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Justice, Scales and Gavel

Public Interest Disclosures (Members of Parliament) Bill 2021

Madam Deputy Chair, I move - That the amendments of the Legislative Council be agreed to.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  16 Aug 2023


Parliament House, Tasmania

Broken Promises

I thank the member for bringing this on as a matter of public importance. There is nothing more important than integrity and credibility in government.

Vica Bayley MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  16 Aug 2023


Parliament House, Tasmania

Greens' Whistleblower Reform Passes Parliament

The Greens were pleased and encouraged to see our Public Interest Disclosures (Members of Parliament) Bill 2021 pass through the Parliament yesterday.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Media Release  |  17 Aug 2023


House of Assembly, Tasmania

Matter of Public Importance – Integrity

Mr Speaker, there are a couple of matters raised by the Deputy Premier, who is fleeing the Chamber, that I need to address.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  20 Jun 2023


Justice, Scales and Gavel

Archer's Captain's Call on Justice

Attorney-General Elise Archer has once again failed to explain why she ignored the advice of an independent selection panel for TasCAT appointments

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Media Release  |  5 Jun 2023


Corruption, Handing over Envelope

Racing Industry - Integrity

Seventeen of the complaints were lodged with ORI before the ABC did the Government's job of investigating Ben Yole.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  11 May 2023


House of Assembly, Tasmania

Seeking of Leave – Referral to Committee of Privileges and Conduct

Instead, what we know is happening here is this is a politicisation of the processes of the workplace culture review.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  9 May 2023


Parliament House, Tasmania

Matter of Public Importance – Integrity

This Government has no idea how to manage conflicts of interest. They also have no idea about what informational transparency means.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  28 Mar 2023


Sad Horse

Racing Industry - Allegations and Actions of Minister

The whistleblower believed they had already made tens of thousands of dollars and no action was taken by ORI.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  28 Mar 2023


Shaking Hands

Integrity

Freedom of speech, freedom of the right to congregate, freedom of protest, freedom of information, integrity. These are the things that really matter.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  21 Mar 2023


House of Assembly, Tasmania

All Desperate Liberals Have Left Is Lies and Attacks

The Liberals’ appalling track record on healthcare, housing and the environment is coming home to roost. All they have to defend themselves are lies and attacks

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Media Release  |  21 Mar 2023


Shaking Hands

Want of confidence in the Speaker

It is a tragedy that we are standing here having this discussion today.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  2 Mar 2023


Legislation, Clause Being Highlighted

Want of confidence in the Speaker

Mr Shelton has demonstrated a failure to avoid a conflict of interest over $400 000 in state funds, to advance a personal project in his home town of Bracknell.

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


Parliament House, Tasmania

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

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

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  2 Mar 2023


House of Assembly, Tasmania

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

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

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


Shaking Hands

Community Grants - Approval Process

Can you give us a rock-solid guarantee that no Liberal MPs or senior staff were involved in either of these projects?

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


Parliament House, Tasmania

Bracknell Hall Funding - Actions of Mr Mark Shelton MP

Premier, so we are really clear, do you agree with your Treasurer, who said yesterday that Mr Shelton has done, and I quote, 'Nothing wrong'.

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


Shaking Hands

20 Questions for the Liberal Member for Lyons

Liberal Member for Lyons, Mark Shelton MP, has a range of questions to answer about his involvement in arranging $400,000 of taxpayer funds for his pet project

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Media Release  |  2 Mar 2023


Shaking Hands

Dark Cloud Hangs Over Rockliff's Integrity

The cloud over Premier Jeremy Rockliff’s integrity continues to grow darker following a statement in Parliament

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Media Release  |  2 Mar 2023


Parliament House, Tasmania

Mr Shelton Privileges Committee referral

It is reasonable to ask if the member for Lyons had some privileged access to official information about the Local Communities Facilities Fund budget.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  1 Mar 2023


House of Assembly, Tasmania

Mr Shelton Privileges Committee referral

Mr Shelton allowed his personal interest to override the public interest to secure funding for Bracknell Hall.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  1 Mar 2023


