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Carer Recognition Bill 2022We have all, in our lives and in our work, had the great privilege of meeting carers, working with carers or being part-time carers ourselves. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 24 Nov 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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Electricity Supply Industry Amendment (Cap Power Prices) Bill 2022We are having, essentially, the same discussion we had four months ago. I agree that the year dates have changed and this is for a wider number of years. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 23 Nov 2022 |
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Electoral Disclosure and Funding Bill 2022The Government's proposed reforms would still leave us with the weakest laws in the country so they are a step ahead but they are not enough steps ahead. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 10 Nov 2022 |
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Expansion of House of Assembly Bill 2022It has been 24 long years in the making so this is a good day. It is a good day for Tasmanian democracy. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 10 Nov 2022 |
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Appropriation (Supplementary Appropriation for 2022-23) Bill 2022The Greens did not support the establishment of Homes Tasmania as a separate statutory body, somewhat outside government. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 10 Nov 2022 |
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Cable Car (Kunanyi/Mount Wellington) Facilitation Repeal Bill 2021I move - That the Cable Car (kunanyi/Mount Wellington) Facilitation Repeal Bill 2021 be read the second time. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 9 Nov 2022 |
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Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation Amendment Bill 2022It is increasingly difficult to take the precautionary steps firefighters need to take to avoid exposure to carcinogens. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 8 Nov 2022 |
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Stadiums Tasmania Amendment (Transfers) Bill 2022We do not support the establishment of Stadiums Tasmania. We think this is bread and circuses on the part of Government. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 8 Nov 2022 |
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Legal Profession Amendment Bill 2022It is to clarify and provide national consistency for redress on matters of complaints about lawyers. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 27 Oct 2022 |
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Animal Welfare Amendment Bill 2022It is unarguable that since the Animal Welfare Act 1993 was written and passed by parliament, science has moved on. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 26 Oct 2022 |
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Waste and Resource Recovery Amendment (Single Use Plastics) Bill 2022It is well understood throughout the community how damaging plastic can be to marine life. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 26 Oct 2022 |
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Environmental Management and Pollution Control Amendment Bill 2022There is a lot to say on this bill. It is a very important amendment bill, and has been such a long time coming. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 25 Oct 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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Traffic Amendment (Electronic Billboards) Bill 2022Part 8 of the Traffic Act 1925 was introduced by Jim Cox in 2007 to limit the use of electronic billboards on public streets. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 18 Oct 2022 |
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Electricity Safety Bill 2022We support what this bill does to regulate safety and maintenance requirements and to regulate electrical installations and electrical equipment. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 19 Oct 2022 |
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Roads and Jetties Amendment Bill 2022I am interested to understand where this trend has come from under this Government where extra powers are being given to ministers. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 29 Sep 2022 |
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Justice Miscellaneous (Advance Care Directives) Bill 2022Advocates have called for this for a very long time. It was very widely discussed around and as supporting the push for voluntary assisted dying. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 29 Sep 2022 |
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Land Use Planning and Approvals Amendment Bill 2022We have a history in Tasmania, most recently from this Liberal Government, of laying out the red carpet for developers. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 27 Sep 2022 |
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Statutory Holidays Amendment Bill 2022The Greens will be supporting the Statutory Holidays Amendment Bill 2022. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 27 Sep 2022 |
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Child and Youth Safe Organisations Bill 2022We note this bill is substantially more detailed than the 13-page threadbare draft Child Safe Organisations Bill 2020. Cassy O'Connor MP | Submission | 27 Sep 2022 |
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Police Offences Amendment (Workplace Protection) Bill 2022 - Legislative Council AmendmentsWhat we know is that this minister has egg all over his face after three unsuccessful attempts through previous bills which were found to be unconstitutional. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 7 Sep 2022 |
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Retail Leases Bill 2022We have no problems with a bill that sets out as its primary objective to facilitate certainty and fairness of retail premises leasing arrangements. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 8 Sep 2022 |
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Occupational Licensing (Automatic Mutual Recognition Consequential Amendments) Bill 2022The Greens are happy to support this bill. It is an obvious necessary reduction in red tape. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 8 Sep 2022 |
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Vehicle and Traffic Amendment (Driver Distraction and Speed Enforcement) Bill 2022I also want to note with a heavy heart that the Tasmanian road toll this year is the highest it has been, as I understand it, in more than 10 years. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 7 Sep 2022 |
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Public Interest Disclosures (Members of Parliament) Bill 2021I want to say a bit about the value of whistleblowers. They can be a thorn in the side of a government or a corporation. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 7 Sep 2022 |
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Public Interest Disclosures (Members of Parliament) Bill 2021The Public Interest Disclosures Act 2002 provides a framework for the disclosure of information related to improper conduct by a public officer or public body. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 7 Sep 2022 |
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Greens Move to Fix Whistleblower LegislationThis week in State Parliament the Greens will bring on our Bill to fix the Public Interest Disclosures Act 2002 for debate. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 5 Sep 2022 |
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Residential Tenancy (Rental Market Reform) Amendment Bill 2021The Residential Tenancy (Rental Market Reform) Amendment Bill 2021 makes four overdue reforms to the Residential Tenancy Act of 1997. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 24 Aug 2022 |
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Homes Tasmania Bill 2022As a former housing minister, I understand that the Homes Act was clunky, very outdated and quaint. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 18 Aug 2022 |
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Electricity Supply Industry Amendment (Price Cap) Bill 2022So we have 120 000 people living in poverty and we have tens of thousands of people who are on low to moderate incomes who are also really feeling the squeeze. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 17 Aug 2022 |
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Climate Change (State Action) Amendment Bill 2021This legislation came about as a result of former premier Paul Lennon's epiphany, where he suddenly discovered climate change. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 17 Aug 2022 |
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Climate Change (State Action) Amendment Bill 2021Our performance at the 2019 COP in Paris and the international agreement that was struck by all countries left Australia utterly on the sidelines. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 17 Aug 2022 |
