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Greens Response to Labor CommentsMr Winter had a lot to say about the Greens, and how clutching and confused he sounded. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 15 Nov 2023 |
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White’s Weasel Words Won’t WashRebecca White’s weasel words on poker machines simply won’t wash with a Tasmanian public that overwhelmingly agrees with strong action to limit gambling harm Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 4 Oct 2023 |
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Greens Applaud Pokies Removal from RSLsThe Greens applaud RSL Tasmania’s decision to remove pokies from all RSLs. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 17 Jan 2023 |
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TT-Line - GamblingAre you able to update the committee on whether there is gaming on the machines at the moment, who the operator is and what the plan is going forward? Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 1 Dec 2022 |
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Gambling Harm MinimisationFor 50 years the gambling industry has dominated politics, society and economy on this island. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 28 Sep 2022 |
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Support for Pokies Harm Minimisation, For NowThe Greens are pleased an amended motion calling on all parties and MPs to support card-based pokies harm reduction measures was agreed to in Parliament today. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 28 Sep 2022 |
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THA Tantrum Confirmation Gambling Industry Banks on Pokies AddictionThe Greens welcome the Rockliff Government’s decision to put people first and introduce mandatory pre-commitment cards for poker machines. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 16 Sep 2022 |
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Treasurer – Gambling Harm Minimisation MeasuresMinister, are you able to update the House on the work of the Tasmanian Liquor and Gaming Commission in relation to harm minimisation measures? Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 7 Jun 2022 |
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Treasurer – Electronic Gaming MachinesOn 27 May this year, the day the Budget was delivered, you were on ABC Radio Hobart, where you claimed that the federal group had taken a $20 million hit. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 7 Jun 2022 |
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Gambling Harm Minimisation Technologies submissionWe strongly encourage the Tasmanian Liquor and Gaming Commission to adopt a mandatory card-based system that is as close as possible to the Norwegian model. Cassy O'Connor MP | Submission | 6 May 2022 |
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Passage of Gambling Legislation Has Pokies Barons Popping Champagne CorksIn one of the Tasmanian Parliament’s darkest days, the Liberals’ gambling framework legislation has passed both Houses of Parliament with Labor’s full support. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 25 Nov 2021 |
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Electoral Law Reform - Corporate DonationsThe debate on the future gaming markets bill has demonstrated to Tasmanians the toxic, corrosive influence of corporate donations on both Liberal and Labor. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 24 Nov 2021 |
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Liberals Vote Against Electoral Reform, Back in Damaged DemocracyThe Liberals’ disinterest in a genuinely robust democracy, was on show in Parliament once again today. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 24 Nov 2021 |
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Greens Table Bill to Clean Up ElectionsOn behalf of the Tasmanian Greens, I tabled the Electoral Amendment (Integrity of Elections) Bill 2021 in Parliament today. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 11 Nov 2021 |
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Gaming Control Amendment (Future Gaming Market) Bill 2021It is very distressing to have spent some two days speaking on this bill. This bill has been a really long time coming. It has been years. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 27 Oct 2021 |
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Gaming Control Amendment (Future Gaming Market) Bill 2021What this legislation does is embed poker machines and new forms of gambling in pubs and clubs across Tasmania forever. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 27 Oct 2021 |
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Gaming Control Amendment Legislation - Government's PositionThe toxic by-product of your Government and Labor's cosy, supplicant relationship with the gambling industry is on its way to the Legislative Council. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 28 Oct 2021 |
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Labor and the Liberals Sell Out Tasmanians on PokiesUnder the cover of darkness, Labor voted with the Liberals more than 40 times to push this sickening and parasitic Bill through the Lower House. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 27 Oct 2021 |
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Gaming Control Amendment (Future Gaming Market) Bill 2021Our opposition to this bill, which entrenches a rotten, life destroying, poker machine empire in disadvantaged communities has been long and consistent. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 14 Oct 2021 |
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Gaming Control Amendment (Future Gaming Market) Bill 2021As we know, the proliferation of poker machines in areas of socio-economic disadvantage across the state has had a profoundly harmful impact. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 14 Oct 2021 |
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Gambling Losses from Poker MachinesBetween August last year and August this year Tasmanians lost $205 million to poker machines. Fewer Tasmanians are losing more of their money to these machines. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 14 Oct 2021 |
