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House of Assembly, Tasmania

Production of Cabinet Documents - Report to Parliament

At the last minute, the Premier lamely tabled a whole bunch of documents, which it turned out were already all in the public domain.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  13 Sep 2023


AFL

Macquarie Point Stadium Proposal - Report

The report uses a methodology from the discredited PricewaterhouseCoopers that would not be accepted by the Commonwealth for the allocation of grant funding.

Vica Bayley MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  6 Sep 2023


Money, Australian Dollars, Notes

A Buck Both Ways on Billion Dollar Footy Folly

Today the Treasurer backed in a cost-benefit analysis report created by the pro-stadium lobby as part of its PR strategy and counter to its own advice.

Vica Bayley MP  |  Media Release  |  6 Sep 2023


City Planners Around Table

Tasmanian Planning Scheme

I want to touch quickly on the stadium, the kunanyi cable car and, if I get time, the Lake Malbena development.

Vica Bayley MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  17 Aug 2023


AFL

AFL Deal and Proposed Stadium

It is clear the public interest is for all of the information that the Government used to make the decision should be in the public domain.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  9 Aug 2023


Planning Documents

State Policies and Projects Amendment Bill 2023

There has not been a lot of clarity about where all members stand on the stadium.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  8 Aug 2023


Parliament House, Tasmania

Government Priorities

Apart from moving around a few ministerial positions and bringing in a highly paid spin doctor from a lobbying firm, it is clear nothing has changed.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  8 Aug 2023


AFL

Stadium Recklessness Beggars Belief

Tthe Tasmanian people have finally been given a small glimpse of what advice the Liberals relied on in deciding to build a billion-dollar stadium in Hobart

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Media Release  |  23 Jun 2023


House of Assembly, Tasmania

Estimates Reply – Barnett

The 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


Bureaucracy, Professional with Paperwork

Proposal for Handling Cabinet Documents

It is pleasing to see that there seems to be a renewed interest on the part of government in transparency and the conventions of a Westminster parliament.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  22 Jun 2023


Bureaucracy, Professional with Paperwork

Schedule of Stadium Documents

The Premier has not provided any indication of how many documents he has withheld on the basis of them being Cabinet-in-confidence.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  21 Jun 2023


AFL

Architectural Images Confirm Stadium’s Waterfront Monstrosity

The Government’s Liminal Architecture report on the visual impact of the proposed Macquarie Point stadium was missing a critical image.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Media Release  |  21 Jun 2023


House of Assembly, Tasmania

Macquarie Point Stadium Proposal - Impact on the Cenotaph

Can you confirm, if it is built, that the stadium would be more than double the height of the IXL building and Hunter Street Arts Building?

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  21 Jun 2023


Parliament House, Tasmania

Re-negotiation of Deal or Allow for a Conscience Vote

Do you have the courage to acknowledge what a disaster your stadium folly is, and seek to renegotiate the deal with the AFL?

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  21 Jun 2023


House of Assembly, Tasmania

Greens’ Attempt to Remove Stadium Funding from Budget Blocked

The Greens’ second attempt to remove stadium funding from the State Budget was blocked by Labor and the Liberals in the Estimates Committee today. 

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Media Release  |  20 Jun 2023


Parliament House, Tasmania

Arts – Stadium

Have you had any information or concerns raised with you by the TSO about the potential noise impacts of the Macquarie Point stadium should it ever be built?

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  5 Jun 2023


Hobart, Tasmania

Attorney-General and Justice – Stadium

On another issue, were you, as a member of Cabinet, briefed on the AFL deal and the stadium ahead of the signing and the announcement?

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  5 Jun 2023


House of Assembly, Tasmania

Premier – Macquarie Point Stadium

I am finding it quite hard to believe that your agencies, particularly Treasury and the Department of State Growth, did not provide minutes and briefing notes.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  5 Jun 2023


Parliament House, Tasmania

Veterans’ Affairs – Proposed Macquarie Point Stadium

As you know, our veterans can have a whole range of challenges, including depression and anxiety, homelessness or insecure housing.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  6 Jun 2023


Parliament House, Tasmania

State Development, Construction and Housing – Proposed Macquarie Point Stadium

Perhaps as a foundational question, can we establish how much the Department of State Growth has spent on consultancy reports since January last year.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  6 Jun 2023


House of Assembly, Tasmania

Sport and Recreation – Stadium Proposal

It's very clear that the northern suburbs has been ditched as a potential location for a high-performance centre.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  7 Jun 2023


Parliament House, Tasmania

Hospitality and Events – Stadium Proposal

The business case for the stadium talks about the best-case scenario of 44 events a year.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  7 Jun 2023


Parliament House, Tasmania

Treasurer – Stadium

The majority of Tasmanians are concerned that we have signed a dud deal and we want to find out what advice was given by Treasury to you as Treasurer.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  6 Jun 2023


AFL

Rockliff’s Continued Obfuscation on Stadium

There was very little but the usual Liberal stadium cheerleading and obfuscation at today’s Estimates hearings.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Media Release  |  5 Jun 2023


