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Residential Building (Miscellaneous Consumer Protection Amendments) Bill 2022In the Chamber are two people who have been severely and very painfully affected by the circumstances which gave rise to this. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 28 Mar 2023 |
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Reply to the Premier's Address (state of the State)I acknowledge and pay my deepest respects to Tasmania's Aboriginal people, the palawa pakana. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 22 Mar 2023 |
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Census Lays Liberals’ Homelessness Failure BareNew data on the massive increase in homelessness in Tasmania is deeply distressing, and again highlights the need for urgent action from government Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 23 Mar 2023 |
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Ferguson Wrong to Override Clarence CouncilMichael Ferguson's intervention to override a planning decision by Clarence City Council is wrong unnecessary, and shows a disdain for democracy Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 10 Mar 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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Empty Homes Levy NeededThe Greens are proud to jointly launch a new Parliamentary Petition with the Tasmanian University Students Association, calling for an empty homes levy Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 21 Feb 2023 |
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Up To Liberals To Rein in Short StayA new Planning Commission decision shows it’s the Liberal Government's responsibility to rein in short stay and curb the rental crisis. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 18 Feb 2023 |
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2709 Empty Homes During a Rental CrisisIn the 2021 calendar year, this included 907 homes in Hobart, 610 in Glenorchy and 1192 empty homes in Launceston. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 12 Feb 2023 |
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More Evidence of Liberals' Housing FailureThe Productivity Commission’s Report on Government Services (RoGS) has exposed the Rockliff Government’s failure to tackle the housing and rental crisis. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 24 Jan 2023 |
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Rental Crisis DeepensNewly released data shows the unaffordability of Tasmania’s rental market continues to worsen, with rents expected to keep going up and up. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 11 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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Liberals Must Act on Soaring RentsNewly released data demonstrates once more the urgent need for the Rockliff Government to protect renters from soaring rents and unfair eviction Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 29 Nov 2022 |
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Appropriation (Supplementary Appropriation for 2022-23) Bill 2022The Greens did not support the establishment of Homes Tasmania as a separate statutory body, somewhat outside government. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 10 Nov 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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Tasmanian Housing CrisisThe rolling 12-month average for time to house priority applicants is now 71.2 weeks, up from 58.9 weeks a year ago. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 19 Oct 2022 |
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Rent Stress Confirms Need for Liberals, Labor to Support Greens’ BillIt's time for the Liberal and Labor parties to get on board with the Greens' Bill to fix the state's rental laws. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 13 Oct 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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Housing Challenges - Legislative ActionAccording to the latest data from your department, the social housing waiting list has achieved a new high of 4453 applications. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 24 Aug 2022 |
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Accommodation for Remote and Rural StudentsAs you know, there are comprehensive hostels for remote and rural students in Hobart. Springvale Student Residence is set to close. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 18 Aug 2022 |
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Tasmania Should Follow Queensland’s Lead on Pets in Rental HomesPets are beloved companions and family members. People who choose to have furry companions shouldn’t be refused housing on that basis. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 5 Jul 2022 |
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Shelter Tas Report Demands Action on Short Stay AccommodationNew information on short stay accommodation’s impact on the Tasmanian rental markets highlights the urgent need for the Rockliff Government to step in. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 1 Jul 2022 |
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Estimates Reply - BarnettI am going to focus on two areas, the need to urgently build more social and affordable homes, an of course, his Resources portfolio. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 15 Jun 2022 |
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Skills, Training and Workforce Growth – Construction WorkforceMinister, a significant challenge in responding to the housing crisis is the limitations of the construction workforce, which we can all acknowledge. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 8 Jun 2022 |
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State Development, Construction and Housing – Delivery of New HousingAccording to the Productivity Commission's Report on Government Services, there have only been 578 new social and affordable houses built over the last 7 years. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 7 Jun 2022 |
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State Development, Construction and Housing – Universal Housing Design PrinciplesAre you able to tell the committee how many of those homes adhere to the universal housing design principles as outlined in the strategy? Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 7 Jun 2022 |
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State Development, Construction and Housing – Infrastructure PrioritiesIn this year's state Budget there is $713 million allocated this year alone for roads and bridges.. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 7 Jun 2022 |
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Infrastructure and Transport – HousingWe have 54 per cent of the infrastructure budget allocated towards roads and bridges, and just 15 per cent to human services and housing. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 7 Jun 2022 |
