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A family of tenants in their front yard.

Housing and Other Essential Services

There is not the money there to attract people from the mainland to work in these essential services because the investment has not been there.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  12 Sep 2023


Houses, Construction

Residential Building (Home Warranty Insurance Amendments) Bill 2023

Before I get into the bill, I want to briefly outline some relevant history that the Attorney-General has touched on in the second reading speech.

Vica Bayley MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  17 Aug 2023


Air View of Houses

Critical Housing Needs Ignored by Rockliff Government

The Treasurer has all but confirmed that critical funding requests from its new statutory housing authority have been denied

Vica Bayley MP  |  Media Release  |  10 Aug 2023


Parliament House, Tasmania

Rockliff’s Reset Just More Hollow Words

Premier Jeremy Rockliff’s so-called ‘reset’ on ‘back-to-basics’ issues is just more hollow words

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Media Release  |  20 Jul 2023


Empty Classroom

Education, Children and Young People – Springvale Student Accommodation

We were assured that all current and future enrolled Springvale students would be provided with alternative accommodation options.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  7 Jun 2023


Air View of Houses

Corrections and Rehabilitation – Ex-Offender Housing

I understand in 2022 there were 1500 people released from full time custody.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  5 Jun 2023


A family of tenants in their front yard.

State Development, Construction and Housing – Private Rental Incentives Program

Can you tell us how many properties are in the program now and can you indicate where they're located?

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  6 Jun 2023


Air View of Houses

Women – Women’s Housing

The 2023 Gender Budget Snapshot notes that in Tasmania, women represent the majority of clients for specialist homelessness services.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  7 Jun 2023


Green Economics

Alternative Budget 2023-24

Our 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


Homeless Man

Typical Liberal Budget Fails Tasmanians In Need

The Liberals have handed down a Budget that only grudgingly lifts a pinky finger for Tasmanians in need.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Media Release  |  25 May 2023


House of Assembly, Tasmania

Parliament Rejects Short Stay Regulation

The vote on our motion was a missed opportunity for the State’s new balance-of-power Parliament to make a real difference to the lives of Tasmanians.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Media Release  |  24 May 2023


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Short-stay Accommodation

Almost 3000 entire homes have been removed completely from the rental market.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  24 May 2023


A family of tenants in their front yard.

Rental Affordability Snapshot an Indictment on Rockliff Liberals

Anglicare’s annual Rental Affordability Snapshot, released today, has again highlighted the depths of the state’s rental crisis

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Media Release  |  27 Apr 2023


Four Young People Sitting on Ledge

Short Stay Accommodation Out of Control

Another day, another secure tenancy coming to an abrupt end as another whole home is set to go on to the short stay market.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Media Release  |  19 Apr 2023


Houses, Construction

Residential Building (Miscellaneous Consumer Protection Amendments) Bill 2022

In 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


Parliament House, Tasmania

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


Homeless Man

Census Lays Liberals’ Homelessness Failure Bare

New 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


Planning Documents

Ferguson Wrong to Override Clarence Council

Michael 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


House of Assembly, Tasmania

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


Air View of Houses

Empty Homes Levy Needed

The 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 Stay

A 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 Crisis

In 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


Air View of Houses

More Evidence of Liberals' Housing Failure

The 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 Deepens

Newly 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


AFL

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


Hobart, Tasmania

Liberals Must Act on Soaring Rents

Newly 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


Money, Australian Dollars, Notes

Appropriation (Supplementary Appropriation for 2022-23) Bill 2022

The 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


AFL

Labor Crab-Walk Away from Stadium Opposition

After 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


Houses, Construction

Tasmanian Housing Crisis

The 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


Air View of Houses

Rent Stress Confirms Need for Liberals, Labor to Support Greens’ Bill

It'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


House of Assembly, Tasmania

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


AFL

Stadium Plan Insulting to Tasmanians in Need

he 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


Houses, Construction

Housing Challenges - Legislative Action

According 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


House of Assembly, Tasmania

Accommodation for Remote and Rural Students

As 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


Dogs, Happy, Poking Heads Through Gap in Fence

Tasmania Should Follow Queensland’s Lead on Pets in Rental Homes

Pets 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


Air View of Houses

Shelter Tas Report Demands Action on Short Stay Accommodation

New 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


takayna / tarkine, Tasmania

Estimates Reply - Barnett

I 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


Construction, Work Site

Skills, Training and Workforce Growth – Construction Workforce

Minister, 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 Housing

According 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


Houses, Construction

State Development, Construction and Housing – Universal Housing Design Principles