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Poker Machines BillThe story of poker machines in Tasmania is a tale of twin tragedies: the deep corruption of successive governments & untold harm to tens of thousands of people Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 12 Oct 2021 |
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Estimates Reply – Minister CourtneyI talked to Ms Courtney, as Education minister, about the concerning low investment in literacy in Tasmania. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 15 Sep 2021 |
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Estimates Reply – Minister FergusonWe went back and forth a bit at the table about this government's dishonesty over the tax rate for electronic gaming machines in casinos. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 14 Sep 2021 |
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Farrell Family At It AgainThe argument for another three years of monopoly operation because the company hasn’t received sufficient notice just doesn’t stand up. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 20 Sep 2021 |
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Hospitality and Events - Gambling ReformsWhat was the date on which you first became aware of the advice of the planned tax rate for poker machines in casinos? Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 7 Sep 2021 |
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Finance - Gambling ReformsAll through the state election campaign, both the Finance Minister and Premier refused to tell Tasmanians what the casino pokies tax rate was. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 7 Sep 2021 |
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Treasury - Gambling ReformsThe Government negotiated the casino EGM tax rate, at the latest, on 9 December last year - months before they went to an election. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 6 Sep 2021 |
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Federal Group - Casino Tax RatesAll the way through the last state election campaign the Premier refused to tell voters what the casino tax he had negotiated with Federal Group would be. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 24 Aug 2021 |
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Liberals' Election Pokies Lies ExposedThe cat is now well and truly out of the bag, with RTI documents obtained confirming the Gutwein Government negotiated the casino pokies tax rate last December. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 18 Aug 2021 |
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Gaming Legislation Reform SubmissionGreens submission to the Future Gaming Market consultation on the draft Gaming Control Amendment (Future Gaming Market) Bill 2021. Cassy O'Connor MP | Submission | 9 Aug 2021 |
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Gutwein Has No Mandate for Casino Pokies Tax RateThe Liberals’ secret casino tax agreement with their major donors, Federal Group, has finally been made public today. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 7 Jul 2021 |
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Liberals’ Gambling SpinThe Liberals are spinning faster than a roulette wheel on the latest data over the social impact of gambling. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 1 Jul 2021 |
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Greens Release Plan to Make Corporates Pay Their Fair ShareToday the Greens launched our plan to make big corporations to pay their fair share, raising $1.23 billion over the next four years. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 14 Apr 2021 |
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Day 13: Peter Gutwein Still Withholding Truth from VotersPeter Gutwein is being utterly contemptuous of voters in hiding the truth about the secret casino pokies tax deal he’s agreed to give the Federal Group. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 7 Apr 2021 |
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Day 12: Silence from Liberals on Deal with Federal HotelsWe’re almost two weeks into this premature election campaign and still a stunning silence from Peter Gutwein about the casino pokies tax rate. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 6 Apr 2021 |
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Day Ten: Pokies Secrecy ContinuesTen days into the State election campaign and the secrecy from Labor and the Liberals continue. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 4 Apr 2021 |
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Day Nine: Gutwein Continues to Withhold the Truth from Tasmanians on Secret Pokies DealIt’s day nine of the State election campaign and the Premier still hasn’t told Tasmanians what deal his government stitched up with the Farrell family on the ca Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 3 Apr 2021 |
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Day Eight and Gutwein’s Silence on Pokies Tax Deal Still DeafeningTasmanians still don’t know what they’ll be paying to subsidise the casino pokies tax deal the Liberals have struck with Federal Group. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 2 Apr 2021 |
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Labor Abandons Casino and Venue Workers in Secret MOU with THATasmanian Labor has abandoned employees at casinos, pubs and clubs in its indecent haste to lock in gambling industry donations and support. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 1 Apr 2021 |
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Day Seven: We Know Labor’s Caved on Pokies – No Answer from Gutwein on Casino Pokies TaxLabor has been forced to reveal its complete abandonment of principle and capitulation to the gambling industry, but the Premier continues to be slippery. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 1 Apr 2021 |
