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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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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. Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 13 Jun 2019 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
State Liberals Must Fight for Rural Alive and Well FundingAndrea Dawkins | Media Release | 20 Feb 2017 |
Liberals' Medicinal Cannabis MessAndrea Dawkins | Media Release | 24 Jan 2017 |
Duplicitous Liberals Wave Off Super TrawlerAndrea Dawkins | Media Release | 23 Nov 2016 |
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 |
Protection Needed for Medicinal Cannabis UsersAndrea Dawkins | Media Release | 12 Oct 2016 |
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 |
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 |
Congratulations Elgaar Farm, Back to BusinessTasmania’s only current organic working dairy, Elgaar Farm, has recently been given the green light to begin production again. Andrea Dawkins | Parliamentary Activity | 13 Sep 2016 |
Liberals Should Emulate Poppy Industry for Medical CannabisAndrea Dawkins | Media Release | 13 Sep 2016 |
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 |
Liberals Failing to Aid Dairy Farmers in Transition to OrganicThe Minister for Primary Industries must take immediate steps to assist dairy farmers to succeed in very dire economic times. Andrea Dawkins | Parliamentary Activity | 24 Aug 2016 |
State Budget: Address in ReplyAndrea Dawkins | Parliamentary Activity | 31 May 2016 |
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 |
Liberals Stalling Process to Legalise Low-THC Hemp as FoodAndrea Dawkins | Parliamentary Activity | 2 Jun 2016 |
Greens Alternative Budget 2016: Innovation and Sustainable Agriculture a Must for the New EconomyAndrea Dawkins | Parliamentary Activity | 1 Jun 2016 |
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 |
Transition to Organic Could be the Answer to Dairy CrisisAndrea Dawkins | Parliamentary Activity | 24 May 2016 |
Boots for Change Supports Local Farming FamiliesThroughout the month of April 2016 roughly 50 farmers’ markets around the Country participated in the ‘Boots for Change’ program; Andrea Dawkins | Parliamentary Activity | 5 May 2016 |
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. Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 3 May 2016 |
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 |
Old Parties Deny Tasmanians Opportunity for Best Practice Water ManagementAndrea Dawkins | Media Release | 27 Apr 2016 |
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 |
Change of Heart on Medicinal Cannabis WelcomeCassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 23 Apr 2016 |
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 |
RIRDC Rural Women's Awards 2016Andrea Dawkins | Parliamentary Activity | 7 Apr 2016 |
Ideology Put Before People on Medicinal Cannabis and Hemp as FoodAndrea Dawkins | Parliamentary Activity | 7 Apr 2016 |
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 |
Elgaar Farm Let Down by Minister RockliffAndrea Dawkins | Parliamentary Activity | 6 Apr 2016 |
Animal Welfare Disregarded in New Free-Range Egg RegulationsAndrea Dawkins | Parliamentary Activity | 5 Apr 2016 |
Egg Labelling Only a Win for IndustryAndrea Dawkins | Media Release | 5 Apr 2016 |
State of the State Address in ReplyCassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 15 Mar 2016 |
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 |
Federal Medical Cannabis Bill Very WelcomeAndrea Dawkins | Media Release | 10 Feb 2016 |
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 |
Drought Relief Welcome, Longer Term Planning NeededCassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 17 Jan 2016 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Departments Struggling Under Liberal RegimeBiosecurity Tasmania are another victim of the Hodgman regime slash and burn policy directed at the State’s public sector. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 20 Jul 2015 |
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 |
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 |