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Greens Back Wilderness Dark Sky SanctuaryWith its large tracts of unspoiled wilderness, lutruwita/Tasmania is an ideal location for a Dark Sky Sanctuary. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 31 May 2023 |
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TT-Line - Tourism Industry Council Tasmania sponsorshipIs TT-Line able to tell the committee how much you have paid for Tourism Industry Council Tasmania sponsorship, and what comes with that sponsorship? Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 1 Dec 2022 |
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Tourism – Marketing GrantsMinister, the Tasmanian Walking Company is the only commercial operator allowed to operate on the Three Capes Track. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 6 Jun 2022 |
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Tourism – Tourism Industry Council of TasmaniaThe Tourism Industry Council of Tasmania states publicly, and to inquiries from the public, that they receive no Government funding. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 6 Jun 2022 |
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Petition - Krushka ForestsThe Gondwana forests of lutruwita and Derby are so named because the fossil records show that when the Gondwana supercontinent existed 65 million years ago. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 9 Mar 2022 |
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Gutwein Must Reset to Save Lives and LivelihoodsEvery day Covid is allowed to rage is another day of sickness in our community, local businesses having to shut their doors and casual workers losing income. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 6 Jan 2022 |
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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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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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Liberals and Labor Back Secretive Wilderness DestructionRevelations there are 60 Expressions of Interest for tourist developments in public protected areas will shock many. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 13 Apr 2021 |
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Premier’s Irresponsible Logging Burn SpinOn the Saturday of the Labour Day long weekend, Forestry Tasmania set fire to a logged coupe in the Styx. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 16 Mar 2021 |
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Small Business, Hospitality and Events – Tourism AccreditationSmall businesses are unhappy about the fact they're forced to be accredited. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 23 Nov 2020 |
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Tourism – Travel AgentsPeople within the travel agent sector are really on their knees. There are going to be operators who will go out of business potentially. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 23 Nov 2020 |
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Tourism - Tourism Industry Council Tasmania AccreditationThe government makes Tourism Industry Council of Tasmania accreditation mandatory for operators in parks and tourism signage. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 23 Nov 2020 |
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Trans-Tasman Travel Bubble a WinnerNow is the time to speed up negotiations on a Trans-Tasman travel bubble between Hobart and New Zealand. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 11 Jun 2020 |
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Premier Must Listen to Health Advice Over Industry LobbyistsThe Premier is right to be concerned about a second wave of coronavirus disease. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 19 May 2020 |
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No Case for Taxpayers to Bail Out Tourism BusinessesThe Tourism Industry Council wants taxpayers to compensate private tourism businesses hit by the downturn as a result of the coronavirus. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 17 Feb 2020 |
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EOI Process in National Parks and ReservesCassy O'Connor speaks against the Liberals' motion to support the Liberals' EOI Process for tourism developments in Parks and Reserves. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 30 Oct 2019 |
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Premier Backs In New Coal Projects for TasmaniaTasmania’s future is clearly not in coal mining, but you wouldn’t know that from the Premier’s contribution in Question Time today. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 15 Oct 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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Tasmania Report Confirms Need to Tackle Housing and Levy VisitorsThe TCCI’s Tasmania Report confirms the need to capitalise on the State’s visitor boom to pay for the disadvantage it helps to create. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 3 Dec 2018 |
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Record National Parks Visitors Reinforce Need to Protect Wilderness ValuesWhile being able to share our protected areas with visitors is a positive, the Liberals’ ever increasing growth model puts them at risk. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 4 Sep 2018 |
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Time for Transparency and Change in ForestryA damning analysis of the Regional Forest Agreement in today’s The Guardian newspaper is an indictment on both State and Federal Governments. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 29 Mar 2018 |
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Community-owned Tourism Plan Required for Bruny IslandersThe Premier needs to work with Bruny Islanders to develop a tourism plan that retains the beauty of the environment and protects people's lifestyle. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 11 Nov 2017 |
