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Finally More Transparency for Hydro's Overseas OperationsFinally, there will be more transparency about Hydro Tasmania's overseas operations following a commitment made by the company under questioning from the Greens Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 24 Nov 2023 |
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Australia’s Weakest Political Donations Laws Pass ParliamentTasmania will finally have political donations laws but they will be the weakest in the nation Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 16 Nov 2023 |
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Trust in GovernmentMr Speaker, I feel slightly stained after having to sit through those comments from the minister. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 1 Nov 2023 |
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Commission of Inquiry Report - Culture of SecrecyI will continue with my comments about the commission of inquiry and talk about this Government's culture of secrecy. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 27 Sep 2023 |
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Production of Cabinet Documents - Report to ParliamentAt the last minute, the Premier lamely tabled a whole bunch of documents, which it turned out were already all in the public domain. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 13 Sep 2023 |
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TransparencyWe do not believe him when he says that he can provide information two months ago but he could not provide it two weeks ago. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 5 Sep 2023 |
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Project Marinus - Cost EstimatesMr Barnett's speech was trying to paint the narrative that we are all simpletons in here and so are Tasmanians. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 16 Aug 2023 |
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Broken PromisesI thank the member for bringing this on as a matter of public importance. There is nothing more important than integrity and credibility in government. Vica Bayley MP | Parliamentary Activity | 16 Aug 2023 |
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Greens' Whistleblower Reform Passes ParliamentThe Greens were pleased and encouraged to see our Public Interest Disclosures (Members of Parliament) Bill 2021 pass through the Parliament yesterday. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 17 Aug 2023 |
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Commission of Inquiry - Process for Making OmissionsThe efforts of victims/survivors, whistleblowers and families to bring their painful truth to the commission of inquiry have been remarkable. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 15 Aug 2023 |
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Stadium Recklessness Beggars BeliefTthe Tasmanian people have finally been given a small glimpse of what advice the Liberals relied on in deciding to build a billion-dollar stadium in Hobart Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 23 Jun 2023 |
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Proposal for Handling Cabinet DocumentsIt is pleasing to see that there seems to be a renewed interest on the part of government in transparency and the conventions of a Westminster parliament. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 22 Jun 2023 |
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Schedule of Stadium DocumentsThe Premier has not provided any indication of how many documents he has withheld on the basis of them being Cabinet-in-confidence. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 21 Jun 2023 |
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Estimates Committee - Provision of Answers by MinistersThe direct contempt your Government has shown for this House in recent weeks is something I have never seen in my time in parliament. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 20 Jun 2023 |
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Macquarie Point Proposed Stadium - Withholding of DocumentsPremier, you were ordered by this House to table on 1 June all advice received from all government agencies about your billion-dollar stadium. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 20 Jun 2023 |
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Ogilvie’s Data Breach Secrecy 2.0Science and Technology Minister Madeleine Ogilvie MP has some serious explaining to do about a second data breach potentially affecting the Tasmanian Government Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 9 Jun 2023 |
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Rockliff’s Continued Obfuscation on StadiumThere was very little but the usual Liberal stadium cheerleading and obfuscation at today’s Estimates hearings. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 5 Jun 2023 |
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Archer's Captain's Call on JusticeAttorney-General Elise Archer has once again failed to explain why she ignored the advice of an independent selection panel for TasCAT appointments Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 5 Jun 2023 |
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Another Dud Deal for TasmaniaJeremy Rockliff has stitched up another sneaky deal – this time in a desperate attempt to try and ensure his political survival. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 20 May 2023 |
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AFL Team and Stadium - Terms of AgreementsWe know transparency is not your strong point but surely even you will agree that Tasmanians have the right to see the full details of the arrangements. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 9 May 2023 |
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Correspondence from Anti-Discrimination CommissionerDid you or your DPAC secretary, Jenny Gale, or any member of your staff, ask Commissioner Bolt to write a second letter last Friday? Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 9 May 2023 |
