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Fin Fish Farming Report Confirms Worst Fears About Toxic IndustryAfter an inquiry lasting more than two years, the Legislative Council has finally handed down its report on Fin Fish Farming, and it's damning. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 24 May 2022 |
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Dark Money Doesn't Faze MinisterThe Attorney General Elise Archer MP has refused to refer JBS’ purchase of Huon Aquaculture to the Australian Federal Police. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 4 May 2022 |
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Liberals Must Act on JBS Bribe ScandalYesterday’s Four Corners expose about behemoth Brazilian meat processor JBS revealed shocking bribery, environmental damage and workplace negligence. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 26 Apr 2022 |
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Liberals' Agrivision 2050 Plan Comes at Huge Cost to River SystemsThe Liberals’ ‘Agrifood Scorecard 2019-20’ tabled in Parliament today talks up agricultural output and ignores the heavy price paid by Tasmania’s rivers. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 24 Nov 2021 |
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Liberals Silent on Van Dairy Cruelty and PollutionTasmanians still don’t know whether anything has changed for the better for animals or the local environment at and near Van Dairy’s farms. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 30 Jun 2021 |
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Anthony Houston, a Tasmanian HeroToday, high profile farmer Anthony Houston has joined the blockade - a sign this campaign is entering the mainstream. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 17 Jun 2021 |
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Premier’s Irresponsible Logging Burn SpinOn the Saturday of the Labour Day long weekend, Forestry Tasmania set fire to a logged coupe in the Styx. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 16 Mar 2021 |
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Draft Wild Fallow Deer Management Plan Pre-Release SubmissionFallow deer are an invasive species with a devastating impact on the landscape, and as such should have their protections rescinded. Cassy O'Connor MP | Submission | 11 Dec 2020 |
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Primary Industries – Fish FarmingThe proposed expansion in Storm Bay would ensure basically a plastic curtain from North Bruny to Nubeena. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 26 Nov 2020 |
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Diversifying Trade Relationships Will Buffer Tasmanian Producers from China ShocksThe Chinese Government’s escalating rhetoric, tariffs and border tactics to block Australian trade are deeply concerning for Tasmanian producers. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 6 Nov 2020 |
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Gutwein Government in Hiding on Feral DeerStaff from the DPIPWE today refused to give evidence to tomorrow’s Senate Committee hearings into the impact of feral deer on farmers and the landscape. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 13 Oct 2020 |
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COVID-19 - Seasonal Workers and Quarantine ProvisionsThe government has made the decision to open our borders to seasonal workers without requiring them to have a strict two-week quarantine. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 22 Sep 2020 |
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Supporting Our FarmersA recent survey of Tasmanian farmers showed strong support for reclassifying deer as a feral pest in Tasmania. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 16 Sep 2020 |
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Barnett Fails Farmers and Environment, Backs in Feral DeerMinister Barnett is failing farmers and the environment. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 28 Aug 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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Fallow Deer Goal Must Be EradicationAny move by Minister Barnett to commercialise the use of deer meat must have eradication of feral deer from the landscape as its goal. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 10 Jun 2020 |
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Leatherwood Forests Must be ProtectedLast summer’s bushfires burned large tracts of native forest, including the leatherwood trees so critical to the honey industry. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 3 Sep 2019 |
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Barnett's Weasel Words on SDN1 DeregulationToday’s announcement that the moratorium on Genetically Modified Organisms would be extended by 10 years is welcome news. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 7 Aug 2019 |
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Huge Questions Hang Over VDL Animal WelfareWhen twenty senior farm managers put their serious concerns about animal welfare in writing, government must pay attention. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 28 Jun 2019 |
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Estimates Reply - Minister BarnettAll those issues have been put to the side in the corrupted processes surrounding the approval of the Adani mine and it is technically set to go ahead. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 13 Jun 2019 |
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Tasmania's genetically modified organisms (GMO) MoratoriumThe Tasmanian Greens submission to the genetically modified organisms (GMO) review, arguing for repealing the automatic expiration of the act after four years. Cassy O'Connor MP | Submission | 3 May 2019 |
