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Reply to the Premier's Address (state of the State)I acknowledge and pay my deepest respects to Tasmania's Aboriginal people, the palawa pakana. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 22 Mar 2023 |
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Greens Release Draft Legislation to Decriminalise Personal Drug Use in TasmaniaThe Greens are proud to launch our draft Bill to decriminalise personal drug use Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 2 Feb 2023 |
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ROGS Sexual Assault Data Demands ActionThe rate of sexual assaults being reported in Tasmania is a serious concern and highlights the need for continued investment, support, and reform Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 31 Jan 2023 |
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Tasmania Less Safe Under the LiberalsThe latest Justice Report on Government Services paints a bleak picture of the Liberal Government’s justice failures. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 31 Jan 2023 |
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Liberals' Aboriginal Incarceration ShameNew data released by the Productivity Commission shows once more just how hollow the words of successive Premiers and Ministers have been for Aboriginal people Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 31 Jan 2023 |
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No child should spend Christmas in prison, Greens call for urgent release of child prisoners from AshleyThe Greens are calling for children imprisoned at Ashley Youth Detention Centre to be allowed wherever possible to spend Christmas at home with their families Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 19 Dec 2022 |
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Public Trustee Reforms Must Be More Than WordsThe Greens welcome the Attorney General‘s indication today the Government is considering removing the gag on people who are under guardianship orders. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 2 Dec 2022 |
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Justice Miscellaneous (Royal Commission Amendments) Bill 2022The bill before us is the result of recommendations of the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 24 Nov 2022 |
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TASCAT - Actions of Minister in Appointing CandidatesIndependence of the judiciary from the executive is at the heart of the Westminster canon. I listened closely to your response to the earlier question. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 22 Nov 2022 |
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Tasmanian Amnesty Southern Group - PetitionChildren in Tasmania can be criminalised in the justice system from the age of 10. From the age of 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 10 Nov 2022 |
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Justice and Related Legislation Miscellaneous Amendments Bill 2022As is pretty standard with a justice miscellaneous bill, this bill deals with a range of matters. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 19 Oct 2022 |
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Risdon Prison - Police Secret Recordings - Terms of Reference for ReviewIt was extremely disturbing to hear that Tasmania Police left secret recording devices in a confidential prison meeting room for two months. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 6 Sep 2022 |
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Secret Police Recordings Demand Response from Minister EllisThese secret open-ended recordings have the potential to erode trust in police and the state’s justice system. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 31 Aug 2022 |
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Archer’s Cold War Cannabis Response OutdatedTasmanians overwhelmingly want to decriminalise the personal use of marihuana, and Minister Archer’s views are way behind the community. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 16 Jul 2022 |
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Estimates Reply - ArcherI want to make some comments about the parts of the minister's portfolio responsibilities I asked questions about - Attorney-General and Justice, and Arts. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 15 Jun 2022 |
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Public Trustee - Recommendations and Outcomes of ReviewOn 30 November last year, an independent review into the Public Trustee by Damian Bugg QC was published. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 23 Mar 2022 |
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Criminal Code Amendment Bill 2022The Greens strongly support the bill and the establishment of the new standalone criminal offence for strangulation under the code. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 22 Mar 2022 |
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Liberals’ Response to Public Trustee ReviewWe welcome the Attorney’s comments the Bugg review’s recommendations will be either wholly or partially accepted. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 23 Mar 2022 |
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Archer Silent on Call for Public Trustee Victims’ CompensationAttorney General Elise Archer has been silent on a meaningful response to the Independent Review of the Public Trustee, released last November. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 16 Mar 2022 |
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Integrity Body Tamed to be IneffectualThe Australia Institute report on Tasmania’s Integrity Commission, released today, outlines a culture of secrecy and an addiction to timidity. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 10 Mar 2022 |
