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Time to Cut Dorothy DixersThis morning’s Question Time in State Parliament was a clear example of the need to cut self-promotional ‘Dorothy Dix’ questions. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 14 Sep 2021 |
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Premier - House of Assembly RestorationIn the last term of the parliament, all parties agreed that the House of Assembly is far too small. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 6 Sep 2021 |
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Premier’s Workload Strain Makes Case for Larger ParliamentOn behalf of the Greens, I want to say how glad we are that the Premier has recovered from his health scare and is back at work. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 5 Sep 2021 |
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Appropriation Bill (No. 2) 2021As we know, the Custodial Inspector, although an independent statutory entity, is also the Ombudsman. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 2 Sep 2021 |
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Electoral Commission Report Confirms Need for Parliamentary Election InquiryThe Electoral Commission’s Analysis of participation rates at the 2021 Legislative Council elections reinforces the need for an external inquiry. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 22 Jul 2021 |
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Integrity Commission (Members of Parliament) Bill 2021Just in case anyone is in any doubt, every member of parliament in this place is a public officer for the purposes of the Integrity Commission Act 2009. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 30 Jun 2021 |
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Address in ReplyWe have so much to learn from the wisdom developed over thousands of years and about how to live in harmony with this beautiful island. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 29 Jun 2021 |
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Governor's Address ReplyBuilding back from COVID, we should be turning a social and economic crisis into a reset that creates the future so many Tasmanians are yearning for. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 23 Jun 2021 |
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Greens Release Plan to Strengthen Tasmania’s DemocracyIn lutruwita/Tasmania, as in many democratic societies, constant vigilance is needed to ensure the foundations of our democracy are strong. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 12 Apr 2021 |
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Rape CultureIt does start about, as the Premier has said, a respect culture, a belief culture, a culture of listening, not shutting down. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 4 Mar 2021 |
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Rape CultureI believe there is a level of incandescent rage in our community across the country now. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 4 Mar 2021 |
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Premier Defies Parliament on Job GuaranteePremier Gutwein has revealed he has no intention of respecting Parliament’s decision for his government to investigate a Tasmanian Job Guarantee program. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 17 Nov 2020 |
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Jaensch Flees Environment Scrutiny in Question TimeIn Parliament today, the Environment Minister Roger Jaensch chose to run away rather than face this scrutiny. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 12 Nov 2020 |
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Aboriginal Flag - Permanent Presence above Parliament HouseI am pleased to be a member of a party which has always recognised that this land was stolen, it was never ceded, and that true justice for Aboriginal people. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 11 Nov 2020 |
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Aboriginal Flag - Permanent Presence above Parliament HouseFirst Nations people have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years - the oldest continuing culture in the world. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 11 Nov 2020 |
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House of Assembly Supports Greens’ Move to Fly Aboriginal Flag Over ParliamentIn a rare show of unanimity, the House of Assembly has supported a Greens’ Motion to permanently fly the Aboriginal flag over Parliament. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 11 Nov 2020 |
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Aboriginal Flag - Permanent Presence above Parliament HouseAboriginal heritage protection is still often treated as an afterthought or, at worst, ignored in place like the Tarkine. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 11 Nov 2020 |
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Labor and Liberals Unite to Axe Environmental Estimates ScrutinyLabor and the Liberals have today united to drastically cut the time allocated in Budget Estimates to scrutinise key government portfolios. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 11 Nov 2020 |
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Why Truth Should Still Matter in PoliticsTo be a Minister of the Crown is a great honour and enormous responsibility. It requires the highest standard of integrity and honesty. Cassy O'Connor MP | Opinion | 12 Oct 2020 |
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Question Without Notice for the PremierWhy is Roger Jaensch still a Minister of the Crown? Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 27 Sep 2020 |
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Gutwein Mired in Jaensch StenchYesterday, we received a letter from Premier Gutwein trying to blame the Greens for the situation in which his government has found itself. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 26 Sep 2020 |
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Jaensch Must Resign, or Be SackedMinister Jaensch has breached the Ministerial and Parliamentary Codes of Conduct by wilfully misleading Parliament. His position is untenable. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 25 Sep 2020 |
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Gutwein Government Abuses Power to Cover up LiesThis morning in Question Time, we asked the Human Services Minister if a decision was made to change the law to make it easier to evict tenants. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 24 Sep 2020 |
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Minister Jaensch’s Contempt for ParliamentRoger Jaensch’s threats to terminate the Major Projects legislation if the Upper House dares amend it are an assault on the democratic foundation of Parliament. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 16 Sep 2020 |
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Greens Urge MLCs to Amend Begging BillThe Greens urge MLCs to vote against the increased police ‘move on’ powers in Section 5 of the government’s Begging Bill. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 18 Sep 2020 |