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Ministerial Statement – Naming of Senior Public ServantsOn this matter, it is very clear there has been a concerted pincer movement from the Premier and the head of the State Service, Jenny Gale. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 9 May 2023 |
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Liberal and Labor Donations Secrecy ContinuesThe AEC's new year electoral returns data has once again highlighted the opaque, corrupted nature of political donations in Tasamania Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 1 Feb 2023 |
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Questions Remain Over COVID FundQuestions still remain about whether the Liberals attempted to use the COVID-19 Provision to fund their election promises Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 23 Nov 2022 |
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'Extreme' Sports Rorts Secrecy and ShadinessYet another layer of dodginess has been uncovered in the Liberals’ electoral bribery scheme, the Local Community Facilities Fund. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 17 Nov 2022 |
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Estimates Reply - ArcherI want to make some comments about the parts of the minister's portfolio responsibilities I asked questions about - Attorney-General and Justice, and Arts. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 15 Jun 2022 |
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Local Communities Facilities Fund - Integrity Commission reportThe Integrity Commission has recommended changes to legislation, and introduction of mandatory grant rules. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 15 Jun 2022 |
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Local Communities Facilities Fund - Liberal MPs Conflicts of InterestWill you table a full list of the conflict‑of-interest disclosures made by Liberal candidates when applying for the Local Communities Facilities Fund? Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 15 Jun 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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Local Communities Facilities Fund - Election PromisesIn fact, the list of projects funded by Liberal Party election promises are not publicly available anywhere. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 14 Jun 2022 |
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Sandy Bay Rowing Club - Alleged Conflict of InterestLast year, the Government that you lead, approved a $150 000 request made by your colleague, Madeleine Ogilvie, on behalf of the Sandy Bay Rowing Club. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 14 Jun 2022 |
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Sport and Recreation – Election Sports and Recreation GrantsWhat was the total number of projects that were granted financial support through the Local Community Facilities Fund? Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 8 Jun 2022 |
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Liberals Need to Come Clean on Conflicts of InterestPremier Rockliff’s failure to disclose conflicts of interest of Liberals seeking taxpayer funds through an election grant program won’t pass the pub test. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 14 Jun 2022 |
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New Premier Must Act on Pork-BarrellingThe Integrity Commission report and recommendations on Grant Commitments in election campaigns are welcome. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 6 Apr 2022 |
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Select Committee - Inquiry into Tasmania Basketball Pty LtdI do not see this as a particularly noble gesture on the Labor Opposition's part. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 9 Mar 2022 |
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Hydro’s Overseas Operations Still a MysteryHydro’s 2021 report fails again to detail anything about their overseas activities Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 28 Oct 2021 |
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2021 State Election and 2021 Legislative Council Election InquiryIt is hard to escape the conclusion that the decision to have the state election and elections for Legislative Council at the same time was a deliberate one. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 27 Oct 2021 |
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Archer Must Release TRRPOA Grant DeedThe Consumer Protection Minister must release the deed for the government grant awarded to the Tasmanian Residential Rental Property Owners Association. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 15 Sep 2021 |
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Time to Cut Dorothy DixersThis morning’s Question Time in State Parliament was a clear example of the need to cut self-promotional ‘Dorothy Dix’ questions. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 14 Sep 2021 |
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Gutwein Has No Mandate for Casino Pokies Tax RateThe Liberals’ secret casino tax agreement with their major donors, Federal Group, has finally been made public today. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 7 Jul 2021 |
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Greens Table Legislation to Improve Transparency on Public Protected AreasThe Greens tabled the Right to Information (Public Protected Areas) Amendment Bill 2021 in Parliament today. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 1 Jul 2021 |
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Liberals Back Integrity LoopholeThe Liberals tonight voted against fixing the integrity law loophole which allows Members of Parliament to slip under the radar during election campaigns. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 30 Jun 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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Greens Release Plan to Strengthen Tasmania’s DemocracyIn lutruwita/Tasmania, as in many democratic societies, constant vigilance is needed to ensure the foundations of our democracy are strong. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 12 Apr 2021 |
