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Small Business - Apprenticeships and TrainingMinister, I would like to hear your comments about the small business apprenticeships and trainee programs. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 9 Sep 2021 |
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Liberal Policies Weakening HydroThe Liberal Government’s policies are threatening the sustainability of Hydro Tasmania and causing the loss of jobs. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 12 Mar 2021 |
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Deloitte Report Confirms Need to Keep Tenancy Protections in PlaceThe 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 |
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Rebuilding the EconomyThe biggest drivers of our capacity to flourish as an island state in the future are climate change and the heating of the planet. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 3 Dec 2020 |
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Strategic Growth – Job GuaranteeThe Greens alternative budget prioritised $240 million into a youth jobs guarantee as a first trial towards rolling out to the whole of Tasmania. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 23 Nov 2020 |
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Tourism – Travel AgentsPeople within the travel agent sector are really on their knees. There are going to be operators who will go out of business potentially. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 23 Nov 2020 |
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Payroll Tax Rebate (Apprentices, Trainees and Youth Employees) Amendment Bill 2020These are necessary measures in a time of pandemic and economic contraction and deepening social costs as a result of those two factors. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 19 Nov 2020 |
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Budget 2020-21 - Tasmanian Job GuaranteeThe social and economic crisis caused by coronavirus has been massive and will continue to impact upon our state for years to come. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 17 Nov 2020 |
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Premier Defies Parliament on Job GuaranteePremier Gutwein has revealed he has no intention of respecting Parliament’s decision for his government to investigate a Tasmanian Job Guarantee program. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 17 Nov 2020 |
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Cuts to JobKeeper and JobSeeker will Hurt TasmaniaThe Morrison Government’s heartless cut to JobKeeper today will hurt thousands of Tasmanian families still struggling in the middle of a global pandemic. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 28 Sep 2020 |
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Jobs GuaranteeCall for a a Jobs Guarantee program to strengthen our COVID recovery, and support economic transition to tackle the climate emergency. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 23 Sep 2020 |
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Greens Move on Job Guarantee Passes ParliamentWe were proud to see our job guarantee motion pass Parliament this evening. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 23 Sep 2020 |
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Buy LocalI was looking forward to having a debate about something everyone in the House could, in large measure, agree on. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 27 Aug 2020 |
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PESRAC Report Ignores Climate EmergencyTasmanians have been sadly let down by the Premier’s Economic and Social Recovery Advisory Council. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 21 Jul 2020 |
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Government Must Prioritise Respiratory Health Housing RefitsThe reports of respiratory illness from a Housing Tasmania complex in South Hobart are distressing. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 3 Jul 2020 |
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COVID-19 Milestone A Tribute to All TasmaniansTasmania has reached a milestone after a three month battle that claimed lives, closed businesses and caused thousands of job losses. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 12 Jun 2020 |
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Trans-Tasman Travel Bubble a WinnerNow is the time to speed up negotiations on a Trans-Tasman travel bubble between Hobart and New Zealand. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 11 Jun 2020 |
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Gutwein Must Step Up on World Environment DayThe best gift the Gutwein Government could give Tasmania on World Environment Day is a policy reset. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 5 Jun 2020 |
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Housing Led Recovery a RealityThe 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 |
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Imminent Housing Spend Announcement WelcomeThe Greens look forward tomorrow’s $3.1 billion construction announcement. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 3 Jun 2020 |
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Greens Release Interim Recovery Plan for Better, Fairer TasmaniaThe 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 |
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Recovery Council Has Critical Role in Avoiding Business As UsualThe 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 |
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A Housing Led Recovery for TasmaniaThe 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 |
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Housing Led Recovery Should Increase Home OwnershipGovernment stimulus money might be better directed into increasing the supply of affordable housing. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 17 May 2020 |
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Aggressive Infrastructure Spend Needs to Focus on Housing Led RecoveryThe 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 |
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Job Figures Savage, but Room for Measured OptimismThe ABS Job figures released today reflect the pain Tasmanians are feeling as a result of the pandemic shutdown. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 14 May 2020 |
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Steady as she goes Gutwein on the right trackThe Premier has outlined a clear, staged and steady pathway to short term recovery from the coronavirus lockdown. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 8 May 2020 |
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Jobs in Building and ConstructionWhen we are talking about building and construction we have to look at the biggest project on the horizon at the moment, the Bridgewater bridge. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 17 Oct 2019 |
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Skills and Training in North-West TasmaniaIn 2017, the Productivity Commission completed a major inquiry into transitioning regional economies and how to do that best. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 1 May 2019 |
