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TasNetworks – On-Farm RenewablesWe had a conversation yesterday with Aurora that demonstrated that there's no technological metering challenges with this proposition. Vica Bayley MP | Parliamentary Activity | 23 Nov 2023 |
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Aurora – On Farm RenewablesWith the current technology, is that technologically possible at the moment and if not, what are the kinds of barriers in the way to be able to do that? Vica Bayley MP | Parliamentary Activity | 22 Nov 2023 |
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Motion on North West Transmission ProjectIt must be the right proposal in the right place and assessed and consulted through the right process. Vica Bayley MP | Parliamentary Activity | 15 Nov 2023 |
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Tasmanian Energy SectorWe are talking about energy because we are talking about renewable energy, or at least that is what the Greens are talking about. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 15 Nov 2023 |
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Estimates Reply – BarnettThe more we find out about the stadium, the more we realise it does not stack up. It cannot be built in that time frame. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 21 Jun 2023 |
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Censure in Minister for Energy and RenewablesWe will support the seeking of leave because it is clearly an urgent matter - not just because this price rise cap has come down. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 21 Jun 2023 |
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Energy and Renewables – Marinus LinkMinister, the final investment decision, I understand, for Marinus Link is still going to be made in December next year, December 2024? Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 6 Jun 2023 |
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Reply to the Premier's Address (state of the State)What a harsh and confronting state of the state Address from the Premier. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 22 Mar 2023 |
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Questions Remain Over Renewable Energy ZonesGovernments can do this without putting endangered species, fragile biodiverse ecosystems, and Aboriginal heritage at risk. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 21 Dec 2022 |
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EnergyThe problem is that we have an enormous amount of debt already on our balance sheets from Basslink 1. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 7 Sep 2022 |
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Affordable and Reliable EnergyWe have a government which is failing to answer questions and failing to be transparent with Tasmanians. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 15 Jun 2022 |
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Small Business – Renewable GrantsMinister, as you know many small businesses are really struggling right now. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 9 Jun 2022 |
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Energy and Renewables – HydrogenHydrogen is obviously critical for Tasmania and the investment so far is $140 million, $70 million Tasmania's, $70million federal. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 7 Jun 2022 |
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Energy and Renewables – Marinus LinkThe federal election was a comprehensive vote for climate action, and it really spoke about the nine years of failure by the Liberals at the federal level. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 7 Jun 2022 |
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Tamar Valley Power Station - Ongoing AvailabilityWe are facing, collectively and planetarily, a climate and biodiversity crisis. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 24 Nov 2021 |
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Energy SecurityIt is concerning that the Labor Party has been revealing itself more and more in recent weeks to be the party that does the spruiking of the needs of industry. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 23 Nov 2021 |
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Energy SecurityWhen Basslink went down in December 2015, It was a perfect storm of bureaucrats who failed to listen to the climate science. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 13 Oct 2021 |
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Small Business - Energy CostsMinister, energy relief is critical for small businesses who are struggling under a lot of other increasing costs and reduction in trade. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 9 Sep 2021 |
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Premier - Marinus LinkVictoria is investing in big battery infrastructure, as are our other states and territories, and we now have wind generation going into Bass Strait. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 6 Sep 2021 |
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Electricity Safety Bill 2020We have a situation where the combination of bushfires, overhead power lines, particularly distribution lines, and climate change is rapidly evolving. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 25 Mar 2021 |
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Power Bill Hardship Doubles Under LiberalsThe Energy in Tasmanian 2019-20 Report reveals the proportion of residential and small business customers repaying a power bill debt in Tasmania has doubled. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 16 Mar 2021 |
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Liberal Policies Weakening HydroThe Liberal Government’s policies are threatening the sustainability of Hydro Tasmania and causing the loss of jobs. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 12 Mar 2021 |
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Marinus Bluster Says NothingThe Liberals’ latest Marinus Link announcement again fails to give any important information about who would pay for a second interconnector. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 15 Dec 2020 |
