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Budget ReplyOur wild places area a treasure like nowhere else on Earth, not the plaything of private companies. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 1 Jun 2023 |
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Budget ReplyEvery year at Budget time the Greens do the work to lay out a clear, big hearted, evidence based alternative plan for Tasmania. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 31 May 2023 |
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HealthYear after year has been serial underinvestment under the Liberals and we see the result of it. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 31 May 2023 |
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Typical Liberal Budget Fails Tasmanians In NeedThe 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 |
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Commission of Inquiry ExtensionThe Greens acknowledge and respect the Commission of Inquiry’s request to extend their reporting deadline. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 4 Apr 2023 |
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Appropriation (Further Supplementary Appropriation for 2022-23) Bill 2023We have a commitment from the Liberals, with the support of Labor, to continue with thermal coal exploration in Tasmania. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 23 Mar 2023 |
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Appropriation (Further Supplementary Appropriation for 2022-23) Bill 2023I think seeing house prices fall would be a very positive thing for most Tasmanians. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 23 Mar 2023 |
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Appropriation (Supplementary Appropriation for 2022-23) Bill 2022The Greens did not support the establishment of Homes Tasmania as a separate statutory body, somewhat outside government. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 10 Nov 2022 |
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Greens Back Public Sector StrikesThe Tasmanian Greens strongly support public sector workers who are striking today to demand a better deal on pay and conditions from the Rockliff government Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 9 Nov 2022 |
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Labor Crab-Walk Away from Stadium OppositionAfter 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 |
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Bracknell Hall - Promise for FundingThe Bracknell Football Club has received tens of thousands of dollars through pork-barrel grants at each of the 2014, 2018 and 2021 state elections. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 8 Sep 2022 |
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Bracknell HallYou have previously stood in this place and defended your party's shameless pork-barrelling exercise, the Local Communities Facilities Fund. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 8 Sep 2022 |
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Estimates Reply – StreetFrom that, according to the minister, 150 so-called 'funding commitments' were made during the tate election. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 14 Jun 2022 |
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Estimates Reply – StreetWhenever there is a conflict of interest it almost certainly means that the money should not be allocated in that way. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 14 Jun 2022 |
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Estimates Reply - FergusonTasmania is extremely reliant on GST payments, which make up about 40 per cent of the state Budget. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 14 Jun 2022 |
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Advanced Manufacturing and Defence Industries – Defence Industryhow many people are employed in defence industry manufacturing, what is the contribution to GSP and how do those numbers compare? Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 9 Jun 2022 |
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Science and Technology – Budget AllocationMinister, page 249 of budget paper 2, volume 1 shows a decline in the information technology and digital services strategy and policy development. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 9 Jun 2022 |
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Parks – Kanunnah Bridge$2 million the budget document states funding will be allocated to strengthen the Kanunnah Bridge. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 9 Jun 2022 |
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Skills, Training and Workforce Growth – THA FundingWhat skills and training does the THA provide as part of that money? Are they a registered training provider? Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 8 Jun 2022 |
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Children, Education and Youth – Education FundingFunding for Education has increased about 5 per cent in year 1, but, that is not actually new money and it diminishes over the forward Estimates. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 8 Jun 2022 |
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Hospitality and Events – Tasmanian Hospitality AssociationMinister, I am interested in exploring with you the $8 million over four years that's been given to the Tasmanian Hospitality Association (THA). Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 8 Jun 2022 |
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Hospitality and Events – Budget AllocationThis is, in real terms, the lowest forward Estimates allocation this output has ever received since its establishment. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 8 Jun 2022 |
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Treasurer – RoyaltiesTreasurer, you've been subject to a lot of criticism about the level of debt that the Budget carries. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 7 Jun 2022 |
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Treasurer – DebtSaul Eslake made quite a number of comments immediately after you brought down the Budget and they weren't all supportive of the decisions you have made. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 7 Jun 2022 |
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Treasurer – Own-Source RevenueTreasurer, a significant issue our budget has always faced is its relatively low proportion of own-source revenue. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 7 Jun 2022 |
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Infrastructure and Transport – Crash StatisticsThe Transport Service's website reports this data but it is not available in the Budget. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 7 Jun 2022 |
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Infrastructure and Transport – Debt-FinancingHow much of the $712.5 million allocated in this year's Budget to roads and bridges is debt-financed? Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 7 Jun 2022 |
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Arts – Budget AllocationThere is $25 million less from your Government going into Arts, Screen and Arts development. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 6 Jun 2022 |
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Budget ReplyOur natural world is the source of all life. Our wild forests and grasslands, rivers and oceans are home to an extraordinary biodiversity. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 2 Jun 2022 |
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Valuing our Health WorkersWe have an enduring situation in Tasmania. It has been going on for a long time, but under this Government, over the last eight years, nothing has improved. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 31 May 2022 |
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Budget 2022-23 - Affordable Housing StrategyIn the past eight years, according to the Productivity Commission, only 578 additional properties have been delivered. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 31 May 2022 |
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Budget Reply 2022-23So much has changed since the Tasmanian Greens handed down our last evidence-based and fully costed Alternative Budget late last year. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 1 Jun 2022 |
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Greens’ Alternative BudgetThe Tasmanian Greens today released our fully-costed, future-focussed Alternative Budget. It reflects and responds to the imperatives of the times we live in. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 1 Jun 2022 |
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Ferguson Denies the FactsToday in Parliament, trainee Treasurer Michael Ferguson denied figures in his own budget and dismissed the analysis of the Productivity Commission. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 31 May 2022 |
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Time to End the Cruel Housing LiesA cruel lie is at the heart of Michael Ferguson’s first Budget as Treasurer. It exposes eight years of broken promises and false hopes for Tasmanians. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 30 May 2022 |
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Cost of LivingNo one could argue that not nearly enough money is being put into supporting people in Tasmania who are having a very hard time every single day. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 25 May 2022 |
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Ambulance Tasmania - Funding IssuesWords cannot do justice to the truly dire state of Tasmania's ambulance service. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 24 May 2022 |
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Appropriation (Supplementary Appropriation for 2021-22) Bill 2022This is an enormous amount of money. I do not think that anyone would disagree that in the current context, $441 700 000 is very substantial. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 5 May 2022 |
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MAIB - FinancesI might have heard correctly that you said the financial investments for MAIB were $1.88 billion before the COVID-19 period and is now at $2.66 billion. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 1 Dec 2021 |
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TASCORP – Management of COVID DebtIn the annual report it's clear that advances to Treasury and Finance rose by $950 million to $1.7 billion. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 30 Nov 2021 |
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Estimates Reply – Minister HowlettThe number of swabs being proposed in the drug detection process for the coming year are fewer than the number undertaken in 2018-19. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 16 Sep 2021 |
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Estimates Reply – Minister PetrusmaI am so happy to announce the victory of the conservationists who have been vindicated by the Supreme Court's ruling on Lake Malbena. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 16 Sep 2021 |
