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Native Duck Slaughter Set To BeginFrom dawn tomorrow the sound of gunfire will ring out across waterways around Tasmania, marking the start of this year's native duck hunting season Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 10 Mar 2023 |
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Jaensch Refuses to Protect Native Birds on World Wetlands DayNature lovers across lutruwita/Tasmania are celebrating World Wetlands Day today. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 2 Feb 2023 |
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End Cruel Duck Shoot BonanzaThe Tasmanian Greens have today written to Minister for Environment Roger Jaensch calling on him to intervene and stop the hunting of native ducks in Tasmania. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 18 Jan 2023 |
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TasNetworks - Threatened BirdsYou signed an MOU with Raptor Refuge in 2016. How is that going at the moment? Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 2 Dec 2022 |
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Palmer Needs to Stop Swan KillingsThe news of a Tasmanian government-sanctioned shooting of more than 200 protected swans and their baby cygnets at a trout fishing estate is beyond belief Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 2 Nov 2022 |
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Tasmanian Devils - Road Kill Numbers220 endangered Tasmanian devils have been killed on the state's roads in the last 18 months. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 7 Sep 2022 |
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Jaensch Marks Threatened Species Day with More Dithering on DevilsOn Threatened Species Day, we hear 220 Tasmanian devils have been killed on the state’s roads in the last year. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 7 Sep 2022 |
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Money for Carers Can't Hide the CarnageMillions of native animals, including wallabies, green rosellas, cockatoos and wombats have been killed in Tasmania under property protection permits. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 11 Aug 2022 |
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Primary Industries and Water – Seal DeathsMinister, are you concerned at the gross use of underwater explosives, more than 8000 underwater explosives that are used for the purpose of scaring seals? Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 8 Jun 2022 |
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Native Duck Slaughter Must EndNative birds being blasted from the skies is not sport, and it’s not the Tasmanian way of life. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 21 Feb 2022 |
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Infrastructure and Transport - RoadkillA UTAS and CSIRO collaboration found more than 294 000 Tasmanian native animals are killed every year by vehicles on our roads. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 7 Sep 2021 |
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Greens Table Legislation to Protect Native WildlifeThe Greens tabled two Bills in Parliament today, designed to protect our state’s unique and special native wildlife. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 24 Jun 2021 |
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Big Salmon Ducks Scrutiny on Mass Wildlife DeathsDetails, released under Right to Information today, reveal the incredibly devastating impact of salmon farming on Tasmanian native marine life. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 24 Mar 2021 |
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Greens Bear Witness to Duck SlaughterGun shots echoed across Tasmania’s inland waterways this morning, as native ducks were blasted out of the skies in the name of ‘sport’. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 6 Mar 2021 |
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Barnett Ignores Expert Advice and Duck Shooting CrueltyPrimary Industries Minister, Guy Barnett continues his obstinate refusal to listen to the evidence when it comes to native duck shooting. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 4 Mar 2021 |
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Government Investigates, Approves Seal Cruelty for Salmon GiantRTI documents show a DPIPWE investigation into Animal Welfare Act breaches was taking place while the same department was approving an almost identical practice Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 20 Oct 2020 |
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Whale Deaths on the West CoastIt's just the grimmest thing and the sad truth that no matter how many you take back to deep water, they're always going to swim towards the clicks and squeals. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 24 Sep 2020 |
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Whale Deaths on the West CoastI rise today with a heavy heart to mark the deaths of more than 360 long-finned pilot whales. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 24 Sep 2020 |
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Barnett Lets the Cats Out of the BagThe Government had the opportunity to tackle one of the state’s biggest environmental issues, but they fell at the first hurdle. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 27 Aug 2020 |
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Duck Hunting - Right to Information RequestIn response to media reporting on a briefing minute released, the DPIPWE Secretary issued a statement claiming the Minister had never received the minute. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 19 Aug 2020 |