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Greens Table Pulp Mill Assessment Repeal BillI was proud to table the Pulp Mill Assessment Repeal Bill 2017 in Parliament today on behalf of the Greens. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 13 Sep 2017 |
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Barnett Gets Hysterical AgainAs the State election draws closer Resources Minister, Guy Barnett, is becoming more and more desperate and hysterical. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 4 Aug 2017 |
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Scott Jordan Announced as Greens' Lead Candidate for BraddonI am today delighted to launch Tarkine defender, Burnie local and community volunteer, Scott Jordan, as the Tasmanian Greens' lead candidate for Braddon. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 27 Jun 2017 |
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Tasmanian Brand at Risk if Salmon Farming Continues UncheckedThe Liberals’ approval of Tassal’s East Coast expansion at Okehampton Bay is directly threatening the Tasmanian Brand. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 26 Jun 2017 |
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Fragrance Group Skyscrapers On the NoseThe Fragrance Group's aggressive and obtrusive plans for Hobart have been dealt a near fatal blow. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 27 May 2017 |
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Environment and Parks Last in State BudgetThe State Budget, like the Liberals’ previous Budgets, has an obvious loser - our environment and Parks. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 26 May 2017 |
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No Funds for Launceston Stormwater and Sewerage in Federal BudgetThe Federal Budget included significant infrastructure funding, with billions of dollars committed for works around the country - but not Tasmania. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 10 May 2017 |
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Greens Launch Candidate for LyonsThe Tasmanian Greens are delighted to announce that Fraser Brindley will be the Greens’ lead candidate for the key seat of Lyons in the upcoming State election. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 30 Apr 2017 |
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Tarkine Forestry Regeneration BurnYesterday at 3.20 p.m. a forestry regeneration burn in the Tarkine escaped coupe TE008P on two points on its eastern boundary. Andrea Dawkins | Parliamentary Activity | 5 Apr 2017 |
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Forestry Bill - Potential Logging at DerbyThe growth in Derby visitation has increased by 250 per cent in the past two years. Andrea Dawkins | Parliamentary Activity | 14 Mar 2017 |
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Forestry Bill - Threat to TourismThe draft legislation to allow logging in 356 000 hectares of high conservation value forest is a threat to Tasmania's growing visitor economy and its brand. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 14 Mar 2017 |
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Hodgman Government's Environmental RecordAn increasing number of Tasmanians believe the Government has declared war on the environment and Tasmanians are determined to protect it. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 7 Mar 2017 |
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Liberals' Derby HypocrisyThe Greens are strong supporters of the World Enduro Series, and the thriving mountain bike industry in and around Derby. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 31 Mar 2017 |
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Premier Misleads Tasmanians over Crown Land GiveawaysOn radio this morning, the Premier misled Tasmanians over what is becoming a private developer feeding frenzy over public Crown Land assets. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 24 Mar 2017 |
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Tasmania's Brand at Risk from Liberal Inaction on WaterAfter three years of neglect, the Liberals are now making daily media statements congratulating themselves on their “plan”. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 23 Mar 2017 |
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Gagged Liberals' Forest Bill a Recipe for CorruptionIn a clear signal they are afraid of Parliamentary scrutiny, the Liberals' gagged debate on their destructive and divisive logging legislation. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 17 Mar 2017 |
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Liberals' Forest FarceLegislation to allow logging in some of the most high conservation value, carbon rich forests on the planet was tabled in State Parliament today. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 14 Mar 2017 |
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Real Jobs for The East Coast - Cruise Ships not Fish FarmsOver the past summer eight cruise ships pulled up at Wineglass Bay, in a national park, yet not a single dollar flowed to the local economy as a result. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 9 Mar 2017 |
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Premier Must Consider East Coast Cruise Ship ProposalLast Summer at least eight cruise ships sailed past and parked in Wineglass Bay where not a single dollar was put into the local economy. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 9 Mar 2017 |
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Fish Farms and Forests - State Election Will be a Referendum on the EnvironmentOnly the Greens will be there to stand up for Tasmania's environment and stand with communities determined to protect it. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 23 Feb 2017 |