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Health Legislation (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill 2022We were the first state in Australia and we led the charge on the real-time monitoring of prescription medicines. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 16 Aug 2022 |
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Family Violence Reforms Bill 2022This bill makes some important contributions with the declaration for repeat family violence offenders. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 16 Aug 2022 |
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Greens Back Tenants Union Calls to Give Renters a Fair GoThe Greens support the Tenants Union of Tasmania’s push to reform the outdated and unfair Residential Tenancy Act 1997. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 10 Aug 2022 |
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Draft Animal Welfare Amendment Bill 2022While this Bill is welcome, we note with some frustration that it comes almost an entire decade after the expert and stakeholder review. Cassy O'Connor MP | Submission | 11 Jul 2022 |
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Draft Housing Tasmania Bill 2022Our concerns largely relate to the extent to which social housing will be the priority of the new Authority. Cassy O'Connor MP | Submission | 5 Jul 2022 |
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Waste and Resource Recovery Amendment (Single-Use Plastics) Bill 2022An Act to amend the Waste and Resource Recovery Act 2022 for the purpose of introducing restrictions on the use of single-use plastics. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Greens Bill | 2 Jun 2022 |
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Local Government Amendment (Elections) Bill 2022We are of the view that there were quite a number of changes that needed to be made to the legislation. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 31 May 2022 |
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Police Offences Amendment (Workplace Protection) Bill 2022In 2014 the Liberal Government started its attack on the rights of citizens to represent their community and their views through peaceful protest. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 24 May 2022 |
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Land Tax Amendment (Foreign Investors) Bill 2022It is a bill that is very narrowly targeted at foreign owned residential properties that are not a principal place of residence. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 24 May 2022 |
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Duties Amendment Bill 2022We believe foreign investors should pay a higher duty for homes and primary production lands that they buy on this island. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 24 May 2022 |
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Conversion Practices Report on PointThe Greens welcome the release of the TLRI report on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Conversion Practices. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 17 May 2022 |
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Police Offences Amendment (Workplace Protection) Bill 2022Labor just want a carve out for the unions because the unions are there political and financial backers. They could not give less of a toss about other workers. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 5 May 2022 |
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Appropriation (Supplementary Appropriation for 2021-22) Bill 2022This is an enormous amount of money. I do not think that anyone would disagree that in the current context, $441 700 000 is very substantial. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 5 May 2022 |
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Forest Practices Amendment (Validation) Bill 2022What we have are two bills, both of which are entirely in opposition to climate action. In a climate crisis we cannot continue to justify native forest logging. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 3 May 2022 |
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Forest Practices Amendment (Validation) Bill 2022Not that long ago whaling was legal and whaling happened in the River Derwent. Sealing was also legal. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 3 May 2022 |
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Land Tax Rating Amendment Bill 2022For at least a decade, the Department of Treasury and Finance as well as independent economists have warned that Tasmania's own source revenue is too low. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 22 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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Treasury Miscellaneous (Affordable Housing and Youth Employment Support) Bill 2022I thought it might be an interesting exercise to update the House on median house prices in Tasmania. You will struggle now to find a home for under $500 000. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 10 Mar 2022 |
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Justice Miscellaneous (Independent Review Amendments) Bill 2022In the context of parliamentary activities, often historically it has been shut down as politically inconvenient truths. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 3 Mar 2022 |
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Electoral Amendment (Integrity of Elections) Bill 2021In lutruwita/Tasmania, as in many democratic societies, constant vigilance is needed to ensure the foundations of our democracy are strong. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 24 Nov 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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Living Marine Resources Management Amendment (Aquaculture Research) Bill 2021The current situation in Tasmania is that we have an extremely chequered and now highly damaged history with salmon farming in Tasmania. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 23 Nov 2021 |
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Education Legislation Amendments (Education Regulations) Bill 2021Every Tasmanian parent and student wants to know that the best quality, most effectively regulated education system, is there for them. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 11 Nov 2021 |
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Waste and Resource Recovery Bill 2021This is a great boon for an investment in Tasmania into circular economy jobs, into beneficial industry for our state and Tasmania has a great opportunity. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 11 Nov 2021 |
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Electoral Amendment (Voting Age) Bill 2021The Electoral Amendment (Voting Age) Bill 2021 amends the Electoral Act 2004 to allow for voluntary enrolment on the state roll for Tasmanians aged 16 and 17. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 10 Nov 2021 |
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Container Refund Scheme Bill 2021We have been the party that has been pushing, prodding, shouting from the hilltops for decades now for this kind of legislation in Tasmania. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 10 Nov 2021 |
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TasTAFE (Skills and Training Business) Bill 2021This legislation has come from a single submission, from a former secretary of Treasury, Don Challen. One submission. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 9 Nov 2021 |
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Traffic Amendment (Personal Mobility Devices) Bill 2021This is legislation that contemporises the kind of transport we can have on our roads. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 9 Nov 2021 |
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Stadiums Tasmania Bill 2021This is a bill that effectively establishes the Stadiums Tasmania bureaucracy to oversee two stadiums, at this stage. It is a complete waste of public funds. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 9 Nov 2021 |
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Gaming Control Amendment (Future Gaming Market) Bill 2021It is very distressing to have spent some two days speaking on this bill. This bill has been a really long time coming. It has been years. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 27 Oct 2021 |
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Gaming Control Amendment (Future Gaming Market) Bill 2021What this legislation does is embed poker machines and new forms of gambling in pubs and clubs across Tasmania forever. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 27 Oct 2021 |
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Housing Land Supply Amendment Bill 2021There have been endless conversations about taking strategic action on trying to reverse some of the extreme situations Tasmania finds itself in. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 28 Oct 2021 |
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OPCAT Implementation Bill 2021It has been the work and passionate advocacy of people campaigning for justice and campaigning for an end to cruelty for many decades. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 28 Oct 2021 |