Corruption, Handing over Envelope

Rockliff's Pathetic Response to Bracknell Hall Conflict of Interest

Jeremy Rockliff’s refusal to take a Liberal MP's conflict of interest seriously throws the Premier’s own integrity into question.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Media Release  |  1 Mar 2023


Money, Australian Dollars, Notes

Bracknell Hall - Probity of Funding

In July and August of 2021 you were Minister for Finance. We are hoping you can shed some light on the Bracknell Hall situation.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  1 Mar 2023


Parliament House, Tasmania

Bracknell Hall - Probity

Mr Shelton met with the general manager of the Meander Valley Council before receiving a request for state government funding, which was granted in record time.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  1 Mar 2023


House of Assembly, Tasmania

Referral of the Racing Minister to the Privileges Committee

Being a minister is about much more than wearing a nice frock to the races. It is about having honesty and integrity.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  28 Feb 2023


Corruption, Handing over Envelope

Liberal and Labor Donations Secrecy Continues

The AEC's new year electoral returns data has once again highlighted the opaque, corrupted nature of political donations in Tasamania

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Media Release  |  1 Feb 2023


Money, Australian Dollars, Notes

Greens Welcome PAC Inquiry

The Greens welcome PAC’s announcement they will hold an Inquiry into the Liberal government’s use of the Treasurer’s Reserve to fund election promises

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Media Release  |  25 Nov 2022


Money, Australian Dollars, Notes

Questions Remain Over COVID Fund

​​​​​​​Questions still remain about whether the Liberals attempted to use the COVID-19 Provision to fund their election promises

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Media Release  |  23 Nov 2022


Money, Australian Dollars, Notes

Still More Questions over Sports Rorts Shadiness

​​​​​​​Premier Jeremy Rockliff’s reputation has taken another hit after his refusal to admit providing false information to the House in Parliament today.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Media Release  |  22 Nov 2022


Green Economics

'Extreme' Sports Rorts Secrecy and Shadiness

Yet another layer of dodginess has been uncovered in the Liberals’ electoral bribery scheme, the Local Community Facilities Fund. 

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Media Release  |  17 Nov 2022


House of Assembly, Tasmania

Estimates Reply – Street

From that, according to the minister, 150 so-called 'funding commitments' were made during the tate election.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  14 Jun 2022


Parliament House, Tasmania

Estimates Reply – Street

Whenever there is a conflict of interest it almost certainly means that the money should not be allocated in that way.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  14 Jun 2022


Money, Australian Dollars, Notes

Local Communities Facilities Fund - Election Promises

In fact, the list of projects funded by Liberal Party election promises are not publicly available anywhere.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  14 Jun 2022


Economy, Finance, Calculator, Pen and Graph

Sandy Bay Rowing Club - Alleged Conflict of Interest

Last year, the Government that you lead, approved a $150 000 request made by your colleague, Madeleine Ogilvie, on behalf of the Sandy Bay Rowing Club.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  14 Jun 2022


Women's Soccer Match

Sport and Recreation – Election Sports and Recreation Grants

What was the total number of projects that were granted financial support through the Local Community Facilities Fund?

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  8 Jun 2022


Preferential Voting, Ballot Paper

Federal Election Results - Reaction of Premier

Australians have elected a new federal parliament with a strong mandate to deliver a safer climate, a national integrity commission and a fairer society.

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


Preferential Voting, Ballot Paper

Greens Message Resonating With Voters

The Greens strong result in Legislative Council elections on Saturday is a boost to our federal campaign in Tasmania.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Media Release  |  8 May 2022


Parliament House, Tasmania

Government Integrity

I want to talk about a really glaring example of this Government's lack of integrity, its willingness to gaslight Tasmanians during a public health crisis.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  22 Mar 2022


Parliament House, Tasmania

Integrity Commission - Australia Institute Report

Mr Speaker, I also rise to say some words about the very important report that was released by the Australia Institute today.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  10 Mar 2022


Bureaucracy, Professional with Paperwork

Integrity Commission - Investigations into Government Members

What we know is that only six of 55 recommendations from the Cox Review have been implemented over the past six years.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  10 Mar 2022


Bureaucracy, Professional with Paperwork

Integrity Commission of Tasmania - Report

It is a matter of incredible importance to this state. It goes to the cornerstone of democracy.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  10 Mar 2022