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Energy – Subsidising Gas UsersWhen you were minister after the 2018 election did you direct Hydro Tasmania to subsidise gas to Tasmanian gas users? Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 26 Nov 2020 |
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Energy – Wind Farm PlanningI understand there are already some 228 wind turbines in Tasmania generating power. If what is proposed currently goes ahead, the figure would be 652 turbines. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 26 Nov 2020 |
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Energy – Marinus Link Cost AllocationThe Australian Energy Market operator has drawn up a list of projects that could be actionable for funding. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 26 Nov 2020 |
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Electricity, Water and Sewerage Pricing (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill 2020We need to be mindful of the potential for very significant shocks to people when they receive their water and sewerage bill and their electricity bills. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 10 Nov 2020 |
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The Cost of LivingThis minister's record on power prices which he speaks of, often falsely, will be cold comfort to those people who have had significant spikes in their bills. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 23 Sep 2020 |
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Barnett, Morrison Need to Respond to Marinus ReportLarge scale investment in renewable energy is crucial to rapidly decarbonise our economy. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 18 Sep 2020 |
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Major Infrastructure Development Approvals (North West Transmission Upgrades Project) Order 2020This is a global emergency and reducing our carbon emissions comes from Australia using fewer fossil fuels. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 25 Jun 2020 |
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Morrison's Marinus MirageThe Prime Minister’s announcement today delivers not a single dollar towards Tasmania’s social and economic recovery. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 15 Jun 2020 |
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Gutwein Government Must Rule Out Biomass Burning in Green Hydrogen PowerThe Greens welcome the move to establish a renewable hydrogen energy manufacturing industry in Tasmania. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 19 May 2020 |
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Renewable Energy Action Plan Must Rule Out BiomassWe welcome the Draft Renewable Energy Action Plan’s aim for Tasmania to become a world leader in renewables. That said, there are glaring issues. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 14 May 2020 |
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2019 Government Businesses Scrutiny Committee - AuroraFull transcript of the Aurora Energy Pty Ltd hearings in the 2019 Government Businesses Scrutiny Committee. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 3 Dec 2019 |
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Tasmania-First Energy PolicyIt is total duplicity that both parties can pretend that this has anything to do with concern for the climate emergency the planet is experiencing right now. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 31 Jul 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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Energy Co-Ordination And Planning Amendment Bill 2018The bill will establish a new role of energy coordination and assessor and provides the Tasmanian Economic Regulator with powers as assessor. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 27 Nov 2018 |
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Liberal Solar Feed-In Tariff CutThe Hodgman Government’s feed-in solar energy tariff cut demonstrates just how little they intend to support the growth of a residential solar sector. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 21 Nov 2018 |
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Tasmanian Energy Minister Captured by Coal LobbyIn the wake of the latest alarming IPCC report, Tasmania’s Energy Minister Guy Barnett has revealed his climate-denying colours on the national stage. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 27 Oct 2018 |
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Battery of the NationThere is so much hot air around this pumped hydro project it is hard not to be deeply concerned. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 18 Oct 2018 |
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Electricity Supply Industry Amendment (Price Cap) Bill 2018We have concerns, which we raised last year, regarding putting off the requirement for a review of the wholesale electricity price. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 16 Oct 2018 |
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Energy and ClimateThe context was Tony Abbott as prime minister who signed up on behalf of the Australian people and the Australian nation to the Paris Agreement. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 21 Aug 2018 |
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TEELS Westpac Credit Card Sham Costs RevealedThe Tasmanian Energy Efficiency Loan Scheme (TEELS) is nothing more than a Westpac credit card gimmick. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 6 Dec 2017 |
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Barnett Misleads Over Pensioner Payment AdviceEnergy Minister, Guy Barnett, today wilfully refused to answer questions in GBE hearings on the $125 pre-election payout to pensioners. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 6 Dec 2017 |
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Labor Refuses to Rule Out Privatising TasNetworksThis morning on ABC Radio, Labor’s Michelle O’Byrne refused to take the sale of TasNetworks ‘off the table’. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 5 Dec 2017 |