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Estimates Reply – Attorney-GeneralOn 7 May, Ms Louise Elliot established an 'Elliot for Council' page. On 13 May this year, TRPPOA applied for funding. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 16 Sep 2021 |
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Estimates Reply – Attorney-GeneralIt is surprising and welcome news that the Government is looking at the location of the proposed northern prison site. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 16 Sep 2021 |
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Estimates Reply – Minister Courtney12 minutes at a minimum of the time devoted to the scrutiny of the Children and Youth portfolio went to Liberal backbencher questions. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 15 Sep 2021 |
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Estimates Reply – Minister CourtneyI talked to Ms Courtney, as Education minister, about the concerning low investment in literacy in Tasmania. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 15 Sep 2021 |
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Estimates Reply – Minister BarnettThe minister has a delusion that he and this Liberal government can continue to flog our brand and continue to get away with it. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 15 Sep 2021 |
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Estimates Reply – Minister BarnettThis report was one of a series of water ecology reports that the department has been undertaking for many years. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 15 Sep 2021 |
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Fiscal SustainabilityUnfortunately, in this Budget we see a delay in expending those capital funds in providing homes for people. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 15 Sep 2021 |
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Estimates Reply – Minister JaenschWe had some important conversations about the proposed legislative changes that are coming down the line for local government. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 14 Sep 2021 |
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Estimates Reply – Minister JaenschThere is an inherent conflict between having a minister who is the minister for State Growth on the one hand and Environment and Climate Change on the other. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 14 Sep 2021 |
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Estimates Reply – Minister FergusonDoes the minister for Science, take the findings of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Sixth Assessment Report with the gravity they command? Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 14 Sep 2021 |
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Estimates Reply - PremierI rise to speak about the contributions made by the Premier and the conversations that were had during the climate change ministry. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 14 Sep 2021 |
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Estimates Reply - PremierWe do see, in other parts of our economy, from agriculture to transport to waste, that emissions are increasing. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 14 Sep 2021 |
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Racing - Use of WhipsI want to talk to you about harness racer, Gavin Kelly, who was fined by the stewards for refusing to use a whip. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 9 Sep 2021 |
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Racing - Off the Track ProgramMinister, last year during Estimates we talked at some length about TasRacing's Off the Track program. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 9 Sep 2021 |
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Racing - Interstate AbattoirsAre you able to provide any information on the chain of custody arrangements for horses in the racing industry in Tasmania? Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 9 Sep 2021 |
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Racing - ORI ReviewAre you able to confirm that the TasRacing CEO told attendees that TasRacing will not be part of the review? Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 9 Sep 2021 |
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Racing - SwabsThe actual number of swabs taken in 2018-19 was 4226. Yet the target for swabs taken by stewards is 3500 in 2021-22. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 9 Sep 2021 |
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Racing - ORI StaffingI heard the deputy secretary speak of culture within the Office of Racing Integrity and, as you know, minister, 21 ORI staff have left in the past three years. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 9 Sep 2021 |
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Sport and Recreation - Working with Vulnerable PeopleHave there been any changes in the department's policies and practices to the greatest extent possible to mitigate the risk to children? Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 9 Sep 2021 |
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Women - Womens StrategyWhat might the elements be of the new Tasmanian Women's Strategy? Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 9 Sep 2021 |
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Women - Transgender DiscriminationI want to build on that line of questioning a little bit and acknowledge, minister, your sincerity in responding to transgender Tasmanians. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 9 Sep 2021 |
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Women - Sexual HarassmentBut I've had a number of concerning conversations with young women particularly, who've observed what has happened to women who've come forward. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 9 Sep 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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Small Business - Apprenticeships and TrainingMinister, I would like to hear your comments about the small business apprenticeships and trainee programs. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 9 Sep 2021 |
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Small Business - COVID-19 ImpactsIn the Budget papers, the Small Business Mental Health Support package is listed under key deliverables. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 9 Sep 2021 |
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Police, Fire and Emergency Management - Firefighting AssetsMinister, what monitoring and early attack assets are guaranteed in Tasmania? Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 9 Sep 2021 |
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Police, Fire and Emergency Management - Bushfire MitigationI would like you to talk us through where your department is in relation to what that bill was proposing. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 9 Sep 2021 |
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Police, Fire and Emergency Management - Native Forest LoggingMinister, I don't know if you've had a chance to see the latest research from the ANU, about logging and bushfire risks. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 9 Sep 2021 |
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Police, Fire and Emergency Management - Fire Warden TrainingA decision was made last year that Tas Fire Training would stop providing chief fire wardens and fire warden training to the private sector. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 9 Sep 2021 |
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Police, Fire and Emergency Management - Media and CommunicationsIt's very important to have clear and efficient communication with media outlets and from media outlets so that official information is available to the public. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 9 Sep 2021 |
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Police, Fire and Emergency Management - Strip SearchesThe Examiner reported on information about the numbers of invasive strip searches of children and young people continuing in the youth detention system. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 9 Sep 2021 |
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Police, Fire and Emergency Management - DrugsThe proportion of drug offenders who have been given drug diversions by Tasmania Police has declined every single year under this Government. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 9 Sep 2021 |
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Police, Fire and Emergency Management - James GriffinYou outlined a number of specific recommendations that were made in that report. I asked you how they were being actioned. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 9 Sep 2021 |
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Prevention of Family Violence - Sexual HarassmentThe Prime Minister's Womens National Safety Summit was held this week and it was a very important event. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 9 Sep 2021 |
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Parks - Anti-Protest BillI have a follow-up question, about the Workplace Protection from Protestors Amendment Bill 2019, which is currently in draft form. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 9 Sep 2021 |
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Parks - Arthur-Pieman Conservation AreaThere's $10 million, I understand, put into the Arthur-Pieman Conservation Area and stopping four wheel drives from trashing that unique heritage. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 9 Sep 2021 |
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Parks - RAA ReplacementIt seems to be a pretty clear admission that the Parks process surrounding the expression of interest has been very secret. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 9 Sep 2021 |
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Parks - Tyndall Ranges, Next Iconic WalkThe independent report shows the cost of that walk is actually going to cost $37 million to create. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 9 Sep 2021 |
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Veteran Affairs - RSL TasmaniaAs part of providing for health and wellbeing for returned soldiers, it's very important to have a place. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 9 Sep 2021 |
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Veteran Affairs - Afghan RefugeesI've been personally approached by people who have served in Afghanistan who are extremely distressed by the chaotic unfolding of events. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 9 Sep 2021 |
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Trade - AquacultureToday in The Australian they have reported Woolworths has expressed concern at claims that Tasmania's salmon industry certification may not be fit for purpose. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 9 Sep 2021 |
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Trade - Woodchip ExportsMinister, what's the volume of native forest woodchips that’s exported for all Tasmanian ports over the years 2019, 2020, 2021 and to date? Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 9 Sep 2021 |
