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Tasmanian Fire and Emergency Service - Tabling of DocumentsThe issues of properly funding Fire Service work are desperately in need of reform and there is no doubt that the nearly 50-year-old system in place. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 1 Nov 2023 |
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Fee Units Amendment Bill 2023The requirement for each head of agency to table an individual schedule is clearly excessive. At my count, there were 14 such schedules tabled last year. Vica Bayley MP | Parliamentary Activity | 18 Oct 2023 |
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Estimates Reply – FergusonWe think the Government is making a big mistake in moving to a daggy, low-cost busway. Buses are not always a transport mode of choice. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 20 Jun 2023 |
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Estimates Reply – FergusonGaslit, I think, Chair, is the umbrella summary term that you use for Mr Ferguson's behaviour Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 20 Jun 2023 |
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Treasurer – Local Communities Facilities FundDuring the 2021 election campaign the then Premier and Treasurer, Peter Gutwein, released a media statement on 29 April 2021 about the Liberals' financial polic Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 6 Jun 2023 |
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Treasurer – StadiumThe majority of Tasmanians are concerned that we have signed a dud deal and we want to find out what advice was given by Treasury to you as Treasurer. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 6 Jun 2023 |
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Alternative Budget 2023-24Our Alternative Budget lays out an evidence-backed plan for real climate action and the restoration of Nature, giving hope for the future. Cassy O'Connor MP | Policies | 31 May 2023 |
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More Questions than Answers from Ferguson on Disgraced PWC ContractsWhen we asked the Treasurer about PWC’s connection with the Tasmanian Government, he confirmed multiple agencies have contracts with PWC. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 30 May 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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More Questions than Answers Over Liberal Sports RortsThere are more questions than answers about the Liberals’ Local Community Facilities Fund following this morning’s Public Accounts Committee hearing. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 28 Nov 2022 |
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Resources – RoyaltiesOn the royalty payments, as you're aware, the Government budget papers forecast a decline in royalty payments across the forward Estimates. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 7 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 – Electronic Gaming MachinesOn 27 May this year, the day the Budget was delivered, you were on ABC Radio Hobart, where you claimed that the federal group had taken a $20 million hit. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 7 Jun 2022 |
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Treasurer – Land Tax CutsWas there any advice provided by Treasury in respect of the land tax adjustments that were passed this year? Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 7 Jun 2022 |
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Treasurer – Sustainable Timber Tasmania CSOThat instruction was written in 1996 and according to the Treasury website it has never been reviewed. Dr Rosalie Woodruff 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 – Electric VehiclesThe Government made a commitment last year to convert the fleet of government vehicles to 100 per cent electric by 2030. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 7 Jun 2022 |
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Treasurer – Risk Management FundPersonal injury liabilities in respect of the Tasmanian Risk Management Fund were $50 million or about 30 per cent higher than was predicted. 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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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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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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Land Tax Amendment (Foreign Investors) Bill 2022It is a bill that is very narrowly targeted at foreign owned residential properties that are not a principal place of residence. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 24 May 2022 |
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Duties Amendment Bill 2022We believe foreign investors should pay a higher duty for homes and primary production lands that they buy on this island. Cassy O'Connor 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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Government Spending PrioritiesThis week you announced a $750 million stadium to be built within five years and $1.5 billion to be built in 10 years. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 3 Mar 2022 |
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Land Tax - Effect on Rental PropertiesOver the past two days you have announced a stadium with a retractable roof, and a massive cut to land tax. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 1 Mar 2022 |
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TASCORP – FPA and TasRacingWhat is the nature of the financial relationship with Tasracing? Is that investing or borrowing with TASCORP? Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 30 Nov 2021 |
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TASCORP – Glamorgan-Spring Bay Council BorrowingsWhat is the current interest to operating revenue ratio for Glamorgan-Spring Bay Council? Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 30 Nov 2021 |
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TASCORP – Letters of ComfortThe TT Line is associated with the vessel replacement, and TasPorts is associated with their expansion for port facilities. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 30 Nov 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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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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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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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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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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Supply Bill (No. 2) 2021The Greens will be supporting the Supply Bill (No. 2) 2021 that enables our statutory bodies to continue to operate. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 24 Jun 2021 |
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Supply Bill (No. 1) 2021The Greens will be supporting Supply Bill (No. 1) 2021 because clearly we need to keep paying our dedicated public servants. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 24 Jun 2021 |
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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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Land TaxWe have to be very careful here in Tasmania because we are not a wealthy state and for many Tasmanians their wealth is in their shack. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 10 Nov 2020 |
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Land Tax Amendment Bill 2020This amendment bill gives the Commissioner for State Revenue significant discretion in assessing applications for land tax relief. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 24 Jun 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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COVID-19 Economic Assistance PackageThe Greens acknowledge the enormous uncertainty and fear within in the community about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on their lives. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 26 Mar 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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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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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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Section 19 of the Public Account Act 1986 - June Quarter 2018These section 19 June quarter returns that come before us are an example of how clever this Treasurer is at hiding movement between agencies. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 16 Oct 2018 |