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Major Projects Legislation - Comments made by Minister for PlanningThe Minister's threat to abandon the major projects legislation if the upper House passes amendments are an assault on the democratic function of parliament. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 16 Sep 2020 |
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Comment by Member for Clark, Ms HaddadMs Haddad should have the insight and the guts to apologise. Ms Haddad is consciously or unconsciously running Chinese Communist Party talking points. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 20 Aug 2020 |
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Pat Blood - TributeSome of the things I have always admired about Pat in the 12 years I have been here are her kindness, her humility and her sharp brain. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 25 Jun 2020 |
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A Premier Serious About Resetting the Relationship Will Walk Away from Tarkine TracksIt’s encouraging to hear Premier Gutwein sound genuine about reconciliation and land returns for this island’s First People. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 11 Jun 2020 |
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COVID-19 - Inquiry into ResponseDespite a solid response to the pandemic and no evidence that they have anything to hide, the Premier is dismissive of a COVID-19 response inquiry. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 3 Jun 2020 |
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COVID-19 Disease Emergency (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill (No. 2) 2020 - In CommitteeWe should not be afraid to allow the Subordinate Legislation Committee to look at directions made by the Director of Public Health. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 30 Apr 2020 |
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COVID-19 Disease Emergency (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill (No. 2) 2020In broad terms we are prepared to support this legislation, as we were prepared to support the first COVID-19 emergency legislation. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 30 Apr 2020 |
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State Parliament to Return Next WeekThe Greens are pleased State Parliament will be returning next week. During this time of emergency and uncertainty, scrutiny of government is critical. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 21 Apr 2020 |
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Return of ParliamentMr Gutwein’s announcement that Parliament will return to more regular sittings will be welcomed by Tasmanians. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 17 Apr 2020 |
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Adjournment of ParliamentThe Tasmanian Parliament has agreed to adjourn until the first scheduled sitting week after the winter recess. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 26 Mar 2020 |
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Greens to Liberals: "Dude, where's my legislation?"After the first full week of Parliament for 2020, the Greens call on the Government to explain why it has again failed to prepare a legislative agenda. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 5 Mar 2020 |
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Christmas GreetingsCassy O'Connor deliver the annual leader's Christmas message on the last adjournment of the year. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 28 Nov 2019 |
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Labor and Liberal Leadership StagnantAs it draws to a close, 2019 has been an uninspiring Parliamentary year from the old parties, defined by a vacuum in policy and leadership. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 14 Nov 2019 |
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Labor and Liberals Vote Against Question Time Clean UpBoth Labor and the Liberals voted against the Greens’ move to clean up Question Time and restrict the amount of time Ministers can waffle on. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 24 Sep 2019 |
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The Resignation of Adam BrooksOn behalf of the Tasmanian Greens, I wish outgoing Braddon Liberal MP, Adam Brooks, all the best. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 11 Feb 2019 |
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Extended Dorothy Dixers Show Contempt for TasmaniansQuestion Time this week has reached all new lows with close to half of the time taken up with self-congratulatory Dorothy Dixer questions. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 20 Sep 2018 |
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Baby Steps for Tasmania's ParliamentToday's announcement by House of Assembly Speaker, Elise Archer, that babies will be no 'strangers' in our House, is warmly welcomed. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 15 Nov 2016 |
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No Opportunity for Good Governance with Limited Numbers in the HouseCassy questions the Premier over the TCCI's concerns that in a 25 seat parliament, there is a limited pool of talent from which to choose a minister. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 13 Sep 2016 |
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Greens Are Focussed on the Key IssuesThe Hodgman Liberals are desperately trying to deflect from Matthew Groom's woeful performance as Minister for Energy. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 11 Mar 2016 |
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It is Time to Recall ParliamentThe Premier should recall Parliament to enable informed debate about these matters of importance to Tasmanians. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 9 Feb 2016 |
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Jaensch Misleads over Dorothy DixersBraddon Liberal MP, Roger Jaensch is wilfully misleading over Parliamentary practice in the last term of government. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 29 Oct 2015 |
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Dorothy Dix 'Good News' MilestoneThe Liberals celebrated their 250th self-congratulatory Dorothy Dix in Question Time today. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 27 Oct 2015 |
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Question Time SuspendedFor the first time in living memory the Speaker of the House of Assembly has been forced to suspend Question Time due to the behaviour of government Members. Nick Mckim | Media Release | 17 Sep 2014 |
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Review Budget Estimates ProcessThe State Budget Estimates Committee hearings need to be reviewed to ensure their vital accountability role is not subverted by the government of the day. Kim Booth | Media Release | 12 Sep 2014 |
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Hodgman Ducks ScrutinyPremier Hodgman will soon be the first Tasmanian Premier for at least 18 years to fail to front the Budget Estimates Committee on day one. Nick Mckim | Media Release | 27 Aug 2014 |
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Respect Voters' DecisionThe Tasmanian Greens Party is clearly the only State political party prepared to respect the democratic will of the voters. Kim Booth | Media Release | 27 May 2014 |