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Barnett’s Duck and CoverMinister Barnett’s feeble attempt to duck scrutiny won’t work, he’s not fooling anyone. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 19 Aug 2020 |
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Roadkill MitigationA letter to the Minister for Infrastructure and Transport in relation to roadkill mitigation technologies. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Submission | 31 Jul 2020 |
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Duck Hunting SeasonThe opening of the annual duck shooting season starts this long weekend. Native ducks will be blasted out of the skies in the name of sport. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 5 Mar 2020 |
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Duck Shooting is Animal Cruelty, Not "Way of Life"Gun shots will echo across Tasmania’s inland waterways this weekend, as native ducks are brutally blasted out of the skies in the name of ‘sport’. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 5 Mar 2020 |
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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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Bicheno Penguin Deaths Demand Government ActionThirteen little penguins were today found dead near the Bicheno blowhole, with cause of death yet to be determined – but likely to be from dog attack. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 24 Sep 2019 |
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Draft Dog Control Amendment Bill 2019Tasmanian Greens submission to the draft Dog Control Amendment Bill 2019. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Submission | 27 Sep 2019 |
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Wild Swan Slaughter Must EndEnvironment Minister, Peter Gutwein, refused to take responsibility for Tasmania’s native swans. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 31 Jul 2019 |
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Wallaby Cruelty Must be CondemnedThe actions of those individuals who maimed two defenceless wallabies, by shooting them with a bow and arrow, are despicable. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 26 Jul 2019 |
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Maria Island PledgeThe Liberals’ pledge to keep Maria Island ‘wild and pristine’ is hypocritical in the extreme. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 21 Dec 2018 |
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Courtney Must Act on Seal CrueltyThousands of Australian fur seals are being shot by ‘beanbag’ bullets, underwater explosives, injured, blinded, deafened - and killed in some cases. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 12 Oct 2018 |
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Courtney Dodges Question on Mass Salmon Escape and Seal DeathsThe Minister for Primary Industries, Sarah Courtney, dodged questions in Parliament on reports of mass salmon escapes and seal deaths. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 22 May 2018 |
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Wombat Fire Deaths Must be InvestigatedThe wombat deaths in Kelso in Northern Tasmania, as a result of an intentionally-lit gorse fire, are a tragic loss for the local wildlife population. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 20 Nov 2017 |
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Greens Release Plan to Save Tasmania's WombatsThe severe outbreak of wombat mange in 2010 has led to a likely extinction of the wombat population in Narawntapu National Park. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 7 Oct 2017 |
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Salmon Industry - Seal RelocationAndrea Dawkins questions the Minister for Primary Industries over how many of 2,000 relocated seals have died. Andrea Dawkins | Parliamentary Activity | 21 Sep 2017 |
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Salmon Industry - Seal RelocationThe Minister has ruled out relocating seals to the north-west of Tasmania starting in December, but not relocations completely. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 21 Sep 2017 |
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Wombat Culls Must Be BannedA ban on crop protection permits being issued for wombats is the only way to prevent localised extinction and ensure survival of the species. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 15 Jun 2017 |
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Wombat Mange Needs Real Government ActionThe government's announcement of $100,000 is a positive step, but much more needs to be done to save the wombat population from the spread of sarcoptic mange. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 13 Mar 2017 |
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Minister Should End Duck HuntingMinister Groom should celebrate this centenary year of the nearby Freycinet National Park by declaring an end to duck hunting. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 5 Mar 2016 |
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Consideration for Wildlife Needed During BurnoffsThe scale and frequency of fuel reduction burns have increased from the creation of a buffer zone to what is now broadscale incineration. Andrea Dawkins | Parliamentary Activity | 14 Oct 2015 |
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Wildlife Crossings Needed to Reduce RoadkillApproximately 1 animal every 2 minutes is killed on Tasmanian roads, which equates to at least 300,000 animals annually, including 3,000 Tasmanian devils. Andrea Dawkins | Parliamentary Activity | 27 Aug 2015 |