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Basslink should be publicly ownedNow is the time for the state and federal governments to commence negotiations with Keppel Holding Trust to buy the Basslink cable. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 27 Nov 2017 |
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Basslink 2.0 Business Case $20M MadnessThe Commonwealth report into the feasibility of a second Basslink, published earlier this year, was adamant it would be a lame duck project. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 24 Nov 2017 |
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COAG Must Consider Public Ownership of BasslinkAs Ministers for Energy converge on Hobart tomorrow, Minister Barnett should formally open a conversation about nationalising the Basslink cable. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 23 Nov 2017 |
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Commonwealth Government's Energy PolicyThe Prime Minister and federal Cabinet have rejected the advice of the chief scientist, Alan Finkel, and rejected a clean energy target. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 18 Oct 2017 |
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Hodgman Refuses to Criticise Scrapping of Clean Energy TargetNeither the Premier nor the Energy Minister could give a straight answer about the impact on Tasmania as a result of the decision to abandon renewables. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 18 Oct 2017 |
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Liberals' Renewables Plan Lacks DetailThe Liberals' announcement they plan to adopt the Greens' renewable energy target, to make Tasmania 100% energy efficient by 2022, is welcome news. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 16 Aug 2017 |
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PAC Report Silent on Threats to Energy SecurityThe Public Accounts Committee’s Financial Position and Performance of Government Owned Energy Entities report is underwhelming. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 15 Aug 2017 |
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Groom Misleads on Electricity CostsIt was confirmed in Budget Estimates today that Hydro’s part of household power bills will go up 30% compared to last year. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 6 Jun 2017 |
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Record $94M to Secure Tasmania's Energy Supply in Greens' Alternative BudgetThe Liberals’ confetti Budget doesn’t contain a single line item to secure Tasmania’s energy supply or drive down energy prices for ordinary Tasmanians. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 31 May 2017 |
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State Budget a Wasted Energy OpportunityThe Liberals’ Budget confetti doesn’t contain a single item that would secure Tasmania’s energy supply, or permanently drive down energy prices. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 26 May 2017 |
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Liberals Caught Out Misleading on Energy CostsToday the Treasurer confirmed he expects power prices will rise under his Government after the 1st of July. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 4 May 2017 |
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Liberals' Pre-Election Tinkering on EnergyThe Hodgman Government has shied away from the hard work of restructuring how power prices are set in Tasmania. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 2 May 2017 |
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Feasibility Study Welcome, Action on Renewable Investment Needed NowToday’s announcement that the Federal Government will fund a feasibility study into pumped hydro power storage is welcome, as is all investment in renewables. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 20 Apr 2017 |
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280 Tasmanian Renewable Energy Jobs Lost Under LiberalsThe ABS statistics for Employment in the Renewable Energy Sector show the stark cost of the anti-renewables ideology of the Federal and State Liberals. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 20 Mar 2017 |
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Liberals' Energy Inaction Costing Tasmania MillionsThe Liberals’ refusal to drive investment in new renewables cost Tasmania an estimated $15 million this January alone. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 13 Feb 2017 |
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Energy Security Taskforce Points Finger At GovernmentThe Interim Report of Tasmania’s Energy Security Taskforce found that Tasmania needs more on-island renewables. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 21 Dec 2016 |
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Tasmanians Lose Out On Power BillsThe Australian Energy Market Commission reported the large decreases in TasNetworks' charges will be wiped out by increases in wholesale electricity costs. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 15 Dec 2016 |
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Tenuous Business Case for Second BasslinkWithout significant investment in new renewables in Tasmania, the case for a second Basslink interconnector would only be marginally economic. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 12 Dec 2016 |
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Finkel Energy Review Identifies Threat to TasmaniaA major national energy report has identified Tasmania as one of two states that are highly exposed and the biggest threat to Australia’s energy security. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 9 Dec 2016 |
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Groom's Renewable Energy FailureAt today’s GBE committee, Minister Groom showed no sign he has any plan to lift Tasmania beyond current inadequate levels of renewable energy generation. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 8 Dec 2016 |