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Tasmania Report Confirms Need to Tackle Housing and Levy VisitorsThe 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 |
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Cadbury Job LossesThe loss of so many jobs and livelihoods at Cadbury is a devastating blow. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 28 Sep 2018 |
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Jobs and the EconomyWhat is this Government doing to modernise our skills, our training to make sure that young people today are not being given false hope. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 20 Sep 2018 |
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Regional Tasmanian Jobs at High Risk of AutomationThe majority of jobs in regional Tasmania are at high risk of being lost to automation, yet the Liberal Government seems to be asleep at the wheel. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 4 Sep 2018 |
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Barnett's Forestry Jobs DishonestyIn the wake of ABS data confirming a massive decline in forestry employment under the Liberals, the Hodgman Government seems to be fudging the numbers. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 20 Nov 2017 |
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March for ScienceHundreds of Tasmanians joined the global March for Science today. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 22 Apr 2017 |
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Pauline Hanson a Threat to Cadbury JobsPauline Hanson has launched a disgraceful social media attack on Cadbury's Hobart workers with her call on supporters to boycott Cadbury Easter eggs. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 12 Apr 2017 |
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Hodgman Must Stand Up for Northern Maritime JobsThe Australian Maritime College in Launceston is the national centre of naval expertise. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 29 Mar 2017 |
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Liberals' Forestry Jobs FailureThe data confirms that there has been no job growth in Forestry and Wood Product manufacturing in Tasmania under the Hodgman Liberal Government. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 23 Mar 2017 |
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Protect the Tarkine for NW Jobs and EnvironmentToday's news that Forestry roading in the Trowutta Blackwood forests directly threatens nesting habitat for the Wedge-tailed eagle is alarming. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 10 Feb 2017 |
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Northern Tasmania Needs Real Jobs Focus, Not Liberal Self-CongratulationThe Hodgman Government must stop patting itself on the back and get on with the task of revitalising the northern economy for sustainable, long term jobs. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 30 Jan 2017 |
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Expose Highlights Urgent Need for Salmon Industry RegulationThe scale of revelations on last night's Four Corners exposé of the Tasmanian salmon farming industry are immense. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 1 Nov 2016 |
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Northern Stimulus too Little, too LateAny plan to address the economic and employment decline in the North needs to look at long term sustainable growth. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 27 Sep 2016 |
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State Liberals Powerless on Backpacker TaxThe Primary Industries Minister's comments about intervention on the poorly handled backpacker tax highlights the powerless position this government is in. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 22 Sep 2016 |
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Greens Move to Legislate Cash for ContainersWA joined Queensland, NSW, the ACT, the Northern Territory, and national leader, South Australia, in agreeing to introduce cash for container schemes. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 4 Sep 2016 |
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Liberal Government Plan to Deliver Jobs FailingIn the past 11 months, according to the ABS 5 200 jobs have been lost, and youth unemployment is soaring. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 23 Aug 2016 |
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Liberals Still in Denial on JobsThe Treasurer still clings to his flimsy line of 1,300 jobs created since the election. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 23 Aug 2016 |
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Jobs' Crisis Demands Honesty and ActionWith ABS data showing 5,200 Tasmanians out of work since last September, the Liberal Government does indeed have a jobs’ crisis on its hands. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 22 Aug 2016 |
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NAB Report Makes Sobering ReadingThe latest NAB State Update is a grim reality check for the Hodgman Government, which may explain the Treasurer’s silence on its release. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 22 Jul 2016 |
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Declining Employment Trend Ignored by LiberalsFor the ninth month in a row, employment in Tasmania has fallen. It is time the Premier fessed up to his government's failure to deliver sustainable jobs. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 14 Jul 2016 |
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Full NDIS Scheme Will Change LivesThousands 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 |
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Jobs Data Points to Need for Dedicated Employment MinisterIt is positive to see a small decline in unemployment according to the ABS data and a growth in secure, full time employment. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 19 May 2016 |
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More Job Losses Under Liberals' 'Brighter Future'Four hundred Tasmanians lost their jobs last month with the latest ABS data revealing the continued trend of job losses in Tasmania. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 14 Apr 2016 |
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Jobs Data Points to Worrying Trend Under the LiberalsThe latest unemployment data reveals that the Liberals’ promised Brighter Future has failed to materialise, with the fifth consecutive month of a fall in jobs. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 17 Mar 2016 |
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Greens Are Focussed on the Key IssuesThe Hodgman Liberals are desperately trying to deflect from Matthew Groom's woeful performance as Minister for Energy. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 11 Mar 2016 |
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Groom Initiates Talkfest While Major Industrials Cut ProductionThe Minister for State Growth and Energy today made it clear he has no plan to protect jobs at the State's major industrials. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 9 Mar 2016 |