Are 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


Economy, Finance, Calculator, Pen and Graph

State Development, Construction and Housing – Infrastructure Priorities

In 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


Houses, Construction

Infrastructure and Transport – Housing

We 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


Parliament House, Tasmania

Workplace Safety and Consumer Affairs – Tasmanian Residential Rental Property Owners Association

Did 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-Dentainees

It 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


Highway with Traffic

Infrastructure Investment

We 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


Green Economics

Budget Reply 2022-23

So 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 Facts

Today 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


Houses, Construction

Time to End the Cruel Housing Lies

A 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


House of Assembly, Tasmania

Liberal Leadership Renewal an Opportunity for a Reset

On 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


Money, Australian Dollars, Notes

Tasmanians Let Down by Morrison Budget

Lutruwita/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


Money, Australian Dollars, Notes

Treasury Miscellaneous (Affordable Housing and Youth Employment Support) Bill 2022

I 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


Money, Australian Dollars, Notes

Government Spending Priorities

This 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


Houses, Construction

Premier Prioritising Mega Stadium Over Homes for Tasmanians

This 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


Houses, Construction

Premier’s Land Tax Lies

Peter 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


Air View of Houses

Gutwein’s Land Tax Cut for Propertied Class Leaves Battlers in the Cold

In 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


Air View of Houses

Greens Back Tenants Union Call for Vacant Resident Tax

Figures 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


Air View of Houses

ROGS Data Confirms Massive Fail on Housing and Homelessness

The 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


Air View of Houses

Liberals’ Housing Waiting List Shame

The 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


Construction, Work Site

Building and Consumer Protection

The 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


Houses, Construction

Housing Waitlist More Than Doubles Under Liberals

Tasmania’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


Air View of Houses

Housing Land Supply Amendment Bill 2021

There 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


Houses, Construction

Consumer and Building Sector Protections Select Committee

As 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


A family of tenants in their front yard.

Hobart Rental Prices Keep Climbing, More Tenants in Financial Distress

New 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


Economy, Finance, Calculator, Pen and Graph

Fiscal Sustainability

Unfortunately, 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


Air View of Houses

Workplace Safety and Consumer Affairs - Rental Property Owners Association

Minister, what date did the Tasmanian Rental Property Owners Association first approach the Government seeking funding?

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  8 Sep 2021


Shaking Hands

Archer Must Release TRRPOA Grant Deed

The 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


Homeless Man

State Development - Homelessness and Housing

The number of people who are in housing stress and experiencing homelessness has gone up.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  7 Sep 2021


Parliament House, Tasmania

Infrastructure and Transport - Ministerial Staff Conduct

Do 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


Construction, Work Site

Infrastructure and Transport - High-Vis Army

I 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


A family of tenants in their front yard.

Treasury - Rent Assistance and Housing Services

How much commonwealth rent assistance was received in Tasmania in 2020-21?

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  6 Sep 2021


Money, Australian Dollars, Notes

Budget 2021-22 - Tasmanian Residential Property Owners Association

This 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


Houses, Construction

Social Housing Supply

The Budget papers reveal the consequences of seven years of underfunding social housing supply.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  31 Aug 2021


Royal Hobart Hospital, Emergency Department Entrance

Greens Deliver Vision for Fairer, Healthier Lutruwita/Tasmania

Our 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


Houses, Construction

Liberals' Housing Failures Pile Up

The 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


Air View of Houses

Greens Table Legislation to Protect Tenants

The Greens tabled the Residential Tenancy (Rental Market Reform) Amendment Bill 2021 in Parliament today.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Media Release  |  30 Jun 2021


Legislation, Clause Being Highlighted

Treasury Miscellaneous (Cost of Living and Affordable Housing Support) Bill 2021

There 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


Air View of Houses

Housing Waiting List Ballooning Under Liberals

More than 4000 Tasmanians are languishing in stress on the soaring public housing waiting list.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Media Release  |  3 Jun 2021