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Businesses Win at Expense of Low Income HouseholdsTasNetworks confirmed their "cost reflective" policy will mean business power bills will benefit over Tasmanian households. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 8 Dec 2016 |
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Hydro's Losses Cost Taxpayer DearlyTasmania’s energy crisis gave Matthew Groom the chance to show leadership and guide Tasmanians through a very difficult time. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 27 Oct 2016 |
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Groom Silent as Basslink Finances FailThere's a real risk Basslink may go into liquidation, and the costs of the energy crisis to Tasmanians becomes even more unknown. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 19 Oct 2016 |
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Second Basslink Rationale Back the FrontMatthew Groom implied further investment in renewable energy projects can't happen without a second Basslink interconnector. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 6 Oct 2016 |
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Second Basslink a COAG DistractionRay Mostogl of Bell Bay Aluminium, a major employer in the state, called the Liberal’s fascination with a second cable a “concerning distraction”. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 5 Oct 2016 |
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Goanna Energy Submission an Indictment on GroomGoanna Energy's submission to the Tasmanian Energy Security Taskforce is an indictment on Energy Minister, Matthew Groom. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 20 Sep 2016 |
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Groom Must Ensure Future Energy SupplyHydro Tasmania will struggle to maintain our state’s hydro-electricity network under its existing maintenance budget over the next decade. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 13 Sep 2016 |
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Hydro Infrastructure Disaster an Indictment on Hodgman GovernmentThe news Hydro Tasmania is unable to keep up with their maintenance schedule is an indictment on the Hodgman Government. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 10 Sep 2016 |
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Liberals Have Much to Answer on EnergyThroughout the Energy Crisis, Minister Groom showed a complete lack of leadership, and we still don’t know the full cost of the energy crisis to the State. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 29 Aug 2016 |
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Hydro Cloud-seeding Cover UpThe record winter floods took the lives of three Tasmanians. It destroyed homes, paddocks, fences and roads and had a devastating impact on rural communities. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 16 Aug 2016 |
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Energy Minister Attack on MostoglMinister Groom's response to Mr Mostogl's criticism of both the Minister's performance and Hydro's was to accuse him of acting out of corporate self-interest. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 16 Aug 2016 |
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Groom Ignores Community on Cloud SeedingTasmanians have serious reservations about Hydro's self-assessment of the impact of cloud seeding activities on the severe June flooding. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 16 Aug 2016 |
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Groom Must Reassure Community About Cloud SeedingThe Minister for Energy needs to step in and reassure the community that cloud seeding activities in Tasmania are being conducted safely as well as efficiently. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 3 Aug 2016 |
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Energy Crisis A Costly Missed OpportunityTasmania’s energy crisis gave Minister Groom an incredible opportunity to show leadership and guide Tasmanians through a very difficult time. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 20 Jun 2016 |
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Groom Learnt Nothing About Energy RiskMatthew Groom, revealed he has no contingency in place if Keppel Holdings, the parent company of Basslink, decides to walk away from the undersea cable. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 8 Jun 2016 |
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Groom Suns Himself During Energy CrisisRight to Information documents obtained by the Greens confirmed State Growth Minister, Matthew Groom, went on holiday three days after Basslink broke. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 8 Jun 2016 |
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100% Renewable TasmaniaAfter a week of wintery weather, our island state was 100% reliant on renewable energy today. This could be Tasmania’s future. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 12 May 2016 |
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Solar Owners Dudded By Anti-Renewable Liberal AgendaThe feed-in tariff decision by the Economic Regulator to only pay solar PV owners a mere 6.6c per kilowatt hour is a slap in the face for solar owners. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 10 May 2016 |
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Call for Energy Saving StrategiesHydro storages have increased for the first time since the Basslink cable broke. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 3 May 2016 |
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Premier Determined to See Second Basslink CableTasmanians are angry that Basslink became the vehicle for running our dams down to record lows and into crisis. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 3 May 2016 |
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Renewable Investment, Not Second BasslinkThe assertion by the Premier that a second Basslink would be funded by the Clean Energy Finance Corporation is almost laughable. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 29 Apr 2016 |
