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Greens Move for Clarity on Water ManagementToday the Greens tabled a motion to establish a Parliamentary Inquiry into Fresh Water Management in Tasmania. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 19 Oct 2022 |
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Primary Industries and Water – Water AllocationsThere has recently been a new project announced for NRET, which is looking at updating the models for catchment yields in Tasmania, which is fantastic news. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 8 Jun 2022 |
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Primary Industries and Water – Rural Water Use StrategyCan we confirm that urban water management is now included in the Rural Water Use Strategy? Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 8 Jun 2022 |
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Primary Industries and Water – Integrated Catchment ManagementIntegrated catchment management is increasingly being seen as the way of the future by experts, scientists and stakeholders. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 8 Jun 2022 |
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New Water Funding Welcome, More Action Still RequiredThe Greens welcome the Minister for Water’s announcement of new funding for managing Tasmania’s waterways, but repeat our calls for greater action Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 16 Jun 2022 |
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Salmon Industry - Impact on Drinking Water SupplyEsteemed water quality scientist Christine Coughanowr has identified systemic problems with flow-through salmon hatcheries in the Derwent. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 1 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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River Health Positions Welcome, But Not EnoughThe hiring of two new river health staff is welcome, but an entirely inadequate response to chronic problems facing Tasmania's waterways Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 13 Dec 2021 |
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TasWater – Rural Water Use StrategyTasWater made a submission to the original position paper the Government put out, and raised a number of issues in the submission. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 1 Dec 2021 |
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Tas Irrigation – Water Allocation and AccessWhat is the total volume of water allocations Tas Irrigation has on issue from the Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment (DPIPWE)? Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 30 Nov 2021 |
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Hobart Water Restrictions More Than Heavy RainsStage 1 water restrictions for the Hobart area have been driven by factors beyond the recent heavy rainfall. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 1 Dec 2021 |
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National Water WeekIt’s National Water Week - an important opportunity to reflect on the genuine threat posed to Tasmania by over-exploitation & mismanagement of our rivers Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 19 Oct 2021 |
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Primary Industries - River HealthRivers in more extensively developed areas of catchment in Tasmania are under stress and this is causing changes in river health. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 9 Sep 2021 |
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Treasury - Water LicencesGoing to page 86, General government revenue, are you aware that in water licence fees we're only expecting to make a little over $2 million a year out to 2025? Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 6 Sep 2021 |
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Tasmania Needs Freshwater Management InquiryIt’s time to take a careful look at exactly what is happening with Tasmania’s river systems. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 9 Sep 2021 |
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Electricity, Water and Sewerage Pricing (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill 2020We need to be mindful of the potential for very significant shocks to people when they receive their water and sewerage bill and their electricity bills. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 10 Nov 2020 |
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Human Waste Disposal Needs Stricter RegulationsThe Greens will seek an urgent briefing with the Environment Protection Agency on whether existing regulations are capable of protecting water catchments. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 30 Sep 2020 |
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2019 Government Businesses Scrutiny Committee - TasIrrigationFull transcript of the Tasmanian Irrigation Pty Ltd hearings in the 2019 Government Businesses Scrutiny Committee. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 4 Dec 2019 |
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Hobart Water RestrictionsTasWater’s Stage 1 water restrictions that take effect from December 20 in Greater Hobart are extraordinary. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 5 Dec 2019 |
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2019 Government Businesses Scrutiny Committee - TasWaterFull transcript of the Tasmanian Water and Sewerage Corporation Pty Ltd hearings in the 2019 Government Businesses Scrutiny Committee. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 4 Dec 2019 |
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TasWater Confirm No Penalty for 6 Million Litre Sewerage SpillTasWater confirmed there has been no infringement or fine issued for the 6,000,000Lt sewerage spill from their Macquarie Point Treatment Plant. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 4 Dec 2019 |
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Gutwein Refuses to Rule Out Further Public Funds for Twamley DamTreasurer Peter Gutwein refused to rule out committing further public funding to bail out the now-precarious Twamley Dam. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 17 Oct 2019 |
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Gutwein's Dodgy Loan ApprovalThe Treasurer approved the $4 million loan in 2017, before EPBC Act approvals needed to build the Twamley Dam had been granted. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 11 Sep 2019 |
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No Public Fund Bail Out for Twamley DamThe Glamorgan Spring Bay Council could never afford to build the Twamley Dam. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 9 Sep 2019 |
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Drinking Water Risks Dismissed by GutweinIn 2014, Hobart’s drinking water was plagued by an unpleasant taste and odour. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 7 Aug 2019 |
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Electricity Supply Industry Restructuring (Savings And Transitional Provisions) Amendment Bill 2018The Tasmania Fire Service has made some big adjustments and is on board with the reality of the changing climate. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 2 May 2019 |