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Gaming Control Amendment Legislation - Government's PositionThe toxic by-product of your Government and Labor's cosy, supplicant relationship with the gambling industry is on its way to the Legislative Council. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 28 Oct 2021 |
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Forest Management Amendment (Minimum Sawlog Quota Repeal) Bill 2021This bill removes section 16 of the act to eliminate the mandated forest destruction quota of 137 000 cubic metres a year. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 27 Oct 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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Validation Bill 2021It seems to be tidying up, and some overdue housekeeping. I respect the fact it is easy to miss these things. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 13 Oct 2021 |
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Energy - Net Carbon Zero EmissionsThe announcement to enshrine net carbon zero emissions by 2030 is cynical non action on the climate crisis. We already reached that milestone. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 13 Oct 2021 |
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Alcohol and Drug Dependency Repeal Bill 2021It is distressing to think that reviews into the Alcohol and Drug Dependency Act indicated as far back as 14 years ago that this was out of date at that point. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 12 Oct 2021 |
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Mutual Recognition (Tasmania) Amendment Bill 2021The Greens will be supporting the bill but we too have some concerns about how this would be given effect across all those licensed professions. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 12 Oct 2021 |
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Land (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill 2021There are a number of significant changes that improve the operability, particularly of the Land Titles Act. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 12 Oct 2021 |
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Poisons Amendment Bill 2021I would like to reflect on the still-to-be-completed coronial inquest into the death by his own hand of a Tasmanian paramedic. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 12 Oct 2021 |
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TasTAFE (Skills and Training Business) Bill 2021The Tasmanian Greens do not support the Government’s position to make TasTAFE a Government Business Enterprise. Cassy O'Connor MP | Submission | 5 Oct 2021 |
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Electoral Act Review – Electoral Disclosure and Funding Bill 2021 and Electoral Matters (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill 2021The proposed laws when considered collectively, in our opinion, would still be the weakest of any state or territory in Australia. Cassy O'Connor MP | Submission | 28 Sep 2021 |
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Workplaces (Protection from Protesters) Amendment Bill 2021The amendment Bill removes all reference to environmental protestors, but that’s exactly who it targets. Cassy O'Connor MP | Submission | 17 Sep 2021 |
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Forest Management Amendment (Minimum Sawlog Quota Repeal) Bill 2021A bill for an Act to amend the Forest Management Act 2013 to repeal the minimum sawlog quota. Cassy O'Connor MP | Greens Bill | 27 Oct 2021 |
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Premier - ProtestorsThe third attempt to make this legislation constitutional would exempt a protest, for example, outside the hospital. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 6 Sep 2021 |
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Premier - Anti-Discrimination ActEquality Tasmania held a protest over the Australian Christian Lobby's campaign to have section 17 of our gold standard Anti-Discrimination Act watered down. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 6 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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Children, Young Persons and Their Families Amendment Bill 2021There is logic behind this amendment bill, and I note it is part of the national reform process. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 25 Aug 2021 |
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Living Marine Miscellaneous Amendments (Digital Processes) Bill 2021The Living Marine Miscellaneous Amendments (Digital Processes) Bill 2021 introduces digital licensing and reporting tools. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 24 Aug 2021 |
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Food Amendment Bill 2021There are so many other situations that food-borne diseases can change in the nature of transmission, reproduction and proliferation. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 24 Aug 2021 |
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Supply Bill (No. 4) 2021The decrease in Parliamentary Library Service reflects the transfer of funding provided for legislative drafting under the 2019-20 Budget. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 24 Aug 2021 |
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Supply Bill (No.3) 2021The chances are there will be a case of Delta in Tasmania. It is a question of how we respond and how quickly we act. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 24 Aug 2021 |
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Supply Bill (No.3) 2021The bill is based on actual expenditures of agencies and it is there as an insurance policy effectively in the event that we cannot take the Budget through. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 24 Aug 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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Animal Welfare Act IssuesThe reason that this is so timely now is because of an awful story that was in the Mercury last week about the death of a dog in Sandy Bay. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 30 Jun 2021 |
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Integrity Commission (Members of Parliament) Bill 2021Just 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 |
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Feral and Roaming CatsI also want to talk about feral cats and stray cats, and the public conversation that has developed over the last week since we tabled a bill in this place. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 29 Jun 2021 |
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Land Use Planning and Approvals Amendment (Tasmanian Planning Scheme Modification) Bill 2021Planning evokes very strong emotions in a number of people in the community and a complete absence of interest in many others. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 24 Jun 2021 |
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Treasury Miscellaneous (Cost of Living and Affordable Housing Support) Bill 2021There are actually some excellent initiatives here, particularly around encouraging the uptake of electric vehicles through registration offsets. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 24 Jun 2021 |
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Supply Bill (No. 2) 2021The Greens will be supporting the Supply Bill (No. 2) 2021 that enables our statutory bodies to continue to operate. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 24 Jun 2021 |
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Supply Bill (No. 1) 2021The Greens will be supporting Supply Bill (No. 1) 2021 because clearly we need to keep paying our dedicated public servants. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 24 Jun 2021 |
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Wildlife (Protection of Native Duck Species) Bill 2021A bill for an Act to amend the Wildlife (General) Regulations 2010 to reclassify partly protected duck species as protected wildlife. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Greens Bill | 24 Jun 2021 |
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Safe Climate Bill 2021An Act to acknowledge the climate emergency as a threat to life on Earth and establish a framework for Tasmania to respond. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Greens Bill | 22 Jun 2021 |
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Public Interest Disclosures (Members of Parliament) Bill 2021An Act to amend the Public Interest Disclosures Act 2002 to require disclosures in relation to members of Parliament to be made to the Integrity Commission. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Greens Bill | 23 Jun 2021 |
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Land Use Planning and Approvals Amendment (Wellington Park Management Trust Veto) Bill 2021An Act to amend the Land Use Planning and Approvals Act 1993 to restore the veto powers of the Wellington Park Management Trust. Cassy O'Connor MP | Greens Bill | 22 Jun 2021 |
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Integrity Commission (Members of Parliament) Bill 2021An Act to amend the Integrity Commission Act 2009 to provide the circumstances when a Member of Parliament is still considered a Member of Parliament. Cassy O'Connor MP | Greens Bill | 30 Jun 2021 |