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Workplace Safety and Consumer Affairs – Tasmanian Residential Rental Property Owners AssociationDid the $100 000 grant funding to TRRPOA have any obligations, reporting requirements or KPIs of any kind attached or was it no strings attached? Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 6 Jun 2022 |
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Corrections and Rehabilitation – Housing for Ex-DentaineesIt is estimated that around half the people completing their sentence and exiting the prison service will be released into homelessness. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 6 Jun 2022 |
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Infrastructure InvestmentWe have a state Budget that gives 54 per cent of the total infrastructure spend to roads and bridges. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 2 Jun 2022 |
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Budget Reply 2022-23So much has changed since the Tasmanian Greens handed down our last evidence-based and fully costed Alternative Budget late last year. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 1 Jun 2022 |
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Ferguson Denies the FactsToday in Parliament, trainee Treasurer Michael Ferguson denied figures in his own budget and dismissed the analysis of the Productivity Commission. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 31 May 2022 |
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Time to End the Cruel Housing LiesA cruel lie is at the heart of Michael Ferguson’s first Budget as Treasurer. It exposes eight years of broken promises and false hopes for Tasmanians. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 30 May 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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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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Treasury Miscellaneous (Affordable Housing and Youth Employment Support) Bill 2022I thought it might be an interesting exercise to update the House on median house prices in Tasmania. You will struggle now to find a home for under $500 000. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 10 Mar 2022 |
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Government Spending PrioritiesThis week you announced a $750 million stadium to be built within five years and $1.5 billion to be built in 10 years. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 3 Mar 2022 |
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Premier Prioritising Mega Stadium Over Homes for TasmaniansThis week the Premier announced a $750 million mega stadium to be built within five years - while allocating $1.5 billion for housing to be built in ten years. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 3 Mar 2022 |
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Premier’s Land Tax LiesPeter Gutwein farcically claims his land tax gift to investors will bring down rents, he was, of course, unable to explain. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 1 Mar 2022 |
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Gutwein’s Land Tax Cut for Propertied Class Leaves Battlers in the ColdIn a monumental, but wholly transparent "look over there", Premier Gutwein has handed a land tax cut to well off property investors. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 28 Feb 2022 |
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Greens Back Tenants Union Call for Vacant Resident TaxFigures released today by the Tenants Union of Tasmania confirm there are at least 563 empty homes in the greater Hobart area alone. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 18 Feb 2022 |
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ROGS Data Confirms Massive Fail on Housing and HomelessnessThe latest ROGS data confirms in hard numbers the Liberals’ failure to invest in increasing supply of social and affordable housing. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 25 Jan 2022 |
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Liberals’ Housing Waiting List ShameThe housing waiting list has more than doubled since the Liberals took office. Now new data shows the average wait time for priority applicants is 18 months Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 26 Nov 2021 |
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Building and Consumer ProtectionThe take-home story is that a number of families and individuals in Tasmania are experiencing appalling defects on their building. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 9 Nov 2021 |
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Housing Waitlist More Than Doubles Under LiberalsTasmania’s public housing waiting list has now more than doubled since the Liberals took government, data released today confirms. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 29 Oct 2021 |
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Housing Land Supply Amendment Bill 2021There have been endless conversations about taking strategic action on trying to reverse some of the extreme situations Tasmania finds itself in. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 28 Oct 2021 |
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Consumer and Building Sector Protections Select CommitteeAs member for Franklin, I am exposed to people who have observed or been victims of slapdash shoddy building, and it has an enduring impact. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 27 Oct 2021 |
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Hobart Rental Prices Keep Climbing, More Tenants in Financial DistressNew CoreLogic data is yet another reminder of the worsening housing crisis in Tasmania, and the desperate need for government to take action Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 27 Oct 2021 |
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Fiscal SustainabilityUnfortunately, in this Budget we see a delay in expending those capital funds in providing homes for people. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 15 Sep 2021 |
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Workplace Safety and Consumer Affairs - Rental Property Owners AssociationMinister, what date did the Tasmanian Rental Property Owners Association first approach the Government seeking funding? Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 8 Sep 2021 |
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Archer Must Release TRRPOA Grant DeedThe Consumer Protection Minister must release the deed for the government grant awarded to the Tasmanian Residential Rental Property Owners Association. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 15 Sep 2021 |