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Day Six And Still No Answers from Either Party on PokiesBoth Peter Gutwein and Rebecca White are being willfully evasive with Tasmanian voters over their respective positions on pokies. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 31 Mar 2021 |
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Day 5 of the 2021 Election Campaign and Still No Answers on PokiesWe’re five days in to an election, called one year early and Tasmanian voters are none the wiser about the casino pokies tax deal until 2043. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 30 Mar 2021 |
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Labor and Liberals Must Come Clean on Casino Tax Rate SupportWith both the Liberal and Labor parties now set to back in the extension of pokies in pubs and clubs until 2043, more transparency is needed. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 28 Mar 2021 |
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TT-Line – EGMsI want to understand what sort of planning the board is making for potential changes to the operating framework. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 8 Dec 2020 |
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Estimates Reply – Minister FergusonThere are currently negotiations taking place between Mr Gutwein, Mr Ferguson and representatives for the Farrell family. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 1 Dec 2020 |
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Finance – PokiesYesterday the treasurer confirmed that the government are in negotiations with the Federal Group about the casino tax rates that will apply. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 24 Nov 2020 |
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Pokies Harm to Continue Despite Legislation DelayMinister Ferguson confirmed in Budget Estimates profound social harm caused by pokies is set to continue, despite legislation being delayed. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 24 Nov 2020 |
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Treasury – Gambling ReformThere are social welfare advocates who have said that policy will cause enormous social and economic harm. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 23 Nov 2020 |
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The Reopening of Gambling Venues is a TravestyTasmania’s pubs, clubs and casinos reopened their doors to patrons, including long suffering gambling addicts who’ve had a three month reprieve. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 26 Jun 2020 |
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Pokies Venues Must Close to Save LivesIt is reckless negligence towards at-risk people for poker machine venues to continue to operate EGMs during a lethal, global pandemic. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 22 Mar 2020 |
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Federal Group Must Prioritise People's Lives Over ProfitsThe Federal Group appears not to fully grasp the deadly seriousness of the health risk within their pokies venues. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 17 Mar 2020 |
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Liberals' Sham Consultation to Entrench Poker Machine HarmThe Liberals' plan for the future of gambling in Tasmania released last yesterday afternoon will entrench social harm for two decades to come. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 26 Feb 2020 |
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Gutwein Must Rethink Pokies in his 'Compassionate' TasmaniaIn his first statement as Premier, Mr Gutwein said he wanted a more compassionate Tasmania, where no one gets left behind. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 22 Jan 2020 |
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THA Quid Pro Quo ContinuesThe next installment of the Tasmanian Hospitality Association’s quid pro quo has been unveiled by their Liberal partners in government. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 9 Dec 2019 |
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Joint Select Committee on Future Gaming MarketsTasmanian Greens submission to the Joint Select Committee on Future Gaming Markets, examining the future of pokies policy and the Federal Group's monopoly deed. Cassy O'Connor MP | Submission | 8 Dec 2016 |
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Get Ready for Labor and Ogilvie to Sell Out Gambling VictimsTasmanians who have suffered gambling addiction are set to be abandoned by both State Labor and former Labor MP Madeleine Ogilvie. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 3 Dec 2019 |
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Hodgman Government's LegacyCassy O'Connor questions the Premier over a year of failings. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 28 Nov 2019 |
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Farrell Family Leeching Millions at the Expense of Disadvantaged TasmaniansFederal Hotels continues to bloat its ill-gotten profits leeching off some of Tasmania’s poorest communities. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 8 Nov 2019 |
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Gambling HarmThe Government has an opportunity to move away from the monopoly deed, a special deal that was never supported by people in Tasmania. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 12 Sep 2019 |
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Gambling HarmIt is obvious to any observer of Tasmanian politics that in this place it is the Greens who raise the issues of the harm caused by poker machines. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 12 Sep 2019 |
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Devonport Gaming Licence for Proposed HotelYou may be aware that last year the people of Devonport lost more than $10 million in the city's poker machines. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 12 Sep 2019 |
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Gambling Policy ChangesCassy O'Connor questions the Treasurer on the tax deal being negotiated with Federal Group. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 12 Sep 2019 |