Bureaucracy, Professional with Paperwork

Integrity Commission - Public Trust Issues

The Australia Institute report finds the Integrity Commission is weak and losing public trust.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  10 Mar 2022


Parliament House, Tasmania

Select Committee - Inquiry into Tasmania Basketball Pty Ltd

I do not see this as a particularly noble gesture on the Labor Opposition's part.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  9 Mar 2022


Justice, Scales and Gavel

Integrity

If there is not an issue, if there is no conflict of interest, then lay the contracts on the table in this place and this problem will go away for you.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  2 Mar 2022


Parliament House, Tasmania

Integrity in Government

We are talking about the conduct of a minister for the Crown in relation to a relationship that she had with a high-profile CEO of the JackJumpers.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  1 Mar 2022


Shaking Hands

Integrity

There have never been any public hearings, which regularly occur in other states and are a very important pillar of public confidence government.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  11 Nov 2021


Parliament House, Tasmania

Integrity Commission (Members of Parliament) Bill 2021

Just in case anyone is in any doubt, every member of parliament in this place is a public officer for the purposes of the Integrity Commission Act 2009.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  30 Jun 2021


House of Assembly, Tasmania

Matter Of Public Importance – Integrity

The real concern for women in Tasmania was that the Liberal Party had preselected a man who had continued his lying to lure women into relationships with him.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  23 Jun 2021


Parliament House, Tasmania

Greens Table Integrity Fix Legislation

Our bill ensures an incumbent MP contesting an election, who retains numerous benefits of office, is still accountable under the Integrity Commission Act 2009.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Media Release  |  23 Jun 2021


Bureaucracy, Professional with Paperwork

Building and Construction – WorkSafe Independence

WorkSafe Tasmania issued a prohibition notice to the Bob Brown Foundation in relation to their peaceful protect to save native forest from being logged.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  25 Nov 2020


Parliament House, Tasmania

Premier’s Radio Performance Fuels Public Suspicion on Small Business Hardship Grants

The Liberals' refusal to release details of where $26 million of taxpayer funds went through a business grants program is raising big questions in the community

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Media Release  |  29 Oct 2020


Corruption, Handing over Envelope

Gutwein Refuses to Act on Integrity Commission Report into Glamorgan-Spring Bay Council

The Minister for Local Government refused to act on the Integrity Commission report into issues at the Glamorgan-Spring Bay Council. 

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Media Release  |  27 Nov 2018


Corruption, Handing over Envelope

Integrity

We have talked to the Premier at the Estimates table and asked him questions in here about continuing to use the loophole in the Right to Information Act.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  17 Oct 2018


Corruption, Handing over Envelope

Honesty in Government

In 2016, the Joint Standing Committee on Integrity recommended that parliament adopt a single code of conduct for members.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  20 Jun 2018


Corruption, Handing over Envelope

Greens Stand Up to Liberal Threat to Democracy

This election is being bought, via millions of dollars flowing into the Liberal party from the gambling industry.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Media Release  |  26 Feb 2018


Parliament House, Tasmania

Greens' Motion of No Confidence in the Premier

We have no confidence in the Premier's capacity to lead an open, accountable and honest government.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Media Release  |  16 Jun 2016


Corruption, Handing over Envelope

Hodgman Cabinet Integrity Still Under Cloud

It was pleasing former Minister Adam Brooks apologised to Parliament this afternoon. It was welcome, and a long time coming.

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


Mining

Not Enough Transparency over New Minister's Business Interests

The new Minister for Mining, Adam Brooks is already in an awkward position in relation to his current business interests.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Media Release  |  19 Feb 2016


Corruption, Handing over Envelope

Integrity Committee Report a Missed Opportunity

The Joint Select Committee on Integrity has missed an important opportunity to adequately strengthen the investigative powers of the Integrity Commission.

Nick Mckim  |  Media Release  |  24 Jun 2015


Justice, Scales and Gavel

Government Backs Down on Gutting Integrity Commission

The Attorney General temporarily backed down from her policy of removing the investigative functions of the Integrity Commission.

Nick Mckim  |  Media Release  |  10 Jun 2015