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House of Assembly Restoration Bill 2021An Act to amend the Constitution Act 1934 and the Electoral Act 2004 to provide for the restoration of seats to the House of Assembly and for related matters. Cassy O'Connor MP | Greens Bill | 22 Jun 2021 |
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Environmental Management and Pollution Control Amendment (EPA Independence) Bill 2021An Act to amend the Environmental Management and Pollution Control Act 1994 to provide for the independence of the Environmental Protection Authority. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Greens Bill | 24 Jun 2021 |
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Criminal Code Amendment (Misconduct in Public Office) Bill 2021A bill for an Act to amend the Criminal Code Act 1924 to establish the offence of misconduct in public office. Cassy O'Connor MP | Greens Bill | 23 Jun 2021 |
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Cat Management Amendment (Mandatory Confinement) Bill 2021A bill for an Act to amend the Cat Management Act 2009 to require mandatory confinement of cats. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Greens Bill | 24 Jun 2021 |
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Cable Car (kunanyi / Mount Wellington) Facilitation Repeal Bill 2021A bill for an Act to repeal the Cable Car (kunanyi/Mount Wellington) Facilitation Act 2017. Cassy O'Connor MP | Greens Bill | 22 Jun 2021 |
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Electricity Safety Bill 2020We have a situation where the combination of bushfires, overhead power lines, particularly distribution lines, and climate change is rapidly evolving. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 25 Mar 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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Alcohol and Drug Dependency Repeal Bill 2019The Alcohol and Drug Dependency Act of 1968 is manifestly out of date and out of step with the current community expectations. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 25 Mar 2021 |
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Food Amendment Bill 2020The aim of the act, as the minister stated, is that it is not only safe but is suitable for human consumption. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 24 Mar 2021 |
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Land (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill 2020We will support the legislation going through. However, I also want to talk about the lack of consultation around the Leith overpass. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 23 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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End-of-Life Choices (Voluntary Assisted Dying) Bill 2020Bone-shaking grief, unbelievable longing and terrible dislocation: these are all normal feelings when someone you love intensely dies. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 3 Dec 2020 |
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End-of-Life Choices (Voluntary Assisted Dying) Bill 2020I support a safe, legal framework for voluntary assisted dying in Tasmania because I believe in respect for human dignity and autonomy. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 3 Dec 2020 |
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Attorney-General and Justice – Birth Certificate ChangesThe TLRI noted the very positive impacts that birth certificate changes have had on the lives on transgender Tasmanians. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 25 Nov 2020 |
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Attorney-General and Justice – Non-Fatal StrangulationCoroner Olivia McTaggart's report documents a range of instances where the man who murdered Ms Eaton engaged in acts of strangulation against women. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 25 Nov 2020 |
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Local Government – Draft Bushfire Mitigation Measures Bill 2020It is the case that many, probably most, councils don't have the necessary fire expertise to undertake this role. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 26 Nov 2020 |
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Planning – State PoliciesState policies make sure planning is consistent and forward thinking as well as unfettered by political and development interests. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 25 Nov 2020 |
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Mental Health and Wellbeing – Birth Certificate ReformsThat bill which passed last year was strongly supported by the trans community and is part of a suite of measures removing the stigma. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 24 Nov 2020 |
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Electoral Amendment (Electoral Expenditure and Political Donations) Bill 2020Politics in Tasmania, in many ways, is damaged by our lack of any donations disclosure framework beyond the Commonwealth law. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 11 Nov 2020 |
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Gas Industry Amendment Bill 2020These are a number of small changes that follow the changes to the Gas Act from late 2019. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 10 Nov 2020 |
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Energy Co-Ordination and Planning Amendment (Tasmanian Renewable Energy Target) Bill 2020We are in this position as a country where we are playing catch-up on tackling climate change. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 10 Nov 2020 |
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Energy Co-Ordination and Planning Amendment (Tasmanian Renewable Energy Target) Bill 2020A renewable energy target must be part of the actions that we take in Tasmania. We support a target for renewable energy. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 10 Nov 2020 |
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Electricity, Water and Sewerage Pricing (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill 2020We need to be mindful of the potential for very significant shocks to people when they receive their water and sewerage bill and their electricity bills. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 10 Nov 2020 |
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Building and Construction (Regulatory Reform Amendments) Bill (No. 2) 2020The first proposed change that I have some questions around is the change to the Crown land leases and landholder consent. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 15 Oct 2020 |
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Building And Construction (Regulatory Reform Amendments) Bill (No. 2) 2020We are concerned that the minister was not being entirely frank with the House about the extensive consultation that has been undertaken. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 15 Oct 2020 |
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Anzac Day Trust Winding-Up Bill 2020The establishment of this trust is an interesting short story. On the year of its winding up it has reached a half century. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 13 Oct 2020 |
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State Service Amendment (Validation) Bill 2019The bill validates past payments made to current and former State Service employees for leave accrued above an employee's maximum entitlement. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 13 Oct 2020 |
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Residential Tenancy Amendment (Covid-19) Bill 2020What we have seen in this House today is one of the worst, most disrespectful examples of a minister of the Crown denying reality. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 24 Sep 2020 |
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Justice Miscellaneous (Court Backlog and Related Matters) Bill 2020The Greens welcome this bill which seeks to fix the substantial delays in the court system. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 22 Sep 2020 |
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On-Demand Passenger Transport Services Industry (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill 2020To a significant extent, the legislation is designed to ensure the ongoing viability of the taxi industry in Tasmania. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 22 Sep 2020 |
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Property Agents and Land Transactions Amendment Bill 2019Let us remember that when you buy your first home it is one of the most significant, important and life-changing decisions that you make. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 17 Sep 2020 |
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Rail Safety National Law (Tasmania) Amendment Bill 2020National laws now make it an offence to obstruct or hinder drug or alcohol testing. As such, a similar Tasmanian offence is being expunged. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 17 Sep 2020 |