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Jury Trial Suspension is on Peter GutweinThe Supreme Court’s decision to suspend jury trials, while right for the safety of those called to do jury duty, will mean justice is delayed for many. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 6 Jan 2022 |
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Greens Welcome Draft Laws to Protect WomenThe Greens welcome the release of draft legislation for the standalone offence of non-fatal strangulation. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 13 Dec 2021 |
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On International Day of People with Disability, Tasmania's Attorney General has Abandoned State's Disability ProtectionsProtections for people living with a disability are under threat from a High Court case with its origins in Tasmania. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 3 Dec 2021 |
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Criminal Code Amendment (Judge Alone Trials) Bill 2021The Greens welcome this bill and the Criminal Code amendment to make it possible for Tasmania to join with the other Australian states. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 23 Nov 2021 |
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Archer Must Rethink Age of Criminal ResponsibilityThe Attorney-General’s decision to only raise the age to 12, instead of 14, is indefensible. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 16 Nov 2021 |
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Department of Education - Responses to Child Sexual Abuse - Legal AdviceWhat advice did you receive that meant you could not release the same full redacted report that was released to the ABC? Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 11 Nov 2021 |
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Tasmanian Civil and Administrative Tribunal Amendment Bill 2021I think we all agree that we get better outcomes when people are as involved as possible and able to talk as comfortably as possible. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 14 Oct 2021 |
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Ashley Youth Detention Centre - Safety of ChildrenGiven the history of the systematic brutalisation of children at Ashley we think more detail is needed. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 14 Sep 2021 |
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Corrections - RehabilitationEducation, training, reintegration and rehabilitative services are not being delivered at the levels that are needed. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 8 Sep 2021 |
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Attorney-General and Justice - Nazi Iconography and MemorabiliaVictoria's Attorney-General, Jaclyn Symes, has recently announced that the Victorian government will be banning the display of Nazi iconography. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 8 Sep 2021 |
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Attorney-General and Justice - OPCATThe Closing the Gap implementation plan notes that the Commonwealth will provide funding over two years to states and territories to implement OPCAT. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 8 Sep 2021 |
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Attorney-General and Justice - Commission of InquiryThe Budget provides $1.6 million for the Commission of Inquiry Response Unit, you have just called that CARCRU, is that right? Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 8 Sep 2021 |
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Archer Must Release TRRPOA Grant DeedThe Consumer Protection Minister must release the deed for the government grant awarded to the Tasmanian Residential Rental Property Owners Association. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 15 Sep 2021 |
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Defamation Amendment Bill 2021It is a very important step and something that has been discussed across the country. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 2 Sep 2021 |
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Justice Miscellaneous (Increasing Judicial Retirement Age) Bill 2021There have been many comments made about the values of increasing the retirement age for judges. It is something in which we are in good company. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 1 Jul 2021 |
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Greens Welcome Standalone Offence for Non-Fatal StrangulationThe Greens welcome today’s announcement that a standalone offence of non-fatal strangulation will be introduced in Tasmania Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 17 Jun 2021 |
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Greens Welcome Belated Commitment on Non-Fatal Strangulation LawsThe Tasmanian Greens welcome the Liberal and Labor parties committing to make non-fatal strangulation a stand-alone offence. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 22 Apr 2021 |
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Justice and Related Legislation (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill 2020I thank the staff who gave me a very good briefing on this bill and outlined the many changes it will bring into law. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 25 Mar 2021 |
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Justice Miscellaneous (Commissions of Inquiry) Bill 2021Behind this amendment bill is so much trauma. I think it is reasonable to say that as a state we have been failing children and young people for decades. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 18 Mar 2021 |
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Liberal Policies Filling Jails, Increasing Aboriginal Incarcerations, Clogging CourtsThe latest ROGS data on Justice again confirms the State has gone backwards, socially, under the Liberals. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 22 Jan 2021 |