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Energy and Emissions Reduction - Gas IndustryI have received a stream of promotional materials from Font PR of behalf of Tas Gas and the Tasmanian Gas Pipeline over the last few months. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 9 Sep 2021 |
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Energy and Emissions Reduction - BasslinkI understand that the current owners of Basslink Keppel Infrastructure Trust are in financial trouble and have failed to pay compensation money. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 9 Sep 2021 |
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Energy and Emissions Reduction - Transmission Cost AllocationLast year the Energy Security Board provided advice to energy ministers on transmission cost allocation. We haven't seen an announcement yet about that issue. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 9 Sep 2021 |
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Energy and Emissions Reduction - Onerous ContractsWe've heard that Hydro Tasmania didn't think there was enough energy for hydrogen which contradicted the Government's position. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 9 Sep 2021 |
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Energy and Emissions Reduction - HydrogenTwo weeks ago Hydro said to Twiggy Forrest that according to him Hydro couldn't provide 250 megawatts of power for that project. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 9 Sep 2021 |
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Energy and Emissions Reduction - New Energy AgencyNow the CEO has left and there is plenty of speculation that a rift has occurred between Government and Hydro. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 9 Sep 2021 |
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Primary Industries - JBS TakeoverMinister, I want to ask you a couple of questions before I leave the committee about JBS and its planned takeover of Huon. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 9 Sep 2021 |
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Primary Industries - Fish FarmingThere is huge concern in coastal communities around Tasmania about your Government's plans to double the size of the Tasmanian fish farming industry. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 9 Sep 2021 |
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Primary Industries - River HealthRivers in more extensively developed areas of catchment in Tasmania are under stress and this is causing changes in river health. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 9 Sep 2021 |
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Resources - MiningThe work they do is on behalf of future generations. It also upholds Tasmania's brand, and we regard you as the parliamentary wing of the climate criminals. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 9 Sep 2021 |
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Resources - Swift ParrotWhat is Forestry Tasmania's plan to protect the swift parrot, which is down to 300 individual birds. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 9 Sep 2021 |
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Resources - Native Forest LoggingWhy wouldn't Tasmania show the same kind of climate leadership and announce an end to native forest logging? Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 9 Sep 2021 |
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Resources - Anti-Protest LegislationIs it your Government's intention also to prohibit protest, lock people up, slap them with huge fines if they're defending public protected areas? Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 9 Sep 2021 |
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Arts - Screen ProductionsMinister, the screen productions that come out of Tasmania are truly world renowned. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 8 Sep 2021 |
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Arts - Live MusicIs there anything in the Budget for live music specifically, particularly for smaller venues? Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 8 Sep 2021 |
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Arts - Arts Industry Development FundingMinister, I'd like to get some more information about the money in the Budget provided under Arts Industry Development, output 5.2. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 8 Sep 2021 |
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Workplace Safety and Consumer Affairs - Rental Property Owners AssociationMinister, what date did the Tasmanian Rental Property Owners Association first approach the Government seeking funding? Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 8 Sep 2021 |
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Workplace Safety and Consumer Affairs - Wage TheftThe Fair Work Ombudsman this year reported almost $600 000 in unpaid wages for workers and businesses across the popular food precincts of North Hobart. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 8 Sep 2021 |
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Workplace Safety and Consumer Affairs - Tassal Worksafe InvestigationCan you please tell me what was the result of WorkSafe Tasmania's investigation? Has Tassal been fined or has there been any other enforcement actions taken? Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 8 Sep 2021 |
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Workplace Safety and Consumer Affairs - Worksafe ReferralAttorney-General, I want to take you to the Integrity Commission Report 1 of 2021, dated 24 August 2021. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 8 Sep 2021 |
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Corrections - Westbury Prison ProposalI'd like to ask you about the proposed Westbury prison and explore what your agency's recent engagement with the Commonwealth has been. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 8 Sep 2021 |
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Corrections - RehabilitationEducation, training, reintegration and rehabilitative services are not being delivered at the levels that are needed. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 8 Sep 2021 |
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Corrections - Tough on Crime RhetoricAs a result of Government policies around community orders, suspended sentences, its 'tough on crime' rhetoric, the prisons population has increased. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 8 Sep 2021 |
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Attorney-General and Justice - Integrity CommissionHave you ever made inquiries with the commission as to why they've never held, for example, a public hearing? Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 8 Sep 2021 |
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Attorney-General and Justice - Victims of Crime CompensationMoving back to something I asked you about last year, the processes and the funding available for victims of crime. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 8 Sep 2021 |
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Attorney-General and Justice - Nazi Iconography and MemorabiliaVictoria's Attorney-General, Jaclyn Symes, has recently announced that the Victorian government will be banning the display of Nazi iconography. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 8 Sep 2021 |
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Attorney-General and Justice - OPCATThe Closing the Gap implementation plan notes that the Commonwealth will provide funding over two years to states and territories to implement OPCAT. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 8 Sep 2021 |
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Attorney-General and Justice - Sexual HarassmentHow long do reviews of sexual harassment complaints take to be completed in the Department of Justice? Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 8 Sep 2021 |
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Attorney-General and Justice - Anti-Discrimination ActThe largest group of complaints under section 17(1) are on the basis of disability, something that's never mentioned by the federal government or the ACL. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 8 Sep 2021 |
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Attorney-General and Justice - Commission of InquiryThe Budget provides $1.6 million for the Commission of Inquiry Response Unit, you have just called that CARCRU, is that right? Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 8 Sep 2021 |
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Heritage - National TrustAs Heritage minister, you should know this has been an ongoing issue for heritage properties in Tasmania, going back to forever. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 8 Sep 2021 |
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Heritage - Halls IslandAre you able to provide the committee with an update on the Tasmanian Heritage Council's consideration of the heritage listing of Reg Hall's hut? Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 8 Sep 2021 |
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Aboriginal Affairs - Ashley Youth DetentionThere has been a sharp spike in the number of Aboriginal children ending up in the Ashley Youth Detention Centre. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 8 Sep 2021 |
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Aboriginal Affairs - Crown Land DivestmentA few weeks ago, the minister for Parks announced a plan to divest, sell, what she described as 'excess' Crown lands. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 8 Sep 2021 |
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Aboriginal Affairs - Truth tellingHave you had any discussions with the professors who are undertaking the work about what that might look like? Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 8 Sep 2021 |
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Environment - Robbins IslandRobbins Island is an important ark for about 150 disease-free Tasmanian devils. It is an insurance population. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 8 Sep 2021 |
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Environment - Native Forest LoggingDo you agree the best action we can take to protect Tasmania's many threatened and endangered species unique to this place is to end native forest logging? Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 8 Sep 2021 |
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Environment - EPA IndependenceCan you confirm that a Statement of Expectations will no longer be provided to the EPA? Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 8 Sep 2021 |
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Planning - Short Stay PermitsHow many short-stay properties in each region have permits, and how many do not? How many are exempt from the permit system, and for what reasons? Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 8 Sep 2021 |
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Planning - State Planning ProvisionsIn the draft statewide planning provisions report that was handed to the minister, 15 recommendations were made. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 8 Sep 2021 |