Happy Children, Playing with Parents

Tackling Poverty Must be a Priority of the New Parliament

Tasmanians 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


Parliament House, Tasmania

Leaders’ Debate Confirms Need for Greens in Parliament

Today’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


Houses, Construction

Greens Release Plan to Provide Homes for All Tasmanians

Having 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


Line of Electronic Gaming Machines (Pokies)

Day 12: Silence from Liberals on Deal with Federal Hotels

We’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


Air View of Houses

Greens Champion a Fair Go for Tenants

We 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


Line of Electronic Gaming Machines (Pokies)

Day Eight and Gutwein’s Silence on Pokies Tax Deal Still Deafening

Tasmanians 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 2021

The 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


Houses, Construction

Labor, Liberals, Ogilvie Let Down Tenants

The 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


Air View of Houses

Struggling Tenants Need Labor’s Support

Tasmanian 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


Air View of Houses

Housing and Rental Affordability

The 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


Air View of Houses

Greens Table Rent Control Legislation

We 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


Air View of Houses

Tasmanian Rental Affordability Worst in Nation

The 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


Houses, Construction

Housing Matter of Public Importance

The 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


Air View of Houses

Housing - Rent Hikes

Hobart 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


Air View of Houses

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


Air View of Houses

Rents are Soaring, Liberals Oblivious, Parliament Must Act

Tasmania’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


Homeless Man

Liberals Must Support SafeSpace

SafeSpace 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


Lonely Child

Damning ROGS Data in Housing, Homelessness, Child Safety and Youth Justice

Vulnerable Tasmanians are being left behind by the Gutwein Government.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Media Release  |  20 Jan 2021


Homeless Man

Deloitte Report Confirms Need to Keep Tenancy Protections in Place

The 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


Homeless Man

Two Weeks Before Rental Protections Expire To Leave Tenants More Vulnerable

The 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


Homeless Man

New Figures Show Deepening Housing Crisis

The latest Human Services Dashboard figures reveal Tasmania’s housing crisis is deepening.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Media Release  |  15 Jan 2021


Air View of Houses

Labor Needs to Stand with Tenants

Tasmanian 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


Homeless Man

Gutwein Government Leaving Homeless Tasmanians Out in the Cold

The 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


Air View of Houses

Housing – Housing Privatisation

Since 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


Green Economics

Budget Reply

The 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


Houses, Construction

Housing

We 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


Air View of Houses

Community Sector Calls on Jaensch to Rule Out Tenancy Changes

Community 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


House of Assembly, Tasmania

Jaensch is Trying to Gaslight Tasmanians over Cabinet Decision

Finally 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


Parliament House, Tasmania

Gutwein Government Abuses Power to Cover up Lies

This 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


House of Assembly, Tasmania

Greens Move on Job Guarantee Passes Parliament

We were proud to see our job guarantee motion pass Parliament this evening. 

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Media Release  |  23 Sep 2020


Air View of Houses

Housing Matter of Public Importance

It 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


Air View of Houses

Property Agents and Land Transactions Amendment Bill 2019

Let 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 2016

Our 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


Air View of Houses

Tenant Protection Extension Welcome

Tasmanians 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


Air View of Houses

Rent Relief Fund Must Be Extended

With 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


Air View of Houses

Rent Protections

There 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


Air View of Houses

Government Must Listen to Struggling Tenants

The 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


Air View of Houses

COVID Rental Protections Must Be Extended

The 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


Doctor with Patient

Government Must Prioritise Respiratory Health Housing Refits

The reports of respiratory illness from a Housing Tasmania complex in South Hobart are distressing.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Media Release  |  3 Jul 2020


Houses, Construction

Homebuilder Grants Bill 2020

We have some serious issues with the eligibility and the framework around the Commonwealth Homebuilder Grant.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  24 Jun 2020


Economy, Finance, Calculator, Pen and Graph

COVID-19 Emergency

We 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


Houses, Construction

Housing Led Recovery a Reality

The 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


Economy, Finance, Calculator, Pen and Graph

COVID-19 Emergency

I 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


Houses, Construction

Imminent Housing Spend Announcement Welcome

The Greens look forward tomorrow’s $3.1 billion construction announcement.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Media Release  |  3 Jun 2020