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State Development - Homelessness and HousingThe number of people who are in housing stress and experiencing homelessness has gone up. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 7 Sep 2021 |
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Infrastructure and Transport - Ministerial Staff ConductDo you think it's appropriate to have someone on your staff who spends a fair bit of time in your office self-promoting and trolling the Hobart City Council? Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 7 Sep 2021 |
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Infrastructure and Transport - High-Vis ArmyI need you to understand that there's no mention of the Housing Industry Association in your High Vis Army policy. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 7 Sep 2021 |
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Treasury - Rent Assistance and Housing ServicesHow much commonwealth rent assistance was received in Tasmania in 2020-21? Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 6 Sep 2021 |
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Budget 2021-22 - Tasmanian Residential Property Owners AssociationThis year's Budget includes funding of $100 000 over two years for the Tasmanian Residential Property Owners Association. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 31 Aug 2021 |
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Social Housing SupplyThe Budget papers reveal the consequences of seven years of underfunding social housing supply. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 31 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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Liberals' Housing Failures Pile UpThe Liberals’ lack of genuine motivation to fix the housing crisis was again on display in Parliament today Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 31 Aug 2021 |
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Greens Table Legislation to Protect TenantsThe Greens tabled the Residential Tenancy (Rental Market Reform) Amendment Bill 2021 in Parliament today. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 30 Jun 2021 |
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Treasury Miscellaneous (Cost of Living and Affordable Housing Support) Bill 2021There are actually some excellent initiatives here, particularly around encouraging the uptake of electric vehicles through registration offsets. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 24 Jun 2021 |
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Housing Waiting List Ballooning Under LiberalsMore than 4000 Tasmanians are languishing in stress on the soaring public housing waiting list. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 3 Jun 2021 |
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Tackling Poverty Must be a Priority of the New ParliamentTasmanians shouldn’t have to worry about how they are going to pay the rent, keep the power on or feed their family. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 23 Apr 2021 |
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Leaders’ Debate Confirms Need for Greens in ParliamentToday’s forum between the leaders of the Liberal and Labor parties was the best demonstration possible of why it’s essential to have the Greens in Parliament. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 15 Apr 2021 |
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Greens Release Plan to Provide Homes for All TasmaniansHaving a secure place to call home is a basic human right, yet it’s one thousands of Tasmanians are denied. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 9 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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Greens Champion a Fair Go for TenantsWe were proud to release our ‘A Fair Go for Tenants’ policy, which control rents, stops dodgy leases, make better allowances for pets & bans no-cause evictions. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 4 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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Residential Tenancy (Rent Control) Amendment Bill 2021The Residential Tenancy (Rent Control) Amendment Bill 2021 replaces the current unworkable rent control provisions in the Residential Tenancy Act of 1997. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 24 Mar 2021 |
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Labor, Liberals, Ogilvie Let Down TenantsThe Greens’ move to protect tenants from unreasonable rent increases was voted down by Labor, the Liberals and Madeleine Ogilvie in Parliament today. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 24 Mar 2021 |
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Struggling Tenants Need Labor’s SupportTasmanian tenants need Labor’s support to protect them from the massive, unreasonable rent hikes they are facing. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 22 Mar 2021 |
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Housing and Rental AffordabilityThe Real Estate Institute of Australia says Tasmania's rental affordability is now the worst in the nation. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 18 Mar 2021 |
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Greens Table Rent Control LegislationWe were proud to table the Residential Tenancy (Rent Control) Amendment Bill 2021 today on behalf of all Tasmanian tenants. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 18 Mar 2021 |
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Tasmanian Rental Affordability Worst in NationThe Real Estate Institute of Australia’s latest Housing Affordability Report provides yet more evidence of the deepening housing crisis in Tasmania. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 12 Mar 2021 |
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Housing Matter of Public ImportanceThe Tenants' Union and the Greens have been hearing from many tenants who are in extreme distress. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 3 Mar 2021 |
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Housing - Rent HikesHobart prices have gone up by 36 per cent, Launceston by 40 per cent and Burnie by 30 per cent in the past four years. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 3 Mar 2021 |
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Perhaps Minister Archer Should Talk to Tenants?If Elise Archer MP thinks everything is fine for renters, perhaps she should try talking to one of the thousands of Tasmanians struggling to afford their rent. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 1 Mar 2021 |
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Rents are Soaring, Liberals Oblivious, Parliament Must ActTasmania’s deepening housing crisis requires an urgent response and cooperation across non-government parties and independents in Parliament. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 28 Feb 2021 |