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Local Government - Environmental Health OfficersProfessor Roger Hughes at UTAS has recommended that the workforce needs to be expanded by 25 full time equivalent staff across the state as a high priority. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 8 Sep 2021 |
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Local Government - KGV Hydrotherapy PoolOur first concern is that St Giles raised the hire cost of the pool from $55 an hour to $200 an hour, effectively pricing out Arthritis Tas from using the pool. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 8 Sep 2021 |
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State Growth - VisasCan you provide information on the total number of visas issued under each subclass by financial year from 2018-19, 2019-20, 2020-21? Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 8 Sep 2021 |
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State Growth - Mount Roland Cable CarAre you able to update the committee on the proposed privatisation of part of Mount Roland and the cable car proposal by a private developer? Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 8 Sep 2021 |
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State Growth - Code of Conduct InvestigationsMinister, are you aware of any ED5 code of conduct investigations in the Department of State Growth? Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 8 Sep 2021 |
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State Growth - kunanyi/Mount Wellington Cable CarMinister, is the Department of State Growth providing any practical support or advice or guidance to the Mt Wellington Cableway Company to date? Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 8 Sep 2021 |
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State Growth - PESRAC ReportWhat regard, if any, would State Growth and the Office of the Coordinator-General have for the recommendation in PESRAC? Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 8 Sep 2021 |
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State Growth - Robbins IslandDoes the Office of the Coordinator-General have any involvement in the proposed windfarm on Robbins Island? Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 8 Sep 2021 |
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State Growth - Crown Land SalesI want to talk about the announced sale of what minister Petrusma called 'excess Crown land'. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 8 Sep 2021 |
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State Growth - EOI ProjectsHow many expressions of interest have been lodged to date through the opaque expressions of interest process for development in protected areas? Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 8 Sep 2021 |
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Children and Youth - Ashley Youth Detention CentreIt is notorious for violence, disfunction and for younger children in that unit not being safe. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 7 Sep 2021 |
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Children and Youth - Sexual HarassmentWas the complaint was sitting either on his desk or another desk in the department for up to four months before the investigation commenced? Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 7 Sep 2021 |
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Disability Services - Disability AccessPeople living with disabilities shouldn't have to put up with this to make a complaint. What are you doing to fix this situation, minister? Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 7 Sep 2021 |
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Disability Services - Form AccessibilityCan you please tell me what was the result of this review, and what percentage of forms are now accessible in the health service and the whole of government? Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 7 Sep 2021 |
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Disability Services - NDIS and Equipment AccessWhat happens is that when children make an application to the NDIS, the process often takes between six months and a year. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 7 Sep 2021 |
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Skills and Training and Workforce Growth - TasTAFEWill the teachers and staff who are currently employed through our public education and training institute TasTAFE remain as State Service employees? Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 7 Sep 2021 |
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Education - South Hobart Primary SchoolThis year there's no apparent funding in the Budget for either the library or any expansion of South Hobart Primary School. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 7 Sep 2021 |
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Education - Speech PathologistsHow many schools is one speech pathologist responsible for, on average? Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 7 Sep 2021 |
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Education - DiscriminationHow many discrimination complaints have been lodged with Equal Opportunity Tasmania against the DoE or its teachers in the past 12 months, if any? Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 7 Sep 2021 |
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Education - Students and ClimateEco anxiety is something that the Premier talked about yesterday in the Climate portfolio and it is a recognised psychological diagnostic area. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 7 Sep 2021 |
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Education - Commission of InquiryMinister, the commission of inquiry is underway and I would like to hear what actions the department has put in place now. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 7 Sep 2021 |
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Education - Child and Family Learning Centre Specialist StaffThe Budget provides funding to replicate the support and wellbeing team model in the Child and Family Learning Centres. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 7 Sep 2021 |
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Education - Trauma ProgramsLast year's budget didn't include a budget line for trauma programs, but talked about an increase in total annual funding to $4 million a year. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 7 Sep 2021 |
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Education - Disability FundingHow many students with disability are currently enrolled in Tasmanian schools, including those who don't receive funding under the reasonable adjustment model? Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 7 Sep 2021 |
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Education - LiteracyThere is no doubt that teachers are doing extraordinary work and we all thank them for what they do, teaching our children. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 7 Sep 2021 |
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Hospitality and Events - COVID-19The threat of Delta coming into Tasmania is very present. So far, the state has done an extraordinary job in keeping it out of the island. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 7 Sep 2021 |
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Hospitality and Events - Gambling ReformsWhat was the date on which you first became aware of the advice of the planned tax rate for poker machines in casinos? Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 7 Sep 2021 |
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Science and Technology - State Service IT SystemsThe Auditor-General in October last year was critical of the Government's progress in the 'Our Digital Future' strategy. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 7 Sep 2021 |
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Science and Technology - ClimateWhat would you say are the key findings of the sixth Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report just released? Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 7 Sep 2021 |
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State Development - Homelessness and HousingThe number of people who are in housing stress and experiencing homelessness has gone up. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 7 Sep 2021 |
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State Development - Macquarie PointLooking at the master plan for Macquarie Point, there are a number of extremely exciting proposed developments there. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 7 Sep 2021 |
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Infrastructure and Transport - Ministerial Staff ConductDo you think it's appropriate to have someone on your staff who spends a fair bit of time in your office self-promoting and trolling the Hobart City Council? Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 7 Sep 2021 |
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Infrastructure and Transport - High-Vis ArmyI need you to understand that there's no mention of the Housing Industry Association in your High Vis Army policy. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 7 Sep 2021 |
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Infrastructure and Transport - RoadkillA UTAS and CSIRO collaboration found more than 294 000 Tasmanian native animals are killed every year by vehicles on our roads. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 7 Sep 2021 |
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Infrastructure and Transport - Sexual HarassmentHarassment and bullying is one thing but the process, gaslighting, minimising and blatantly ignoring what has followed is equally, if not more, harmful. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 7 Sep 2021 |
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Infrastructure and Transport - Queenstown Historic RailwayHas any referral been made to Tasmania Police or the Integrity Commission or any other body relating to the procurement? Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 7 Sep 2021 |
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Infrastructure and Transport - Freight Equalisation SchemeIn the 2020-21 year, in Subsidies and Concessions, page 361, shipping and ferry subsidies are broken down. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 7 Sep 2021 |
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Infrastructure and Transport - Leith OverpassI am interested in what the genesis was for such a high-impact and arguably, completely over-engineered traffic solution. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 7 Sep 2021 |
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Infrastructure and Transport - Hobart Light RailThe northern suburbs transit corridor options technical report recommended several next steps to progress the corridor. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 7 Sep 2021 |
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Infrastructure and Transport - Southern Outlet Fifth LaneWhat the solution is to the actual bottleneck, which is the Macquarie and Davey Streets and also the roundabout at the top of the Outlet. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 7 Sep 2021 |