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Custodial Inspector Amendment (OPCAT) Bill 2020On 21 December 2017, Australia ratified the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture and other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Submission | 11 Dec 2020 |
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Greens Welcome Family Violence Order Fee RemovalThe Greens welcome the Premier’s announcement the application fees for Family Violence Orders will be removed. This move will potentially save lives. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 7 Dec 2020 |
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Estimates Reply – Attorney-General ArcherIt is a deeply concerning allegation that children are going to night courts and appearing before a justice of the peace or a bench justice and a prosecutor. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 2 Dec 2020 |
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Corrections – Bail HostelTasmania's housing crisis has impacted on the ability of accused people to successfully get bail, for no other reason than that they lack stable accommodation. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 25 Nov 2020 |
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Corrections – Rehabilitation ProgramsThe Custodial Inspector reports that 'very few programs are now delivered in TPS facilities'. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 25 Nov 2020 |
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Attorney-General and Justice – Victims of Crime CompensationA person who witnessed a crime is only able to paid a maximum or $20 000. A relative can be paid a maximum of $10 000. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 25 Nov 2020 |
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Attorney-General and Justice – Commission of InquiryThe TLRI final report of September 2003 makes five recommendations for legislative amendment of the Commissions of Inquiry Act. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 25 Nov 2020 |
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Police, Fire and Emergency Management - James GriffinThe ministers through Estimates this week have confirmed that Ms Courtney, the Minister for Health, first became aware on 31 July 2019. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 26 Nov 2020 |
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State Budget Confirms ‘Tough on Crime’ FailureThe State Budget has confirmed the Liberals’ ‘tough on crime’ approach has failed, with millions more allocated to fund the overflowing prisons. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 13 Nov 2020 |
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Legal Assistance Welcome, Policy Re-think NeededThe announcement that funding will be made available for Legal Aid in tomorrow’s State Budget is welcome. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 11 Nov 2020 |
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Ashley Youth Detention Centre - Commission of Inquiry into Child Abuse ClaimsThe Government's independent investigation has limited terms of reference and focuses on the systems within the Tasmanian Health Service only. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 11 Nov 2020 |
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Terms of Reference for Review of Phasing Out of Suspended SentencesWe have long stood with the evidence of what works in turning around rates of recidivism. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 10 Nov 2020 |
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Commission of Inquiry into LGH Abuse NeededThe allegations a child sex offender was working as a nurse on the paediatrics ward at the Launceston General Hospital for nearly 20 years are distressing. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 10 Nov 2020 |
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Damning Evidence of Corrections ImplosionThe Custodial Inspectorate has issued another highly critical assessment of the government’s handling of the Corrections system. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 15 Oct 2020 |
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Ruth Bader Ginsburg TributeRuth Bader Ginsburg was appointed to the Supreme Court of the United States by Bill Clinton, the then president, in 1993 at the age of 60. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 23 Sep 2020 |
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Evidence (Children and Special Witnesses) Amendment Bill 2020While we are enacting a pilot witness intermediary scheme, I have no doubt that the scheme will prove to be of significant benefit to survivors and victims. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 15 Sep 2020 |
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Dangerous Criminals and High-Risk Offenders Bill 2020Generally, indefinite detention of a person can be the result of two different types of orders, depending on the time at which the order is made. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 15 Sep 2020 |
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Tasmanian Civil and Administrative Tribunal Bill 2020The Greens are very pleased to support this bill which will finally bring into being a body that has been, as the minister said, decades in gestation. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 27 Aug 2020 |
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Liberals’ Westbury Spin Comes UndoneToday in Parliament, the Government confirmed its decision to pursue the second site for the northern prison was made in a rush. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 26 Aug 2020 |
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Archer Needs to Commit to More Protection for Victims of Family ViolenceMore than a year has passed since a Coroner’s report detailed the case for enacting a standalone offence of non-fatal strangulation. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 30 Jul 2020 |