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Meat ProcessingFar too often we become captive to a major corporation or a major industry at the expense of local producers and local supply chains. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 27 Nov 2018 |
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Courtney Reveals Extended Licences to Hunt WombatsMinister Courtney has revealed the Liberals’ plans to extend licences to shoot native wildlife, including wombats suffering from sarcoptic mange. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 22 Aug 2018 |
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Liberals Not to Be Trusted on BiosecurityThe Liberals’ biosecurity policy announcement today is a terrible joke made at the expense of Tasmania's farmers and growers. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 1 Feb 2018 |
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Foreign Ownership and InfluenceAlmost 25% of our state’s agricultural land is under a level of foreign ownership, and foreign donors are making large donations to the Liberals. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 30 Jan 2018 |
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More Funds Needed for DPIPWE, Not Relocation of JobsThe Liberals’ plan to move DPIPWE staff from Hobart to the North and North West is hollow political pork-barreling. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 29 Jan 2018 |
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Liberals Fail to Deliver Promised Biosecurity LegislationMinister Rockliff today confirmed Biosecurity legislation would not be tabled in this term of government. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 29 Nov 2017 |
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Liberals Vote Down Ban on Fracking for TasmaniaThe Liberals voted against the Greens' move to extend the moratorium on fracking to a permanent ban. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 13 Sep 2017 |
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On-Island Shellfish Testing WelcomeThe industry will be greatly relieved the government listened to their calls for on-island shellfish testing facilities. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 3 May 2017 |
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Tasmanians Still at Risk of Prosecution on Medicinal CannabisThe Greens welcome the Federal Health Minister's medicinal cannabis announcement today. This policy change is a step in the right direction. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 22 Feb 2017 |
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State Liberals Must Fight for Rural Alive and Well FundingMany rural Tasmanians have survived depression and suicide thanks to the committed staff and volunteers at Rural Alive and Well. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 20 Feb 2017 |
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Liberals' Medicinal Cannabis MessThe continued confusion and anger of Tasmanians around access to medicinal cannabis is being exacerbated by mixed messages coming from the Government. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 24 Jan 2017 |
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Duplicitous Liberals Wave Off Super TrawlerDuring its stay, the Geelong Star was responsible for the deaths of dolphins, seals and albatross. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 23 Nov 2016 |
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Medicinal CannabisOver the past two years, the Premier and Police minister have made a number of statements seeking to reassure Tasmanians who rely on medicinal cannabis. Andrea Dawkins | Parliamentary Activity | 12 Oct 2016 |
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Protection Needed for Medicinal Cannabis UsersThere are currently patients who face charges and convictions over their medical cannabis possession and use in lieu of the government controlled access scheme. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 12 Oct 2016 |
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Rockliff Says He Will Lobby Federal Counterparts on Backpacker TaxThe backpacker tax policy, and the uncertainty around it, is having a profound effect on an already strained sector. Andrea Dawkins | Parliamentary Activity | 22 Sep 2016 |
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State Liberals Powerless on Backpacker TaxThe Primary Industries Minister's comments about intervention on the poorly handled backpacker tax highlights the powerless position this government is in. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 22 Sep 2016 |
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Liberals Should Emulate Poppy Industry for Medical CannabisThe Poisons Amendment (Poppy Industry Reform) Bill separates the regulation of the poppy industry between health and primary industries. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 13 Sep 2016 |
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On-Island Shellfish Testing NeededSince 2012, the State's shellfish industries have been plagued with paralytic shellfish toxin, resulting in 50 Tasmanian farms being closed this year. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 5 Sep 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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Security Needed For Dairy FarmersShifting consumer demands and the continued global milk glut are continuing to seriously affect dairy farmers in Tasmania. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 29 Jun 2016 |
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State Budget 2016: No Money for Niche Producers in Primary IndustriesThe last survey of rural confidence found that Tasmanian farmers are feeling flat about the year ahead. Andrea Dawkins | Parliamentary Activity | 31 May 2016 |