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Finance - Gambling ReformsAll through the state election campaign, both the Finance Minister and Premier refused to tell Tasmanians what the casino pokies tax rate was. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 7 Sep 2021 |
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Community Services and Development - Right to InformationI wrote to the secretaries of Communities Tasmania and Health about persistent breaches of the Right to Information Act. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 6 Sep 2021 |
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Community Services and Development - Sexual HarassmentI do have one more but it relates in part to Ms Courtney's portfolio and some really serious issues that came up in the Premier's Estimates today. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 6 Sep 2021 |
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Community Services and Development - COVID-19I understand that the procurement of quarantine hotels and quarantine facilities sits with Communities Tasmania. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 6 Sep 2021 |
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Community Services and Development - Elder AbuseThere's quite a body of evidence that's developing around the world about the potential for elder abuse specific legislation. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 6 Sep 2021 |
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Advanced Manufacturing and Defence Industries - Native Forest Biomass EnergyI have in front of me the Tasmanian Advanced Manufacturing Action Plan of 2024 and it talks about two particular areas I wanted to discuss with you. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 6 Sep 2021 |
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Advanced Manufacturing and Defence Industries - National SecurityIs the agency here working with ASIO? For example, what sort of guidance is given by the Department of Defence? Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 6 Sep 2021 |
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Mental Health and Wellbeing - Child and Adolescent Mental Health ServicesPESRAC recommended that the CAMHS reforms be accelerated and implemented as soon as possible and they set out a number of phases. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 6 Sep 2021 |
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Mental Health and Wellbeing - Climate EmergencyLast week a veritable who's who of Australian sport launched an incredibly important campaign called The Cool Down. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 6 Sep 2021 |
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Mental Health and Wellbeing - Eating Disorder ClinicMinister, I asked you in Estimates last year about the construction of a stand-alone eating disorder clinic at St John's. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 6 Sep 2021 |
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Mental Health and Wellbeing - COVID-19We have a load of 150 people or thereabouts, I understand, coming from the UK, who will be in hotel quarantine in Tasmania. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 6 Sep 2021 |
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Mental Health and Wellbeing - Coronial Report, Mental Health ServicesTwo coronial reports in recent times have painted a dire picture of acute mental health services in our hospital system. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 6 Sep 2021 |
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Health - Pill TestingOur current system puts such a huge focus on the morality of drug-taking there is little room for the discussion of the science. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 6 Sep 2021 |
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Health - Medical CannabisTasmania's Controlled Access Scheme was widely acknowledged as being overly restrictive and ideologically dominated. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 6 Sep 2021 |
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Health - Hospital Performance and StaffingIn July, the Royal Hobart Hospital recorded its worst result on record for patients seen on time. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 6 Sep 2021 |
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Health - Elective SurgeriesThe performance target you have for elective surgeries in this Budget are extremely welcome. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 6 Sep 2021 |
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Health - Paramedics and AmbulancesLast year in budget Estimates we asked the Minister to provide data for the number of code blue events that had occurred on the ramp at the Royal. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 6 Sep 2021 |
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Health - COVID-19We are now in a situation where the majority of the Australian population is in lockdown due to the significant outbreaks of the Delta variant. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 6 Sep 2021 |
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Health - James GriffinIn budget Estimates last year we asked a number of questions about the James Geoffrey Griffin matter. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 6 Sep 2021 |
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Tourism - kunanyi/Mt Wellington Cable CarThe outgoing chair of Tourism Tasmania was very supportive of the cable car on kunanyi. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 6 Sep 2021 |
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Tourism - EOI ProjectsIan Johnstone sold his company, Maria Island Walk to the company called Experience Company. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 6 Sep 2021 |
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Tourism - Golf TripThe CEO, the chair and a retiring board member travelled to King Island in June this year on what we understand was a golf trip. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 6 Sep 2021 |
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Climate Change - Climate Emergency DeclarationSporting men and women in Australia have taken out full page advertisements and launched a campaigned called The Cool Down. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 6 Sep 2021 |
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Climate Change - Native Forest LoggingReafforestation and a decline in native forest logging offset more than 100 per cent of Tasmania's emissions in 2018. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 6 Sep 2021 |
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Climate Change - Sectoral Emissions TargetsWe have a climate plan that you are going to announce, that has no caps on native forest logging and no sectoral targets. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 6 Sep 2021 |
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Treasury - Housing FundingThe Labor-Greens government left the housing waiting list at its lowest level in a decade and built nearly 2500 new homes within four years. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 6 Sep 2021 |
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Treasury - Threatened Species FundingFor the swift parrot recovery plan over the four years, there is $1 million. As you are aware, according to ANU researchers we're down to about 300 birds. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 6 Sep 2021 |
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Treasury - Macquarie PointThe vision of the Government has changed three or four times since the area of land first became a possibility. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 6 Sep 2021 |
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Treasury - Climate BureaucracyThere is still funding in the Premier and Cabinet papers for the Tasmanian Climate Change office. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 6 Sep 2021 |
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Treasury - Election Campaign Sports Club FundingAfter the last election, we had this extraordinary list of little clubs sprinkled all over Tasmania who were given grants and hand-outs. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 6 Sep 2021 |
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Treasury - Land TaxTreasurer, in February this year you backtracked on your position to not change land tax and announced you'd ask Treasury to review Tasmania's land tax. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 6 Sep 2021 |
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Treasury - Government Financial ReportingIn 2019 the Public Account Act 1986 was repealed. As a result, we haven't had a section 19 return since 2019. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 6 Sep 2021 |
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Treasury - Rent Assistance and Housing ServicesHow much commonwealth rent assistance was received in Tasmania in 2020-21? Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 6 Sep 2021 |
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Treasury - Sale of Crown LandThere's no line item in the Budget that I can find for the potential sale of Crown lands. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 6 Sep 2021 |
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Treasury - Water LicencesGoing to page 86, General government revenue, are you aware that in water licence fees we're only expecting to make a little over $2 million a year out to 2025? Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 6 Sep 2021 |
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Treasury - Mining RoyaltiesTreasurer, are you able to tell the Committee how much income Tasmania earned from mining royalties over the past year? Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 6 Sep 2021 |
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Treasury - Forestry TasmaniaSomewhere else in the large Budget Paper is the $2 million per annum community service obligation payment to Forestry Tasmania. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 6 Sep 2021 |
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Treasury - Gambling ReformsThe Government negotiated the casino EGM tax rate, at the latest, on 9 December last year - months before they went to an election. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 6 Sep 2021 |
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Premier - Westbury Prison SiteThe Westbury Prison site in a nature reserve, is hugely problematic. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 6 Sep 2021 |
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Premier - Southern Outlet Fifth LaneThe Government wants to build a fifth lane on the Southern Outlet having underinvested in sustainable transport solutions for eight years. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 6 Sep 2021 |