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Mines Work Health and Safety (Supplementary Requirements) Amendment Bill 2019We have come a long way to where we are debating a stronger workplace health and safety framework for the operation of mines and people who work in mines. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 17 Sep 2020 |
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Property Agents and Land Transactions Bill 2016Our primary concern with this bill is that it fails to address the lack of consumer protections that face Tasmanians when they are purchasing a new home. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 27 Oct 2016 |
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Teachers Registration Amendment Bill 2019The bill deals with some current constraints on the Teachers Registration Board in dealing with a teacher without a Working with Vulnerable People registration. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 16 Sep 2020 |
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Major Projects Legislation - Comments made by Minister for PlanningThe Minister's threat to abandon the major projects legislation if the upper House passes amendments are an assault on the democratic function of parliament. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 16 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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Financial Management (Further Consequential Amendments) Bill 2020This is a tidy-up bill, it is making sure that there is consistency in the terminology and the language in relation to changes that were made four years ago. 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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Corrections Amendment (Electronic Monitoring) Bill 2020It is only a short bill, which gives power to the Parole Board to specify conditions relating to the electronic monitoring of a parolee. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 25 Aug 2020 |
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Major Projects Bill - Submissions1755 people made submissions to the controversial major projects bill, at 5 p.m. yesterday, some 206 of those submissions had not been uploaded. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 25 Aug 2020 |
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Cat Management Amendment Bill 2019This bill has been looked at by many people across Tasmania for many years now with a great deal of hope and a great deal of mitigation. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 20 Aug 2020 |
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Covid-19 Disease Emergency (Miscellaneous Provisions) Amendment (Quarantine Debt Recovery) Bill 2020It is entirely reasonable for government, on behalf of taxpayers, to recoup some of the costs of quarantine measures that are necessary to keep Tasmanians safe. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 20 Aug 2020 |
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Land Use Planning and Approvals Amendment (Major Projects) Bill 2020 - Full DebateFull House of Assembly debate on the Land Use Planning and Approvals Amendment (Major Projects) Bill 2020. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 26 Aug 2020 |
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Vehicle and Traffic Amendment (Road Vehicle Standards) Bill 2020I accept that this is reflecting changes at the Commonwealth level to the compliance arrangements for vehicles that come into the country. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 18 Aug 2020 |
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Architects Amendment Bill 2020The Greens are happy to support the amendments in this bill. We agree it is time to modernise an act which is over 90 years old. S Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 18 Aug 2020 |
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Biosecurity (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Bill 2020Largely most of the clauses in this consequential amendment bill either enable the making of regulations or update legislative references. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 18 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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Land Tax Amendment Bill 2020This amendment bill gives the Commissioner for State Revenue significant discretion in assessing applications for land tax relief. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 24 Jun 2020 |
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Homebuilder Grants Bill 2020We have some serious issues with the eligibility and the framework around the Commonwealth Homebuilder Grant. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 24 Jun 2020 |
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TLRI Report Confirms No 'Unintended Consequences' from Transgender Law ReformsThe TLRI has confirmed nation-leading transgender reforms have none of the ‘unintended consequences’ Attorney General Archer warned of. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 22 Jun 2020 |
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Building and Construction (Regulatory Reform Amendments) Bill 2020Some stakeholders in the sector that they do not feel they had the sort of consultation they would have liked on the changes in this bill. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 3 Jun 2020 |
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COVID-19 Disease Emergency (Commercial Leases) Bill 2020The Greens recognise that formulating this bill and balancing the interests that are contained within it has been challenging. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 6 May 2020 |
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COVID-19 UpdateThat piece of legislation handed government enormous powers. It had to be scrutinised. It should have been amended. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 1 May 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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Covid-19 Disease Emergency (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2020This is, without question, the most consequential and sweeping legislation of powers parliament has debated. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 25 Mar 2020 |
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Brickmakers Point Landslip Bill 2020Local residents in Deviot will be relieved that this legislation is going through the parliament four years after the landslip in that area on the West Tamar. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 25 Mar 2020 |
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Cognate debate on COVID-19 financial billsOn the way to work this morning we drove past the Centrelink offices in Hobart and the queue was stretching all the way down Barrack Street. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 24 Mar 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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Safe Climate Bill 2020A Bill for an Act to acknowledge the climate emergency as a threat to life on Earth and establish a framework for Tasmania to respond. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Greens Bill | 12 Mar 2020 |
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Greens to Liberals: "Dude, where's my legislation?"After the first full week of Parliament for 2020, the Greens call on the Government to explain why it has again failed to prepare a legislative agenda. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 5 Mar 2020 |
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Disposal of Uncollected Goods Bill 2019Rosalie's second reading speech for the Disposal of Uncollected Goods Bill 2019, establishing a new framework for the disposal of uncollected goods. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 26 Sep 2019 |
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Workplace (Protection from Protesters) Repeal Bill 2019A bill for an Act to repeal the Workplace (Protection from Protesters) Act 2014 and to revoke certain legislative instruments consequent on that repeal. Cassy O'Connor MP | Greens Bill | 28 Nov 2019 |
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Workplaces (Protection from Protesters) Amendment Bill 2019As a child, I remember some part of me just knew that that was a possibility. If all else failed, I could go to the streets to make my voice known. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 27 Nov 2019 |
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Workplaces (Protection from Protesters) Amendment Bill 2019Whatever we call it, this is a dog of a bill that is designed to take away the freedoms that Tasmanians have enjoyed to peacefully protest. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 27 Nov 2019 |
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Duties Amendment Bill 2019Cassy O'Connor discusses foreign investment during a second reading speech on the Duties Amendment Bill 2019. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 26 Nov 2019 |
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Pulp Mill Assessment Repeal Bill 2017A Bill for an Act to repeal the Pulp Mill Assessment Act 2007 (No. 4 of 2007) and to revoke the Pulp Mill Permit and any approval provisions. Andrea Dawkins | Greens Bill | 1 Nov 2017 |
