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Rent Stress Confirms Need for Liberals, Labor to Support Greens’ Bill

It's time for the Liberal and Labor parties to get on board with the Greens' Bill to fix the state's rental laws.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Media Release  |  13 Oct 2022


A family of tenants in their front yard.

Greens Back Tenants Union Calls to Give Renters a Fair Go

The Greens support the Tenants Union of Tasmania’s push to reform the outdated and unfair Residential Tenancy Act 1997.

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


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Rent Relief Fund Welcome

The Gutwein Government has today responded to the consistent advocacy on the part of the housing sector and the Greens for strong rent relief.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Media Release  |  19 May 2020


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Greens Welcome Tenant Support Fund

In a pandemic emergency it’s essential that everyone has a secure and affordable place to call home.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Media Release  |  6 May 2020


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Rent Capping

We all know, the evidence is there right in front of us, that Hobart is now the least affordable capital city in Australia.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  7 Aug 2019


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Housing Tasmania - Eviction of Tenants

You kicked off Homelessness Week yesterday by claiming evictions of Housing Tasmania tenants are always a last resort.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  7 Aug 2019


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Rent Increases - Regulation

The Tenants' Union of Tasmania makes it clear that as a result of the housing crisis some landlords are gouging tenants, which is driving up homelessness rates.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  6 Aug 2019


Supreme Court, Hobart, Tasmania

Housing Tasmania - Eviction of Tenants

It is National Homelessness Week. As you know, homelessness, housing and security and soaring rents are on rise, particularly since 2014.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  6 Aug 2019


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Estimates Reply - Minister Jaensch

There is a surge in the budget allocation that runs out next year for child safety services.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  11 Jun 2019


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Residential Tenancy Amendment Bill 2018

I raise with the minister a number of questions about the Residential Tenancy Act because there is unfinished business in this legislation.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  18 Sep 2018


Houses, Construction

Full Debate - Short-stay Accommodation and Housing Crisis

In Greater Hobart, at least 1993 properties are listed on just one short stay platform, more than double the amount listed in 2016.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  13 Jun 2018


Homeless Man

Ex-Offenders Forced Into Homelessness

Last year you axed the funding to the reintegration of ex-offenders program, REO, run by the Salvation Army. 

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  11 Oct 2016