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Day 13: Peter Gutwein Still Withholding Truth from VotersPeter Gutwein is being utterly contemptuous of voters in hiding the truth about the secret casino pokies tax deal he’s agreed to give the Federal Group. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 7 Apr 2021 |
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Labor and Liberals Must Come Clean on Casino Tax Rate SupportWith both the Liberal and Labor parties now set to back in the extension of pokies in pubs and clubs until 2043, more transparency is needed. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 28 Mar 2021 |
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Liberals Must Come Clean on DonationsAustralian Electoral Commission returns since the last state election show a massive $10.2 million in undisclosed donations to the major parties. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 27 Mar 2021 |
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Liberal Policies Weakening HydroThe Liberal Government’s policies are threatening the sustainability of Hydro Tasmania and causing the loss of jobs. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 12 Mar 2021 |
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Right to InformationWe have the evidence from the Ombudsman's report that Tasmania is the most secretive of all states and territories in Australia. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 2 Dec 2020 |
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Estimates Reply - Premier GutweinIt is a gutsy move to establish a commission of inquiry, particularly for a Government that has a streak of control-freakery about it. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 1 Dec 2020 |
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Government SecrecyTasmania's public authorities refused access to any information in 30 per cent of their 2018-19 Right to Information decisions. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 1 Dec 2020 |
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Small Business, Hospitality and Events - Small Business Hardship Grants ProgramThe program guidelines for the Small Business Hardship Grants Program advised participants that their details may be made public. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 23 Nov 2020 |
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Heritage – Heritage Council Closed MeetingsWhy are Tasmanian Heritage Council meetings closed? Why is Heritage Tasmania's advice to the Heritage Council not made public? Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 25 Nov 2020 |
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Building and Construction – Worksafe RTIIn September 2019 my office made a right to information application to further understand WorkSafe Tasmania's performance relating to workplace investigations. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 25 Nov 2020 |
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Attorney-General and Justice – RTI ProblemsMultiple departments and agencies are now delaying the acceptance of fee waivers for weeks, or even months, and the Ombudsman can't do anything about it. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 25 Nov 2020 |
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Local Government – Coronavirus RestrictionsDuring the COVID 19 pandemic we recognised councils have had to make a number of adjustments to the way council meetings are held. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 26 Nov 2020 |
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Premier – Small Business Hardship GrantsThis is the first time in my experience as a parliamentarian where the outcome of a grants process has not been made public. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 23 Nov 2020 |
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Premier – TransparencyThere is a longstanding systemic and cultural issue here where government agencies, since the Liberals came to government in 2014. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 23 Nov 2020 |
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Right to InformationWe are the worst performer when it comes to openness about our processes in government. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 18 Nov 2020 |
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Open and Transparent Government - Ombudsman's Annual ReportGovernment agencies don't seem to give sufficient weight to the fact that the act creates a legally enforceable right to information. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 18 Nov 2020 |
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Ombudsman Annual Report Confirms Liberal RTI SecrecyThe Ombudsman’s Annual Report confirms Right to Information requests are being systematically refused. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 17 Nov 2020 |
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COVID-19 - Restrictions on Local GovernmentWe are concerned that local government meetings continue to remain closed to the public, to constituents who have issues to raise. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 11 Nov 2020 |
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Electoral Amendment (Electoral Expenditure and Political Donations) Bill 2020Politics in Tasmania, in many ways, is damaged by our lack of any donations disclosure framework beyond the Commonwealth law. 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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Grants Secrecy Clouds Liberals’ AnnouncementAn announcement of mental health support for small business has been clouded by questions about the Liberals' secrecy regarding hardship grant recipients Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 1 Nov 2020 |
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Premier’s Radio Performance Fuels Public Suspicion on Small Business Hardship GrantsThe Liberals' refusal to release details of where $26 million of taxpayer funds went through a business grants program is raising big questions in the community Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 29 Oct 2020 |