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Premier - ForestsPremier, this again relates to the PESRAC report and the strong findings from Tasmanians that they want to see the natural environment looked after. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 6 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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Premier - Offshore Wind FarmsVictoria has just announced it's putting in the first offshore wind farm. Offshore wind farms are all around the coast of Scotland. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 6 Sep 2021 |
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Premier - ProtestorsThe third attempt to make this legislation constitutional would exempt a protest, for example, outside the hospital. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 6 Sep 2021 |
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Premier - JBS and Fish FarmsNow we know that JBS wants to enter the Tasmanian fish farming sector - after dumping abattoir waste into Porky's Creek on King Island. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 6 Sep 2021 |
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Premier - Environment and Climate SustainabilityTasmanians told us of their concern that Tasmania's environmental credentials don't truly stack up when a close look is taken. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 6 Sep 2021 |
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Premier - House of Assembly RestorationIn the last term of the parliament, all parties agreed that the House of Assembly is far too small. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 6 Sep 2021 |
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Premier - Ashley Youth Detention CentreI want to raise that in Tasmania sometimes people can be targeted because they challenge government or because they challenge the established order. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 6 Sep 2021 |
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Premier - Anti-Discrimination ActEquality Tasmania held a protest over the Australian Christian Lobby's campaign to have section 17 of our gold standard Anti-Discrimination Act watered down. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 6 Sep 2021 |
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Premier - Afghanistan RefugeesOver the weekend Tasmania received ex pats to take the pressure off quarantine facilities interstate for Afghans fleeing from the Taliban. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 6 Sep 2021 |
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Premier - COVID-19 and Border RestrictionsLast week Commonwealth Attorney-General Michaelia Cash was making veiled threats to states and territories in relation to border restrictions. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 6 Sep 2021 |
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Appropriation Bill (No. 2) 2021As we know, the Custodial Inspector, although an independent statutory entity, is also the Ombudsman. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 2 Sep 2021 |
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Budget ReplyI am proud to speak to the Tasmanian Greens fully costed, long term vision for Tasmania, our alternative budget 2021-22. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 2 Sep 2021 |
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Threatened Species UnitOver the last seven years your Government has cut the Threatened Species Unit to a shadow of its former self. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 2 Sep 2021 |
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Budget ReplyI am proud to stand and deliver our alternative Budget on behalf of the Tasmanian Greens. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 1 Sep 2021 |
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Small Business SupportThe impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on all small businesses in Australia have been profound. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 1 Sep 2021 |
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Tasmanian Residential Rental Property Owners Association - Government FundingThe incorporation documents for this association show their only current office bearer is Ms Louise Elliot, the president and public officer. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 1 Sep 2021 |
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South Hobart Primary School - LibraryLast year in Estimates, Dr Woodruff raised the issue of the South Hobart Primary School library and this matter has, regrettably, not been resolved. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 31 Aug 2021 |
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Budget 2021-22 - Tasmanian Residential Property Owners AssociationThis year's Budget includes funding of $100 000 over two years for the Tasmanian Residential Property Owners Association. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 31 Aug 2021 |
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Social Housing SupplyThe Budget papers reveal the consequences of seven years of underfunding social housing supply. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 31 Aug 2021 |
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Supply Bill (No. 4) 2021The decrease in Parliamentary Library Service reflects the transfer of funding provided for legislative drafting under the 2019-20 Budget. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 24 Aug 2021 |
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Gutwein’s Band-Aid BudgetAfter eight years of underfunding health, housing, education, skills, and corrections, the Liberals have delivered a Band-Aid Budget Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 26 Aug 2021 |
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Supply Bill (No.3) 2021The chances are there will be a case of Delta in Tasmania. It is a question of how we respond and how quickly we act. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 24 Aug 2021 |
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Supply Bill (No.3) 2021The bill is based on actual expenditures of agencies and it is there as an insurance policy effectively in the event that we cannot take the Budget through. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 24 Aug 2021 |
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Liberals' Election Pokies Lies ExposedThe cat is now well and truly out of the bag, with RTI documents obtained confirming the Gutwein Government negotiated the casino pokies tax rate last December. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 18 Aug 2021 |
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Government Fiscal Sustainability Report 2021 – Time to Make the Corporates PayThe Tasmanian Government Fiscal Sustainability Report 2021 reiterates the findings of previous reports from Treasury. It makes it clear things need to change. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 10 Jun 2021 |
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Estimates Reply - Premier GutweinOne thing that we are very disappointed about with the Liberal Budget is the failure to really set Tasmania on a new course. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 1 Dec 2020 |
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State Growth – Skilled Worker VisasLast year we received information on the total number of visas issued under each subclass by financial year from 2013-14 to 2017-18. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 24 Nov 2020 |
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Strategic Growth – Job GuaranteeThe Greens alternative budget prioritised $240 million into a youth jobs guarantee as a first trial towards rolling out to the whole of Tasmania. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 23 Nov 2020 |
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Strategic Growth – Purview of PortfolioWe do not understand why Strategic Growth has a mandate for improving only social and economic outcomes across the state. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 23 Nov 2020 |
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Small Business, Hospitality and Events – Events FundingThe Budget Papers shows an increase this year followed by a sharp decrease over the forward Estimates and that's output group 5. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 23 Nov 2020 |
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Arts - FundingWe can't identify any key deliverables in this Budget in the Arts portfolio this year. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 25 Nov 2020 |
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Budget ReplyIf we do not make large, unparalleled changes by 2030 we will face extreme problems. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 18 Nov 2020 |
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Budget ReplyThe year 2020 began with a firestorm that devastated communities, forests and wildlife from the south coast of Victoria to the south east of Queensland. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 18 Nov 2020 |
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Greens Present Alternative Budget to Tackle COVID and Climate CrisesThe Tasmanian Greens today delivered our fully costed, triple bottom line Alternative Budget that tackles the twin crises of COVID and the climate emergency. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 18 Nov 2020 |
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Budget 2020-21 - Tasmanian Job GuaranteeThe social and economic crisis caused by coronavirus has been massive and will continue to impact upon our state for years to come. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 17 Nov 2020 |
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Budget 2020-21 - Climate ChangeThis Budget should have tackled the twin crises of COVID-19 and climate together but it failed to do so. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 17 Nov 2020 |
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Climate MIA in State BudgetA Budget serious about tackling the climate emergency would drive down emissions across the economy, and properly address crucial adaptation issues. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 16 Nov 2020 |
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The Environment and Parks PortfoliosThe EPA has been given its marching orders by government and that is to prioritise industry. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 12 Nov 2020 |
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The Environment and Parks PortfoliosLast year, members had five hours to scrutinise the Minister for Environment and Parks. What we have now is two hours in the current schedule. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 12 Nov 2020 |
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State Budget Missing in Climate and Environmental ActionPeter Gutwein’s first Budget as Premier fails to address the dual threat – the climate emergency and pandemic emergency. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 12 Nov 2020 |
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State Budget a Missed Opportunity to Invest in PeopleThe 2020-2021 State Budget is a missed opportunity for a real reset to tackle the twin challenges of COVID and climate. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 12 Nov 2020 |