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Treasurer Won't Accept Responsibility for No Dividend Return by HydroThe Treasurer has told Parliament that Hydro Tasmania will not be expected to return a dividend to government for the next three years. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 27 Apr 2016 |
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Treasurer Must Take Some Responsibility for Hydro WoesThe gas which should have been used to fire up Tamar Valley to protect storages was being sold on the mainland while Hydro was frantically exporting. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 27 Apr 2016 |
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Dam Levels Fall, Minister Continues to do NothingHydro’s dam levels are down to 12.8% and Minister Groom is nowhere near meeting the targets set out in his Energy Supply Plan. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 26 Apr 2016 |
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Minister Sleepwalking in the DarkThe Energy Minister is like a sleepwalker stumbling in the dark, heading the state inevitably towards power rationing. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 20 Apr 2016 |
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$594 MWh for Power, Cost of Energy CrisisToday at 11.30am the spot price for electricity in Tasmania was $594/MWh, compared to between $75 and $82/MWh in the national electricity market. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 13 Apr 2016 |
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Groom Switches Blame to Hydro for Energy CrisisWe have not seen much of Minister Groom lately on the energy crisis. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 5 Apr 2016 |
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Hapless Minister's Missing PowerAccording to the Government’s Energy Supply Plan, 100MW of diesel generation were to be installed and operational by the end of March. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 5 Apr 2016 |
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Russian roulette is no way to manage Tasmania's energy systemThere is a risk that the current Tasmanian energy crisis may turn into a catastrophe. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 5 Apr 2016 |
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"What Can We Do, Minister?"Many Tasmanians are concerned and confused by about the mixed messages they’re getting from the government about the energy crisis, and what their role is. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 29 Mar 2016 |
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Power to the PeopleMany Tasmanians feel powerless in the face of doubts cast over our Islands energy security, rising power prices and the task of tackling climate change. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 16 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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Groom Failed to Prepare for "Super" DroughtThe Minister for Energy, Matthew Groom, has seriously mismanaged obvious risks in his energy portfolio. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 15 Mar 2016 |
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Greens Are Focussed on the Key IssuesThe Hodgman Liberals are desperately trying to deflect from Matthew Groom's woeful performance as Minister for Energy. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 11 Mar 2016 |
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12 Month Energy Talkfest Straight from 'Yes Minister'A 12 month talkfest is not what Tasmania needs in the middle of an energy crisis. We need action and leadership and we need it now. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 9 Mar 2016 |
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Groom Initiates Talkfest While Major Industrials Cut ProductionThe Minister for State Growth and Energy today made it clear he has no plan to protect jobs at the State's major industrials. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 9 Mar 2016 |
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Regrettable First Day Back for ParliamentAfter a three month break, the entire resources and energy of State Parliament on today's return have been invested in a lengthy farce. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 8 Mar 2016 |
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Groom's Basslink Prayers Not EnoughBasslink has indicated it still doesn't know what the interconnector cable fault is. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 8 Mar 2016 |
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Groom's Expensive Basslink BandaidToday's Basslink update makes it clear we still don't know where the fault in the cable is located, how long it will take to fix, and even if it can be fixed. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 25 Feb 2016 |
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Groom Should Be Honest About Energy CrisisThe cost to the Tasmanian community for burning 200MW of dirty diesel will be enormous. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 22 Feb 2016 |
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Premier Misses Opportunity to Replace GroomThe Premier has missed a golden opportunity to place the Energy portfolio in the hands of a competent Minister in this time of energy crisis. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 18 Feb 2016 |
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On-Island Renewables Before Second BasslinkPremier Hodgman’s decision to beg his federal colleagues to install a second Bass Strait cable shows he hasn’t learnt anything in the last six weeks. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 11 Feb 2016 |
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Greens Energy Vision NeededToday the Tasmanian Greens released the final parts of our Energy Strategy for a renewable and secure energy supply. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 10 Feb 2016 |