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In a Worrying Sign, Premier Confesses He Can’t Walk and Chew Gum on Donations ReformOn the International Day of Democracy, Premier Peter Gutwein dismissed public concerns about the need for political donations law reform in Parliament today. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 15 Sep 2020 |
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Misleading by the GovernmentIn two recent cases, right to information disclosures have shown in black and white that the Minister has misled the Tasmanian people. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 15 Sep 2020 |
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Even Paul Lennon Calls for Donations TransparencyOn statewide radio this morning, former Labor Premier and mouthpiece for Federal Hotels, Paul Lennon, called for real time disclosure of political donations. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 14 Sep 2020 |
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Labor’s Donations Reform Won’t Take Dirty Money Out of PoliticsIt’s good to see Labor come to the party on electoral donations law reform in Tasmania. It’s a pity, however, that they stopped at the door. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 13 Jul 2020 |
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Community Consultation ProcessesFundamentally, it is instructive about the way this Government approaches doing business which is 'it is our way or the highway'. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 4 Jun 2020 |
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State Parliament to Return Next WeekThe Greens are pleased State Parliament will be returning next week. During this time of emergency and uncertainty, scrutiny of government is critical. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 21 Apr 2020 |
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Return of ParliamentMr Gutwein’s announcement that Parliament will return to more regular sittings will be welcomed by Tasmanians. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 17 Apr 2020 |
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Gutwein Delaying Donations Reform, Scared of a Fair FightTasmania has the weakest donations disclosure laws in the country. In Parliament today, the Premier showed again he has no interest in fixing them. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 4 Mar 2020 |
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Gutwein Must Commit to Donations ReformTasmanians worried about the state of our democracy would have been even more worried after listening to Premier Peter Gutwein on ABC Radio this morning. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 14 Feb 2020 |
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Major Parties Cash in on Secret MillionsToday’s Australian Electoral Commission annual donations returns reveal vested interests are still pouring funds in to the Liberal and Labor parties. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 3 Feb 2020 |
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Labor and Liberals Vote Against Question Time Clean UpBoth Labor and the Liberals voted against the Greens’ move to clean up Question Time and restrict the amount of time Ministers can waffle on. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 24 Sep 2019 |
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Questions on the Notice PaperCassy discusses unanswered questions on notice and backbencher dorothy dixers during the Adjournment. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 3 Sep 2019 |
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Answers to QuestionsThis matter relates to one of the most important functions of this House in the Westminster system and that is to scrutinise government. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 6 Aug 2019 |
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Donations Disclosure LawsTasmanians still do not know how many millions the gambling industry poured into the election campaign in order to guarantee profits until 2043. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 6 Aug 2019 |
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Right To Information Amendment (Applications For Review) Bill 2019We will be supporting the legislation, but it is grindingly frustrating to know that we have been here before. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 30 Jul 2019 |
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Answers to Questions on NoticeIt has long been the practice of governments to provide the answers that are asked during Estimates scrutiny during that week or by the end of that week. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 13 Jun 2019 |
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Coordinator-General - Right to Information Request for Release of DiaryThe Coordinator-General is a public servant under the State Service Act. He is paid $446 000 to cosy up to business and trade in public assets. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 21 May 2019 |
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Coordinator General Secrecy ContinuesThe Premier refused to commit his government to releasing information about how the highly paid Coordinator General spends his time. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 21 May 2019 |
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Right to Information Report Confirms Hodgman Government's Culture of SecrecyThe latest Right to Information Annual Report highlights that this system, by the Hodgman Government’s direction, is broken. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 2 May 2019 |
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Liberals Further Reveal Allergy to Donations ReformThis is ridiculous and subversive to a rigorous review process. It is more evidence of this Liberal Government’s allergy to transparency and accountability. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 18 Feb 2019 |
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RTI Delays and Secrecy Routine Under Hodgman LiberalsThe Hodgman Government’s shameful attachment to secrecy has been laid bare in the national media. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 14 Jan 2019 |
