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Fallow Deer Goal Must Be EradicationAny move by Minister Barnett to commercialise the use of deer meat must have eradication of feral deer from the landscape as its goal. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 10 Jun 2020 |
Unlocking of Green Spaces WelcomeThe Greens welcome the Premier’s announcement that Tasmania’s green spaces will be open to locals from this coming Monday. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 8 May 2020 |
Liberals' Feral Deer Mismanagement a Growing ThreatTasmania’s feral deer numbers are increasing due to State Government policy that encourages population growth. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 27 Apr 2020 |
Illegal Clearing in TWWHA Must Be InvestigatedThe 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 | Media Release | 17 Jan 2020 |
Liberals' Blatant EOI Greenwash AttemptThe 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 | Media Release | 12 Dec 2019 |
Another Opaque EOI Proposal, More Public FundsThe Greens questioned Parks Minister Gutwein about another secretive EOI project in a protected area and the apparent expenditure of public monies to enable it. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 3 Dec 2019 |
Record National Parks Visitors Reinforce Need to Protect Wilderness ValuesWhile being able to share our protected areas with visitors is a positive, the Liberals’ ever increasing growth model puts them at risk. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 4 Sep 2018 |
Redneck Liberals Open National Parks and World Heritage Area for HuntingIt’s clear the Liberals have once again kowtowed to the powerful shooting lobby. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 23 Aug 2018 |
Recreational Shooting in Protected AreasWe understand this is not about invasive species management, it is about hunting. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 23 Aug 2018 |
Recreational Shooting in Protected AreasThe Minister has announced that recreational shooters will be allowed into protected areas, including the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 23 Aug 2018 |
2017 State of the State Address in ReplyWe are now living through a time when the environmental challenges we are facing as an island and as a community are very, very significant. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 8 Mar 2017 |
Centenary of National Parks Highlights Failures of MinisterOn 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. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 27 Aug 2016 |
State Budget 2016: Parks Funding Slashed and BurntWe 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 | Parliamentary Activity | 1 Jun 2016 |
Parks Minister Exposed for Gutting PWS Bushfire FundingAt 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 | Media Release | 1 Jun 2016 |
Farrell Family to Benefit from Liberal Pork BarrelingWith 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 | Media Release | 14 May 2016 |
Danger to Freycinet National Park RevealedThe 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 | Media Release | 24 Mar 2016 |
Liberals' Freycinet Exploitation PlanParks’ Minister, Matthew Groom, is overseeing a sham consultation process to enable increased exploitation of the fragile Freycinet National Park. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 1 Feb 2016 |
Liberals Locking Up More National ParksA 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 | Media Release | 17 Jan 2016 |
Three Capes Exclusive MonopolyThe 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 | Media Release | 21 Dec 2015 |
Three Capes Access Still Clear as MudIn 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 | Media Release | 22 Sep 2015 |
No Secret Deals for Tassie's WHA!Minister for Parks Matthew Groom's claim that he is being open and transparent is laughable. Nick Mckim | Media Release | 14 Feb 2015 |
End Parks Development SecrecyThe Department of State Growth has denied our Right to Information request seeking location details of the 37 proposals submitted to government. Nick Mckim | Media Release | 21 Jan 2015 |
Tasmanian Parks & ReservesThe agreement between the tourism industry and the Parks Service is a dangerous shift in the way Tasmania's World Heritage Area and National Parks are managed. Nick Mckim | Media Release | 7 Dec 2014 |
Threat to National ParksHistory has shown that the Greens were right to champion our protected areas as a key foundation for the tourism sector. Nick Mckim | Media Release | 16 Sep 2014 |