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TasWater – Stormwater IssuesI heard a question asked previously about sewage and enterococci and other bacteria causing beaches to be closed in southern Tasmania. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 21 Nov 2023 |
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TasWater – Mary Ann's Island proposalAnother question which is about the Mary Ann's Island proposal for treatment of - a $6 million recycled treatment plant in Kingston. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 21 Nov 2023 |
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TasWater – Cape Barren IslandI've heard from the Aboriginal Land Council as well that they've been contacted to say there's a very concerning loss of water supply on Cape Barren Island. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 21 Nov 2023 |
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TasWater – Shipwrights PointsI have another question now on behalf of some constituents in Geeveston around the Shipwrights Point outflow. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 21 Nov 2023 |
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TasWater – Risdon Brook DamYou probably realise it’s one of the most significant cultural places in Tasmania, it borders right next to piyura kitina. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 21 Nov 2023 |
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TasWater – BMAA TestingA number of Tasmanian scientists are raising concerns about BMAA and TasWater's position on not testing it and its potential presence in the water. Vica Bayley MP | Parliamentary Activity | 21 Nov 2023 |
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TasWater – River Health and Climate ChangeWe know that water availability is going to change across the state as the climate changes and the change isn't necessarily going to be uniform. Vica Bayley MP | Parliamentary Activity | 21 Nov 2023 |
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TasWater – Macquarie PointI guess the basis of my questioning was around some of those discharges and the breaches that have happened in the past. Vica Bayley MP | Parliamentary Activity | 21 Nov 2023 |
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Hobart Water Restrictions Point to Bigger ProblemWater restrictions placed on Greater Hobart highlight why it’s essential that the Gutwein Government prioritise holistic, integrated catchment management Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 14 Dec 2021 |
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TasWater – COVID-19In the report under 'reporting on our people and culture', there has been an increase in employees who've accrued leave in excess of 40 days. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 1 Dec 2021 |
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TasWater – Breach of Environmental RegulationsThe annual report shows there has been a fine from the Environmental Protection Authority exacted on TasWater. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 1 Dec 2021 |
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TasWater – Muirs BeachI have a question about Muirs Beach at Coles Bay and the sewage in the creek that crosses Muirs Beach. I understand this has a long history. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 1 Dec 2021 |
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TasWater – Water MeteringIs water metering and monitoring of allocations an active discussion in the water round table? Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 1 Dec 2021 |
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TasWater – Risdon Brook DamMy understanding was that the six month closure last year was used as an opportunity for upgrades and works. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 1 Dec 2021 |
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TasWater – River HealthScientists in DPIPWE have developed a report looking at the health of Tasmania's rivers, called Temporal and Spatial Patterns in River Health in Tasmania. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 1 Dec 2021 |
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TasWater – Rural Water Use StrategyTasWater made a submission to the original position paper the Government put out, and raised a number of issues in the submission. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 1 Dec 2021 |
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TasWater – Climate ChangeDuring 2021, TasWater commenced development of a climate change adaptation and mitigation strategy. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 1 Dec 2021 |
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TasWater – Water PricingYou talked about productivity savings across the business - $32 million has been achieved. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 1 Dec 2021 |
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TasWater – Potable Water for IrrigationCan you tell me which irrigation schemes are receiving potable water services from TasWater? Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 1 Dec 2021 |
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TasWater – Aquaculture NutrientsA probable component of the nutrient algae overgrowth includes the intensification of aquaculture activities. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 1 Dec 2021 |
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TasWater – Water RestrictionsI think many Hobartians would be surprised, given the level of rainfall that we have had, to talk about water restrictions. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 1 Dec 2021 |
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Hobart Water Restrictions More Than Heavy RainsStage 1 water restrictions for the Hobart area have been driven by factors beyond the recent heavy rainfall. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 1 Dec 2021 |
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Risdon Brook DamRisdon Brook Dam is located near Risdon Vale on the eastern shore and was built in 1968 by the Metropolitan Water Board. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 24 Sep 2020 |
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Hobart Water RestrictionsTasWater’s Stage 1 water restrictions that take effect from December 20 in Greater Hobart are extraordinary. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 5 Dec 2019 |
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2019 Government Businesses Scrutiny Committee - TasWaterFull transcript of the Tasmanian Water and Sewerage Corporation Pty Ltd hearings in the 2019 Government Businesses Scrutiny Committee. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 4 Dec 2019 |
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TasWater Confirm No Penalty for 6 Million Litre Sewerage SpillTasWater confirmed there has been no infringement or fine issued for the 6,000,000Lt sewerage spill from their Macquarie Point Treatment Plant. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 4 Dec 2019 |
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Water And Sewerage Legislation (Corporate Governance And Pricing) Amendment Bill 2018The takeover bid by the state last year came on the back of the very poor relationship this minister had for the preceding three years. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 18 Oct 2018 |