Homeless Man

Typical Liberal Budget Fails Tasmanians In Need

The Liberals have handed down a Budget that only grudgingly lifts a pinky finger for Tasmanians in need.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Media Release  |  25 May 2023


Bureaucracy, Professional with Paperwork

Macquarie Point Stadium Proposal - Tabling of Documents

We did not hear from Mr Street the argument for why it needed to be amended in this way.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  24 May 2023


House of Assembly, Tasmania

Motion of No Confidence in the Premier

It was abundantly clear that the person who spends a lot of time destabilising Cabinet, the Treasurer, had not a word to say for the Premier.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  23 May 2023


Parliament House, Tasmania

Motion of No Confidence in the Premier

There are a couple of things I need to challenge the Premier on before I get into the substance of my contribution.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  23 May 2023


AFL

AFL Team - Terms of the Contract

The release of parts of the deal you signed with Gill McLachlan confirms you have effectively signed a blank cheque for a new stadium at Macquarie Point.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  23 May 2023


Parliament House, Tasmania

Macquarie Point Stadium Proposal - Opportunity for Parliamentary Vote

We know what the pathway is to parliament having a final say on the stadium: it is an amendment to the State Policies and Projects Act.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  23 May 2023


House of Assembly, Tasmania

Premier Must Guarantee Parliament Has Final Say on Stadium

The Premier must commit to amending the State Policies and Projects Act 1993 to give Parliament the final say on the Macquarie Point stadium.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Media Release  |  23 May 2023


AFL

Rockliff Must Come Clean on PoSS Assurance

Premier Jeremy Rockliff needs to come clean on exactly what he told independent MPs John Tucker and Lara Alexander in order to gain their support in Parliament.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Media Release  |  22 May 2023


AFL

AFL Deal is a Dud for Tasmania

The contract between the Tasmanian Government and the AFL confirms Jeremy Rockliff was a pushover for Gill McLachlan.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Media Release  |  21 May 2023


AFL

Time for Labor to Step Up

With the Parliament's role now crucial in approving the stadium, it's time for Labor leader Rebecca White to step up

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Media Release  |  20 May 2023


AFL

Another Dud Deal for Tasmania

Jeremy Rockliff has stitched up another sneaky deal – this time in a desperate attempt to try and ensure his political survival.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Media Release  |  20 May 2023


House of Assembly, Tasmania

Labor's Budget Dishonesty

Labor Leader Rebecca White and her colleagues are recklessly fear-mongering about the Greens' plan to attempt to amend the State Budget to remove stadium fundin

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Media Release  |  20 May 2023


Parliament House, Tasmania

Government Priorities

This Government has had nine years. This tired Government has had nine years to fix the health system and fix the housing crisis.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  11 May 2023


House of Assembly, Tasmania

Government Priorities

I want to speak today on Government priorities. It is in this week where the conversation has been around the stadium.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  11 May 2023


AFL

Rockliff Pays Price for Arrogance and Contempt

Premier Jeremy Rockliff has today paid the price for his arrogance and contempt

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Media Release  |  12 May 2023


AFL

Tasmania's AFL Team - Request for Tabling of Documentation

Politically, this is a catastrophic decision for them because they have lost touch with the Tasmanian people.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  10 May 2023


Hobart, Tasmania

Macquarie Point Stadium Proposal

This rich entity, with billions of dollars in its bank account, has demanded of this island and its people at least $1 billion in expenditure.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  9 May 2023


House of Assembly, Tasmania

Motion of Censure of the Premier

It is a disgraceful situation where the taxpayers of Tasmania, who will foot this bill and it will be around $1 billion - their money.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  9 May 2023


AFL

AFL Team and Stadium - Terms of Agreements

We know transparency is not your strong point but surely even you will agree that Tasmanians have the right to see the full details of the arrangements.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  9 May 2023


AFL

Full Transparency Needed on AFL Deal

Premier Jeremy Rockliff must release all the documents behind the deal he’s made to sell out Tasmania to the AFL.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Media Release  |  4 May 2023


AFL

President’s Decision on Tassie Team Tarnished by Stadium

It’s a bittersweet day for Tasmanians who’ve long dreamed of our own AFL team

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Media Release  |  2 May 2023


AFL

Stadium Announcement a Betrayal

Today's announcement of $240 million in Federal funding for unwanted, unneeded Macquarie Point stadium is a betrayal of the Tasmanian people. 