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Massive Public Subsidies to Forestry Will Continue in State BudgetThe Liberals came to government in 2014 promising to end the subsidies to native forest logging. Six years later, the Premier confirmed in question time today, Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 12 Nov 2020 |
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Motion to Establish Budget Estimates CommitteesLast year in Estimates there were five hours allocated to Environment and Parks. That was cut this year to a total of two hours. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 11 Nov 2020 |
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Labor and Liberals Unite to Axe Environmental Estimates ScrutinyLabor and the Liberals have today united to drastically cut the time allocated in Budget Estimates to scrutinise key government portfolios. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 11 Nov 2020 |
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Financial Management (Further Consequential Amendments) Bill 2020This is a tidy-up bill, it is making sure that there is consistency in the terminology and the language in relation to changes that were made four years ago. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 15 Sep 2020 |
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Health in the NorthThe problem with the Launceston General Hospital has nothing to do with staff and everything to do with continual underfunding and under-resourcing. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 15 Sep 2020 |
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Budget ManagementThere is no question - we too had a briefing from Treasury - that Tasmania's finances are in a very difficult situation. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 19 Aug 2020 |
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Aggressive Infrastructure Spend Needs to Focus on Housing Led RecoveryThe Greens urge the Premier to ensure increasing the supply of quality social and affordable housing is front and centre. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 15 May 2020 |
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Large Net Debt Inevitable in PandemicNews of Tasmania’s net debt likely to reach $2 billion within a year is unsurprising. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 12 May 2020 |
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Cognate debate on COVID-19 financial billsOn the way to work this morning we drove past the Centrelink offices in Hobart and the queue was stretching all the way down Barrack Street. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 24 Mar 2020 |
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COVID-19 Budget DelayThe Greens are relieved the State Budget has been delayed. It’s the right decision in a time of deep social and financial uncertainty. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 21 Mar 2020 |
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Section 19 ReturnAs ever the Return under Section 19 tells a story of chronic underfunding of public services and agencies. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 26 Nov 2019 |
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Health Budget and Access Solutions meeting agreementsThe Minister for Health oversees a budget which grows every year. That is the nature of the Health budget. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 12 Nov 2019 |
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Budget Cuts and Budget MismanagementCassy responds to the Treasurer during Labor's 'Budget Cuts and Budget Mismanagement' Matter of Public Importance. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 15 Oct 2019 |
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Child Protection Not Safe From Gutwein's CutsThe Treasurer has refused to commit the government to quarantining the child protection system from the so-called ‘efficiency dividend’. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 4 Jun 2019 |
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Budget Reply SpeechRosalie Woodruff delivers a Budget Reply speech, discussing the Greens' Alternative Budget. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 30 May 2019 |
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Greens Release Future-Focussed Alternative BudgetToday we proudly delivered the Tasmanian Greens’ fully costed, long-term vision for Tasmania, our Alternative Budget 2019-20. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 29 May 2019 |
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Net DebtAny state budget is a statement of values. It tells us everything we need to know about what the government of the day values. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 28 May 2019 |
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Budget Reply SpeechCassy O'Connor delivers a budget reply speech for the 2019-20 state Budget, and speaks to alternative policies in the Greens' Alternative Budget. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 29 May 2019 |
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Budget 2019-20 - Climate Emergency FundingThe devastating climate-induced bushfires of this past summer have knocked a hole in your budget in the order of tens of millions of dollars. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 23 May 2019 |
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Liberals' Climate Denial BudgetAfter the hottest summer in the state’s history the Liberals have delivered a climate denial Budget. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 23 May 2019 |
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Budget in Vision and Compassion DeficitThe Treasurer promised a heavy infrastructure spend in today’s Budget, but what was clearly missing was the investment in social infrastructure. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 23 May 2019 |
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State BudgetI am pleased to talk about the state budget because, arguably, there has never been a state budget that will be more important. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 22 May 2019 |
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Consolidated Fund Appropriation (Supplementary Appropriation For 2018-19) Bill 2019Cassy speaks to a $218 million supplementary appropriation bill. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 11 Apr 2019 |
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Tasmanian Greens' Alternative Budget 2018-19The Tasmanian Greens have set out the long term vision missing from the Liberals’ State Budget. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 20 Jun 2018 |
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Peter Gutwein's Pork Barrel-BudgetTasmanians have been presented with an uninspiring pork barrel budget from a government that was bought and bribed its way into office. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 14 Jun 2018 |
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2018-19 Budget ReplyI am honoured to speak to the Greens' vision for Tasmania and our alternative budget. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 20 Jun 2018 |
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2018-19 Budget ReplyA state budget is a statement of values that shapes the direction of a place and its people over the term of a government and beyond. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 20 Jun 2018 |
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Liberals Mislead Tasmanians over TEELS SchemeThe Energy Minister confirmed the Westpac credit card scheme the Liberals have fraudulently badged as a cost of living measure won't cost the government a cent. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 6 Jun 2017 |
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2017/18 Budget: No answers, No substanceThe Treasurer’s responses in Budget Estimates today were basically limited to pleas to just trust him. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 5 Jun 2017 |
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Greens Deliver Triple Bottom Line Alternative BudgetThe Tasmanian Greens' Alternative Budget is a fully costed vision for the future that demonstrates it is possible to look after people. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 30 May 2017 |
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Real Cost of Living Relief in Greens' Alternative BudgetOur Alternative Budget allocates more than $6 million each year to genuine cost of living measures that produce long term savings to households. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 29 May 2017 |
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A State Budget Bloated with PorkThe more you look at this Budget, the more cynical you become. It’s very clear that it is designed to help the Liberals buy their way to the next election. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 26 May 2017 |
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State Budget ResponseHaving slashed funding to essential services in their first Budget, now the Liberals are trying to repair some of the damage. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 25 May 2017 |
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Lives at Risk if Ambulance Tasmania Funding Missing from State BudgetThe median Tasmanian ambulance response time of 14.1 minutes is the worst in the country. It’s far too long for people who need critical life support. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 19 May 2017 |
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Coroner Confirms RHH Under-Resourcing Putting Patient Lives at RiskThe Coronial inquest into the 2015 death of a Royal Hobart Hospital patient found it could have been prevented. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 18 May 2017 |
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Health Budget Crisis Looming, Where's Will?The Tasmanian Budget is heading for crisis with an estimated $1.8 billion in Federal cuts to health beginning from 1 July next year. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 26 Jul 2016 |
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State Budget: Address in ReplyThe Greens have discussed our energy strategy on numbers of occasions in this House since we tabled it early this year. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 1 Jun 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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State Budget: Address in ReplyIt continues a long-standing tradition of the Tasmanian Greens to present an alternative vision for the future of Tasmania. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 31 May 2016 |
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State Budget 2016: Treasurer Washes Hands of Launceston Water and SewerageLaunceston's crumbling water and sewerage infrastructure has not been allocated funds in this year's Budget. Andrea Dawkins | Parliamentary Activity | 2 Jun 2016 |
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State Budget 2016: Treasurer Deceiving TasmaniansThe Treasurer refused to admit that he is trying to deceive Tasmanians into believing he has delivered a surplus when in fact he has not. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 2 Jun 2016 |