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Potential Tassal TWWHA Damage Demands Federal ActionThe Tassal CEO yesterday publicly told Tasmanians that Tassal's operations in Macquarie Harbour had polluted the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 18 Feb 2017 |
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Barnett Exposed by his own Agency on Tarkine LoggingForestry Tasmania’s own High Conservation Value forest maps identify the Tarkine as one of the richest high conservation value locations in the State. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 11 Feb 2017 |
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Protect the Tarkine for NW Jobs and EnvironmentToday's news that Forestry roading in the Trowutta Blackwood forests directly threatens nesting habitat for the Wedge-tailed eagle is alarming. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 10 Feb 2017 |
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Tarkine Tourism Future for NW, not Forest and Heritage DestructionEnvironmentalists and members of the Aboriginal community gathered in the North West today to call for takayna/the Tarkine to be protected from destruction. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 5 Feb 2017 |
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Airbnb Changes WelcomeTasmania has an accommodation shortfall and more and more travellers want cheaper and more relaxed alternatives to traditional hotel accommodation. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 3 Feb 2017 |
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Where is Groom's Climate Change [in]Action Plan?The State Liberals are yet to produce a climate plan to prepare Tasmania and its people for a warmer future in a carbon constrained world. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 13 Jan 2017 |
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TWWHA Bushfire Report Confirms Urgent Need for Fire Fighting InvestmentThe Greens welcome Dr Tony Press’ Report into last January’s fires in the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 20 Dec 2016 |
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Liberals Prioritise Presentation over Preservation in the TWWHAThe World Heritage Committee expressly requested State and Federal governments protect the unique wilderness value of the TWWHA. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 10 Dec 2016 |
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Forestry Politics on Show for Hobart VisitorsToday's government announcement TasPorts will be entering into a partnership to facilitate log and woodchip exports out of Macquarie Wharf. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 9 Dec 2016 |
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Liberals Refuse to Rule Out Logging in Wielangta Tourist DriveThe Hodgman Government's plans to extend the Great Eastern Drive by upgrading Wielangta Road are threatened by their own political agenda. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 16 Nov 2016 |
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Warped Liberal Priorities Put Tourism at RiskParks Minister, Matthew Groom’s Parks 21 progress report today comes on the heels of yesterday's Auditor General's report into Parks and Wildlife funding. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 16 Nov 2016 |
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Liberals' Blind Forestry Agenda Threatens Wielangta Tourist DriveThe government's plan to upgrade the Wielangta Forest Drive and extend the Great Eastern Drive offers real tourism potential for the East Coast. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 15 Nov 2016 |
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Liberals Can't Have it Both Ways on WielangtaThe Tasmanian Greens look forward to the Liberals ruling out logging in the Wielangta forest as they have with the Tasman forests near the Three Capes Walk. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 10 Nov 2016 |
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Welcome Back Down on AirbnbThe Premier’s backflip on the length of stays Airbnb hosts are able to offer is welcome news to the many operators and visitors to Tasmania. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 26 Sep 2016 |
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Rockliff Says He Will Lobby Federal Counterparts on Backpacker TaxThe backpacker tax policy, and the uncertainty around it, is having a profound effect on an already strained sector. Andrea Dawkins | Parliamentary Activity | 22 Sep 2016 |
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State Liberals Powerless on Backpacker TaxThe Primary Industries Minister's comments about intervention on the poorly handled backpacker tax highlights the powerless position this government is in. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 22 Sep 2016 |
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Hodgman Liberals Living Up to Lonely Planet's WarningLast year, the travellers' bible, Lonely Planet, warned international travellers to visit Tasmania's wild places 'before compromises are made.' Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 19 Sep 2016 |
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Greens Release Sensible Guide for Tourism in Protected AreasThe Tasmanian Greens today released a guide to sustainable tourism that ensures wilderness and cultural heritage protection are prioritised. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 11 Sep 2016 |
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Gutwein Must Heed Airbnb PleasThe Tasmanian Planning Commission has heard from Airbnb, who were in Hobart today to plead the case of Tasmanian accommodation operators. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 26 Jul 2016 |
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Immediate Action Needed on Scamander WaterThe permanent 'boil water' alert for Scamander should prompt immediate action from the State Government. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 18 Jul 2016 |