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Labor Abandon Health as Paul Lennon's Grip TightensAfter spending five years talking about the importance of health to Tasmanians, Labor appears to have abandoned their ‘top priority’. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 3 Sep 2019 |
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Labor Leadership FailureIn a time of climate emergency and growing social inequality, political parties need to work together to advance the public interest. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 1 Sep 2019 |
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Gaming Machine PolicyIt was confirmed by last night's vote that Labor supports your socially and economically destructive policy to keep poker machines in pubs and clubs until 2043. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 1 Aug 2019 |
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Glenorchy RSL Club ClosureCassy O'Connor moves a motion regarding the close of the Glenorchy RSL, the the Liberals' use of the Glenorchy RSL during the election campaign. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 31 Jul 2019 |
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Liberals and Labor in Lock Step on PokiesThe lies and corruption at the heart of the 2018 State Election were laid bare by the sudden closure of the Glenorchy RSL a fortnight ago. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 31 Jul 2019 |
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Glenorchy RSL Closure Lays Bare Liberals' Pokies LiesThe lies and corruption at the heart of the 2018 State Election has been laid bare by the sudden closure of the Glenorchy RSL. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 22 Jul 2019 |
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Tasmanian Battlers Continue to Bleed Money to Federal GroupThe latest Tasmanian Gaming Commission data reveals that in the month of April alone, $1.5 million was poured into the EGMs in Glenorchy. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 10 Jul 2019 |
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Electoral Amendment Bill 2019Cassy O'Connor delivers a Second Reading speech for the Electoral Amendment Bill 2019. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 21 Mar 2019 |
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Gambling PolicyRosalie Woodruff raises the impacts of harming gambling policies in the Greens Matter of Public Importance debate. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 21 Mar 2019 |
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Gambling PolicyCassy O'Connor questions the treasurer over tax reform proposals from Federal Group. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 21 Mar 2019 |
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State of the State AddressCassy O'Connor delivers a State of the State address (Address in Reply speech) for 2019. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 20 Mar 2019 |
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Liberals and Labor Put Gambling Interests Ahead of Public InterestThe Treasurer confirmed today he has written to the Federal Group and plans to introduce legislation to progress the Liberals’ pokies policy. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 20 Mar 2019 |
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Labor in 2019 Stands for NothingTasmanians who voted Labor at the last election on the basis of their position on pokies will be wondering what State Labor stands for in 2019. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 18 Mar 2019 |
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Labor Caves on Pokies PolicyRebecca White made it clear on ABC radio today that her party has abandoned its policy on the removal of poker machines from pubs and clubs. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 8 Feb 2019 |
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The Suffering Continues with Annual Report Confirming $175M Pokies LossThe human misery and poverty caused by poker machines in pubs and clubs shows no sign of abating. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 28 Nov 2018 |
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No Confidence in Premier Hodgman over Pokies CorruptionIt gives me no pleasure as the Greens Leader to stand here and bring on a motion of no confidence in the Premier of Tasmania. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 2 May 2018 |
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THA Quid Pro QuoThe Treasurer decided to gift the THA $6.8 million following significant donations from the them during the election campaign. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 3 May 2018 |
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Political DonationsThe Premier allowed his party to be bought and paid for by the gambling industry, accepting millions of dollars from vested interests. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 2 May 2018 |
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No Confidence in the Premier over Pokies CorruptionThe Premier allowed gambling interests from Tasmania and interstate to bankroll the Liberals' election campaign. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 2 May 2018 |
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Liberals' Pokies Policy the Worst Case Scenario for CommunityThe Liberals policy will entrench the harm caused, and ignite a competitive marketplace for addiction. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 9 Jan 2018 |
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THA Must Reconsider Approach to PokiesThe current model is unsustainable and relies on the poorest Tasmanians losing more than they can afford to keep the pokies industry going. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 14 Dec 2017 |
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Community Pokies Campaign Yields FruitThe Greens welcome the decision from Labor to finally commit to removing pokies from pubs and clubs. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 13 Dec 2017 |