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Liberals Must Support SafeSpaceSafeSpace say the commercial real estate boom and their financial limitations are impacting their ability to find a new location. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 25 Feb 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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Deloitte Report Confirms Need to Keep Tenancy Protections in PlaceThe Deloitte Economic Business Outlook confirms the end of JobKeeper, along with JobSeeker supplements, will hurt Tasmania more than other states & territories. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 18 Jan 2021 |
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Two Weeks Before Rental Protections Expire To Leave Tenants More VulnerableThe Premier must extend rental protections to avoid major social fallout while the economy is still struggling and a deadly virus rages across the globe. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 17 Jan 2021 |
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New Figures Show Deepening Housing CrisisThe latest Human Services Dashboard figures reveal Tasmania’s housing crisis is deepening. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 15 Jan 2021 |
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Labor Needs to Stand with TenantsTasmanian Labor needs to take a position on the looming expiry of COVID-19 emergency tenancy protections on 31 January. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 14 Jan 2021 |
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Gutwein Government Leaving Homeless Tasmanians Out in the ColdThe latest Australian Institute of Health and Welfare research reveals less than half the homeless Tasmanians looking for shelter received it in the past year. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 12 Dec 2020 |
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Housing – Housing PrivatisationSince 2014 the only Housing Tasmania titles that have been transferred to the community sector are the 359 that were in transferred under the previous minister. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 25 Nov 2020 |
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Budget ReplyThe year 2020 began with a firestorm that devastated communities, forests and wildlife from the south coast of Victoria to the south east of Queensland. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 18 Nov 2020 |
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HousingWe have an allocation towards infrastructure of around $3.1 billion. The vast majority of that money is going into the construction of roads. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 11 Nov 2020 |
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Community Sector Calls on Jaensch to Rule Out Tenancy ChangesCommunity sector organisations working at the front line of housing disadvantage have written to Housing Minister, Roger Jaensch, today calling on him to rule o Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 9 Oct 2020 |
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Jaensch is Trying to Gaslight Tasmanians over Cabinet DecisionFinally out of hiding from the media for a week, Roger Jaensch told ABC Mornings, ‘no decision was made’ to weaken tenancy protections prior to the pandemic. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 2 Oct 2020 |
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Gutwein Government Abuses Power to Cover up LiesThis morning in Question Time, we asked the Human Services Minister if a decision was made to change the law to make it easier to evict tenants. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 24 Sep 2020 |
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Greens Move on Job Guarantee Passes ParliamentWe were proud to see our job guarantee motion pass Parliament this evening. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 23 Sep 2020 |
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Housing Matter of Public ImportanceIt was not until there was clear and distressing evidence of a housing crisis that this Liberal Government made sure there was new money going into Housing. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 22 Sep 2020 |
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Property Agents and Land Transactions Amendment Bill 2019Let us remember that when you buy your first home it is one of the most significant, important and life-changing decisions that you make. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 17 Sep 2020 |
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Property Agents and Land Transactions Bill 2016Our primary concern with this bill is that it fails to address the lack of consumer protections that face Tasmanians when they are purchasing a new home. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 27 Oct 2016 |
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Tenant Protection Extension WelcomeTasmanians living in rental homes will warmly welcome today’s announcement of extended residential rental protections and the Rent Relief Fund. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 4 Sep 2020 |
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Rent Relief Fund Must Be ExtendedWith borders closed until December, and federal income support to soon be cut, thousands of Tasmanians will be in financial hardship for months to come. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 28 Aug 2020 |
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Rent ProtectionsThere is no question that in the community right now there are people living in private rental properties who have been comforted by the stay on rent increases. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 25 Aug 2020 |
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Government Must Listen to Struggling TenantsThe Gutwein Government needs to listen to Tasmanian tenants and act immediately to extend residential rental protections beyond the 30 September deadline. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 26 Aug 2020 |
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COVID Rental Protections Must Be ExtendedThe government must recognise the ongoing difficulties faced by Tasmanian tenants and extend the state’s residential rental protections beyond October 1. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 14 Aug 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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Homebuilder Grants Bill 2020We have some serious issues with the eligibility and the framework around the Commonwealth Homebuilder Grant. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 24 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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Housing Led Recovery a RealityThe Premier’s announcement of increased housing investment and expansion of the HomeShare program is welcomed by the Greens. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 4 Jun 2020 |