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Mountain Bike Tourism Needs Wilderness ProtectionWe're hopeful the government is finally getting the message that Tasmania's economic future doesn't lie in outdated and unviable industries. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 15 Jul 2016 |
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World Heritage Committee Request Must be HeardThe Greens welcome the World Heritage Committee's request to implement the recommendations of their expert mission. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 15 Jul 2016 |
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Eden Project Unique Opportunity for TasmaniaThe world renowned Eden Project has expressed interest in establishing its first Southern Hemisphere base in Hobart at Macquarie Point. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 8 Jun 2016 |
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Sustainable Tourism Way Forward for TassieThe Greens welcome the visitors that are coming to our shores, but warn the government to protect our wild places and regional communities from ruin. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 12 May 2016 |
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Massive Opposition to Fish Farm Expansion on East CoastPeople in Orford are rightly outraged at the lack of communication and respect for the community to not have an open and transparent conversation about it. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 26 Apr 2016 |
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Police Escort for Forestry Over The TopThe community has been explicit they would not be staging direct protest action and a police escort was completely unnecessary. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 20 Apr 2016 |
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Corruption of Process Hallmark of World Heritage Management under LiberalsThe protection of Tasmania's globally unique wilderness assets is taking a distant second place to the desires of a selected handful of developers. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 17 Apr 2016 |
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Gutwein Should Use Derby Logging Delay to Consult ConstituentsForestry Tasmania has advised that logging of the outer part of contentious coupe CC104B at Derby will be delayed to February 2017. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 13 Apr 2016 |
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East Coast Salmon Farm Expansion ConcernThe fin-fish farming expansion by Tassal into the east coast marine environment has caused enormous community concern. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 7 Apr 2016 |
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Urgent Bruny Waste Problem Dismissed By PremierPremier Hodgman refused to promise action on the waste problem on Bruny Island before the Easter tourist rush. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 16 Mar 2016 |
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Three Capes Exclusive MonopolyNot only are individuals being charged the hefty fee of $500 to walk the track, but established eco-tourism operators are being excluded. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 21 Dec 2015 |
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Liberal Greenwash Won't Fool Lonely PlanetToday the Greens signed a letter to Lonely Planet, in response to their travel advisory yesterday warning that Tasmania’s wilderness is under threat. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 6 Nov 2015 |
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Government Needs to act on Tourism Skills ShortageThe government needs to face up to the skills shortages in construction and hospitality and implement a coordinated approach through State Growth and Education. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 5 Nov 2015 |
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Lonely Planet Hits Out at Hodgman GovernmentTravel Bible Lonely Planet has advised travellers to get in quick or miss out on Tasmania's pristine wilderness, "before compromises are made". Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 5 Nov 2015 |
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Triabunna Wharf SaleThe sale of TasPorts' Triabunna wharf to a local, marine based business is final proof that Triabunna’s future is in tourism and marine-based industries. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 2 Oct 2015 |
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Questions to Answer over AFL Sponsorship DealThe Premier needs to explain to Tasmanians whether he sought advice from the tourism industry on the best brand marketing spend to promote Tasmania. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 1 Aug 2015 |
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Tourism Industry Wilderness Support WelcomeThe Greens welcome many aspects of the TICT’s submission, in particular its opposition to logging and mining. Nick Mckim | Media Release | 20 Mar 2015 |
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Adventure Tourism Hits the Trails in NEOn behalf of the Greens I congratulate everyone who contributed to the successful completion of Stage 1 of the Blue Derby Mountain Bike Trails. Kim Booth | Media Release | 7 Feb 2015 |
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Tasmanian Parks & ReservesThe agreement between the tourism industry and the Parks Service is a dangerous shift in the way Tasmania's World Heritage Area and National Parks are managed. Nick Mckim | Media Release | 7 Dec 2014 |
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Threat to National ParksHistory has shown that the Greens were right to champion our protected areas as a key foundation for the tourism sector. Nick Mckim | Media Release | 16 Sep 2014 |