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Ferguson Wrong to Override Clarence CouncilMichael Ferguson's intervention to override a planning decision by Clarence City Council is wrong unnecessary, and shows a disdain for democracy Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 10 Mar 2023 |
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Faulty Local Government Consultation Needs FixingThe Greens urge Local Government Minister Nic Street listen to calls for extension of the consultation process around the Future of Local Government Review Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 16 Feb 2023 |
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Future of Local Government ReviewThe Greens support genuine and accessible community consultation. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 14 Dec 2022 |
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Local Government – LGAT Budget RequestsMinister, I'm sure you are aware of the Local Government Association's Budget priority statement. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 8 Jun 2022 |
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Local Government – Number of CouncilsAny time you talk to everyday Tasmanians about local government, they scratch their heads about the fact that we have 29 councils. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 8 Jun 2022 |
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Local Government – Local Government Legislation ReviewWe've got revised time frames and scope for the local government legislative review and the original plan was for there to be a final bill. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 8 Jun 2022 |
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Local Government Reform Bill Falls ShortThe Tasmanian Liberals’ Bill to amend the Local Government Act to make voting at elections compulsory is welcomed but lacks detail. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 24 May 2022 |
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Auditor-General's Report into Local Government RecruitmentThis is a critical position and the Auditor General's report was very concerning and for some councils it was damning. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 12 Oct 2021 |
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Ida Bay Railway WinHuon Valley Council’s decision to require Dark Lab’s Transformer project to protect the heritage values of the da Bay Railway is a win for the region's future Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 30 Sep 2021 |
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Collaborative Local Government Reform Process Abandoned by JaenschMinister Jaensch’s announcement he is dismantling collaborative, cross-party local government reform discussions is a disgusting display of base politics. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 23 Sep 2021 |
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Estimates Reply – Minister JaenschWe had some important conversations about the proposed legislative changes that are coming down the line for local government. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 14 Sep 2021 |
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Local Government - Environmental Health OfficersProfessor Roger Hughes at UTAS has recommended that the workforce needs to be expanded by 25 full time equivalent staff across the state as a high priority. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 8 Sep 2021 |
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Local Government - KGV Hydrotherapy PoolOur first concern is that St Giles raised the hire cost of the pool from $55 an hour to $200 an hour, effectively pricing out Arthritis Tas from using the pool. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 8 Sep 2021 |
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Infrastructure and Transport - Ministerial Staff ConductDo you think it's appropriate to have someone on your staff who spends a fair bit of time in your office self-promoting and trolling the Hobart City Council? Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 7 Sep 2021 |
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Go Back to the Drawing Board, Give Locals a Say on Kangaroo BayChambroad Petrochemicals’ announcement it is abandoning plans for a hospitality school, the only aspect of the plan that purported to be in the public interest, Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 16 Jun 2021 |
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Local Government – Glamorgan-Spring Bay Council PerformanceThe minister issued a performance improvement direction Notice to the Glamorgan-Spring Bay Council in late June this year. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 26 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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Local Government – Dorset Council DepotSerious complaints have been lodged with the Local Government Division about the Dorset Council's illegal construction of a depot on Crown land. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 26 Nov 2020 |
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Local Government – Coronavirus RestrictionsDuring the COVID 19 pandemic we recognised councils have had to make a number of adjustments to the way council meetings are held. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 26 Nov 2020 |
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Local Government – Electoral ReformsThe final review report of Tasmania's electoral laws was due to be released in late 2019, but still hasn't been made public. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 26 Nov 2020 |
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Local Government – Community Resilience HubsThe final report from the National Bushfire and Climate Summit this year recommended the establishment and funding of community resilience hubs. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 26 Nov 2020 |
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COVID-19 - Restrictions on Local GovernmentWe are concerned that local government meetings continue to remain closed to the public, to constituents who have issues to raise. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 11 Nov 2020 |
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Clarence City Council Must Hand Kangaroo Bay Back to the CommunityThe Clarence City Council should refuse a further extension of the time for starting construction on the Kangaroo Bay Plan. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 8 Sep 2020 |