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It is Time to Recall ParliamentThe Premier should recall Parliament to enable informed debate about these matters of importance to Tasmanians. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 9 Feb 2016 |
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Paul Harriss is an Energy DinosaurResources Minister, Paul Harriss, cannot be taken seriously on the State's future energy security following the Basslink breakdown. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 7 Feb 2016 |
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Generating a New Renewable WaveGenerating a New Renewable Wave is a blueprint for securing market investment in the renewable future. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 5 Feb 2016 |
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Bell Bay Aluminium Comes to Groom's Temporary RescueBell Bay Aluminium has come to the Minister's rescue with a plan to reduce the plant’s energy consumption by 10% over the next four to five months. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 4 Feb 2016 |
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Tasmanian Greens Energy Strategy: Vision and TargetsThe Tasmanian Greens have released the vision and targets of their Tasmanian Energy Strategy, which focuses on much needed investment in renewables. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 31 Jan 2016 |
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Where is the Premier in Tasmania's Time of Crisis?Tasmania is burning and we have an unfolding energy crisis, yet the Premier is nowhere to be seen. These are the times when people need their leaders to lead. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 28 Jan 2016 |
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Energy Response Needed NowThe government needs to be clear about what their plan is for Tasmania in the current energy predicament. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 27 Jan 2016 |
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Renewables Investment Needed NowThe government have told us the Basslink cable might not be operational until March 19 and our dam levels could fall to as low as 14%. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 14 Jan 2016 |
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Storage Levels Stress Need For RenewablesThe damage to the Basslink cable has exposed Tasmania’s increasing dependence on dirty coal-fired power from the mainland. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 11 Jan 2016 |
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Basslink Wake-up CallThe Basslink fault shows just how reliant we’ve become on importing coal-fired power from Victoria, and how vulnerable we are because of it. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 23 Dec 2015 |
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Basslink Failure Highlights Need for Investment in RenewablesThe damage to the Basslink cable is a timely reminder that Tasmanians are still vulnerable to cuts to our electricity supply. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 22 Dec 2015 |
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Paris Climate Deal Great Opportunity for TasmaniaThe historic deal reached between 195 nations at the Paris climate summit is great news for the planet, and for Tasmania. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 13 Dec 2015 |
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Brown Coal Power Imports Staggering and ShamefulThe latest figures from Hydro are that up to 50% of Tasmania’s power is now coming from Victorian coal-fired power stations. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 3 Dec 2015 |
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Liberals Ignore Renewable EnergyThe Energy Minister is blind to the potential of the renewable energy sector in Tasmania and has no long-term plan to support investment by solar customers. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 2 Dec 2015 |
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Details on Entura Needed NowThe government needs to release the Memorandum of Understanding detailing the relationship between HydroChina, owned by the Chinese government, and Entura. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 4 Nov 2015 |
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Annual Report Shows Liberal Hydro SabotageHydro Tasmania’s crash in revenue this financial year can be laid squarely at the feet of the state and federal governments. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 29 Oct 2015 |
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Small Business - Electricity PricesThere is no new funding allocated in the Budget specifically for small business. Nick Mckim | Parliamentary Activity | 2 Jun 2015 |
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Lake Pedder RestorationThe state government should support Hydro Tasmania playing a role to further inform the conversation about restoring Lake Pedder. Nick Mckim | Media Release | 23 Feb 2015 |
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Energy Policy Sucks Life Out of Local BusinessThe Liberal government’s energy policy vacuum risks locking in a sector ‘death spiral’. Kim Booth | Media Release | 3 Feb 2015 |
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Tasmania's Renewable Energy FutureThe Liberals’ so-called energy strategy fails to address carbon price losses or future changes to the Renewable Energy Target. Kim Booth | Media Release | 21 Dec 2014 |
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Renewable Energy TargetThe release of a recent report reveals the state’s economy benefits from the Renewable Energy Target is more than $100 million each year. Kim Booth | Media Release | 28 Nov 2014 |
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RET Jobs ThreatGreens Leader Kim Booth MP today slammed the Abbott government’s threat to the Renewable Energy Target. Kim Booth | Media Release | 18 Aug 2014 |
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Energy Sector Reforms InsufficientTasmanian families will pay more for their power than they should despite the state moving to full retail competition (FRC) today. Kim Booth | Media Release | 1 Jul 2014 |