Air View of Houses

Now is the Time to Regulate Airbnb

CoreLogic’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


Green Economics

Greens Release Interim Recovery Plan for Better, Fairer Tasmania

The 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


Homeless Man

Winter Warning on Homelessness Crisis

The 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


Air View of Houses

Housing Quarterly Report Shows Need for a Housing Led Recovery

The 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


Homeless Man

More Coordinated Support for Homeless Urgently Needed

Reports 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


Economy, Finance, Calculator, Pen and Graph

Recovery Council Has Critical Role in Avoiding Business As Usual

The 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


Houses, Construction

A Housing Led Recovery for Tasmania

The 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


Survey, Filling out Sheet

YWCA Housing Survey Highlights Need for Housing-Led Recovery

Homelessness 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


Air View of Houses

Rent Relief Fund Welcome

The 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


Houses, Construction

Housing Led Recovery Should Increase Home Ownership

Government stimulus money might be better directed into increasing the supply of affordable housing.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Media Release  |  17 May 2020


Economy, Finance, Calculator, Pen and Graph

Aggressive Infrastructure Spend Needs to Focus on Housing Led Recovery

The 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


Air View of Houses

Vacancy Data Highlights Need to Regulate Airbnb

SQM 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


Air View of Houses

Greens Welcome Tenant Support Fund

In 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


Houses, Construction

Social and Affordable Housing Key to Recovery

Significant 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


Homeless Man

Support for Rough Sleepers Welcome

The 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


Air View of Houses

COVID-19 Rent Freeze Welcome

Residential 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


Air View of Houses

Time to Move on Residential Rents Too

The Premier has today issued a Notice prohibiting evictions and freezing rent increases in commercial properties.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Media Release  |  9 Apr 2020


Homeless Man

Ensuring Safe, Secure and Affordable Housing During COVID-19

The 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


Homeless Man

Evictions Freeze Order Welcome

We 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


Air View of Houses

COVID-19 Rental Evictions Order

The 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


Homeless Man

Liberals Must Enact Rent Controls to Protect Tenants

The latest CoreLogic data confirms what too many renters know - Hobart has become unaffordable for many.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Media Release  |  6 Mar 2020


Air View of Houses

Liberals' Failure Laid Bare on Social Justice Day

World 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


Homeless Man

NRAS Rent Hikes a Result of Poor Government Planning

The 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


Air View of Houses

Housing Inquiry Report Confirms Need for Major Reform

An 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


Air View of Houses

DEC Must Remain in Public Hands

The 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


Lonely Child

TCCI Report Reveals Widening Wealth Gap Under Hodgman Liberals

The 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


Homeless Man

Housing Expo Ignores Airbnb Problem

The 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


Homeless Man

Housing Debt Relief Warmly Welcomed But Big Supply Challenges Remain

The 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


Homeless Man

Greens Push for Parliament to Tackle Rent Gouging Succeeds

Housing availability and affordability in Tasmania is getting worse, pushing more people in to homelessness.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Media Release  |  7 Aug 2019


Houses, Construction

Huntingfield Housing Subdivision

I have been really overwhelmed by the strength of community concern and the range of issues raised by people.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  6 Aug 2019


