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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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Marriage Equality - National SurveyThe ABS is sending out postal votes for the survey on marriage equality because Prime Minister Turnbull did not have the courage to allow for a free vote. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 13 Sep 2017 |
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Anti-Discrimination Act Amendments - Effect on LGBTI CommunityThere are real concerns about the harm the debate on this survey will have on LGBTI Australians, particularly young people. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 16 Aug 2017 |
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Legislative Council Rejects Weakened Anti-Discrimination LawsIn a victory for a just, fair, kind Tasmania, the Legislative Council has rejected the Hodgman Liberals' divisive attempt to weaken the Anti-Discrimination Act. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 17 Aug 2017 |
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Anti-Discrimination Amendment BillFirst the Australian Greens and now federal Labor have vowed to block the plebiscite legislation being debated in federal parliament today. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 12 Oct 2016 |
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Anti-Discrimination Act Changes Must be DitchedThe Anti-Discrimination Act (Amendment) Bill 2016 is still going through the second reading stages in the Tasmanian House of Assembly. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 11 Oct 2016 |
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Premier Hodgman Not Standing By Past Comments on Anti-DiscriminationLast year in the Premier stated "I believe our society and democracy thrives on the basis of freedom of speech that is not unfettered". Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 21 Sep 2016 |
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Liberal Government Removes 'Reasonableness' from Anti-Discrimination Laws in Favour of the ChurchIn the final draft amendments the word 'reasonably' was removed in relation to the exemption provided for religious purposes under the act. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 21 Sep 2016 |
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Anti-Discrimination Act Changes are DangerousThe exemption provided on religious grounds in the amendment Bill will send a dangerous message out into the community. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 21 Sep 2016 |
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Hodgman Abandons LGBTI Tasmanians and other Groups to Risk of Hate SpeechThe Premier demonstrated his weakness and the utter hypocrisy of his Party today. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 20 Sep 2016 |
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Sham Consultation on Anti-Discrimination Act ChangesWe understand amendments to the State's anti-discrimination laws will shortly land in Parliament, after very little consultation. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 19 Sep 2016 |
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On RUOK Day Liberals Should Rethink Anti-Discrimination Act ChangesRUOK Day is an important reminder that reaching out to people in mental distress is something we can all do. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 8 Sep 2016 |
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Liberals Release Draft Amendments to Weaken Anti-Discrimination ActThe Liberal Government has released divisive, potentially dangerous and completely unnecessary proposed changes to the Anti-Discrimination Act 1998. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 25 Aug 2016 |
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Premier Letting Down Vulnerable Tasmanians with Anti-Discrimination ChangesTasmania's equal opportunity commissioner believes your plan to weaken the Anti-Discrimination Act in the lead up to a possible plebiscite is excessive. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 17 Aug 2016 |
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Hodgman Confirms Plan to Weaken Anti-Discrimination LawsHodgman's proposed changes to the Anti-Discrimination Act 1998 are a sign of the power in the extreme Right in the Liberal Party and lobbying from the churches. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 17 Aug 2016 |
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Liberals Set to Weaken Protection for LGBTI Tasmanians Pre-PlebisciteThe Premier is overseeing changes to the State's anti-discrimination laws that will weaken protections for LGBTI Tasmanians. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 14 Aug 2016 |
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Unconvincing Anti-Discrimination Act ChangesAnti-Discrimination Commissioner, Robin Banks, told Estimates today that there was no need for change. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 7 Jun 2016 |
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Premier Flags Weaker Anti-Discrimination Pre-PlebisciteThe government has been lobbied by the Australian Christian Lobby to weaken protections in the Anti-Discrimination Act 1998. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 6 Jun 2016 |
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LGBTI Issues: Ultimate Support for a Simple LifeI rise tonight to respond to parliamentary secretary Mr Barnett's adjournment speech last evening on Safe Schools and his continued attack on LGBTI issues. Andrea Dawkins | Parliamentary Activity | 1 Jun 2016 |
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Marriage Equality Motion PassesIn a largely respectful and moving conscience debate late today, Tasmania's Parliament has sent a strong message for support for marriage equality to Canberra. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 18 Nov 2015 |
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US Supreme Court Ruling on Marriage Equality Increases Pressure on AustraliaThe US Supreme Court's finding that state bans on gay marriage in the US are unconstitutional is a triumph for equality. Nick Mckim | Media Release | 27 Jun 2015 |
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Marriage Equality in the Air on Valentine's DayValentine's Day is for all lovers, regardless of gender or sexual identity, but shamefully the same cannot be said for marriage laws in Australia. Nick Mckim | Media Release | 14 Feb 2015 |
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Record Support for Marriage EqualityA new Crosby Textor poll on marriage equality has shown a record 72% support in Australia, with support for the reform doubling since 2004. Nick Mckim | Media Release | 15 Jul 2014 |