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Okehampton Bay Finfish Removal Bill 2017A Bill for an Act to cancel the marine lease and marine farming licence in Okehampton Bay. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Greens Bill | 29 Nov 2017 |
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Inland Fisheries Amendment (Royalties) Bill 2019This fix will enable the Inland Fisheries Service to garner legal licence fees but particularly royalties in relation to wild eel catches. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 12 Nov 2019 |
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Long Service Leave (State Employees) Amendment Bill 2019It is disappointing that we only had the legislation for a bit over a week and it has come on today after our briefing yesterday. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 12 Nov 2019 |
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Animal Welfare Amendment (Reformation) Bill 2018A bill for An Act to amend the Animal Welfare Act 1993 for banning factory farming, greyhound racing, rodeos, and enacting other animal welfare reforms. Cassy O'Connor MP | Greens Bill | 20 Sep 2018 |
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Misuse of Drugs Amendment (Drug Analysis) Bill 2018A Bill for an Act to amend the Misuse of Drugs Act 2001 to provide for the lawful delivery of drug analysis services. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Greens Bill | 28 Nov 2018 |
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Police Offences Amendment (Begging) Bill 2018A Bill for an Act to amend the Police Offences Act 1935 to remove the offence of begging. Cassy O'Connor MP | Greens Bill | 17 Oct 2018 |
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House of Assembly Restoration Bill 2018A Bill for an Act to amend the Constitution Act 1934 and the Electoral Act 2004 to provide for the restoration of seats to the House of Assembly. Cassy O'Connor MP | Greens Bill | 21 Nov 2018 |
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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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Police Legislation Miscellaneous Amendment Bill 2019The amendments within this bill are simple rectifications of omissions, either unintended or the consequences of movement between bills. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 31 Oct 2019 |
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Dog Control Amendment Bill 2019This is a bill that has been widely supported amongst people in the community we have spoken to. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 31 Oct 2019 |
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Dog Control Amendment Bill 2019Cassy O'Connor delivers a Second Reading speech for the Dog Control Amendment Bill 2019, dealing with dog attacks on little penguin colonies. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 30 Oct 2019 |
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Public Sector Superannuation Reform Amendment Bill 2019Cassy O'Connor delivers a Second Reading speech for the Public Sector Superannuation Reform Amendment Bill 2019. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 30 Oct 2019 |
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Neighbourhood Disputes about Plants Amendment Bill 2019That was the fruition of work at the time that Dr Vanessa Goodwin had done and put in train. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 29 Oct 2019 |
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Poisons Amendment Bill 2019Rosalie Woodruff details concerns surrounding the banning of the sale of ice pipes in a Second Reading contribution to the Poisons Amendment Bill 2019. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 29 Oct 2019 |
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Marine-Related Incidents (Marpol Implementation) Bill 2019This bill will replace the outdated Pollution of Waters by Oil and Noxious Substances Act 1987, and give effect to the MARPOL Convention. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 17 Oct 2019 |
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Place Names Bill 2019The House and the minister will be well aware that when this bill was first tabled we raised a number of concerns about its content. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 16 Oct 2019 |
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Burial And Cremation Bill 2019I rise on behalf of the Greens to speak on the Burial and Cremation Bill 2019 and to indicate that in broad terms we support this legislation. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 15 Oct 2019 |
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Genetically Modified Organisms Control Amendment Bill 2019We commend the minister for his advocacy at a national level in relation to the deregulation of SDN-1 and RNA-derived genetic organisms. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 24 Sep 2019 |
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Public Works Committee Amendment Bill 2019If there ever was an argument for restoring the numbers in the House of Assembly it is this legislation which has clearly come about for two reasons. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 12 Sep 2019 |
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Legal Professional Amendment (Validation) Bill 2019I will focus my comments on how we respond as a community from the point of view of this particular Solicitors' Guarantee Fund. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 12 Sep 2019 |
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Restraint Orders Bill 2019Restraint orders are an important component of protecting the blameless from harm which is perpetrated by another. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 10 Sep 2019 |
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Magistrates Court (Criminal And General Division) Bill 2019We wholeheartedly support the changes that will bring our Magistrates Court from a very dusty and outdated form of legislation into the 21st century. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 10 Sep 2019 |
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Roads and Jetties Amendment (Works In Highways) Bill 2019It is not a particularly complicated bill, it provides more administrative powers for the minister around the state highways. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 3 Sep 2019 |
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Fruit And Nut (Research, Development And Extension Trust Fund) Repeal Bill 2019It is, as the previous speakers have indicated, a technical bill really, that repeals the Fruit and Nut Research, Development and Extension Trust Fund. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 8 Aug 2019 |
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Civil Liability Amendment Bill 2019A major motivation for that review of the law of negligence came on the back of the insurance company HIH collapsing in 2001. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 7 Aug 2019 |
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Land Acquisition Amendment Bill 2018The Greens will not be opposing the Land Acquisition Amendment Bill 2018, but I want to make a few comments about the amendments. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 6 Aug 2019 |
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Criminal Code Amendment (Bullying) Bill 2019This bill proposes to include self-harm or extreme humiliation and also that bullying can be an attempt to cause apprehension or fear in a person. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 6 Aug 2019 |
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Litter Amendment Bill 2018It is part of a package that needs to occur to send a clear message and to set a culture in Tasmania that supports a clean, green brand. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 1 Aug 2019 |
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Government Procurement Review (International Free Trade Agreements) Bill 2019This legislation is part of model national lawt hat reflects that Australia has signed up to the Trans-Pacific Partnership. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 1 Aug 2019 |
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Right To Information Amendment (Applications For Review) Bill 2019We will be supporting the legislation, but it is grindingly frustrating to know that we have been here before. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 30 Jul 2019 |
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Right To Information Amendment (Applications For Review) Bill 2019Madam Speaker, the right to information is a core principle of an open and democratic society. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 30 Jul 2019 |
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Local Government (Highways) Amendment Bill 2019This Bill is tinkering around the edges of the real problem, which is a lack of vision for transport in and around Greater Hobart. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 30 Jul 2019 |
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Criminal Code and Related Legislation Amendment (Child Abuse) Bill 2018The Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse shocked the nation. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 30 Jul 2019 |