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Minister Jaensch Clutching at StrawsThe waiting list for housing is not falling, fewer people are being housed and less Tasmanians assisted to go in to the private rental market. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 11 Jan 2019 |
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Tasmania Bottom of the Nation on TransparencyThe Liberals’ undermining of Tasmania’s democracy through heel-dragging on political donations has Tasmania lagging the nation. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 29 Oct 2018 |
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Media Guidelines for Parliament of TasmaniaThe Parliament of Tasmania has issued media guidelines that prohibit journalists taking photographs of MPs who are not on their feet. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 18 Oct 2018 |
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IntegrityWe have talked to the Premier at the Estimates table and asked him questions in here about continuing to use the loophole in the Right to Information Act. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 17 Oct 2018 |
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Former Liberal Party Treasurer 'Soft Corruption' Claims on Political Donations, Spot OnStatements from former Liberal Party Federal Treasurer and NSW MP, Michael Yabsley, confirm the urgent need for political donation reform in Tasmania. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 3 Sep 2018 |
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No Advice from Police on Liberal Gun PolicyPremier Hodgman today refused to back down from his party’s policy to weaken the State’s gun laws. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 21 Jun 2018 |
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Donations Reform 'Review' a Cop OutThe beneficiary of Tasmania's weak donations' disclosure regime, Will Hodgman, has announced a year-long review into electoral reforms. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 3 May 2018 |
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Tasmanian Liberals Rake in Donations, Declare Less than a QuarterThe latest AEC disclosure returns reveal the Liberals pocketed $2.39 million in political donations but only declared the sources for $498 000. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 1 Feb 2018 |
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Greens Committed to Cleaning Up Tasmania's DemocracyFor too long, corporate donors wanting to protect their profits have used the money they tip in to the old parties as leverage. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 29 Jan 2018 |
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Hodgman Must Act on Integrity Commission Recommendations, For OnceWith the Hodgman Liberals in the spotlight over claims of nepotism and misconduct, the Integrity Commission’s recommendations released today are overdue. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 6 Dec 2017 |
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Hodgman's Chickens Coming Home to RoostIn the last sitting week of Parliament under the Hodgman Liberals, all the Premier’s chickens are coming home to roost. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 28 Nov 2017 |
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Buck Stops with Hodgman on Conflicts of Interests in State ServiceThroughout this term of government, the Liberals have shown a disregard for proper process and the avoidance of conflict of interest within their own ranks. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 21 Nov 2017 |
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Liberals Refuse to Back Donations ReformThe Premier has failed to be transparent about a $30 000 donation from a Chinese owned company which ASIO warned about in 2015. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 1 Nov 2017 |
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TasTAFE Investigation Highlights Need for Crime of Misconduct in Public OfficeThe investigation into TasTAFE has highlighted the need for there to be a crime of misconduct in public office on the Tasmanian statutes. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 5 Jul 2017 |
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Groom's CH Smith 'Project Chase' EvasionMinister Groom's continued obfuscation over the government's involvement in the CH Smith project raises far more questions than it answers. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 6 Jun 2017 |
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Westpac's Return on Investment for Donations to Tasmanian Liberals?Having scrapped the Labor Green Government's free energy efficiency scheme, The Liberals have adopted a Harvey Norman style credit scheme to be run by Westpac. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 2 May 2017 |
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Greens Welcome New Integrity Commission CEOThe Tasmanian Greens welcome the overdue appointment of a new CEO to head the State's Integrity Commission. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 22 Apr 2017 |
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Public Accounts Committee - Appearance of TreasurerThe Treasurer reached a new low last week, effectively telling the Public Accounts Committee that he is not answerable to them. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 4 Apr 2017 |
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Liberals Vote Against Closing RTI Act LoopholeDespite knowing decisions made by Ministers' delegates are unable to be reviewed, the Liberals voted not to close Right to Information Act 2009 loophole. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 15 Mar 2017 |
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Liberals Treat Public's Right to Know with ContemptLate yesterday, the Tasmanian Greens finally received the response to a Right to Information request we lodged on the 22nd of November last year. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 10 Mar 2017 |
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Liberals Break Right to Information LawThe Liberals have instituted a culture of secrecy and contempt for Right to Information which is infecting the entire government. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 8 Mar 2017 |
