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A Premier Serious About Resetting the Relationship Will Walk Away from Tarkine Tracks

It’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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Gutwein Must Step Up in National Reconciliation Week

After six years in government, no real progress has been made on returning land to Tasmanian Aboriginal people. 

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Media Release  |  29 May 2020


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National Sorry Day

National Sorry Day is an opportunity to reflect on the wrongs that have yet to be righted for the palawa/pakana people of Tasmania.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Media Release  |  26 May 2019


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Reconciliation Council of Tasmania Launch

There is new hope for reconciliation between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Tasmanians, with the establishment of the Reconciliation Council of Tasmania today.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Media Release  |  9 Aug 2017


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Abetz Comments on 26 January Disrespectful and Divisive

Eric Abetz does not appear to be able to help himself, using disrespectful and divisive language to argue for maintaining 26 January as our national day.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Media Release  |  25 Jan 2017


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Australia Day No Celebration for Tasmania's First People

Each year, on the 26th of January, Australia is a nation divided by its history.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Media Release  |  26 Jan 2016