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Liberals Show No Concern for Environment on Fish Farm ExpansionThis summer saw a marine heatwave that ran for more than 140 days with temperatures 4.5 degrees warmer than average. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 3 May 2016 |
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Abalone Industry in Rough WatersTasmanian abalone divers are becoming increasingly alarmed about growing evidence in an industry at risk of collapse. Andrea Dawkins | Parliamentary Activity | 3 May 2016 |
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Old Parties Deny Tasmanians Opportunity for Best Practice Water ManagementBoth Liberal and Labor parties have refused to support a Greens' move to establish a Parliamentary inquiry into water management in Tasmania. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 27 Apr 2016 |
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Inquiry Would Help Fix Water ProblemsAfter our long, dry summer it's clear that water management in Tasmania needs addressing, and it needs addressing now. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 24 Apr 2016 |
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Change of Heart on Medicinal Cannabis WelcomeThe Premier's announcement that Tasmania will legalise access to medicinal cannabis is long awaited and very welcome. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 23 Apr 2016 |
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Hodgman Should Follow Andrews on Medicinal Cannabis NowThe Victorian government have shown us what true leadership looks like when it comes to medicinal cannabis. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 13 Apr 2016 |
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Greens Table Bill to Ban Battery HensThe Greens tabled a bill to ban battery hen farming in Tasmania in Parliament today. Our Bill reflects community expectations of modern farming practices. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 7 Apr 2016 |
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Egg Labelling Only a Win for IndustryThe welfare of hens was well and truly at the bottom of the list when egg labelling laws were debated at COAG. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 5 Apr 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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POMS Outbreak Needs Research and Climate Change Mitigation StrategyThat this House notes Pacific Oyster Mortality Syndrome, the devastating virus affecting Tasmania’s oyster industry. Andrea Dawkins | Parliamentary Activity | 9 Mar 2016 |
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Federal Medical Cannabis Bill Very WelcomeTasmania is one step closer to being able to lawfully cultivate medical cannabis for therapeutic use. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 10 Feb 2016 |
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Stock Feed Another Biosecurity MessThe extra pressure put on the agency as higher than normal volumes of stock feed are imported into the state, again highlights this concern. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 18 Jan 2016 |
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Drought Relief Welcome, Longer Term Planning NeededWe also want to see this government recognise that hotter, drier conditions are becoming the new 'normal' and longer term planning is needed. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 17 Jan 2016 |
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Greens Welcome Medical Cannabis MoUThe Greens welcome the Memorandum of Understanding signed by the Tasmanian and New South Wales governments. It's about time. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 10 Dec 2015 |
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Dogs Not Enough to Fix BiosecurityBiosecurity funding is still a big problem for Tasmania. This won't be solved simply by adding extra detector dogs. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 1 Dec 2015 |
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Ecosystems and Primary Producers Left High and DryIn Parliament today, the Minister for Primary Industries confirmed he has no plan to manage our delicate river ecosystems during our state's dry times ahead. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 17 Nov 2015 |
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Government Stubbornness Compromising BiosecurityBiosecurity Tasmania plays a vital role in protecting Tasmania's agribusinesses and must be funded appropriately. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 13 Nov 2015 |
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Water Fears for Little Forester RiverThere is growing community concern that the Little Forester River near Bridport is being drained by individual farmers. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 9 Nov 2015 |
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Hemp Bill WelcomeThe Greens were pleased to support legislation tabled by the government to authorise and regulate an industrial hemp industry in Tasmania. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 24 Sep 2015 |
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Biosecurity Cuts Would Put Tasmania at RiskMinister Rockliff has ignored the very real biosecurity threats to Tasmania from imports and tourist arrivals by only commenting on major produce exporters. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 11 Sep 2015 |
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White Paper Welcome but Not Enough for TassieThe White Paper released yesterday by the Commonwealth Department of Agriculture is a welcome for Tasmania on the surface. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 5 Jul 2015 |
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Pesticides in WaterwaysRecent testing results which reveal the presence of at least 13 toxic pesticides in Tasmanian rivers. Kim Booth | Media Release | 14 Nov 2014 |