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Media Release  |  29 Apr 2023


AFL

Real Community Engagement Needed for Regatta Point

​​​​​​​The Liberals’ secretive plans for prime public land at Regatta Point is yet another example of their contempt for Tasmanians

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Media Release  |  26 Apr 2023


AFL

Labor Can Save Tasmania from Billion Dollar Stadium

​​​​​​​Confirmation the Albanese Labor Government plans to stump up $240M for a stadium puts the focus on Rebecca White’s Labor Party

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Media Release  |  26 Apr 2023


AFL

Greens Withdraw from Tripartisan AFL Bid over Stadium

The Greens have made the difficult decision to withdraw support for the State’s AFL license bid because it is attached to the billion dollar stadium.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Media Release  |  22 Apr 2023


Hobart, Tasmania

At Last, A Genuine Vision for Macquarie Point

Tasmanians know we can do better for Macquarie Point. The 'Our Place' vision reflects the true potential and original vision for this priceless location.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Media Release  |  20 Apr 2023


AFL

Tasmanian AFL Team

I move that the house does not support any deal for a Tasmanian AFL and AFLW team that requires State or Federal money to be spent on a new stadium.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  29 Mar 2023


Parliament House, Tasmania

Macquarie Point Stadium

It is disappointing that the Premier cannot see why debating the stadium is an important debate.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  29 Mar 2023


AFL

AFL Licence - Conditions

Repeatedly during your discussions with us over the state's AFL bid and indeed to this parliament, you stated the AFL bid was not contingent on a new stadium.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  29 Mar 2023


AFL

Rockliff Accuses Liberal Colleagues of Being Anti-Tasmanian

Premier Jeremy Rockliff has launched a remarkable attack on those opposing the proposed Hobart stadium – including five of his Federal Liberal colleagues

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Media Release  |  29 Mar 2023


AFL

More Questions Than Answers on Stadium

If what State Growth Secretary told a Parliamentary Committee is true, the Greens were lied to by Jeremy Rockliff in order to secure our support for his AFL bid

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Media Release  |  24 Mar 2023


AFL

Rockliff Must Listen to RSL and Abandon Mega-Stadium 

The RSL’s letter to Premier Rockliff imploring him to protect the Cenotaph is powerful reading. RSL Tasmania unequivocally reject a stadium at Macquarie Point.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Media Release  |  1 Mar 2023


Parliament House, Tasmania

Liberal Government Priorities

Just who do you govern for? It is certainly not for the battlers or everyday Tasmanians.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  28 Feb 2023


House of Assembly, Tasmania

Who Does Jeremy Rockliff Govern For?

Who is Premier Rockliff governing for? It’s not battlers, or everyday Tasmanians. 

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Media Release  |  28 Feb 2023


Shaking Hands

Who Does Gill McLachlan Think He Is?

It takes a special kind of arrogance to rock up to Tasmania for a few hours just to tell locals why they’re wrong about their priorities for their own home

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Media Release  |  23 Feb 2023


Planning Documents

Cost Benefit Analysis a Business Case Against the Stadium

The MI Global Logistics cost benefit analysis is a business case *against* the stadium.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Media Release  |  19 Jan 2023


AFL

Who Actually Cares What Jeff Kennett Thinks?

While the out of touch suited-up blokes might want this unneeded, billion dollar stadium, the majority of Tasmanians don’t.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Media Release  |  15 Dec 2022


City Planners Around Table

TasPorts - Macquarie Point Stadium

I wonder if TasPorts was consulted about the proposed stadium at Macquarie Point?

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  1 Dec 2022


Parliament House, Tasmania

Stadiums Tasmania Amendment (Transfers) Bill 2022

We do not support the establishment of Stadiums Tasmania. We think this is bread and circuses on the part of Government.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  8 Nov 2022


Preferential Voting, Ballot Paper

Referendum on New Stadium at Macquarie Point

The Greens will not be supporting this ridiculous, shallow and self serving motion put forward by the Leader of the Opposition.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  26 Oct 2022


AFL

Labor Crab-Walk Away from Stadium Opposition

After Federal Labor Treasurer Jim Chalmers signaled he’s open to funding the massive mega-stadium, today Labor are proposing a referendum on the Liberals’ plan.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Media Release  |  24 Oct 2022


Parliament House, Tasmania

Proposed Stadium Development - Opposition

If people need an ambulance in Tasmania right now, there is significant uncertainty about whether it will arrive in time.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  19 Oct 2022


Houses, Construction

Investment in Infrastructure

Our issue, as Greens, is the type of infrastructure that government prioritises.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  28 Sep 2022


House of Assembly, Tasmania

Proposed Stadium Development Select Committee

We think parliament should have a look at a proposed project of this scale and expense.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  28 Sep 2022


Empty Classroom

Education Resources - Proposed Stadium Development

Students are waiting for assessments or support from school social workers, psychologists, and speech and language pathologists.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  28 Sep 2022


Royal Hobart Hospital, Emergency Department Entrance

State of the Health System

Nobody who understands what Tasmania is experiencing in our health system supports a new stadium.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  27 Sep 2022


AFL

Stadium Plan Insulting to Tasmanians in Need

he secretly decided mega-million dollar stadium plan for Macquarie Point is an insult to every Tasmanian who can’t afford their rent or is living in a tent.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Media Release  |  18 Sep 2022


AFL

Greens’ Support for Tasmanian AFL and AFLW Teams

Our firm support for the State’s AFL bid, however, did not include backing in a new stadium – and will not. 

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Media Release  |  10 Jun 2022


Houses, Construction

Premier Prioritising Mega Stadium Over Homes for Tasmanians

This week the Premier announced a $750 million mega stadium to be built within five years - while allocating $1.5 billion for housing to be built in ten years.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Media Release  |  3 Mar 2022