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Premier Hodgman Failing to Protect Science JobsThe marine and atmospheric science division of CSIRO in Hobart is set to shed some of the world's most respected scientific minds. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 10 Feb 2016 |
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Bell Bay Aluminium Comes to Groom's Temporary RescueBell Bay Aluminium has come to the Minister's rescue with a plan to reduce the plant’s energy consumption by 10% over the next four to five months. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 4 Feb 2016 |
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Liberals Selectively Quote Deloitte ReportTreasurer Gutwein is using the latest Deloitte Access Economics Report to pretend the Liberals are responsible for Tasmania’s economic performance. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 18 Jan 2016 |
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Government Stubbornness Compromising BiosecurityBiosecurity Tasmania plays a vital role in protecting Tasmania's agribusinesses and must be funded appropriately. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 13 Nov 2015 |
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Government Needs to act on Tourism Skills ShortageThe government needs to face up to the skills shortages in construction and hospitality and implement a coordinated approach through State Growth and Education. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 5 Nov 2015 |
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Biosecurity Cuts Would Put Tasmania at RiskMinister Rockliff has ignored the very real biosecurity threats to Tasmania from imports and tourist arrivals by only commenting on major produce exporters. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 11 Sep 2015 |
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Tasmanian Job Figures EncouragingThe latest job figures for Tasmania are encouraging and provide growing evidence of economic recovery nationwide. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 10 Sep 2015 |
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Treasurer Spin Won't Hide Jobless IncreaseThe latest employment data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics reveals more job losses in Tasmania, and the highest youth unemployment in the nation. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 6 Aug 2015 |
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P&W Service Job CutsParks Minister Matthew Groom must intervene and stop the 25-30 Parks and Wildlife Service (PWS) job cuts. Nick Mckim | Media Release | 26 Feb 2015 |
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Stop Public Sector CutsPeter Gutwein’s guillotine hanging over the heads of the state’s public sector is an unnecessary and revenge driven sham. Kim Booth | Media Release | 23 Nov 2014 |
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TasTAFE Victim of Liberal Budget CutsMinister for Education Jeremy Rockliff has taken the axe to TasTAFE, with over 70 FTE jobs to go as a direct result of his budget cuts. Nick Mckim | Media Release | 6 Nov 2014 |
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Public Sector Audit NeededThere needs to be an urgent and independent audit of public sector roles which have legislated obligations,. Kim Booth | Media Release | 30 Oct 2014 |
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Libs Avoid Public Sector HomeworkThe Tasmanian Greens have tabled a call for a hold to be put on cuts to 821 full time equivalent positions. Kim Booth | Media Release | 29 Oct 2014 |
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Savage Cuts to HealthCuts to 224 staff from the Department of Health and Human Services will lead to a decline in the quality and availability of services. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 28 Oct 2014 |
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Liberals Drop Vindictive Axe on Public SectorThe Hodgman government has broken its commitment to protect frontline services in its punitive attack on Tasmanian public sector workers. Kim Booth | Media Release | 28 Oct 2014 |
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Revisit Budget to Save JobsThe Hodgman government’ refuses to revisit its Budget expenditure to prioritise finding alternatives to cutting 860 jobs in eight months. Kim Booth | Media Release | 22 Oct 2014 |
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Liberals Fail Leadership TestThe Hodgman regime is clearly setting up the public sector unions to fail in the attempt to formulate an alternative to job cuts. Kim Booth | Media Release | 15 Oct 2014 |
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Liberals Fail Public Sector WorkersThe Treasurer, Peter Gutwein, has delivered a bizarre and belligerent ultimatum to public sector unions. Kim Booth | Media Release | 14 Oct 2014 |
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Qantas Deal ConcernsPremier Will Hodgman must come clean on exactly how many jobs Qantas promised in return for the $10.9m deal. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 22 Sep 2014 |
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Public Sector InsultTasmanians have seen how little the Liberal majority government regards its public sector workers. Kim Booth | Media Release | 19 Sep 2014 |
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Estimates Committees FarcicalBudget Estimates Committee hearings descended into farce today when the Treasurer refused to detail where 700 identified public sector cuts will come from. Kim Booth | Media Release | 11 Sep 2014 |
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Wage Freeze Threats HollowThe Treasurer needs to stop with his threats to sack 500 additional public sector workers. Kim Booth | Media Release | 11 Sep 2014 |
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Public Sector Job Cuts SecrecyThe Premier, Will Hodgman, is treating public sector workers with contempt by his continued refusal to detail where his 700 job cuts will be made. Kim Booth | Media Release | 9 Sep 2014 |
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Pathway Planners Job CutsEducation Minister Jeremy Rockliff has refused to confirm exactly how many Pathway Planners will lose their jobs under his budget cuts to education. Nick Mckim | Media Release | 2 Sep 2014 |
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Alternative Budget 2014-15The Greens’ Alternative Budget Statement 2014-15 will reverse the Hodgman Budget’s damaging cut to public sector jobs. Kim Booth | Media Release | 1 Sep 2014 |
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Public Sector Wage FreezeThe Hodgman Liberal government must rethink their decision to impose a public sector wage freeze counter to last year’s agreement. Kim Booth | Media Release | 23 Jul 2014 |
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Shree Minerals DeceptionDespite Shree Minerals telling the media in May that ‘it has not made any decision to halt production,’ barely weeks into June we see production cease. Kim Booth | Media Release | 10 Jun 2014 |
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State Budget ImpactsThe Liberals are positioning to slash Tasmanian public sector workers three times the amount they initially flagged. Kim Booth | Media Release | 4 Jun 2014 |