrisisThe Health Minister needs to take personal responsibility for the enormous and unsustainable pressure being felt by both the RHH and the LGH. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 21 Aug 2015 |
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Rosalie Woodruff MP Inaugural SpeechI am proud to be the first woman to represent the Greens in the seat of Franklin. I note with pride that the proportion of women in this house is now 44%. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 20 Aug 2015 |
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Rosalie Woodruff New Greens Member for FranklinThe Tasmanian Greens Party Room is delighted that Dr Rosalie Woodruff has been elected on countback to fill Senator-designate, Nick McKim’s seat in Franklin. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 17 Aug 2015 |
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Expensive Advertising Comes at the Cost of Public HealthMichael Ferguson cannot possibly justify spending taxpayer dollars on an advertising campaign for his as-yet-unrealised, unfunded health reform White Paper. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 29 Jun 2015 |
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Health Reform Direction Sound but Where are the Dollars?The Greens want to see as much of the politics taken out of the health debate as possible and that is why we have publicly supported the reform direction. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 28 Jun 2015 |
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Government Inaction on Medical CannabisPolice Minister Rene Hidding has admitted that the Government has rejected key recommendations from the parliamentary Committee report into medicinal cannabis. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 12 Jun 2015 |
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Budget Reply SpeechWhile the Liberals have been slapping themselves on the back about what a terrific Budget it is, it has been roundly condemned by the community sector. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 3 Jun 2015 |
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Liberals Wash Hands of Responsibility for Water and Sewerage InfrastructureNot one of TasWater's 80 treatment plants meet modern standards and communities across Tasmania are facing contaminated water supplies. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 4 Jun 2015 |
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Water Quality in TownsAcross Tasmania there are communities who are being told not to drink their water because it is not safe or to boil it before drinking. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 4 Jun 2015 |
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Adolescent and Youth Mental Health ServicesMental health services for young Tasmanians remain the most poorly resourced in the country. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 3 Jun 2015 |
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Child and Adolescent Mental Health Remains Critically Under ResourcedTasmania's youth mental health services remain the most poorly resourced in the country. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 3 Jun 2015 |
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Liberal Budget Repackages Old Money for Disadvantaged TasmaniansThe Government is trying to deceive disadvantaged Tasmanians into believing there’s something of substance for them in this year’s State Budget. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 29 May 2015 |
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Liberal Bandaid for North-West HealthAfter months of prevaricating, the Federal Liberal Government has now announced just two years of funding to the Mersey Hospital. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 28 May 2015 |
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Federal Budget - HealthLast night’s Federal Budget has failed Tasmania’s health system by locking in funding cuts which will compromise the success of much needed reforms. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 13 May 2015 |
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Elective Surgery Waiting Lists at the RHHOne year into the job and Health Minister, Michael Ferguson, has presided over a massive blowout in the elective surgery waiting list. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 10 Apr 2015 |
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National Ice TaskforceOne million dollars invested in saving lives from ice would be money far better spent. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 8 Apr 2015 |
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Health White Paper ResponseHealth Minister, Michael Ferguson, is to be commended on the quality of the exposure draft of the White Paper on Health which he released yesterday. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 1 Apr 2015 |
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Health Minister Missing in ActionMinister Ferguson could not point to a single concrete action he or the government have taken to address the escalating issue of crystal methamphetamine. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 19 Mar 2015 |
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Strategy Needed to Tackle IceIt is now more than four months since ABC Four Corners exposed the growing and insidious use of Ice in Tasmania. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 5 Mar 2015 |
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Paramedics Left Out Despite TIC DeterminationLast year’s Budget papers showed that almost $7 million was spent in the first half of last year on fly-in, fly-out locum doctors in the North West alone. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 13 Feb 2015 |
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Ferguson All Talk and No ActionMinister Ferguson has so far done a lot of talking about health reform, lowering elective surgery waiting lists and delivering a modern Royal Hobart Hospital. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 18 Jan 2015 |
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Release Hospital Treasury AdviceMinister Ferguson has an obligation to release Treasury's analysis of the proposed Cenotaph hospital. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 12 Dec 2014 |
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Greenfields RHH HospitalWe have seen many unforseen issues with the redevelopment of the current RHH site, making the new greensfields proposal worthy of serious consideration. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 9 Dec 2014 |
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Ice Drug Review ResponseHealth Minister Michael Ferguson is failing in his duty of care to the health of Tasmanians. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 27 Nov 2014 |
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Straight Answers Needed on Oatlands HospitalThe Health Minister, Michael Ferguson, will fail to convince the community of Oatlands that their Multi Purpose Health Centre is safe. Kim Booth | Media Release | 30 Oct 2014 |
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Regional Health ServicesThe Midlands Multi-Purpose Health Centre provides crucial health care for local Midlands residents. Kim Booth | Media Release | 29 Oct 2014 |
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Liberals Cut More Health ServicesA local campaign to save the Midlands Multi-purpose Health Centre at Oatlands from slated budget cuts is underway. Kim Booth | Media Release | 24 Oct 2014 |
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Beat Ice and Save LivesLast night's Four Corners program revealed the devastation or Ice is wreaking on individuals and families in North and North West Tasmania. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 21 Oct 2014 |
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Solarium Ban Action NeededThe Liberal’s backflip on the tripartite agreement to ban the use of solariums by 31 December this year leaves Tasmania behind the rest of the nation. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 10 Oct 2014 |
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Federal Elective Surgery Money Won't Fix ProblemThe announcement of a $23.4 million funding allocation to Tasmania’s public hospitals is welcome but it’s political smoke and mirrors. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 22 Aug 2014 |
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Hodgman Regime Attacks Workers' RightsThe Hodgman regime has tried to restrict the rights of nurses and midwives to better understand the impact of the public sector wage freeze. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 21 Aug 2014 |
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No Formal Poppy AdviceMinister Rockliff has been exposed misleading the public over the extent of poppy industry concerns about a medicinal cannabis trial in Tasmania. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 20 Aug 2014 |
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Medicinal Cannabis Inquiry Submissions DueTasmanians are being urged to lodge a submission with the Legislative Council Parliamentary Committee Inquiry which closes tomorrow. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 14 Aug 2014 |
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Health Funding and GSTMichael Ferguson needs to reassure Tasmanians that every dollar allocated to health this year in the Commonwealth GST distribution will be spent on health. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 3 Aug 2014 |
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THO Reforms UnderwayThe Minister's plan to base the new Tasmanian Health Service in Launceston is a serious mistake that smacks of parochial politics. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 26 Jul 2014 |
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THO ReformAny reduction in the current three Tasmanian health Organisations to one, must be based on good public policy and improved health outcomes. Kim Booth | Media Release | 8 Jul 2014 |
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Rationalise Tasmanian Health Organisationsthe latest AIHW report of public hospital performance in Tasmania reinforces the insanity of the Abbott Government's massive cuts to health. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 8 Jun 2014 |
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Federal GP co-paymentsThe silence from the Health Minister, Michael Ferguson, over the Abbot government’s planned $7 GP co-payment will dismay many Tasmanians. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 27 May 2014 |
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Take Responsibility for HealthMinister Ferguson is creating uncertainty and fear within his Department and further damaging morale as Health faces tens of millions in lost funding. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 24 May 2014 |