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Christmas MessageIt gives me great pleasure to rise on behalf of the Greens to say some words of thanks. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 24 Nov 2022 |
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Recognition of Service - Mr Shane DonnellyShane, the Greens cannot believe you are going. We are going to miss you very, very much. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 24 Nov 2022 |
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HoA Restoration A Step CloserTwenty-four years after the numbers were cut from 35 to 25 MPs, today the HoA unanimously passed the Expansion of House of Assembly Bill Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 10 Nov 2022 |
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Debate Begins on Greens’ Public Interest Disclosures (Members of Parliament) Bill 2021The second reading of the Greens’ Public Interest Disclosures (Members of Parliament) Bill 2021 began in the Legislative Council today. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 18 Oct 2022 |
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Greens’ Whistleblower Legislation Passes Lower HouseThe Greens are proud to see our Bill to fix the Public Interest Disclosures Act 2002 pass the House of Assembly this evening. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 7 Sep 2022 |
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Motion for Respect: Report into Workplace Culture in the Tasmanian Ministerial and Parliamentary ServicesEyes on behaviour is an important change but the most important change is the culture which we are all responsible for setting. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 6 Sep 2022 |
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Motion for Respect: Report into Workplace Culture in the Tasmanian Ministerial and Parliamentary ServicesEvery employee has the right to work in a safe, inclusive and respectful workplace. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 6 Sep 2022 |
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Greens Move to Fix Whistleblower LegislationThis week in State Parliament the Greens will bring on our Bill to fix the Public Interest Disclosures Act 2002 for debate. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 5 Sep 2022 |
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Where are Labor as Tasmania is in Crisis?The role of an opposition is to hold government to account on critical matters of public interest. That is not the case in Tasmania’s Parliament. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 23 Aug 2022 |
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Restoration of Tasmania’s ParliamentAdvice from the Tasmanian Electoral Commission confirms the best way to restore the House of Assembly is to simply reverse the legislative change made in 1998. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 9 Aug 2022 |
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Establishment of Joint Sessional Gender and Equality CommitteeWe are also very pleased to support this initiative that has been put forward by the new Minister for Women. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 16 Jun 2022 |
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Restoration of House of Assembly to 35 MembersMr Speaker, today we are asking for the House to provide in-principle support for restoring the seats in the House of Assembly from 25 to 35. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 25 May 2022 |
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Liberal Leadership Renewal an Opportunity for a ResetOn behalf of the Greens, I warmly congratulate Jeremy Rockliff on becoming Tasmania’s 47th Premier and Michael Ferguson on his elevation to Deputy Premier. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 8 Apr 2022 |
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Tasmanian Greens - Fiftieth AnniversaryFifty years ago, on this day a group of people met in Hobart's Town Hall, 23 March 1972. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 23 Mar 2022 |
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Victim/Survivor - Call for ApologyCalls on the Mr Ferguson and Ms Archer to sincerely and unreservedly apologise for any hurt and offence caused by their response on 10 March last. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 23 Mar 2022 |
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Commonwealth Games - Government's PlanThis is about a government that is more focused on bread and circuses than the bread and butter of the lives of Tasmanians. It is a clear distraction technique. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 23 Mar 2022 |
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Liberals Vote Against Greens’ Push for Ferguson and Archer Apology… AgainNearly two weeks have passed since Ministers Archer and Ferguson groaned at the words of a victim survivor of child sexual abuse read out in the House. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 23 Mar 2022 |
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Victim Survivor - Call for ApologyMinister, you were clearly heard groaning whilst sitting there, while the words of victim/survivor Tiffany Skeggs were read into the House. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 22 Mar 2022 |
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Reply to Premier's AddressThe Greens are a party committed to truth telling, to treaty, to the return of stolen lands and to changing the date of our nation's day. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 8 Mar 2022 |
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Reply to Premier's AddressFirst, I acknowledge the Aboriginal people of Tasmania, I acknowledge 219 years of dispossession from landscape and violence towards First Nations people. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 8 Mar 2022 |
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Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth III wish Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II congratulations on the celebration of her Platinum Jubilee. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 8 Mar 2022 |
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Condolence Motion - Mary WilleyIt is in part due to Mary Willey's courage that the Franklin River runs wild and free to this day. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 2 Mar 2022 |
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Condolence Motion - Sir Max Bingham QCSir Max clearly was a man of great integrity, a truth teller, a decent man. One of the things that clearly offended him deeply was corruption and dishonesty. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 2 Mar 2022 |
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Greens Launch Candidates for Legislative Council Seats of Elwick and HuonWe are proud to launch Hannah Bellamy as Greens' candidate for Elwick and Gideon Cordover as Greens' candidate for Huon in the Legislative Council elections. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 24 Feb 2022 |
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Cabinet Reshuffle Highlights Urgent Need to Restore ParliamentToday’s Cabinet reshuffle highlights the urgent need to restore Tasmania’s House of Assembly to 35 seats to improve political representation and governance. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 17 Feb 2022 |
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Greens Support Petition to End Taxpayer Subsidies to Cruel Greyhound Racing IndustryOn behalf of Greens, I’m proud to sponsor GREAT, Let the Greyhounds Run Free and Coalition for the Protection of Greyhound’s petition. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 12 Dec 2021 |
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Grace Genford - Tasmanian History ChallengeI rise with great pride and admiration tonight to talk about our own home-grown public-school-nurtured National History Challenge champion. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 23 Nov 2021 |
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Carmel Maude Holmes - Former Member for the Electorate of DenisonOn behalf of the Tasmanian Greens, I also celebrate the life and acknowledge the contribution, albeit too brief, in this place of the late Mrs Carmel Holmes. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 23 Nov 2021 |
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Citta Hobart Pty Ltd and Anor v CawthornIn 2016, the Premier's Disability Advisory Council asked for a briefing from Treasury on the disability compliance in the Parliament Square precinct. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 11 Nov 2021 |
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Conduct of MembersI want to acknowledge that there was some really poor behaviour from some of our colleagues in this place today. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 10 Nov 2021 |
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2021 State Election and 2021 Legislative Council Election InquiryIt is hard to escape the conclusion that the decision to have the state election and elections for Legislative Council at the same time was a deliberate one. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 27 Oct 2021 |
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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 |