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Deloitte Report Confirms Need to Keep Tenancy Protections in PlaceThe Deloitte Economic Business Outlook confirms the end of JobKeeper, along with JobSeeker supplements, will hurt Tasmania more than other states & territories. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 18 Jan 2021 |
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Cuts to JobKeeper and JobSeeker will Hurt TasmaniaThe Morrison Government’s heartless cut to JobKeeper today will hurt thousands of Tasmanian families still struggling in the middle of a global pandemic. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 28 Sep 2020 |
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Greens Move on Job Guarantee Passes ParliamentWe were proud to see our job guarantee motion pass Parliament this evening. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 23 Sep 2020 |
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Job Figures Savage, but Room for Measured OptimismThe ABS Job figures released today reflect the pain Tasmanians are feeling as a result of the pandemic shutdown. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 14 May 2020 |
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Real Youth Survival Report Demands Tripartisan Push to Raise Newstart and Youth AllowanceYoung Tasmanians need a unity ticket across parties to get the Morrison Government to hear the case for an increase in Newstart and Youth Allowance. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 11 Oct 2019 |
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Liberal Government Plan to Deliver Jobs FailingIn the past 11 months, according to the ABS 5 200 jobs have been lost, and youth unemployment is soaring. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 23 Aug 2016 |
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Liberals Still in Denial on JobsThe Treasurer still clings to his flimsy line of 1,300 jobs created since the election. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 23 Aug 2016 |
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Jobs' Crisis Demands Honesty and ActionWith ABS data showing 5,200 Tasmanians out of work since last September, the Liberal Government does indeed have a jobs’ crisis on its hands. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 22 Aug 2016 |
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Jobs' Growth Continues to DeclineThe Liberals promised Tasmanians looking for work the world when they came to office. Sadly, what we have seen could not be further from the truth. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 18 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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Declining Employment Trend Ignored by LiberalsFor the ninth month in a row, employment in Tasmania has fallen. It is time the Premier fessed up to his government's failure to deliver sustainable jobs. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 14 Jul 2016 |
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Jobs Data Points to Need for Dedicated Employment MinisterIt is positive to see a small decline in unemployment according to the ABS data and a growth in secure, full time employment. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 19 May 2016 |
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Jobs Data Points to Worrying Trend Under the LiberalsThe latest unemployment data reveals that the Liberals’ promised Brighter Future has failed to materialise, with the fifth consecutive month of a fall in jobs. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 17 Mar 2016 |