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COVID-19 EmergencyI am happy and proud to be able to speak today about the Greens' interim submission to the Economic Recovery Advisory Council. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 3 Jun 2020 |
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Imminent Housing Spend Announcement WelcomeThe Greens look forward tomorrow’s $3.1 billion construction announcement. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 3 Jun 2020 |
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Now is the Time to Regulate AirbnbCoreLogic’s latest data about the availability of rental properties in Tasmania shows the clear impact Airbnb has had on housing availability. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 2 Jun 2020 |
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Greens Release Interim Recovery Plan for Better, Fairer TasmaniaThe Greens have written to the Premier’s Social and Economic Recovery Advisory Council with our interim submission on the path out of the COVID-19 crisis. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 2 Jun 2020 |
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Winter Warning on Homelessness CrisisThe Greens urge Housing Minister Roger Jaensch to step up and ensure homeless Tasmanians don't bear the brunt of another freezing winter outdoors. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 1 Jun 2020 |
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Housing Quarterly Report Shows Need for a Housing Led RecoveryThe Gutwein Government is making some inroads in to the critical housing supply shortage but progress remains too slow. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 29 May 2020 |
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More Coordinated Support for Homeless Urgently NeededReports that homeless Tasmanians are being turned away from Hobart’s Safe Night Space centre must be urgently addressed by Minister Jaensch. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 27 May 2020 |
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Recovery Council Has Critical Role in Avoiding Business As UsualThe Premier’s Social and Economic Recovery Advisory Council has a critical role to play in the future direction of Tasmania. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 25 May 2020 |
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A Housing Led Recovery for TasmaniaThe Tasmanian Greens today released the first pillar in our plan for Tasmania’s recovery from COVID-19. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 23 May 2020 |
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YWCA Housing Survey Highlights Need for Housing-Led RecoveryHomelessness data released in the YWCA National Housing Survey is a stark reminder of the depth of Tasmania’s housing crisis. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 21 May 2020 |
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Rent Relief Fund WelcomeThe Gutwein Government has today responded to the consistent advocacy on the part of the housing sector and the Greens for strong rent relief. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 19 May 2020 |
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Housing Led Recovery Should Increase Home OwnershipGovernment stimulus money might be better directed into increasing the supply of affordable housing. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 17 May 2020 |
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Aggressive Infrastructure Spend Needs to Focus on Housing Led RecoveryThe Greens urge the Premier to ensure increasing the supply of quality social and affordable housing is front and centre. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 15 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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Greens Welcome Tenant Support FundIn a pandemic emergency it’s essential that everyone has a secure and affordable place to call home. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 6 May 2020 |
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Social and Affordable Housing Key to RecoverySignificant investment in social and affordable housing would kickstart Tasmania’s social and economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 3 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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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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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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Evictions Freeze Order WelcomeWe welcome the Order, gazetted today, to protect tenants in private or public rental homes from eviction. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 3 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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Liberals Must Enact Rent Controls to Protect TenantsThe latest CoreLogic data confirms what too many renters know - Hobart has become unaffordable for many. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 6 Mar 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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NRAS Rent Hikes a Result of Poor Government PlanningThe end of the National Rental Affordability Scheme (NRAS) has not been planned for by the Liberals in government. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 17 Feb 2020 |
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Housing Inquiry Report Confirms Need for Major ReformAn increase in funding for social housing, rent reform and curbs on short stay accommodation are essential to tackling Tasmania’s housing crisis. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 14 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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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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Housing Expo Ignores Airbnb ProblemThe Liberals' Housing and Homelessness Expo is an exercise in window dressing that will do nothing to address the housing crisis. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 13 Oct 2019 |
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Housing Debt Relief Warmly Welcomed But Big Supply Challenges RemainThe historic Commonwealth State Housing debt has been an albatross around the neck of Housing Tasmania for decades. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 8 Sep 2019 |
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Greens Push for Parliament to Tackle Rent Gouging SucceedsHousing availability and affordability in Tasmania is getting worse, pushing more people in to homelessness. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 7 Aug 2019 |
