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We still don't know how much the Basslink crisis cost usAlmost two years after it began, the public still doesn’t know how much money the Basslink crisis cost Tasmanians. Basslink lost at least $40 million due to the rupture of the cable, while its only customer, Hydro Tasmania, spent tens of... Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 13 Oct 2017 |
Hydro's Losses Cost Taxpayer DearlyTasmania’s energy crisis gave Matthew Groom the chance to show leadership and guide Tasmanians through a very difficult time. Instead, Hydro Tasmania’s Annual Report shows it was a $64 million wasted opportunity. Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 27 Oct 2016 |
Groom Silent as Basslink Finances FailBasslink's third quarter financial report has painted an alarming picture of the state of their finances. There's a real risk Basslink may go into liquidation, and the costs of the energy crisis to Tasmanians becomes even more unknown. Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 19 Oct 2016 |
Groom Must Ensure Future Energy SupplyHydro Tasmania will struggle to maintain our state’s hydro-electricity network under its existing maintenance budget over the next decade. Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 13 Sep 2016 |
Hydro Infrastructure Disaster an Indictment on Hodgman GovernmentThe news Hydro Tasmania is unable to keep up with their maintenance schedule is an indictment on the Hodgman Government. Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 10 Sep 2016 |
Groom Ignores Community on Cloud SeedingTasmanians have serious reservations about Hydro's self-assessment of the impact of cloud seeding activities on the severe June flooding. Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 16 Aug 2016 |
Groom Must Reassure Community About Cloud SeedingThe Minister for Energy needs to step in and reassure the community that cloud seeding activities in Tasmania are being conducted safely, as well as efficiently. Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 3 Aug 2016 |
Hodgman Liberal Government Axed Australia's Best Water Testing RegimeTasWater is under pressure to modify its data publication to allow for an increase in publicly available information. Andrea Dawkins | Parliamentary Activity | 3 May 2016 |
No-Energy Minister Groom Needs Consumption Reduction PlanAccording to the Liberal’s Energy Supply Plan 200MW of diesel generation was to be installed and operational by the end of April 2016. Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 26 Apr 2016 |
Treasurer Must Take Some Responsibility for Hydro WoesThe Treasurer can try to blame previous governments for the parlous situation Hydro Tasmania is in, but the fact is that on his watch and under his dividend policy, the gas which should have been used to fire up Tamar Valley to protect... Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 27 Apr 2016 |
Appointments Welcome, Still No GBE Gender BalanceThe announcement today of two new women appointed to the Board of the Motor Accidents Insurance Board (MAIB) is a welcome step forward, but Tasmania's state owned businesses still perform poorly on gender equality. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 1 Dec 2015 |
Poor Energy Decisions Cost StateRecent poor decisions made in the state’s energy sector will cost an estimated staggering $700 million over the next six years. Kim Booth | Media Release | 4 Dec 2014 |
Cash for Assets RejectedTasmania should not be further penalised by the Commonwealth should the State Liberals uphold their public commitments to not sell off assets. Kim Booth | Media Release | 31 Jul 2014 |