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Joint Select Committee on Tasmania's COVID-19 Response and RecoveryA joint select inquiry with a specific reference is supported not only by a majority of members in the other place. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 4 Jun 2020 |
Labor Party Election CommitmentsLabor have announced in principle support for Major Projects which does everything that the Labor Party committed to not doing in their 2018 policy. Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 3 Jun 2020 |
COVID-19 UpdateThat piece of legislation handed government enormous powers. It had to be scrutinised. It should have been amended. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 1 May 2020 |
Rosalie Woodruff Premiers Address ReplyTaking stock of the start of 2020 must start with us recognising that we have so much more to do to provide justice to Aboriginal Tasmanians. Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 5 Mar 2020 |
Cassy O'Connor Premiers Address ReplyMadam Deputy Speaker, I rise on behalf of the Tasmanian Greens to deliver my response to the Premier's Address on the state of the state. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 4 Mar 2020 |
Election of Premier GutweinThe change of Liberal leadership is an opportunity for the party to walk away from divisive policy to genuinely be a government for all Tasmanians. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 20 Jan 2020 |
Will Hodgman's ResignationOn behalf of the Tasmanian Greens, I acknowledge Will Hodgman’s many years of service to the people of Franklin, and to Tasmania as Premier. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 14 Jan 2020 |
Comments made Alleging Greens Inciting ViolenceCassy O'Connor speaks on the adjournment to refute comments suggesting the Greens are culpable for threats of violence against Daniel Hackett. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 14 Nov 2019 |
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 |
Federal Election 2019 ResultsWe cannot congratulate the Prime Minister for the result at the federal election because it was a result that reflects deep divisions in the community. Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 22 May 2019 |
Tasmanian Senators - Support for Change of Prime MinisterSenators Abetz, Duniam and Bushby were central to the chaos that unfolded in Canberra last week. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 28 Aug 2018 |
Prime Ministerial Support - Position of PremierThree of the four federal Liberals, senators Abetz, Bushby and the Premier's former staffer Jonathon Duniam, cast a vote for Peter Dutton. Senator Colbeck backed the prime minister. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 22 Aug 2018 |
Premier Busted by Photo Finish on ABC Sale PushIt was a photo finish that brought the Premier back in to Parliament today, to confirm that he had actually been in the room when the Liberal Party Council voted to sell the ABC last weekend. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 19 Jun 2018 |
Premier Afraid to Debate Greens on His Government's RecordPremier Will Hodgman has again displayed his fear of being taken on by the Greens in a public forum, refusing to participate in the Tasmanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (TCCI) debate because the Greens had been invited. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 14 Jan 2018 |
Premier Can't Keep Pointing the Finger at McQuestinWhether it’s on shady donations from foreign owned companies or the Federal Group, or dirty tricks in Pembroke, the 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 |
Marriage Equality - National SurveyAs you are aware, the Australian Bureau of Statistics is sending out postal votes for the survey on marriage equality because Prime Minister Turnbull did not have the courage to allow for a free vote. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 13 Sep 2017 |
Brooks' Resignation Keeps Spotlight on PremierFour days after Mr Brooks deliberately sought to mislead the Estimates Committee, the Premier has yet to acknowledge the facts, instead deflecting to an audit of Mr Brooks' company email address. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 13 Jun 2016 |
Rosalie Woodruff MP Inaugural SpeechIn her remarks on the first sitting day, Madam Speaker identified the challenges for women breaking through the glass ceiling, and I am proud to be the first woman to represent the Greens in the seat of Franklin. I note with pride that the... Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 20 Aug 2015 |
Senator Lambie Needs to ApologiseOnce Senator Jacquie Lambie removes her foot from her mouth, she should apologise for comparing conservationist to terrorists. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 3 Jul 2015 |
Liberals' 365 Day Plan Update is Pure SpinNot surprisingly, the Hodgman Government has delivered itself an A+ report card that seriously overstates its achievements. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 1 Jul 2015 |
New Greens Leader, Cassy O'ConnorIt is a great honour and an enormous responsibility to take on the Leadership of the Tasmanian Greens. I very much look forward to the challenge. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 13 Jun 2015 |
Kim Booth's ResignationNick McKim and Cassy O’Connor today paid tribute to Kim Booth’s long public career, and acknowledged his desire to put the needs of his family first. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 20 May 2015 |
Statement by Greens Leader Kim Booth MPGreens Leader Kim Booth MP has today announced he is resigning from the State Parliament, and as leader of the Tasmanian Greens effective Immediately, citing both family reasons and the need for Party renewal. Kim Booth | Media Release | 20 May 2015 |
Federal Funding Fiasco Hurts VolunteersAbbott Government’s new community sector tendering process on Volunteering Tasmania requires a meaningful response from the Hodgman Government. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 20 Mar 2015 |
Challenge for Premier as Parliament ResumesThe Premier’s State of the State Address will need to be more than platitudes if the Liberal government is to earn back the community’s trust. Kim Booth | Media Release | 2 Mar 2015 |
End Donations SecrecyPremier Will Hodgman must act on political donations disclosure as the Local Government Association of Tasmania adds to pressure for reform. Nick Mckim | Media Release | 21 Jan 2015 |
GBE Committee Hearings Must Look ForwardThe Liberal government’s attempt to restrict Government Business Enterprise Committee hearings is a ludicrous and unprecedented attempt to hide from scrutiny. Kim Booth | Media Release | 4 Dec 2014 |
Tribute to WhitlamThe passing of Gough Whitlam marks the end of a momentous era which left a deep mark on the nation’s political, cultural and social justice psyche. Kim Booth | Media Release | 21 Oct 2014 |
Bovver Boys Behaving BadlyThe first 200 days of the Hodgman regime has been marked by ideology, revenge and zero statesmanship Greens Leader Kim Booth MP said today. Kim Booth | Media Release | 1 Oct 2014 |
Leader's State Conference SpeechIn a rallying cry to the Party faithful today, the Greens declared they are determined to stand up for the community, the environment and democracy. Kim Booth | Media Release | 21 Sep 2014 |
Liberal Record Nothing to Crow AboutThe first 100 days of the Hodgman government has confirmed fears that the worst characteristics of majority government will predominate. Kim Booth | Media Release | 19 Jun 2014 |
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 |
Parliamentary ResourcingGreens Leader Nick McKim has challenged Will Hodgman to identify which law he is referring to that prescribes resourcing and parliamentary rights. Nick Mckim | Media Release | 28 Mar 2014 |