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Rent Increases - RegulationThe Tenants' Union of Tasmania makes it clear that as a result of the housing crisis some landlords are gouging tenants, which is driving up homelessness rates. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 6 Aug 2019 |
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Senator Abetz, the Hardest of HeartsLiberal Senator, Eric Abetz, needs to get out of his office more and talk to Tasmanians who are homeless or desperately searching for a place to live. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 20 Jun 2019 |
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Infrastructure and JobsThe kind of infrastructure the House needs to be debating more is social infrastructure, housing infrastructure, 21st century infrastructure. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 13 Jun 2019 |
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Housing CrisisThe Government today stands accused by one of their own of 'not giving a shit about the homeless'. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 12 Jun 2019 |
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Liberals' Housing Protection RacketThe Liberals have used their numbers once again to prevent debate on the capacity of another failing Minister. This time, Housing Minister, Roger Jaensch. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 12 Jun 2019 |
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Estimates Reply - Minister JaenschThere is a surge in the budget allocation that runs out next year for child safety services. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 11 Jun 2019 |
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Premier and Housing Minister Dig In Over Unfair EvictionsThe full bench of the Supreme Court last week upheld an earlier ruling that Housing Tasmania tenants are entitled to natural justice. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 11 Jun 2019 |
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Jaensch Refuses to Rule Out Evictions High Court AppealYesterday, the Full Court of the Supreme Court justly ruled Housing Tasmania must provide underlying reasons for evicting tenants. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 5 Jun 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 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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HomelessnessLet us be really clear about where this began, where this crisis started. It started in 2014, that is a fact. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 21 May 2019 |
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Minister Jaensch Clutching at StrawsThe waiting list for housing is not falling, fewer people are being housed and less Tasmanians assisted to go in to the private rental market. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 11 Jan 2019 |
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Tasmania Report Confirms Need to Tackle Housing and Levy VisitorsThe TCCI’s Tasmania Report confirms the need to capitalise on the State’s visitor boom to pay for the disadvantage it helps to create. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 3 Dec 2018 |
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Spin Over Housing Supply ResultsThe numbers provided in his media release are the total since 2015. In actuality, this quarterly report shows that in the last quarter very little is happening. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 1 Nov 2018 |
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Residential Tenancy Amendment Bill 2018I raise with the minister a number of questions about the Residential Tenancy Act because there is unfinished business in this legislation. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 18 Sep 2018 |
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At Risk Children and Young People Still Let DownTasmania’s under-resourced child protection system continues to let down at risk children and young people. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 31 Aug 2018 |
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Housing Land Supply Bill 2018There are some issue the minister needs to flesh out on the Floor of this House, particularly the issue around Shelter's submission. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 5 Jul 2018 |
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Full Debate - Short-stay Accommodation and Housing CrisisIn Greater Hobart, at least 1993 properties are listed on just one short stay platform, more than double the amount listed in 2016. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 13 Jun 2018 |
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Housing Crisis - Regulation of Short Stay AccommodationThe data reveals that between July 2016 and February 2018 an extra 2200 properties were listed on Airbnb and it is clear we have not yet reached peak Airbnb. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 13 Jun 2018 |
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Jaensch Tinkering While Housing Crisis EscalatesMinster Jaensch’s response to the escalating housing crisis is completely out of touch. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 7 Jun 2018 |
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Domain Figures Confirm Escalating Housing EmergencyHobart rents are now rivalling Melbourne’s, in figures released today by Domain. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 12 Apr 2018 |
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New Housing Minister Has Urgent TaskMr Jaensch faces the most pressing task of any of the newly sworn in Cabinet members. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 20 Mar 2018 |
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Foreign Ownership and InfluenceAlmost 25% of our state’s agricultural land is under a level of foreign ownership, and foreign donors are making large donations to the Liberals. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 30 Jan 2018 |
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Labor Housing Policy Won't Tackle Housing CrisisThe Labor Party's announcement on three new builds to tackle the housing crisis is woefully inadequate. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 21 Jan 2018 |
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2017/18 Budget: No answers, No substanceThe Treasurer’s responses in Budget Estimates today were basically limited to pleas to just trust him. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 5 Jun 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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Federal Budget Fails TasmaniaTasmania missed out any substantial infrastructure investment as a result of the Hodgman Liberals' failure. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 10 May 2017 |