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More Voices Against PokiesThe addition of the Country Women’s Association to the campaign against pokies in pubs and clubs is most welcome. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 12 Dec 2017 |
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Liberals' 'Free Beer' Arrangement with THA Doesn't Pass the Pub TestThe Liberals' arrangement with the Tasmanian Hospitality Association members funding their 'Pub Test' pre-election forums is wrong on so many levels. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 24 Nov 2017 |
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Burnie City Council Reflects Community Concern about PokiesBurnie City Council’s decision to seek feedback from local businesses on the future of pokies in their community is timely. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 22 Nov 2017 |
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Small Business Council's Call to Reduce Pokies WelcomeThe Greens welcome the Tasmanian Small Business Council’s policy to reduce poker machines in Tasmania. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 4 Nov 2017 |
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Pokies-Free Pembroke Petition TabledIn Parliament this morning, ahead of the Pembroke by-election, the Greens tabled a petition expressing community concern about the impact of poker machines. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 2 Nov 2017 |
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Premier Deflecting on Donations from Federal HotelsPokies baron, Greg Farrell, has said his company will be offering donations to both Labor and the Liberals to help them “articulate” policy. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 1 Nov 2017 |
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Premier Can't Keep Pointing the Finger at McQuestinThe Premier simply refuses to take responsibility for the conduct and decisions of the political party he leads. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 1 Nov 2017 |
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Property Council 'Leaders' DebateThe Property Council knows which side its bread is buttered on. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 23 Oct 2017 |
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Gambling Inquiry Report Backs in Pokies' Profits Over PeopleThe Future Gaming Markets Inquiry report tabled today has failed Tasmanians by backing in the status quo. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 28 Sep 2017 |
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Mr Lennon and Mr Gay - Alleged Meetings with GovernmentFormer Labor premier Paul Lennon is on the Farrell family payroll in a bid to protect the obscene profits they make off the back of human suffering. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 13 Sep 2017 |
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Poker Machines - Liberals' PositionIn recent days, the Premier and the Treasurer have accused Labor of having no position on pokies. This may or may not be true. Andrea Dawkins | Parliamentary Activity | 17 Aug 2017 |
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Poker Machines - Agreementhas the Treasurer met with representatives from Federal Hotels and/or the THA to discuss the agreement which was flagged on the ABC this morning? Andrea Dawkins | Parliamentary Activity | 17 Aug 2017 |
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Poker Machines - AgreementA significant majority of Tasmanians want poker machines removed from pubs and clubs. They want the Federal monopoly deed extinguished. Andrea Dawkins | Parliamentary Activity | 17 Aug 2017 |
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THA is Wrong on Liquor and Gaming CommissionCalls by Tasmanian Hospitality Association spokesperson, Steve Old, to abolish the independent Liquor and Gaming Commission are deeply concerning. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 17 Sep 2017 |
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Labor and Liberals Must Listen to Business and Community on PokiesThe open letter from 75 Tasmanian businesses implores both Labor and the Liberals to listen to the deep concern within the community about pokies. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 14 Sep 2017 |
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Liberal Backbencher Sings to Donor's TuneLiberal backbencher, Nic Street, is demonstrating what political influence decades of donations from the Federal Group has bought. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 27 Aug 2017 |
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Anglicare Report Further Proof Tasmania Wins Without Monopoly DeedThe Greens hope all MPs will read in detail Anglicare's report on the enormous benefits that would flow if the Federal monopoly Deed is extinguished. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 11 Aug 2017 |
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Public Health Professional and Climate Educator Join Greens' Denison TicketThe Tasmanian Greens will run a strong field of candidates in Denison in the upcoming State election. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 4 Aug 2017 |
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Labor and Liberals Ignore Health Cost of PokiesTasmanians lose $200 million a year to poker machines. They devastate families and destroy lives. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 28 Jul 2017 |
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Three and Half Years' Silence from Ogilvie on PokiesMs Ogilvie has been silent about poker machines, and the serious harm they cause, for three and a half years. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 27 Jul 2017 |
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Honest Appraisal of Pokies' Cost to TasmaniaThe Australia Institute paper applies an honest, data based lens to the social and economic impact of poker machines in Tasmania. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 17 Jul 2017 |