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Major Infrastructure Development Approvals (North West Transmission Upgrades Project) Order 2020This is a global emergency and reducing our carbon emissions comes from Australia using fewer fossil fuels. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 25 Jun 2020 |
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Local Government ReviewLocal Government is a critical level of government for communities. It is the pathway for residents to shape the place they live. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 22 Apr 2020 |
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Local Government Legislation Review - Phase OneThe Tasmanian Greens submission to phase one of the local government legislation review. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Submission | 1 Mar 2019 |
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Glenorchy City Council Lets Down Residents on ClimateGlenorchy City Council Alderman, Kelly Sims, is doing the right thing by her constituents in acknowledging the climate emergency. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 1 Oct 2019 |
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Local Government Legislation Review - Phase TwoThe Tasmanian Greens submission to phase 2 of the Local Government Legislation review. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Submission | 16 Aug 2019 |
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Estimates Reply - TreasurerI rise to make some comments on the Budget scrutiny I undertook on behalf of the Greens in relation to local government. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 11 Jun 2019 |
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Greater Hobart Bill 2019All great cities around the world have removed artificial boundaries of municipal areas and enable planning connectivity across municipal boundaries. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 1 May 2019 |
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Gutwein Refuses to Act on Integrity Commission Report into Glamorgan-Spring Bay CouncilThe Minister for Local Government refused to act on the Integrity Commission report into issues at the Glamorgan-Spring Bay Council. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 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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King Island, Issues with Local CouncilUnfortunately, it seems like there is downward spiral happening in local government on King Island. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 27 Sep 2018 |
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Liberals and Labor Ignore Police Warnings on Draconian Clarence By-LawsThe Liberals and Labor voted to support Clarence City Council’s by-laws that allow a crack down on public assembly, protests and even beach cricket. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 26 Sep 2018 |
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Clarence City Council Public Places By-LawThe Clarence City Council Public Places By-Law banned the organising of, or participation in, an assembly, rally, public speaking or similar activity. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 20 Sep 2018 |
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Local Government - General Manager's RollThe general manager's roll for Hobart has closed with 1916 people and businesses, with 589 people who are not Australian citizens being empowered to vote. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 19 Sep 2018 |
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Gutwein Drops Ball on Anti-Protest, Anti-Fun Clarence Council By-LawNot only does Minister Gutwein administer the Local Government Act, but the Tasmanian Parliament has the power to disallow the draconian by-law. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 20 Sep 2018 |
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Water And Sewerage Corporation Amendment (Crown Involvement Facilitation) Bill 2018I put on the record how disappointing the comments and lack of leadership by the Treasurer have been on this issue over the past 18 months. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 23 Aug 2018 |
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Courtney Must Withhold Land Consent for Woodchip Port Until After Council ElectionsMinister Courtney today confirmed landowner’s consent was being considered by her government for the southern woodchip port. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 3 May 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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Liberals' State Election Positioning at Expense of DemocracyThe Minister for Local Government failed to explain why he is ordering a Glenorchy Council election for early January, but leaving the Huon Valley another year. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 19 Oct 2017 |
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Glenorchy City CouncilPeople in the Huon are asking why the Minister has moved to hold a Glenorchy Council election in January but have not done the same thing for the Huon Valley. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 19 Oct 2017 |
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Call-In Power Planning Laws Recipe for CorruptionThe Liberals’ proposed “call-in powers” opens a pathway to corruption that would lead to the worst planning outcomes for Tasmania. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 28 Aug 2017 |
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Turnbull Government Australia Day Bullying of CouncilsThe Turnbull Government is trying to bully Tasmanian councils into bending to the conservatives' ideological will. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 15 Aug 2017 |
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Liberals Ignore Councils on TasWaterToday’s Local Government Association of Tasmania meeting on the government takeover of TasWater was a forgone conclusion. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 11 May 2017 |
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Gutwein Must Rule Out Future Support for Lauderdale Urban Expansion PlanThe Clarence City Council last night rejected a proposal to expand the Lauderdale urban area to a new zone from rural, residential to close residential area. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 2 May 2017 |
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Proposed Lauderdale Development a DisgraceI rise as the member for Franklin with the shadow planning portfolio to voice grave concerns I have about a proposed development in Lauderdale. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 12 Apr 2017 |