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Housing Announcement a Sign of Policy FailureThe Government has failed to deliver on affordable housing, with the housing waiting list skyrocketing to more than 3,600 applications under Minister Petrusma. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 2 Mar 2017 |
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Token Commitment to NPAH Increases Housing InsecurityNews that the National Partnership Agreement on Homelessness will be extended for another 12 months lets down the community and housing sector. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 9 Dec 2016 |
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Parole Board Confirm Liberals Paying for Prisons Not HousingPrisoners who are suitable to be released on parole are being forced to stay in prison because they can't get housing. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 16 Nov 2016 |
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Petrusma Must Fight For Housing FundingHousing Ministers from around Australia are meeting tomorrow to decide the future of the National Partnership on Homelessness (NPAH). Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 3 Nov 2016 |
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Ex-Prisoners Sent To The Bottom Of The ListThe Minister for Human Services, Jacquie Petrusma, told ABC Radio putting ex-prisoners onto a priority housing list is a "job done" by Housing Connect. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 12 Oct 2016 |
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Liberals Leave Ex-Offenders Out in the ColdWhen they axed the Reintegration of Ex-Offenders Program, the Liberals promised they would improve housing and assistance for ex-inmates. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 11 Oct 2016 |
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Ex-Offenders Forced Into HomelessnessLast year you axed the funding to the reintegration of ex-offenders program, REO, run by the Salvation Army. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 11 Oct 2016 |
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Housing Waiting List Soars Under LiberalsEvery one of the 3,708 Tasmanians waiting for a house have a story to tell about homelessness or housing stress. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 2 Sep 2016 |
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Safe Haven Investment Welcome, Delay QuestionedThe Greens welcome the investment in settlement services for Safe Haven Enterprise Visa holders, who have left everything to flee conflic. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 5 Jul 2016 |
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Full NDIS Scheme Will Change LivesThousands of Tasmanians living with a disability will be able to access the supports they need to live more independently. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 1 Jul 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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$60M Housing Giveaway Remains UnjustifiedThe Greens have long been concerned about the Liberal Government handing over the Title to Housing Tasmania properties. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 9 Jun 2016 |
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Budget Lacking in Courage and Vision, Puts Environment LastBuilt on the mirage of a very short term surplus, the Liberals' third State Budget lacks both courage and vision. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 26 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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No Mandate Housing Asset Giveaway to Become LawFor-profit, corporate housing developers will be able to secure Housing Tasmania homes for free or a pittance under legislation that has now passed. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 26 Apr 2016 |
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Homes Amendment Bill 2016One of the most fundamental human rights is access to secure and affordable housing. It is the foundation for all of life's opportunities. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 18 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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Ministerial Disrespect in Housing Title GiveawayThe Minister for Human Services showed a complete lack of respect for one of Tasmania's most prominent community organisations. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 29 Oct 2015 |
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Liberal Privatisation Agenda Becoming ClearerThe planned sale of Treasury and St John Street buildings would be on top of giving away up to 500 Housing Tasmania properties and the sale of plantations. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 14 Oct 2015 |
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Still Waiting for Housing Giveaway DetailsMinister Petrusma dodged question after question on her government's housing giveaway plan in parliament this morning. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 13 Oct 2015 |
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Greens to Scrutinise Public Housing Giveaway in ParliamentThe case has not been made by either Minister Petrusma or community housing providers to transfer of legal Title for up to 500 Housing Tasmania homes. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 11 Oct 2015 |
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Government Confirms Privatisation of Public Housing AssetsFor the first time in Tasmania's history a State Government is privatising Housing Tasmania homes through the transfer of Title. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 24 Sep 2015 |
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Housing Investment Step in the Right DirectionThe release of the Affordable Housing Strategy and the investment of $13.5M this year won't deal with the critical supply issues in housing. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 23 Sep 2015 |
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Investment in Housing Needed to Meet Local and Refugee NeedThe Liberals need to invest a sizeable portion of the projected half a billion dollars in GST windfall into the supply of social and affordable housing. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 7 Sep 2015 |
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Liberals Treat Estimates with ContemptIn now tired and typical fashion, we have seen yet another Liberal Minister obfuscating question after question in Budget Estimates. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 11 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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Greens Budget Alternative for those the Liberals forgotLast week’s Liberal state Budget lacked compassion and courage. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 1 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 |