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Section 19 of the Public Account Act 1986 - June Quarter 2018There is a significant budget impact here. On page 3 of the section 19 return in column 3, subsection 11(22), we have a total sum of a bit over $ 21 million. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 16 Oct 2018 |
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Hodgman Must Come to the Table on Public Sector PayThe Liberals have nobody but themselves to blame for the industrial unrest set to grip the State. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 9 Oct 2018 |
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Distribution of the GSTState Treasurers will meet in October 2018 to decide whether to support changes to the distribution of the GST. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 19 Sep 2018 |
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GSTThe Treasurer revealed to the House what inspired his conduct over the four years between 2010 to 2014. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 3 Jul 2018 |
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Greens Stand with Liberals and Labor on GSTThe Productivity Commission draft report into Horizontal Fiscal Equalisation proposes changes that would significantly and unacceptably disadvantage Tasmania. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 9 Oct 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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No Answer from Treasurer on Cost to Tasmanians for Credit Rating DowngradeTascorp chairman Don Challen last year told GBE estimates that maintaining the state's strong credit rating is a number one concern. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 23 Aug 2016 |
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NAB Report Makes Sobering ReadingThe latest NAB State Update is a grim reality check for the Hodgman Government, which may explain the Treasurer’s silence on its release. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 22 Jul 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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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: 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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Ignoring Launceston's Infrastructure StinksLaunceston’s aging infrastructure has been abandoned by another Treasurer. Bass' own Treasurer, Peter Gutwein, has ignored Launceston in the State Budget. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 27 May 2016 |
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Farrell Family to Benefit from Liberal Pork BarrelingPrivate interests, among them the Farrell family, are the beneficiaries of $22 million in public funding being promised by the Liberals. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 14 May 2016 |
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Federal Budget 2016: Premier Says Eslake, TasCOSS, Anglicare Are WrongEconomist Saul Eslake agrees that Tuesday's budget contains little for Tasmania, and TASCOSS and Anglicare have given the federal budget a big thumbs down. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 5 May 2016 |
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Premier's Failure in Canberra Sees Tasmania Left Off the Budget MapThere was nothing in the Federal Budget for Tasmania's education system, no extra funding for years 5 and 6 of Gonski. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 4 May 2016 |
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Treasurer Won't Accept Responsibility for No Dividend Return by HydroThe Treasurer has told Parliament that Hydro Tasmania will not be expected to return a dividend to government for the next three years. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 27 Apr 2016 |
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Treasurer Must Take Some Responsibility for Hydro WoesThe gas which should have been used to fire up Tamar Valley to protect storages was being sold on the mainland while Hydro was frantically exporting. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 27 Apr 2016 |
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Treasurer Wants Tasmanians to Believe He's a MagicianThe Treasurer, Peter Gutwein, is being dishonest with Tasmanians about the State's budget outlook. Either that, or he genuinely believes he is a magician. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 14 Feb 2016 |
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CommSec Report Demonstrates Need to Look Past ChinaIt will take a lot more than empty 'open for business' rhetoric to build resilience and sustainability in to the Tasmanian economy. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 27 Jan 2016 |
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Liberals Selectively Quote Deloitte ReportTreasurer Gutwein is using the latest Deloitte Access Economics Report to pretend the Liberals are responsible for Tasmania’s economic performance. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 18 Jan 2016 |
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Tasmania Report Presents Multiple Challenges for the StateThe TCCI 'Tasmania Report 2015' is a welcome, evidence-based contribution to the debate about how we, as a state, improve our economic self sufficiency. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 9 Dec 2015 |
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Road Safety Underfunded While MAIB Gives $144M in DividendsThe Liberals in government have presided over a significant decline in the number of random breath tests and speed camera hours. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 1 Dec 2015 |
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Liberals Back Old, Destructive LoserThe Liberal Government was given a very simple choice by MONA, embrace the new Tasmanian economy or fall back into step with Federal Hotels. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 15 Sep 2015 |
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Preliminary Outcomes ReportThe Preliminary Outcomes Report puts the state's finances in a reasonable position, but nobody should believe it is the result of Treasurer Gutwein's genius. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 16 Aug 2015 |
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Premier Refuses to Reveal Ex-gratia DetailsThe Premier has joined Ministers Matthew Groom and Rene Hidding in refusing to reveal details of the secret ex-gratia payment relating to the South Arm Highway. Nick Mckim | Media Release | 16 Jun 2015 |
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Government Running for Cover on Secret Ex-gratia PaymentInfrastructure Minister Rene Hidding has repeatedly refused to detail the size of the secret ex-gratia payment exposed by the Greens in Budget Estimates. Nick Mckim | Media Release | 12 Jun 2015 |
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Serious Unanswered Questions on Secret Ex Gratia PaymentThe government has serious questions to answer after Minister for State Growth Matthew Groom admitted that a secret ex-gratia payment had been made. Nick Mckim | Media Release | 11 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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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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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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Poor Energy Decisions Cost StateRecent poor decisions made in the state’s energy sector will cost an estimated staggering $700 million over the next six years. Kim Booth | Media Release | 4 Dec 2014 |
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Public Trustee Review AnnouncedThe review of the fees charged by the Public Trustee offers no guarantee that matters will improve for some of Tasmania's most disadvantaged people. Nick Mckim | Media Release | 4 Dec 2014 |
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FT Letter of ComfortThe Treasurer is under pressure to release the Letter of Comfort he has provided Forestry Tasmania. Kim Booth | Media Release | 11 Sep 2014 |
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Pokies Losses IncreaseThe latest EGM loss figures reveal that Tasmanians lost $17, 410, 489 on poker machines for the month of July alone. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 4 Sep 2014 |
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Community Service Levy Independence Under ThreatRampant pork-barrelling will be the result if the Liberals succeed in their plan to axe the independent Tasmanian Community Fund Board. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 28 Aug 2014 |
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End Corporate WelfareThe Hodgman regime needs to rethink its warped priorities and put an end to its compulsion to provide corporate welfare payouts. Kim Booth | Media Release | 9 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 |