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House of Assembly, Tasmania

Dean Winter’s Latest Attack on Workers

Rather than trying to score cheap political points, maybe Labor should get on board with delivering real outcomes for the people of Tasmania

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Media Release  |  15 Nov 2023


Parliament House, Tasmania

Leave to Move Motion to allow the Speaker to make a statement

As the Treasurer said, 400 years of tradition, 400 years of parliament to defend. That is what we are here for.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  2 Mar 2023


House of Assembly, Tasmania

Leave to Move Motion to allow the Speaker to make a statement

Mr Speaker, there is only one person in this place who can provide real clarity on the disbursement of a million dollars in Commonwealth and state funds.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  2 Mar 2023


House of Assembly, Tasmania

Recognition of Service - Mr Shane Donnelly

Shane, the Greens cannot believe you are going. We are going to miss you very, very much.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  24 Nov 2022


House of Assembly, Tasmania

Restoration of Tasmania’s Parliament

Advice from the Tasmanian Electoral Commission confirms the best way to restore the House of Assembly is to simply reverse the legislative change made in 1998.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Media Release  |  9 Aug 2022


House of Assembly, Tasmania

Restoration of House of Assembly to 35 Members

Mr Speaker, today we are asking for the House to provide in-principle support for restoring the seats in the House of Assembly from 25 to 35.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  25 May 2022


Parliament House, Tasmania

Tasmania Needs Strong Electoral Laws

The Tasmanian Greens have made a comprehensive submission to the government’s electoral reform consultation.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Media Release  |  29 Sep 2021


House of Assembly, Tasmania

No Confidence in Minister Jaensch

The minister has misled the House over a serious matter of fairness and reasonableness in his portfolio.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  13 Oct 2020


House of Assembly, Tasmania

Resolutions Rescinded - COVID-19 Emergency Provisions

We will be supporting motion number 303 to return the business of parliament, in large part, to the way it was before.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  18 Aug 2020


House of Assembly, Tasmania

House of Assembly Restoration Bill 2018

Rosalie Woodruff delivers a Second Reading Speech for the Greens' House of Assembly Restoration Bill 2018.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  21 Nov 2018


Parliament House, Tasmania

House of Assembly Restoration Bill 2018

Cassy O'Connor delivers a Second Reading Speech for the Greens' House of Assembly Restoration Bill 2018.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  21 Nov 2018


House of Assembly, Tasmania

House of Assembly Restoration Bill Select Committee

The Greens today moved to refer House of Assembly Restoration Bill to a Select Committee. Our referral has passed Parliament.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Media Release  |  21 Nov 2018


House of Assembly, Tasmania

Liberals Need to Recommit to Restoring Parliament Numbers

The Greens welcome new Labor Leader, Rebecca White's support for restoring the numbers in the House of Assembly to 35.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Media Release  |  27 Mar 2017


Gender Equality

Baby Steps for Tasmania's Parliament

Today's announcement by House of Assembly Speaker, Elise Archer, that babies will be no 'strangers' in our House, is warmly welcomed.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Media Release  |  15 Nov 2016


Preferential Voting, Ballot Paper

Liberals' Attack on Democracy

Tasmanian Liberal party members conference vote to abolish Hare-Clark is a transparent and shameless attempt to cling on to power.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Media Release  |  6 Nov 2016


Parliament House, Tasmania

No Opportunity for Good Governance with Limited Numbers in the House

Cassy questions the Premier over the TCCI's concerns that in a 25 seat parliament, there is a limited pool of talent from which to choose a minister.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  13 Sep 2016


House of Assembly, Tasmania

Premier Renegs on Restoration of House Numbers to 35

Cassy questions the Premier over why he dismissed the calls of the state's peak business body for a restoration of numbers of the House of Assembly.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  13 Sep 2016