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Liberals' 'Individual Responsibility, Corporate Entitlement' Pokies PlanBoth the Premier and the Treasurer delivered a disappointing and underwhelming response to questions on the future of the Federal gambling monopoly. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 5 Jun 2017 |
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Liberal and Labor Parties Need to Reject Federal Group DonationsWith the Federal monopoly Deed due to formally expire in 2018 and end in 2019, now is a critical time for our democracy. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 9 May 2017 |
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Pokies Deed Corruption Allegations Must be Heard by Parliamentary InquiryTasmania Police will review their investigation into allegations of bribery and corruption following the fall of the Liberal Bethune Government in 1972. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 8 May 2017 |
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Liberals Must Listen to Rev. Costello on PokiesRev. Tim Costello has openly named the pokies industry as a powerful vested interest, which runs government gambling policy across Australia. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 12 Apr 2017 |
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UTas Liberals' Voice Welcome on PokiesThe Greens congratulate the UTas Liberals for their stance on poker machines in Tasmania. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 15 Feb 2017 |
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Clear Message to Parliamentary Committee on Pokies' HarmThe Joint Select Committee on Future Gaming Markets begins tomorrow, with an overwhelming number of submissions wanting pokies out of pubs and clubs. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 6 Feb 2017 |
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Donations' Disclosure Needed Before State ElectionFollowing Prime Minister Turnbull's encouraging comments about exploring 'more timely' political donations disclosure, Premier Hodgman should follow suit. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 2 Feb 2017 |
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Community Consultation on Pokies Only the First StepThe Gaming Control Amendment (Community Consultation) Bill is a good first step to including the wider Tasmanian public in decision-making. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 25 Oct 2016 |
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Glenorchy Pokie Licence Shows Need for MoratoriumThe news today that yet another licensed venue in Glenorchy has applied to operate poker machines beggars belief. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 5 Oct 2016 |
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State Budget: Address in ReplyThe Greens’ Alternative Budget restores frontline funding to education, and state Government's share of responsibility for sewerage and water infrastructure. Andrea Dawkins | Parliamentary Activity | 31 May 2016 |
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Committee Should Investigate Pokies PlebisciteTony Foster’s suggestion that we bring the question of poker machines in our pubs and clubs to a plebiscite highlights Tasmania's distaste for pokies. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 16 May 2016 |
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Ministers Failing to Answer Questions on NoticeIt is disappointing to see the number of questions that were put on notice some time ago that have not yet been answered by ministers. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 26 Apr 2016 |
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Federal Hotels' $25M BluffInvestment in regional communities is crucial to transitioning Tasmania’s economy and growing tourism sector. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 15 Apr 2016 |
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Concern over Pokies Terms of Reference Falls on Gutwein's Deaf EarsYesterday, the Treasurer accused the Greens of playing politics with pokies when we called for the expanded terms of reference. Andrea Dawkins | Parliamentary Activity | 7 Apr 2016 |
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Terms of Reference Just Liberal PolicyEach poker machine in Launceston, excluding the casino, takes $52 170 from the local community. Andrea Dawkins | Parliamentary Activity | 6 Apr 2016 |
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Will the Public Get a Say on Pokies?The Treasurer has made it clear that he does not want to give Tasmanians a real say on the location, number, type and design of poker machines in Tasmania. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 6 Apr 2016 |
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Crucial Questions Missing from Pokies InquiryThe Treasurer's Terms of Reference for the Joint Select Committee on gambling read more like a tax-payer funded focus group than public consultation. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 6 Apr 2016 |
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Gambling Inquiry Must Answer Real QuestionWe know Tasmanians want to have a say on the number, type, design and location of poker machines in Tasmania. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 4 Apr 2016 |
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Liberals Completely Fail on PokiesTreasurer Gutwein squibbed his responsibility to protect Tasmanians from the harm caused by pokes, missing the opportunity for once in a generation reform. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 17 Mar 2016 |
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State of the State Address in ReplyOn behalf of the Tasmanian Greens MPs, I pay respect to the palawa/pakana people of Tasmania, to their treasured elders, past and present. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 15 Mar 2016 |
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Open, Public Consultation Needed on PokiesAnglicare's interactive pokie map makes a strong, clear statement about the scale of problem we are tackling in Tasmania. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 3 Mar 2016 |
