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Illegal Clearing in TWWHA Must Be InvestigatedMedia Release - The illegal tracking cutting on the shores of Lake Malbena in the Walls of Jerusalem National Park and adjoining lakes is a scandal and a crime against nature. Cassy O'Connor MP - 17 Jan 2020 |
Liberals' Blatant EOI Greenwash AttemptMedia Release - The Hodgman Government are spending $40 000 of public funds on this study to try to take the heat out of their privatisation of public protected areas. Cassy O'Connor MP - 12 Dec 2019 |
Another Opaque EOI Proposal, More Public FundsMedia Release - In GBE Estimates today, the Greens questioned Parks Minister Gutwein about yet another secretive Expressions of Interest project in a protected area and the apparent expenditure of public monies to enable it. Cassy O'Connor MP - 3 Dec 2019 |
Record National Parks Visitors Reinforce Need to Protect Wilderness ValuesMedia Release - Record visitor numbers in Tasmania’s National Parks in the past financial year reinforces the need to better manage and preserve our protected areas, rather than opening them up to ever increasing visitor numbers and increased commercial... Cassy O'Connor MP - 4 Sep 2018 |
Redneck Liberals Open National Parks and World Heritage Area for HuntingMedia Release - It’s clear the Liberals have once again kowtowed to the powerful shooting lobby with their decision to open up Tasmania’s protected areas for recreational shooting, under the guise of environmental management. Cassy O'Connor MP - 23 Aug 2018 |
Recreational Shooting in Protected AreasParliamentary Activity - Your desire to appease the powerful gun lobby after the backflip on changes to gun laws was evident yesterday with your announcement shooters will be allowed into more national parks and reserves. We understand this is not about invasive... Cassy O'Connor MP - 23 Aug 2018 |
Recreational Shooting in Protected AreasParliamentary Activity - Ms O'CONNOR question to MINISTER for PARKS, Mr HODGMAN Cassy O'Connor MP - 23 Aug 2018 |
2017 State of the State Address in ReplyParliamentary Activity - Ms O'CONNOR (Denison - Leader of the Greens) - I note that, on this International Women's Day, the Minister for Health and the Treasurer have risen to leave the Chamber as the only female leader in the House gets to her feet to respond to... Cassy O'Connor MP - 8 Mar 2017 |
Centenary of National Parks Highlights Failures of MinisterMedia Release - Cassy O'Connor MP | Greens Leader and Parks spokespersonOn this weekend's centenary of national parks, Parks Minister, Matthew Groom, should admit Tasmania's protected areas are under unprecedented threat as a result of Liberal policies. - 27 Aug 2016 |
State Budget 2016: Parks Funding Slashed and BurntParliamentary Activity - We have just experienced devastating bushfires that burned an estimated 21 000 hectares of the TWWHA, yet the Budget papers show more than $6 million cut from an already underfunded Parks and Wildlife Service across the forward Estimates. Cassy O'Connor MP - 1 Jun 2016 |
Parks Minister Exposed for Gutting PWS Bushfire FundingMedia Release - At a time when Tasmanians should be celebrating this year’s centenary of Tasmania’s world class national parks and reserves, they are instead learning the details of the Liberal Government’s neglect and underfunding of the Parks and... Cassy O'Connor MP - 1 Jun 2016 |
Farrell Family to Benefit from Liberal Pork BarrelingMedia Release - With the Federal Liberals splashing public money on unapproved private developments in Tasmania's reserves, questions need to be answered about an apparent perversion of process and their priorities. Cassy O'Connor MP - 14 May 2016 |
Danger to Freycinet National Park RevealedMedia Release - The full extent of the Liberals' destructive plan for the Freycinet National Park has been revealed by a group of concerned Coles Bay residents, business and shack owners. Cassy O'Connor MP - 24 Mar 2016 |
Liberals' Freycinet Exploitation PlanMedia Release - Parks’ Minister, Matthew Groom, is overseeing a sham consultation process to enable increased exploitation of the fragile Freycinet National Park. Cassy O'Connor MP - 1 Feb 2016 |
Liberals Locking Up More National ParksMedia Release - A proposal to double the footprint of Freycinet Lodge in to the Freycinet National Park is yet another Liberal lock up for a selected private developer. Cassy O'Connor MP - 17 Jan 2016 |
Three Capes Exclusive MonopolyMedia Release - The Three Capes Walk is the first exclusive playground for the rich, in our Parks. Not only are individuals being charged the hefty fee of $500 to walk the track, but established eco-tourism operators are being excluded. Cassy O'Connor MP - 21 Dec 2015 |
Three Capes Access Still Clear as MudMedia Release - In Question Time today, Minister Groom confirmed the suspicions of many - talking up the luxury aspects of the Three Capes 'experience' this morning, but ignoring the burning question from ordinary Tasmanians, “Can I do the walk without... Cassy O'Connor MP - 22 Sep 2015 |