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Water And Sewerage Corporation Amendment (Crown Involvement Facilitation) Bill 2018I put on the record how disappointing the comments and lack of leadership by the Treasurer have been on this issue over the past 18 months. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 23 Aug 2018 |
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Auditor-General's Report Confirms Liberals' TasWater FarceThe Auditor-General’s report into TasWater confirms the GBE inherited a large body of work to be done in a short period, but progress has been significant. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 14 Nov 2017 |
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TasWater - Treasurer mistaking aggression for strengthMr Hampton came in good faith to speak to a contemporary about an issue and how it was going to be resolved. Andrea Dawkins | Parliamentary Activity | 13 Sep 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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Property Council's TasWater Push PollThe Property Council of Tasmania’s push poll appears to have been designed to back up the State Government takeover of TasWater. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 12 May 2017 |
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Liberals Ignore Councils on TasWaterToday’s Local Government Association of Tasmania meeting on the government takeover of TasWater was a forgone conclusion. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 11 May 2017 |
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Courtney's Water FailTasmania’s ailing water and sewerage infrastructure needs to be dealt with as a matter of urgency. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 24 Apr 2017 |
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TasWater Confirms Liberal Water PolitickingToday's comments from TasWater confirm the Liberals' cynical politicking on the State's water and sewerage infrastructure. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 27 Feb 2017 |
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Gutwein Bullying Councils on WaterMinister Gutwein's options to councils for the funding of water and sewerage upgrades are cynical and politically motivated. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 24 Feb 2017 |
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Liberals' Water and Sewerage Petition ShamThe Liberals' petition "to councils" on the State's water and sewerage infrastructure, launched yesterday, is a sham. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 22 Feb 2017 |
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Water and Sewerage Mess Needs Action, Not Blame-ShiftingThe State's ailing water and sewerage infrastructure needs real action and leadership to clean up the mess, not just talk and blame-shifting. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 20 Feb 2017 |
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Tassal Dam at Taxpayers' Expense and Ratepayers' RiskGlamorgan-Spring Bay Council’s decision to approve the construction of the dam will means ratepayers are stumping up funds for the next 30 years. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 25 Jan 2017 |
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Auditor-General Report Confirms Need for State Funds for Launceston Sewerage WorksThe Auditor-General's Report into Local Government Authorities and TasWater released today confirms TasWater's financial situation. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 15 Dec 2016 |
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Government's TasWater Refusal Set to Hit Tasmanians HardTasWater have said they will likely raise charges by 10% in the next two years. This fee hike will hit disadvantaged Tasmanians the hardest. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 7 Dec 2016 |
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Hands Off Minister Fails on Macquarie PointThe potential of Hobart's railyards site is in jeopardy as a result of a hands-off Minister and failure prioritise the transformation of Macquarie Point. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 16 Nov 2016 |
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Greens Table Peter Murrell Reserve PetitionI had the pleasure of tabling a petition in Parliament today opposing the TasWater pipeline being proposed to cut through the Peter Murrell Conservation Area. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 25 Oct 2016 |
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Protection Needed for Peter Murrell ReserveThe Peter Murrell Conservation Area in Kingston is facing the prospect of a new sewerage pipeline to be installed through it by TasWater. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 22 Sep 2016 |
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Liberals' War on CouncilsSince taking office the Government has waged a relentless war on councils and have refused to intervene and do their job as umpire in council disputes. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 25 Aug 2016 |
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TasWater Costs to Rate PayersYesterday the Treasurer issued not so veiled threats to councils not to lift their rates to cover the loss of dividends from TasWater. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 26 Aug 2016 |
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Launceston's Water and Sewerage InfrastructureCEO of TasWater, Miles Hampton, has publicly stated that the ailing water infrastructure in Launceston is the community's problem. Andrea Dawkins | Parliamentary Activity | 24 Aug 2016 |
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Gutwein Washes Hands of Water IssuesPeter Gutwein has passed the buck on our aging water and sewerage infrastructure to councils, and in the same breath told them they shouldn't raise rates. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 24 Aug 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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Inquiry Would Help Fix Water ProblemsAfter our long, dry summer it's clear that water management in Tasmania needs addressing, and it needs addressing now. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 24 Apr 2016 |
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Rosebery Water Not to StandardAs recently as last week residents of Rosebery have reported dirty and brown drinking and bathing water running from their taps and sinks. Andrea Dawkins | Parliamentary Activity | 9 Mar 2016 |
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Floods Expose Launceston's NeedLast week's flash flooding has exposed the poor state of the TasWater infrastructure in and around Launceston. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 1 Feb 2016 |
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Liberals Wash Hands of Responsibility for Water and Sewerage InfrastructureNot one of TasWater's 80 treatment plants meet modern standards and communities across Tasmania are facing contaminated water supplies. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 4 Jun 2015 |
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Water Quality in TownsAcross Tasmania there are communities who are being told not to drink their water because it is not safe or to boil it before drinking. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 4 Jun 2015 |