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Strong Council Support for Cash for Containers SchemeThe Greens congratulate Kingborough Council on joining West Coast, Clarence and Launceston City Councils in their support for a container deposit scheme. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 28 Mar 2017 |
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Gutwein Bullying Councils on WaterMinister Gutwein's options to councils for the funding of water and sewerage upgrades are cynical and politically motivated. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 24 Feb 2017 |
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$6M Treasury Loan Needs To Be IcedThe financial activities and conduct of the Glamorgan Spring Bay Council were called into serious question at last night’s Annual General Meeting. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 14 Dec 2016 |
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Gutwein Hides From Public On PlanningTwenty community and environment groups are organising a public meeting on Tuesday in Hobart Town Hall. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 6 Nov 2016 |
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Huon Valley Council and Support for Mayor Peter CoadI want to speak very warmly on behalf of the many residents I know in the Huon Valley who highly respect Mayor Coad for what he has done for our community. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 20 Sep 2016 |
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Huon Valley Ratepayers Shouldn't Foot Gutwein's BillThe Minister for Local Government revealed that he is considering charging the Huon Valley Council with the costs of their mediation process. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 22 Sep 2016 |
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Huon Valley Residents Suffer Gutwein's DelayAfter three months, the Minister for Local Government has finally taken his Board of Inquiry's advice on fixing Huon Valley Council's toxic culture. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 20 Sep 2016 |
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Huon Valley Council Mediation Fruitless, Fresh Elections NeededThe withdrawal of a second councillor from the Huon Valley Council’s mediation process should send a strong message to the Local Government Minister. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 19 Sep 2016 |
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Gutwein Ignores Board of Inquiry, Sets Up Huon Valley MayorPeter Gutwein’s call for the Mayor of the Huon Valley Council to stand down is a shameful attack on the man elected to change the broken culture of the council. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 15 Sep 2016 |
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Liberals' War on CouncilsSince taking office the Government has waged a relentless war on councils and have refused to intervene and do their job as umpire in council disputes. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 25 Aug 2016 |
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Launceston's Water and Sewerage InfrastructureCEO of TasWater, Miles Hampton, has publicly stated that the ailing water infrastructure in Launceston is the community's problem. Andrea Dawkins | Parliamentary Activity | 24 Aug 2016 |
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Tasmanians Paying for Liberals' War On CouncilsThe Liberals' relentless war on councils risks local service delivery and increases in rates for Tasmanians. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 25 Aug 2016 |
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Gutwein Washes Hands of Water IssuesPeter Gutwein has passed the buck on our aging water and sewerage infrastructure to councils, and in the same breath told them they shouldn't raise rates. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 24 Aug 2016 |
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Water Infrastructure News WelcomeWe welcome the news TasWater have committed to fixing the water supply to all 24 towns currently on "do not consume" and "boil water" alerts within two years. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 23 Aug 2016 |
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Statewide Planning Scheme Adjournment DefeatedIt's disappointing that both the Liberals and Labor voted against the Greens' move to defer the statewide planning scheme bill. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 13 Oct 2015 |
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Greens Move to Defer Planning BillThe Greens will move to defer the bill that enables a statewide planning scheme until the government releases the full scheme. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 12 Oct 2015 |
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Scheme Needs to Cater to all Tasmanians, Not Just the Big End of TownThe concern for the Greens is that any planning scheme that encompasses the whole State may not be an appropriate fit for Tasmania. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 29 Jun 2015 |
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Liberals Wash Hands of Responsibility for Water and Sewerage InfrastructureNot one of TasWater's 80 treatment plants meet modern standards and communities across Tasmania are facing contaminated water supplies. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 4 Jun 2015 |
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Water Quality in TownsAcross Tasmania there are communities who are being told not to drink their water because it is not safe or to boil it before drinking. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 4 Jun 2015 |
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State Political Donations Reforms PushThe Hobart City Council’s formal vote supporting tougher political donations disclosure laws for local government candidates. Nick Mckim | Media Release | 11 Feb 2015 |
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Questions for Launceston City CouncilThe Environment Protection Authority needs to intervene and investigate the impacts of a wrongly approved commercial–scale poultry shed at Lalla. Kim Booth | Media Release | 8 Feb 2015 |
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Time to Reform Local Council ElectionsElectoral reform to provide for compulsory voting in local government elections and allowing electronic voting is needed. Kim Booth | Media Release | 29 Oct 2014 |