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Registration to Work with Vulnerable People Amendment Bill 2018We know that Tasmania has, according to the ABS census data, the highest level of disability in the country. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 22 May 2019 |
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Biosecurity Bill 2019For an island with a clean, green brand and reputation we have a lot to protect and we have a lot to lose if our biosecurity framework is not strong. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 23 May 2019 |
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Forest Practices Amendment Bill 2018We will go into Committee because we have a few things we would like to talk about, the specifics of a number of clauses. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 2 May 2019 |
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Health Miscellaneous Amendments Bill 2019What this will do is to update a 20-year or so old regulatory system. It requires food to be put into three different risk categories. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 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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Justice And Related Legislation (Marriage Amendments) Bill 2018 - Legislative Council Amendments - full debateIt is extremely important that this House recognises it has a responsibility to deal with this amended legislation today. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 10 Apr 2019 |
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Passage of Historic Gender ReformsThe sky over Tasmania will not fall in following the passage of landmark human rights reforms through the Tasmanian Parliament this afternoon. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 10 Apr 2019 |
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Births, Deaths and Marriages Act - Legislative ReformThere are alarmingly high suicide and self-harm rates amongst transgender adolescents as a result of the stigma and discrimination they face. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 9 Apr 2019 |
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Supreme Court Civil Procedure Amendment Bill 2018The expanded administrative powers of the Associate Judge will allow Supreme Court judges more time to consider substantial matters. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 29 Nov 2018 |
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Misuse of Drugs Amendment (Drug Analysis) Bill 2018This bill amends the Misuse of Drugs Act 2001 by inserting a new Part 4A to establish a legal framework for lawful drug analysis pill testing. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 28 Nov 2018 |
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Security And Investigations Agents Amendment Bill 2018We have heard a range of views presented in the community through the media, through email, some phone calls, and there is a range of views. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 27 Nov 2018 |
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Community, Health, Human Services And Related Legislation (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill 2018Mr Deputy Speaker, I rise on behalf of the Greens to support the Community, Health and Related Services Legislation ( Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill 2018. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 27 Nov 2018 |
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Local Government Amendment (Miscellaneous) Bill 2018Given the number of councils in Tasmania and the time it takes to reach agreement in the local government sector, this is a comprehensive raft of changes. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 22 Nov 2018 |
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Land Use Planning And Approvals Amendment (Tasmanian Planning Policies And Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill 2018I am pleased to do that particularly because of the willingness of the minister to have the conversations about concerns raised by stakeholders. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 22 Nov 2018 |
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Burial And Cremation Amendment Bill 2018We are having this debate today as a result of a momentous decision made by the Anglican Church in the context of the National Redress Scheme. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 22 Nov 2018 |
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Liberal Party - Progressive Policy ObstaclesWe note the presence of Senator Abetz in this building during the two days that amendments to the Births, Deaths and Marriage Act were on the agenda. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 22 Nov 2018 |
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House of Assembly Restoration Bill 2018Cassy O'Connor delivers a Second Reading Speech for the Greens' House of Assembly Restoration Bill 2018. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 21 Nov 2018 |
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Gas Safety Bill 2018As I mentioned before, this trio of bills before us today are about creating clearer lines of responsibility between the different departments. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 21 Nov 2018 |
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Gas Industry Bill 2018The function of these three bills before us today is about clearly delineating departmental responsibilities and making a more efficient enactment of each act. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 21 Nov 2018 |
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Mental Health Amendment Bill 2018It sounds like it is a change that is important and needed, supported by the Mental Health Council, mental health consumers and others. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 21 Nov 2018 |
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Macquarie Point Development Corporation Amendment Bill 2018It is a bill to remove the voice of Tasmanians from debate about this most central part of our capital city. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 18 Oct 2018 |
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Justice And Related Legislation (Marriage Amendments) Bill 2018We have before us a bill which is the bare minimum reflection of what the people of Australia told their parliaments to do last year. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 18 Oct 2018 |
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Water And Sewerage Legislation (Corporate Governance And Pricing) Amendment Bill 2018The takeover bid by the state last year came on the back of the very poor relationship this minister had for the preceding three years. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 18 Oct 2018 |
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Police Offences Amendment (Begging) Bill 2018Cassy O'Connor delivers a Second Reading speech for the Greens' Police Offences Amendment (Begging) Bill, to remove the offence of begging in Tasmania. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 17 Oct 2018 |
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Family Violence Reforms Bill 2018We have gender equality in the Tasmanian Parliament. Women and girls are encouraged to aspire to success and to be treated equally. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 16 Oct 2018 |
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Electricity Supply Industry Amendment (Price Cap) Bill 2018We have concerns, which we raised last year, regarding putting off the requirement for a review of the wholesale electricity price. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 16 Oct 2018 |
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Traffic and Related Legislation Amendment Bill 2018The Greens will be supporting the Traffic and Related Legislation Amendment Bill 2018. We recognise it is a common sense change. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 27 Sep 2018 |
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Child Safe StandardsIt is quite breathtaking that we, in 2018, we still do not have a set of nationally consistent standards for child safety. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 26 Sep 2018 |
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Justice and Related Legislation (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill 2018It has been three years since the last miscellaneous justice amendment bill came before the House. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 26 Sep 2018 |
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Legal Profession Amendment Bill 2018In the words of Chris Gunson from the Tasmanian Bar, these are both necessary and appropriate amendments to make. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 26 Sep 2018 |
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Crime (Confiscation of Profits) Amendment Bill 2018I thank Mr Bugg for the work he did. It is certainly a good review and I like the way he prepares his information. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 25 Sep 2018 |