Air View of Houses

Rent Increases - Regulation

The 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


Homeless Man

Senator Abetz, the Hardest of Hearts

Liberal 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


Houses, Construction

Infrastructure and Jobs

The 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


Homeless Man

Housing Crisis

The 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


Supreme Court, Hobart, Tasmania

Liberals' Housing Protection Racket

The 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


Air View of Houses

Estimates Reply - Minister Jaensch

There 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


Supreme Court, Hobart, Tasmania

Premier and Housing Minister Dig In Over Unfair Evictions

The 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


Supreme Court, Hobart, Tasmania

Jaensch Refuses to Rule Out Evictions High Court Appeal

Yesterday, 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


Green Economics

Greens Release Future-Focussed Alternative Budget

Today 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


Money, Australian Dollars, Notes

Budget in Vision and Compassion Deficit

The 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


Homeless Man

Homelessness

Let 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


Homeless Man

Minister Jaensch Clutching at Straws

The 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


Money, Australian Dollars, Notes

Tasmania Report Confirms Need to Tackle Housing and Levy Visitors

The 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


Homeless Man

Spin Over Housing Supply Results

The 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


Air View of Houses

Residential Tenancy Amendment Bill 2018

I 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


Lonely Child

At Risk Children and Young People Still Let Down

Tasmania’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


Houses, Construction

Housing Land Supply Bill 2018

There 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


Houses, Construction

Full Debate - Short-stay Accommodation and Housing Crisis

In 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


Air View of Houses

Housing Crisis - Regulation of Short Stay Accommodation

The 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


Air View of Houses

Jaensch Tinkering While Housing Crisis Escalates

Minster Jaensch’s response to the escalating housing crisis is completely out of touch.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Media Release  |  7 Jun 2018


Homeless Man

Domain Figures Confirm Escalating Housing Emergency

Hobart rents are now rivalling Melbourne’s, in figures released today by Domain.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Media Release  |  12 Apr 2018


Homeless Man

New Housing Minister Has Urgent Task

Mr Jaensch faces the most pressing task of any of the newly sworn in Cabinet members.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Media Release  |  20 Mar 2018


Air View of Houses

Foreign Ownership and Influence

Almost 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


Homeless Man

Labor Housing Policy Won't Tackle Housing Crisis

The 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


Money, Australian Dollars, Notes

2017/18 Budget: No answers, No substance

The 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


Hospital Bed

Greens Deliver Triple Bottom Line Alternative Budget

The 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


Money, Australian Dollars, Notes

Federal Budget Fails Tasmania

Tasmania missed out any substantial infrastructure investment as a result of the Hodgman Liberals' failure.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Media Release  |  10 May 2017


Homeless Man

Housing Announcement a Sign of Policy Failure

The 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


Homeless Man

Token Commitment to NPAH Increases Housing Insecurity

News 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


Homeless Man

Parole Board Confirm Liberals Paying for Prisons Not Housing

Prisoners 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


Homeless Man

Petrusma Must Fight For Housing Funding

Housing 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


Air View of Houses

Ex-Prisoners Sent To The Bottom Of The List

The 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


Homeless Man

Liberals Leave Ex-Offenders Out in the Cold

When 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


Homeless Man

Ex-Offenders Forced Into Homelessness

Last 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


Homeless Man

Housing Waiting List Soars Under Liberals

Every 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


Multicultural, Hands on Hands

Safe Haven Investment Welcome, Delay Questioned

The 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


Person with Disability with his Parents

Full NDIS Scheme Will Change Lives

Thousands 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


Green Economics

State Budget: Address in Reply

It 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


Air View of Houses

$60M Housing Giveaway Remains Unjustified

The 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


Green Economics

Budget Lacking in Courage and Vision, Puts Environment Last

Built 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


Money, Australian Dollars, Notes

Federal Budget Duds Tasmanians

The first Turnbull Budget has left the vast majority of Tasmanians out in the cold.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Media Release  |  4 May 2016


Air View of Houses

No Mandate Housing Asset Giveaway to Become Law

For-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


Air View of Houses

Homes Amendment Bill 2016

One 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


Bushfire, Burned Forest

State of the State Address in Reply

On 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


Homeless Man

Ministerial Disrespect in Housing Title Giveaway

The 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


Heritage Treasury Building, Tasmania

Liberal Privatisation Agenda Becoming Clearer

The 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


Air View of Houses

Still Waiting for Housing Giveaway Details

Minister 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


Air View of Houses

Greens to Scrutinise Public Housing Giveaway in Parliament

The 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


Homeless Man

Government Confirms Privatisation of Public Housing Assets

For 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


Homeless Man

Housing Investment Step in the Right Direction

The 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


Multicultural, Hands on Hands

Investment in Housing Needed to Meet Local and Refugee Need

The 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


Air View of Houses

Liberals Treat Estimates with Contempt

In 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


Green Economics

Budget Reply Speech

While 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


Green Economics

Greens Budget Alternative for those the Liberals forgot

Last week’s Liberal state Budget lacked compassion and courage.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Media Release  |  1 Jun 2015


Air View of Houses

Liberal Budget Repackages Old Money for Disadvantaged Tasmanians

The 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