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Still No Pokies Monopoly MandateAs the Federal Group monopoly deed comes to an end the Treasurer has a once in a generation chance to better protect our community. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 22 Feb 2016 |
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Pokies Leech $15M in DecemberThe finances of many Tasmanians look very bleak in the light of Treasury's pokie loss figures for December. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 1 Feb 2016 |
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Federal Hotels' Refurbishment ProjectFederal Hotels' pitch to link a $100M refurbishment to an extension of the pokies monopoly deed is an unashamed attempt to hold the state to ransom. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 15 Dec 2015 |
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Pokies Spin Won't WashTreasurer Gutwein isn't fooling Tasmanians. Anglicare's EMRS poll shows that, with 4 out of 5 people wanting pokies out of our pubs and clubs. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 18 Nov 2015 |
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The People Want Pokies GoneIn the last 12 months Tasmanians lost almost $200 million dollars in poker machines, which equates to over $380 for every single adult and child in the State. Andrea Dawkins | Parliamentary Activity | 17 Nov 2015 |
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Pokies Poll Places Further Pressure on GovernmentThe EMRS opinion poll on poker machines confirms that the overwhelming majority of Tasmanians do not support the proliferation of these addictive machines. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 12 Nov 2015 |
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Brighton Mayor Tells it Like it Is on Pokies MonopolyBrighton Mayor, Tony Foster, is a strong voice for his community on the issue of the harm caused by poker machines and the Federal Hotels' monopoly gaming Deed. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 4 Nov 2015 |
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Hodgman Won't Concede Federal Monopoly on Pokies Harming TasmaniansWhen the Premier sat next to Greg Farrell at MONA yesterday, did he think about Tasmania's 2,500 problem gamblers? Andrea Dawkins | Parliamentary Activity | 29 Oct 2015 |
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Government Must Listen to Community Sector on PokiesThe Hodgman Government needs heed the call of the coalition of community sector organisations demanding urgent action to address the scourge of poker machines. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 2 Nov 2015 |
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Pokies Built for AddictionThe documentary 'Ka-Ching! Pokie Nation', that aired on ABC last night reinforced what we have known for many years. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 21 Oct 2015 |
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Liberals Still in Bed with FederalTreasurer Gutwein is failing to stand up for both disadvantaged Tasmanians and the cultural icon, MONA, in his acquiescence to Federal Hotels. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 16 Sep 2015 |
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Liberals Back Old, Destructive LoserThe Liberal Government was given a very simple choice by MONA, embrace the new Tasmanian economy or fall back into step with Federal Hotels. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 15 Sep 2015 |
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Record Pokie Losses Show Liberals Lagging on Humane PolicyJuly saw pokie losses in Tasmania jump to their highest level in 3 years, raising questions of how the Hodgman Government plan to support the community. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 1 Sep 2015 |
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Liberals Have No Mandate for Federal DealThe Treasurer's Federal monopoly rhetoric in Parliament today remains empty and meaningless, despite its bombastic delivery. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 27 Aug 2015 |
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Gutwein Preparing to Roll Over to FederalTreasurer Peter Gutwein made it clear he is prepared to do Federal Hotels' bidding and extend the destructive gambling monopoly deal beyond 2018. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 26 Aug 2015 |
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Extra $4m Lost During 2014-15 Financial Year on PokiesTasmanians lost almost $194m in the 2014-15 financial year, which equates to nearly $4m more than the previous financial year. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 1 Aug 2015 |
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Pokies Need Independent OversightThe odds are already stacked against patrons who play the pokies, and with those machines malfunctioning the losses are set to be even greater. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 24 Jul 2015 |
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Pokies Losses UnacceptableThe latest poker machines losses figures reveal Tasmanians lost $17, 203, 985 for the month of January this year, an increase on the December losses. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 7 Mar 2015 |
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Pokies Cost CommunityThe latest Treasury monthly break-down figures reveal Tasmanians lost a staggering $207, 340, 156 on poker machines from December 2013 to December 2014. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 3 Feb 2015 |
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Pokies Losses IncreaseThe latest EGM loss figures reveal that Tasmanians lost $17, 410, 489 on poker machines for the month of July alone. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 4 Sep 2014 |
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$190 million lost on pokiesThe latest poker machine loss figures reveal that Tasmanians lost the equivalent of an average annual salary of $53, 35 on every pokie machine in the state. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 1 Aug 2014 |