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Liberal Prison Chaos Failing CommunityAfter six years in government, it is clear the Liberals’ approach to crime and justice is failing on every front. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 23 Jul 2020 |
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Government Must Act Urgently on Youth Strip SearchesInformation obtained by the Examiner newspaper shows invasive strip searches of children and young people are continuing at high levels. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 30 Jun 2020 |
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COVID-19 Disease Emergency (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill (No. 2) 2020 - In CommitteeWe should not be afraid to allow the Subordinate Legislation Committee to look at directions made by the Director of Public Health. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 30 Apr 2020 |
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COVID-19 Disease Emergency (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill (No. 2) 2020In broad terms we are prepared to support this legislation, as we were prepared to support the first COVID-19 emergency legislation. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 30 Apr 2020 |
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Justice Legislation Amendments (Criminal Responsibility) Bill 2020I want to speak about the sort of tragic circumstances that have led to this bill coming before us today. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 19 Mar 2020 |
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Criminal Code Amendment (Sexual Abuse Terminology) Bill 2020Madam Deputy Speaker, I rise to provide the Greens' support on the changes to the terminology in a number of subsections to section 124 of the Criminal Code. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 19 Mar 2020 |
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Evidence Amendment Bill 2020I will commence my second reading comments on behalf of the Greens to say that we will be supporting this Evidence Amendment Bill 2020. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 18 Mar 2020 |
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Prison Audit Shows System on the BrinkThe Auditor-General’s report on the Tasmanian Prison Service shows a system on the brink of financial and functional collapse. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 19 Nov 2019 |
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Justice Legislation Miscellaneous Amendments Bill 2019The Greens support these amendments to the Sentencing Act, the Criminal Code Act and the Criminal Law (Detention and Interrogation) Act. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 31 Oct 2019 |
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Northern Prison a Regressive StepThe move to build a new prison is foolish, regressive policy and is apparently the Liberals’ idea of vision. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 30 Sep 2019 |
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Community SafetyWhat we are really talking about here is two parties that support the building of a massive investment in prison infrastructure in the north. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 11 Sep 2019 |
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Greens Release Future-Focussed Alternative BudgetToday we proudly delivered the Tasmanian Greens’ fully costed, long-term vision for Tasmania, our Alternative Budget 2019-20. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 29 May 2019 |
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Commissioner for Children's Advice on Strip SearchesWe welcome the Commissioner for Children and Young People’s advice to government on strip searches of children and young people. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 7 May 2019 |
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Right to Information Report Confirms Hodgman Government's Culture of SecrecyThe latest Right to Information Annual Report highlights that this system, by the Hodgman Government’s direction, is broken. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 2 May 2019 |
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Sentencing Amendment (Assaults On Off-Duty Police) Bill 2018We have a long-held position based on the evidence that it is not appropriate to set legislation in parliament about mandatory sentencing levels. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 1 May 2019 |
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Sentencing Amendment (Mandatory Sentencing For Serious Sexual Offences Against Children) Bill 2018What a surprise that we are here today with exactly the same bill that we debated in 2017. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 1 May 2019 |
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Archer Must Provide Concrete Answer Over Informant QuestionThe Victorian circumstance of a lawyer turned police informant had been surrounded in court suppression orders and secrecy. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 21 Feb 2019 |
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Premier Must Release Advice on Weakening Tasmania's Gun LawsToday’s Supreme Court’s judgement confirms the public have a right to see the advice provided to the Premier from the then-Police Minister. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 8 Feb 2019 |
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Parliament Set to Debate Greens' Bill to Eliminate Crime of BeggingThe Tasmanian Parliament will have the opportunity to eliminate the criminal offence of begging in Greens’ Private Members’ Time next week. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 11 Oct 2018 |
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Begging for Fairness, Greens Move to End Classist CrimeThe Greens tabled a bill today that would end the classist persecution of the poor by removing the crime of begging from the statute books. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 27 Sep 2018 |