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Donations' Disclosure Needed Before State ElectionFollowing Prime Minister Turnbull's encouraging comments about exploring 'more timely' political donations disclosure, Premier Hodgman should follow suit. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 2 Feb 2017 |
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Old Parties Refuse to Support Real Time Donations DisclosureThe Greens are disappointed both the Liberal and Labor Parties joined together, once again, to vote against donation transparency and democratic process. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 14 Sep 2016 |
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Secret, Closed Door Deals through Office of Coordinator GeneralThe Tasmanian people have a right to know about major development proposals that impact on their communities and the environment. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 7 Sep 2016 |
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Barnett Must Leave His Prejudices at the Cabinet DoorPremier Hodgman has chosen the same person who led the witch hunt into the sale of the Triabunna woodchip mill as their new Minister for Resources. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 12 Jul 2016 |
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Forestry EOI Process Won't Revive Native Forest LoggingThe Minister for Forests is dreaming if he believes there is a viable future in native forest woodchip or whole log exports. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 8 Jul 2016 |
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TT Line Confirms Secrecy Requested on North Melbourne DealThe Premier confirmed that it was the TT Line which requested that details of its sponsorship deal with the North Melbourne Football Club be kept secret. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 6 Jun 2016 |
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Right to Information Amendment Bill TabledThe Greens are moving to address an apparent loophole in the Right to Information Act 2009 which allows a Minister to delegate decision making powers to staff. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 24 May 2016 |
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Not Enough Transparency over New Minister's Business InterestsThe new Minister for Mining, Adam Brooks is already in an awkward position in relation to his current business interests. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 19 Feb 2016 |
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Transparency on Education Secretary's Appointment CrucialThe government needs to be completely open about the appointment of the new Secretary of the Department of Education. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 23 Dec 2015 |
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Beresford Wins Tasmanian Book PrizeThe Tasmanian Greens MPs enthusiastically congratulate Quentin Beresford on winning the Tasmania Book Prize with his book, The Rise and Fall of Gunns Limited. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 3 Dec 2015 |
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China Deals Clear as MudThe Liberals pontificated all through question time about their open-for-business motto but still failed to answer questions about deals with Chinese entities. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 17 Nov 2015 |
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Details on Entura Needed NowThe government needs to release the Memorandum of Understanding detailing the relationship between HydroChina, owned by the Chinese government, and Entura. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 4 Nov 2015 |
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Groom Latest Example of Parliamentary ContemptMinister Groom is the latest offender in the Liberal's contempt for transparent governance and ministerial accountability. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 15 Oct 2015 |
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Government Neuters Public Sector WatchdogThey've cut their funding and failed to act on any of the recommendations from the three year review, and now they're only appointing an Acting CEO. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 4 Oct 2015 |
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Integrity Commission Right on Gift Policy ProblemsIt is standard practice in public and private agencies throughout Australia to reject gifts, or gifts over a certain value. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 22 Sep 2015 |
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Premier's Claim of Transparent Government in TattersThere are currently 29 appeals against Right to Information decisions awaiting decisions from the Ombudsman. Nick Mckim | Media Release | 10 Jun 2015 |
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Developments in Parks SecrecyThe government’s secret process to encourage development of Tasmania’s wilderness continues. Nick Mckim | Media Release | 5 Feb 2015 |
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Hodgman Ducks ScrutinyPremier Hodgman will soon be the first Tasmanian Premier for at least 18 years to fail to front the Budget Estimates Committee on day one. Nick Mckim | Media Release | 27 Aug 2014 |
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Hodgman Regime Attacks Workers' RightsThe Hodgman regime has tried to restrict the rights of nurses and midwives to better understand the impact of the public sector wage freeze. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 21 Aug 2014 |
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Arrogant Hodgman RegimeThe Hodgman government’s first parliamentary sitting session has seen accountability and transparency plummet to a historic low. Kim Booth | Media Release | 27 Jun 2014 |
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Planning Taskforce QuestionsPlanning Minister, Peter Gutwein, is avoiding scrutiny over the use of taxpayer dollars to establish a developer-led planning reform Taskforce. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 31 May 2014 |