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State Budget 2016: Treasurer's Fake SurplusBy both the Auditor-General's and Treasury's best measure the state will be in deficit by $94.2 million - not back in the black but in the red. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 2 Jun 2016 |
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Treasurer Deceiving over State of the Budget BooksTreasurer Gutwein’s alleged and much lauded surplus is a sham, according to the balance measure preferred by the Auditor General and the Treasurer’s own agency. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 2 Jun 2016 |
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State Budget 2016: No Additional Funding for HealthThe Minister for Health made what can only be construed as some misleading statements in the House yesterday about the question I asked him in question time. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 1 Jun 2016 |
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State Budget 2016: Parks Funding Slashed and BurntTthe Budget papers show more than $6 million cut from an already underfunded Parks and Wildlife Service across the forward Estimates. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 1 Jun 2016 |
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Greens Deliver for Northern TasmaniaLiberal backbencher Sarah Courtney MP's claims that Greens have forgotten northern Tasmania in our Alternative Budget is rubbish. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 1 Jun 2016 |
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Parks Minister Exposed for Gutting PWS Bushfire FundingThe Budget papers show a more than $6M cut to the Parks and Wildlife Service across the forward estimates. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 1 Jun 2016 |
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Greens Budget for Cruelty Free TasmaniaThe Greens Alternative Budget recognises animals as sentient beings who deserve our care and respect. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 31 May 2016 |
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$18M Cut Hidden in Health BudgetThe Liberals were forced to patch up last Budget's under-spend, and they haven't learned last year's lesson. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 31 May 2016 |
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Tasmanian Greens' Alternative BudgetWe recognise that genuine planning for the 21st century requires a long term vision and the courage to make bold decisions to drive change. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 31 May 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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State Budget 2016: Health System Gutted of FundingIn the policy and parameter statements in budget paper 1 for this year there is a policy item for Tasmanian Health Service additional funding of $10 million. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 31 May 2016 |
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State Budget 2016: Public Service Jobs at Risk AgainThe Premier is clearly getting ready for another round of public sector bashing. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 31 May 2016 |
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Budget Lacking in Courage and Vision, Puts Environment LastBuilt on the mirage of a very short term surplus, the Liberals' third State Budget lacks both courage and vision. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 26 May 2016 |
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Stop Shifting Health Blame, Just Fix It, MinisterThe events of the last couple of days in our hospitals are inexcusable and they shame us all. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 24 Mar 2016 |
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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 |
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Health Reform Direction Sound but Where are the Dollars?The Greens want to see as much of the politics taken out of the health debate as possible and that is why we have publicly supported the reform direction. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 28 Jun 2015 |
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Liberals Treat Estimates with ContemptIn now tired and typical fashion, we have seen yet another Liberal Minister obfuscating question after question in Budget Estimates. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 11 Jun 2015 |
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Slow Progress on Resetting Relationship with Aboriginal TasmaniansThe Premier's commitment to 'reset the relationship' with Aboriginal Tasmanians is off to an uninspiring and noncommittal start. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 9 Jun 2015 |
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Memo to Premier: Investing in People isn't a Waste of MoneyPremier Hodgman acknowledged concerns raised by the community sector about the lack of funds to Tasmanians in need as "valid questions". Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 9 Jun 2015 |
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Budget Reply SpeechWhile the Liberals have been slapping themselves on the back about what a terrific Budget it is, it has been roundly condemned by the community sector. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 3 Jun 2015 |
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Adolescent and Youth Mental Health ServicesMental health services for young Tasmanians remain the most poorly resourced in the country. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 3 Jun 2015 |
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Child and Adolescent Mental Health Remains Critically Under ResourcedTasmania's youth mental health services remain the most poorly resourced in the country. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 3 Jun 2015 |
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National Accounts Cast Doubt on Key Budget AssumptionsThe National Accounts figures released today show Tasmania's economy stagnating, and cast doubt on key assumptions in Treasurer Peter Gutwein's state budget. Nick Mckim | Media Release | 3 Jun 2015 |
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Domestic Violence FundingThe Premier has claimed that your Budget delivers for women at risk of men's violence,. Nick Mckim | Parliamentary Activity | 2 Jun 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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Greens Alternative Budget StatementThe Tasmanian Greens' Alternative Budget demonstrates it is possible to deliver strong economic and jobs outcomes while investing extra into services. Nick Mckim | Media Release | 2 Jun 2015 |
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Greens Budget Alternative for those the Liberals forgotLast week’s Liberal state Budget lacked compassion and courage. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 1 Jun 2015 |
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Preliminary State Budget ResponseIf you are homeless, sick, have children in public schools, or care about the environment and action on climate change, the Budget has let you down. Nick Mckim | Media Release | 28 May 2015 |
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GST WindfallGST is intended to be invested in service delivery - a recurrent expense to Government. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 27 May 2015 |
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GST Windfall - Public Service Job CutsThe Government has taken a sledgehammer to essential services, sacking an estimated 1,200 public sector workers this financial year. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 26 May 2015 |
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2015-16 Budget Outlook: More of the SameThe 2015-16 Tasmanian Economic Outlook report emphasises the urgent need for the government to look outside the box. Kim Booth | Media Release | 17 Apr 2015 |
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Revised Estimates Report 2014-15The release of the Revised Estimates Report 2014-15 was a missed opportunity for the Treasurer, Peter Gutwein. Kim Booth | Media Release | 11 Feb 2015 |
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State Finances & Taxation Review NeededPressure is building for the Hodgman government to undertake a comprehensive State Finance and Taxation Review. Kim Booth | Media Release | 16 Dec 2015 |
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Savage Cuts to HealthCuts to 224 staff from the Department of Health and Human Services will lead to a decline in the quality and availability of services. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 28 Oct 2014 |
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Review Budget Estimates ProcessThe State Budget Estimates Committee hearings need to be reviewed to ensure their vital accountability role is not subverted by the government of the day. Kim Booth | Media Release | 12 Sep 2014 |
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Estimates Committees FarcicalBudget Estimates Committee hearings descended into farce today when the Treasurer refused to detail where 700 identified public sector cuts will come from. Kim Booth | Media Release | 11 Sep 2014 |
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Human Services Budget Estimates ShamBudget Estimates scrutiny hearings have descended to a new low, with the Human Services Minister, Jacqui Petrusma, failing to provide any detail on cuts. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 10 Sep 2014 |
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Tasmanian Community FundThe Hodgman government's plan to abolish the independent Tasmanian Community Fund Board delivers precisely zero savings to the Budget bottom line. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 9 Sep 2014 |
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State Budget Crisis FurphyThe Liberals concocted an apparent immediate budgetary crisis which they then promised to fix with populist pork-barrelling. Kim Booth | Media Release | 29 Aug 2014 |
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State Budget: Public Sector PaysThe first Hodgman Liberal state budget targets the public sector while failing to deliver any plan for long-term structural reform of the state’s finances. Kim Booth | Media Release | 28 Aug 2014 |
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Public Sector CutsThe Hodgman Liberal regime is clearly positioning itself to scapegoat the state’s public sector workers in this week’s State Budget. Kim Booth | Media Release | 26 Aug 2014 |
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THO ReformAny reduction in the current three Tasmanian health Organisations to one, must be based on good public policy and improved health outcomes. Kim Booth | Media Release | 8 Jul 2014 |
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Federal Budget Impact on StateThe current estimate that the state will be $2.1 billion worse off under the Abbot Federal budget. Kim Booth | Media Release | 27 May 2014 |
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Broken Promises Begin in EarnestThe new Liberal government is paving the way for its first broken election promises, exactly as incoming Liberal governments around the country have done. Nick Mckim | Media Release | 17 Mar 2014 |