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Corrections Amendment (Prisoner Remission) Bill 2018This bill that comes back into our place was roundly rejected by the Greens last time. The bill is in exactly the same form as it was. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 18 Sep 2018 |
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Lower House Parliamentary Inquiry into Gun Laws UnnecessaryThe Liberals have been quick to move to establish a House of Assembly Parliamentary Committee to inquire into firearms laws and future policy. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 22 Aug 2018 |
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Greens Move to Reject Major Projects Legislation and Enshrine Public Say on PlanningIn Parliament this week we will move to affirm the priority that must be given to public participation and appeal rights in any development. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 20 Aug 2018 |
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Terrorism (Restrictions on Bail and Parole) Bill 2018Today we are presented with a bill that seeks to keep people in prisons after their sentences have been served because they might commit a crime. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 21 Aug 2018 |
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Liberals Must Listen to Survivors and Church Leaders and Commit to National Redress SchemeWhile the Liberals drag their heels, Tasmania church leaders have joined forces to call for the State to join the National Child Abuse Redress Scheme. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 13 Apr 2018 |
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Prisons at Breaking Point Under LiberalsThe Custodial Inspector’s Annual Report reveals a justice system in crisis under the Hodgman Liberals. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 31 Oct 2017 |
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Fair Approach to Fines NeededThe Tasmanian Greens support calls from Community Legal Centres for Tasmania to change the way fines are structured. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 31 Oct 2017 |
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Hodgman Must Commit Tasmania to National Redress SchemeThe Turnbull Government today introduced legislation to establish a Commonwealth civil redress scheme for survivors of past abuse in institutional settings. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 26 Oct 2017 |
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Liberals' 'Tough on Crime' Approach Leading to Increased Serious CrimeThis year’s DPFEM Annual Report confirms on almost every crime measure the Liberals have promised to act, the statistics are not good. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 19 Oct 2017 |
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Contempt of Court Risk Health Minister's FaultMinister Ferguson has failed to properly resource the State's only secure mental health facility, the Wilfred Lopes Centre. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 14 Oct 2017 |
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Law and Order PoliciesScrapping suspended sentences is only going to make this worse and increase the pressure on the prison. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 10 Aug 2017 |
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Risdon Prison - Overcrowding Causing UnrestThe pressure cooker environment in Risdon Prison tells us everything about your Government's failure to manage it safely and in the public interest. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 10 Aug 2017 |
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Annual Crime Figures Confirm 'Tough on Crime' is FailingAnnual crime figures released by Tasmania Police yesterday demonstrate the Liberals' lopsided focus on law and order. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 13 Aug 2017 |
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Youth At Risk Strategy Undermined by 'Tough on Crime' LiberalsThe Tasmanian Greens welcome the belated release of the government's Youth at Risk Strategy. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 7 Jun 2017 |
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Liberals' Justice IncompetenceTwo explosive reports released this week expose a justice system that Attorney General, Vanessa Goodwin, has starved of funds, to breaking point. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 10 Mar 2017 |
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Sentencing Amendment (Fines without Recording Convictions) Bill 2016Maintaining the distinction between guilt and conviction also has the potential to improve community safety through the rehabilitation of offenders. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 16 Nov 2016 |
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Sentencing Advisory Council Rejects Mandatory SentencesThe Sentencing Advisory Council has stood its ground and hit back at the Liberals’ politically motivated stunt. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 15 Nov 2016 |
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Government Ministers Urged to Support Decriminalisation of Begging in TasmaniaThe Greens today tabled a bill to amend the Police Offences Act 1935 to remove a provision that makes criminals of people who are forced to beg for money. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 25 Oct 2016 |
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Time for Liberals to Abandon Anti-Discrimination ChangesOnly one of 80 submissions to government supported changes to the State's anti-discrimination law. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 20 Oct 2016 |
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Ex-Prisoners Sent To The Bottom Of The ListThe Minister for Human Services, Jacquie Petrusma, told ABC Radio putting ex-prisoners onto a priority housing list is a "job done" by Housing Connect. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 12 Oct 2016 |
