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Greens Mourn Invasion Day with Tasmanian Aboriginal People

On this day across the nation, Aboriginal people mourn the loss of their country.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Media Release  |  26 Jan 2022


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Greens Welcome Pathway to Truth-Telling and Treaty Report

The generational grief, deep wounds and enduring dispossession of the Tasmanian Aboriginal people have been acknowledged by the Tasmanian Parliament today.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Media Release  |  25 Nov 2021


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Time To Really Listen to Aboriginal Land Managers

In an age of climate and biodiversity emergency it’s critical we draw on Aboriginal knowledge of burning practices to better manage bushfire risk. 

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Media Release  |  26 Jan 2020


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Turnbull Government Australia Day Bullying of Councils

The Turnbull Government is trying to bully Tasmanian councils into bending to the conservatives' ideological will.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Media Release  |  15 Aug 2017


Hobart, Tasmania

Hodgman Should Follow Hobart City Council's Australia Day Example

The Greens welcome Hobart City Council's decision to review their Australia Day celebrations and write to the Federal Government about changing the date.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Media Release  |  4 Apr 2017


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Abetz Comments on 26 January Disrespectful and Divisive

Eric Abetz does not appear to be able to help himself, using disrespectful and divisive language to argue for maintaining 26 January as our national day.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Media Release  |  25 Jan 2017


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Australia Day No Celebration for Tasmania's First People

Each year, on the 26th of January, Australia is a nation divided by its history.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Media Release  |  26 Jan 2016


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New National Celebration Date Needed

Political leaders need to be serious about moving Australia Day to a date other than the 26th of January.

Kim Booth  |  Media Release  |  26 Jan 2015