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Police Offences Amendment (Consorting) Bill 2018 Second ReadingI want to put on the record how outraged we are at the complete arrogance of this Government in giving the parliament two days to treat such a serious matter. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 20 Sep 2018 |
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Emergency Management Amendment Bill 2018I support this bill and make a plea to the minister to address the key deficiency in this bill, which is the absence of any conversation about climate change. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 19 Sep 2018 |
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Call-in Laws For Major Developments ConfirmedPlanning Minister, Roger Jaensch, today confirmed, under questioning from the Greens in Parliament, he will introduce Major Projects legislation in 2019. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 22 Aug 2018 |
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Land Titles Amendment Bill 2018We will be supporting the bill primarily because this is a change to the Land Titles Act that has been requested by the chief justice. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 28 Aug 2018 |
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Health Complaints (Code of Conduct) Amendment Bill 2018It has had a long history at the federal level and is the result of extensive work by COAG to tidy up an area where the law has been silent. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 28 Aug 2018 |
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Constitution Amendment (House of Assembly Electoral Boundaries) Bill 2018The process that led to the redistribution of boundaries and the renaming of the electorate of Denison to Clark began an extended period of time ago. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 23 Aug 2018 |
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Justices of the Peace Bill 2018Rosalie Woodruff delivers a second reading speech for the Justices of the Peace Bill 2018. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 22 Aug 2018 |
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Planning Legislation for Major ProjectsThe open for business mantra of the Government is causing alarm among communities. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 22 Aug 2018 |
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Greens Release Plan to Strengthen Local GovernmentThe Greens will reform the Local Government Act to strengthen local councils, and protect the governance of our regions and the interests of their communities. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 21 Feb 2018 |
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Tasmania Needs a Charter of Human RightsThe Greens will bring Tasmanian law into the 21st century and protect Tasmanian individuals and communities with a Charter of Human Rights. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 1 Feb 2018 |
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Historic Dying with Dignity Law Passes in VictoriaTasmanians who support the right to die with dignity will welcome news the Victorian Parliament has passed voluntary assisted dying legislation. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 22 Nov 2017 |
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Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill 2016A bill for An Act to provide for medical assistance in specific and restricted circumstances to enable the voluntary death of competent adults. Cassy O'Connor MP | Greens Bill | 24 May 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 Amendment (Assaults on Frontline Workers) Bill 2016This bill represents the Attorney-General's increased attacks on every Tasmanian's right to receive a just sentence. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 17 Nov 2016 |
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Community Consultation on Pokies Only the First StepThe Gaming Control Amendment (Community Consultation) Bill is a good first step to including the wider Tasmanian public in decision-making. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 25 Oct 2016 |
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Climate Act Review an OpportunityTasmania now has a legal responsibility to deliver emissions reductions and increase carbon storage. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 22 Jul 2016 |
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Law to Recognise Animals as Sentient BeingsThe Change.org online campaign ‘Xena’s Law’ petitions the Federal Agriculture Minister to enact legislation which would recognise animals are sentient beings. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 28 Oct 2015 |
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Macquarie Point remediation and Copping c-cellThere is legacy waste issue with Macquarie Point, what is going to happen to the waste, and where it is going? Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 29 Oct 2015 |
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State Fracking Ban BillThe Greens today tabled the Mineral Resources Development (Hydraulic Fracturing) Amendment Bill 2015, which implements a ban on fracking. Kim Booth | Media Release | 19 Mar 2015 |
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Frack Free Tasmania StatusThe Tasmanian Greens will move to introduce a permanent ban on fracking when Parliament resumes next week. Kim Booth | Media Release | 28 Feb 2015 |
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Gun Law ReformThe Police Minister, Rene Hidding, still has not ruled out seeking to reduce the age limit for hunting with supervision from 16 years to 12 year. Kim Booth | Media Release | 4 Nov 2014 |
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Anti-Protest Bill Beyond FixingThe proposed amendments to the Hodgman government’s controversial anti-protest laws do nothing to address the major concerns. Nick Mckim | Media Release | 22 Oct 2014 |
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Greens Table No Forced Divorce BillThe Greens today tabled their Births Deaths and Marriages Registration (No Forced Divorce) Amendment Bill 2014. Nick Mckim | Media Release | 16 Oct 2014 |
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Misuse of Drugs Amendment Bill 2014The Tasmanian Parliament will be given an opportunity to provide temporary legal protection for people who are legitimately using medicinal cannabis. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 15 Oct 2014 |
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Upper House Adjourns Wage Freeze BillThe Legislative Council has delivered another humiliating and embarrassing blow to the Hodgman government. Kim Booth | Media Release | 25 Sep 2014 |
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Wage Freeze Bill BackflipThe Treasurer’s backflip on his previous arrogant claim there were no problems with his wage freeze Bill vindicates all those the Liberals told to shut-up. Kim Booth | Media Release | 25 Sep 2014 |
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Wage Freeze-Supply Claim WrongThe Liberal government‘ latest threat that blocking the wage freeze is to vote against Supply is not true. Kim Booth | Media Release | 12 Sep 2014 |
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Public Sector Pay Freeze BillThe Greens today moved an urgency motion seeking to have the Liberal government’s Crown Employees (Salaries) Bill 2014 immediately withdrawn. Kim Booth | Media Release | 4 Sep 2014 |
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Public Sector Pay Freeze IndefiniteThe Liberal government is clearly intending to extend the public sector pay freeze beyond the announced 12 months. Kim Booth | Media Release | 3 Sep 2014 |
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Forestry Bill Late DebateThe Hodgman government is trying to hide scrutiny of its Legislative Council amended and contentious Forestry (Rebuilding the Forest Industry) Bill 2014. Kim Booth | Media Release | 2 Sep 2014 |
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Forestry Bill Gagged-AgainThe Government has brought the Parliament’s reputation to a new low by ramming through the Forestry (Rebuilding the Forest Industry) Bill 2014. Kim Booth | Media Release | 2 Sep 2014 |
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Undemocratic Shenanigans over Forestry BillThe Hodgman government’s arrogance and contempt for proper democratic and parliamentary process is spiralling out of control. Kim Booth | Media Release | 28 Aug 2014 |
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Anti Protest Laws Questions ContinueThe government is refusing to confirm or deny whether advice was sought on the constitutionality of the Workplaces (Protection from Protesters) Bill 2014. Nick Mckim | Media Release | 21 Aug 2014 |
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Forestry FSC Under ThreatThe Forests Minister, Paul Harriss, must confirm whether he has sought formal advice from Forestry Tasmania on Forest Stewardship Council certification. Kim Booth | Media Release | 21 Aug 2014 |
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Forestry Bill GaggedThe Hodgman Liberal government has been accused of running and hiding from proper parliamentary scrutiny following its shock decision to gag debate. Kim Booth | Media Release | 5 Jun 2014 |