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Liberals Leave Ex-Offenders Out in the ColdWhen they axed the Reintegration of Ex-Offenders Program, the Liberals promised they would improve housing and assistance for ex-inmates. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 11 Oct 2016 |
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Liberals' Drug Treatment Under-Funding Written into LawThe Sentencing Amendment Bill debated in Parliament expands the power to make Drug Treatment Orders to the Supreme Court. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 20 Sep 2016 |
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Greens Release Costed Plan to Close AshleyThe evidence is clear that Ashley represents a failed model for youth justice. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 10 Sep 2016 |
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Ice Use Needs Government-Wide ActionThe Police Association’s concern about the increase in crimes against people in the last year should be taken seriously by the Government. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 29 Aug 2016 |
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Save the Tarkine Decision WelcomeThe Tasmanian Greens commend the Full Court of the Supreme Court on its unanimous decision to dismiss the Government's appeal. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 26 Aug 2016 |
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Next Step in Abolishing Suspended SentencesThe Liberals have taken the next step in scrapping suspended sentences, producing legislation for public comment. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 23 Aug 2016 |
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Ashley Youth Detention CentreThe Greens recognise that the Minister and her agency have taken this matter very seriously. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 19 Aug 2016 |
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State Budget: Address in ReplyThe Greens have discussed our energy strategy on numbers of occasions in this House since we tabled it early this year. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 1 Jun 2016 |
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TPC Should Rethink Planning Scheme HearingsIt was standing room only at the Tasmanian Planning Commission Hearing into the Statewide Planning Provisions in Hobart. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 28 Jun 2016 |
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Environmental Defenders Office Ignored AgainThe EDO was denied funding by the Commonwealth Government and was still overlooked by the State Liberals. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 7 Jun 2016 |
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Suspended Sentence Budget Black HoleLast week the Liberals confirmed their intention to phase out suspended sentences and replace them with alternatives. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 5 Apr 2016 |
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Wrong Way on Suspended SentencesThe Sentencing Advisory Council's report on the phasing out of suspended sentences delivered a list of less proven and far more costly alternatives. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 30 Mar 2016 |
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Greens Will Move to Repeal Draconian Anti-Protest LawsThe Liberals' extreme anti-protest law is threatening the democratic right of every Tasmanian to take part in peaceful protest. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 14 Feb 2016 |
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Treatment of Sex Offenders BillThe government today supported the Greens' amendment that improved the laws around the treatment of sex offenders. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 18 Nov 2015 |
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Liberals Must Stop Playing Politics with JusticeThe Liberals' attempt to introduce a user-pays levy on Tasmanian courts was so unjust it has even been rejected by the conservative Legislative Council. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 12 Nov 2015 |
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Government Should Heed Justice Estcourt's AdviceThe government would do well to heed the advice of Justice Stephen Estcourt QC on court 'user-pays' polices that treat justice as a service that can be bought. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 6 Nov 2015 |
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Supermax a DistractionMoving selected maximum security prisoners interstate to a “supermax” prison is something the states having been working towards for at least a decade. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 26 Oct 2015 |
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Government Neuters Public Sector WatchdogThey've cut their funding and failed to act on any of the recommendations from the three year review, and now they're only appointing an Acting CEO. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 4 Oct 2015 |
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Integrity in Public Office Reforms DefeatedNeither the Liberals nor Labor supported the Greens Criminal Code Amendment (Misconduct in Public Office) Bill 2015. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 23 Sep 2015 |
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Integrity Commission Right on Gift Policy ProblemsIt is standard practice in public and private agencies throughout Australia to reject gifts, or gifts over a certain value. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 22 Sep 2015 |
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Preventative detention orders unnecessaryThe Greens today voted against the continuation of preventative detention orders. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 17 Sep 2015 |
