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Ferguson Refuses to Deny Plans to Convert Historic City Hall to Transit CentreIn Metro Tasmania GBE hearings today, Michael Ferguson refused to deny plans to convert Hobart’s treasured meeting place, City Hall, into a transit centre. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 1 Dec 2021 |
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Labor’s Liberal-lite Traffic PlanElla Haddad’s proposed new highway link between Tolmans Hill and Glenorchy is quite alarming. What would Labor demolish of flatten to replace with asphalt? Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 29 Apr 2021 |
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MWCC Moves In on kunanyi, Facing Public OppositionThe 6,000 or more Tasmanians who gathered in protest in the foothills of kunanyi/Mt Wellington last May stand ready to defend the mountain. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 12 Jun 2019 |
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RACT Mobility Vision Key to Prosperous Hobart FutureThe RACT is to be commended for delivering a strategic vision to ensure Hobart is Australia’s most liveable city over the next three decades. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 12 Apr 2019 |
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kunanyi/Mt Wellington Cable Car AuthorityIt is a complete distortion of fact for Minister Gutwein to claim he wants the divisive kunanyi/Mt Wellington cable car to ‘stand on its own two feet.’ Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 22 Mar 2019 |
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Cadbury Job LossesThe loss of so many jobs and livelihoods at Cadbury is a devastating blow. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 28 Sep 2018 |
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Cruise Ship Industry Impact on TasmaniaWe thought it was important the House be given an opportunity to talk about the impact of the cruise ship industry. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 3 Nov 2017 |
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Archer Dismisses Hobart Cruise Ship Health ConcernsBunker fuel used by cruise ships visiting Hobart is a serious health hazard which has been recognised by the World Health Organisation. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 2 Nov 2017 |
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Transport Minister Kept in the Dark Over Rail Tracks RemovalThe decision to pull up rail tracks on the Macquarie Point site was made without the approval or knowledge of Infrastructure and Transport Minister. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 17 Oct 2017 |
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Liberal Backbencher Sings to Donor's TuneLiberal backbencher, Nic Street, is demonstrating what political influence decades of donations from the Federal Group has bought. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 27 Aug 2017 |
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Labor in Step with Liberals on Cable CarLabor Leader, Rebecca White, has confirmed her party supports the construction of a cable car on kunanyi/Mt Wellington. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 16 Jun 2017 |
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Fragrance Group Skyscrapers On the NoseThe Fragrance Group's aggressive and obtrusive plans for Hobart have been dealt a near fatal blow. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 27 May 2017 |
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Hobart City Council Needs to Reject Inappropriate, Ugly SkyscrapersIf the Hobart City Council listens to the community and abides by its Planning Scheme, it will reject the two Fragrance Group skyscrapers proposed for Hobart. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 8 May 2017 |
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Cable Car Land Deal Smells Like Cronyismkunanyi/Mt Wellington should be protected for its outstanding natural and cultural values, not carved up to suit a single developer pushing a divisive project. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 26 Feb 2017 |
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Light Rail Corridor Plans Welcome and Long OverdueThe Greens welcome the release of the blueprint for the Glenorchy to Hobart Public Transport Corridor project. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 10 Feb 2017 |
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Hobart Traffic Woes Continue One Year OnAlmost a year has passed since the heavy congestion and traffic chaos which led to the government-commissioned Midson report. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 8 Feb 2017 |
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Why Radio Silence on Macquarie Point Native Forest Exports?It is now more than four months since the Liberals announced that Hobart's port would be turned into a woodchip and log export facility. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 5 Feb 2017 |
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Government Tinkering on Traffic CongestionWhile encouraging the use of Metro transport through a three week free fare trial is a sound enough initiative, congestion will only be marginally improved. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 28 Jan 2017 |
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Forestry Politics on Show for Hobart VisitorsToday's government announcement TasPorts will be entering into a partnership to facilitate log and woodchip exports out of Macquarie Wharf. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 9 Dec 2016 |
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Hands Off Minister Fails on Macquarie PointThe potential of Hobart's railyards site is in jeopardy as a result of a hands-off Minister and failure prioritise the transformation of Macquarie Point. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 16 Nov 2016 |
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Eden Project Unique Opportunity for TasmaniaThe world renowned Eden Project has expressed interest in establishing its first Southern Hemisphere base in Hobart at Macquarie Point. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 8 Jun 2016 |
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Public Transport Investment Long Term Hobart Traffic FixHobart's traffic woes will only be remedied sustainably for the long term if all three tiers of government make a commitment to investing in public transport. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 7 Apr 2016 |
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Liberals Failing on Light RailThe Liberals have commissioned and received the result they wanted on Hobart Light Rail, effectively killing off this important public transport reform. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 30 Jan 2016 |
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Hobart Heritage DumpMore than 50 of Hobart's properties were listed for removal from the Heritage Register in the latest swathe announced in the public notices of the Mercury. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 16 Dec 2015 |
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Hobart Heritage Hit List to be RevealedThe people of Hobart will wake up to the initial list of properties to be removed from the Heritage Register tomorrow morning. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 15 Dec 2015 |
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'Open For Business' Ensures Cable Car Proponent's Easy Ride'Open for business' means private developers can be assured they will be given ready access to public assets under this Liberal Government. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 4 Nov 2015 |
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Minister Harriss Misleading over Forest IndustryResources Minister, Paul Harriss, used Question Time this morning to rule out the bizarre idea of woodchip exports from Hobart’s wharf. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 15 Sep 2015 |