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Veterans’ Affairs – First Nations Veterans

Have given any more thought to an appropriate memorial or acknowledgement to First Nations veterans, past and present?

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  6 Jun 2023


Parliament House, Tasmania

Veterans’ Affairs – Proposed Macquarie Point Stadium

As you know, our veterans can have a whole range of challenges, including depression and anxiety, homelessness or insecure housing.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  6 Jun 2023


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Rockliff Must Listen to RSL and Abandon Mega-Stadium 

The RSL’s letter to Premier Rockliff imploring him to protect the Cenotaph is powerful reading. RSL Tasmania unequivocally reject a stadium at Macquarie Point.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Media Release  |  1 Mar 2023


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Greens Applaud Pokies Removal from RSLs

The Greens applaud RSL Tasmania’s decision to remove pokies from all RSLs.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Media Release  |  17 Jan 2023


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Veterans’ Affairs – Post-Service Employment

After numerous phone and face-to-face follow-up contact since then, nothing has eventuated.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  7 Jun 2022


House of Assembly, Tasmania

Veterans’ Affairs – Assistance Dogs in Corrections

I understand that program has stopped and there is no longer the availability of that pool of dogs, if you like.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  7 Jun 2022


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Veterans’ Affairs – Concessions and Support

We're all well aware that the cost of living is rising everywhere across the board, and it's having a particular impact on vulnerable Tasmanians.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  7 Jun 2022


House of Assembly, Tasmania

Veteran Affairs - RSL Tasmania

As part of providing for health and wellbeing for returned soldiers, it's very important to have a place.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  9 Sep 2021


Parliament House, Tasmania

Veteran Affairs - Afghan Refugees

I've been personally approached by people who have served in Afghanistan who are extremely distressed by the chaotic unfolding of events.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  9 Sep 2021


Parliament House, Tasmania

Greens Mark ANZAC Day with Support for Veterans

Lutruwita/Tasmania has a long history of sending its sons and daughters away to battle fields on foreign soil.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Media Release  |  25 Apr 2021


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Veterans' Affairs - Eaglehawk Neck Aboriginal Grave Site

The proposed land for road widening at Eaglehawk Neck includes what is potentially the site of Tasmanian's largest massacre of lutruwita's First Peoples.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  26 Nov 2020


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Anzac Day Trust Winding-Up Bill 2020

The establishment of this trust is an interesting short story. On the year of its winding up it has reached a half century.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  13 Oct 2020


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Gambling Harm

The Government has an opportunity to move away from the monopoly deed, a special deal that was never supported by people in Tasmania.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  12 Sep 2019


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Glenorchy RSL Club Closure

Cassy O'Connor moves a motion regarding the close of the Glenorchy RSL, the the Liberals' use of the Glenorchy RSL during the election campaign.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  31 Jul 2019


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Glenorchy RSL Closure Lays Bare Liberals' Pokies Lies

The lies and corruption at the heart of the 2018 State Election has been laid bare by the sudden closure of the Glenorchy RSL.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Media Release  |  22 Jul 2019


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Estimates Reply - Minister Barnett

We need to acknowledge the sacrifice of Tasmanians who went to those wars and the loss felt by the people who loved them back home when they did not come back.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  13 Jun 2019


Parliament House, Tasmania

Centenary of ANZAC

ANZAC is a bittersweet day of reflection and sadness, but also of hope and camaraderie.

Kim Booth  |  Media Release  |  24 Apr 2015