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FoxglovesEach plant, sadly, can produce up to 100 000 seeds and many of these do not germinate for many years. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 27 Oct 2022 |
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Liberals Must Act on Feral DeerFeral deer are out of control in Tasmania and impacting on both farmers and the landscape. It's time for the Liberals to take action. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 11 Aug 2021 |
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Draft Wild Fallow Deer Management Plan Pre-Release SubmissionFallow deer are an invasive species with a devastating impact on the landscape, and as such should have their protections rescinded. Cassy O'Connor MP | Submission | 11 Dec 2020 |
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Primary Industries - DeerThe public was told by DPIPWE that removing the partially protected status of deer in Tasmania under the Nature Conservation Act was not up for discussion. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 26 Nov 2020 |
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Gutwein Government in Hiding on Feral DeerStaff from the DPIPWE today refused to give evidence to tomorrow’s Senate Committee hearings into the impact of feral deer on farmers and the landscape. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 13 Oct 2020 |
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Supporting Our FarmersA recent survey of Tasmanian farmers showed strong support for reclassifying deer as a feral pest in Tasmania. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 16 Sep 2020 |
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Barnett Fails Farmers and Environment, Backs in Feral DeerMinister Barnett is failing farmers and the environment. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 28 Aug 2020 |
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Fallow Deer Goal Must Be EradicationAny move by Minister Barnett to commercialise the use of deer meat must have eradication of feral deer from the landscape as its goal. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 10 Jun 2020 |
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Fallow DeerWe are now in a situation where the Environment Game Management Branch really has no idea how many fallow deer there are in Tasmania. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 6 May 2020 |
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Oil Rig Biosecurity Concerns RemainThere are serious questions about the Ocean Monarch oil rig, and what action will be taken. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 11 Jan 2019 |
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Redneck Liberals Open National Parks and World Heritage Area for HuntingIt’s clear the Liberals have once again kowtowed to the powerful shooting lobby. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 23 Aug 2018 |
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Recreational Shooting in Protected AreasThe Minister has announced that recreational shooters will be allowed into protected areas, including the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 23 Aug 2018 |