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Sentencing Advice Ignored AgainThe Attorney General is ignoring her own Sentencing Advisory Council report on sentencing for sex offenders by pushing ahead with mandatory sentencing. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 10 Sep 2015 |
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Goodwin Puts Environment at RiskAttorney-General Vanessa Goodwin has endangered Tasmania’s clean, green land, water and air by denying funding to the Environmental Defenders Office. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 25 Aug 2015 |
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Integrity CommissionThe Premier is responsible for the State's public service and therefore its culture and standards. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 18 Aug 2015 |
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Integrity CommissionEvery Australian state, territory and the Commonwealth other than Tasmania has within its criminal law framework an offence of misconduct in public office. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 18 Aug 2015 |
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Sentencing Report Damning of Liberals Justice ApproachThe draft report of the Sentencing Advisory Council makes it clear the Liberals' plan to abolish suspended sentences could triple Tasmania's prison population. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 22 Aug 2015 |
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Criminal Code Amendment (Misconduct in Public Office) Bill TabledBoth the old parties will be given the opportunity in Parliament to bring Tasmania into line with the rest of the country. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 20 Aug 2015 |
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Premier Squibs on Public MisconductThe Premier today offered no proper justification for Tasmania being the only jurisdiction in the country not to have a crime of public misconduct. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 18 Aug 2015 |
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Time for Tasmania to Join the Rest of the Nation on Public TrustWhen Parliament returns this week, the Greens will table an amendment to the Criminal Code Act 1924 to create a crime of 'misconduct in public office'. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 16 Aug 2015 |
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Outgoing Integrity Commission Chief Slams Cuts and ComplacencyThe Honourable Murray Kellam AO, has exposed in raw detail the Hodgman Liberal Government’s attempts to undermine and weaken Tasmania’s Integrity Commission. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 7 Aug 2015 |
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The Premier Can Save the Tasmanian Aboriginal Legal ServiceIt is not good enough for the Premier to stand in the Tasmanian Parliament and say he is waiting for further information from Attorney General Brandis' office. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 16 Jun 2015 |
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Democracy Still for Sale in TasmaniaThe Attorney-General Vanessa Goodwin has washed her hands of any significant reform including restoring the House of Assembly to 35. Nick Mckim | Media Release | 10 Jun 2015 |
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Government Backs Down on Gutting Integrity CommissionThe Attorney General temporarily backed down from her policy of removing the investigative functions of the Integrity Commission. Nick Mckim | Media Release | 10 Jun 2015 |
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Involve Community in Tackling CrimeThe Hodgman government needs to urgently convene a Safe Community taskforce to develop a strategy to tackle the apparent increase in crime. Kim Booth | Media Release | 17 May 2015 |
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Statement on ExecutionThe Tasmanian Greens have expressed their sorrow and sympathies to the families and friends of Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran. Kim Booth | Media Release | 29 Apr 2015 |
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Reintegration for Ex-Offenders ProgramThe Hodgman government has axed the highly successful ‘Reintegration for Ex-Offenders’ program in a short-sighted cost-cutting move. Nick Mckim | Media Release | 24 Apr 2015 |
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Death Penalty is No AnswerGreens Leader Kim Booth MP today called on leaders in Australia and overseas to remain steadfast in their opposition to the death penalty. Kim Booth | Media Release | 4 Mar 2015 |
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Defamation Laws-Common Sense PrevailsAttorney General Vanessa Goodwin's education is now complete as she has backed down from her draconian attempt to introduce gag laws in Tasmania. Nick Mckim | Media Release | 5 Feb 2015 |
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DPP Stood DownThe Greens understand the Attorney General’s decision to recommend to the Governor that the DPP be removed from his position. Nick Mckim | Media Release | 24 Jan 2015 |
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Judicial ReviewThe Greens have in-principle support for judicial review in criminal cases where new evidence has arisen or when a conviction may be unsafe. Nick Mckim | Media Release | 9 Sep 2014 |
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Libs Move to Amend Defamation ActThe Attorney-General today confirmed moves to amend the Defamation Act 1995 are designed to intimidate Tasmanians out of participating in public debate. Nick Mckim | Media Release | 9 Sep 2014 |
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Support Community Access to CourtsCommunity Legal Centres are not only facing horrendous budget cuts, but also attempts by the Liberal party to prevent them advocating for policy and law reform. Nick Mckim | Media Release | 19 May 2014 |