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More Funds Needed for DPIPWE, Not Relocation of JobsThe Liberals’ plan to move DPIPWE staff from Hobart to the North and North West is hollow political pork-barreling. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 29 Jan 2018 |
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Auditor-General's Report Confirms Liberals' TasWater FarceThe Auditor-General’s report into TasWater confirms the GBE inherited a large body of work to be done in a short period, but progress has been significant. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 14 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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Property Council's TasWater Push PollThe Property Council of Tasmania’s push poll appears to have been designed to back up the State Government takeover of TasWater. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 12 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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True Cost of Liberals' TasWater PlanThe Liberals' highly political plan to takeover TasWater has received another blow today, with the high cost Tasmanians will pay for the Liberals' plan exposed. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 1 May 2017 |
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Courtney's Water FailTasmania’s ailing water and sewerage infrastructure needs to be dealt with as a matter of urgency. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 24 Apr 2017 |
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Upgrading Taswater InfrastructureWith the state election in sight, less than a fortnight ago you issued a threat to councils that the state would take over TasWater if it did not lift its game. Andrea Dawkins | Parliamentary Activity | 8 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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TasWater Confirms Liberal Water PolitickingToday's comments from TasWater confirm the Liberals' cynical politicking on the State's water and sewerage infrastructure. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 27 Feb 2017 |
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Gutwein Bullying Councils on WaterMinister Gutwein's options to councils for the funding of water and sewerage upgrades are cynical and politically motivated. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 24 Feb 2017 |
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Water and Sewerage Mess Needs Action, Not Blame-ShiftingThe State's ailing water and sewerage infrastructure needs real action and leadership to clean up the mess, not just talk and blame-shifting. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 20 Feb 2017 |
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Liberals Need to Invest $150M Windfall Gain in Launceston InfrastructureThe Government needs to commit to the people of Launceston that it will invest into the city's ancient and ailing water and sewerage infrastructure. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 12 Feb 2017 |
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Barnett Needs to Rule Out Caving to Frydenberg on FrackingTasmania’s moratorium on destructive hydraulic fracturing or ‘fracking’ has strong community support and strengthens our clean, green brand. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 3 Feb 2017 |
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Auditor-General Report Confirms Need for State Funds for Launceston Sewerage WorksThe Auditor-General's Report into Local Government Authorities and TasWater released today confirms TasWater's financial situation. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 15 Dec 2016 |
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Government's TasWater Refusal Set to Hit Tasmanians HardTasWater have said they will likely raise charges by 10% in the next two years. This fee hike will hit disadvantaged Tasmanians the hardest. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 7 Dec 2016 |
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Tasmanians Paying for Liberals' War On CouncilsThe Liberals' relentless war on councils risks local service delivery and increases in rates for Tasmanians. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 25 Aug 2016 |
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Gutwein Washes Hands of Water IssuesPeter Gutwein has passed the buck on our aging water and sewerage infrastructure to councils, and in the same breath told them they shouldn't raise rates. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 24 Aug 2016 |
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Water Infrastructure News WelcomeWe welcome the news TasWater have committed to fixing the water supply to all 24 towns currently on "do not consume" and "boil water" alerts within two years. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 23 Aug 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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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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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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Rockliff Says No Need for Water Governance ReviewAfter a long, dry summer and one water situation after the next, we are keenly aware of how precious our water resources are to Tasmania. Andrea Dawkins | Parliamentary Activity | 27 Apr 2016 |
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Old Parties Deny Tasmanians Opportunity for Best Practice Water ManagementBoth Liberal and Labor parties have refused to support a Greens' move to establish a Parliamentary inquiry into water management in Tasmania. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 27 Apr 2016 |
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Inquiry Would Help Fix Water ProblemsAfter our long, dry summer it's clear that water management in Tasmania needs addressing, and it needs addressing now. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 24 Apr 2016 |
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Water Inquiry Terms of Reference TabledThe Greens today tabled the terms of reference for an joint House inquiry into water governance, which we will debate this week. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 26 Apr 2016 |
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Is Our Water Safe to Drink?Minister Rockliff waffled about the government's reduced testing capacity in our waterways, saying only sites where pollutants were known to be would be tested. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 16 Mar 2016 |
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Rosebery Water Not to StandardAs recently as last week residents of Rosebery have reported dirty and brown drinking and bathing water running from their taps and sinks. Andrea Dawkins | Parliamentary Activity | 9 Mar 2016 |
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Floods Expose Launceston's NeedLast week's flash flooding has exposed the poor state of the TasWater infrastructure in and around Launceston. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 1 Feb 2016 |
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Water Management Plans NeededThe current dry conditions look very similar to projections under the government's own global warming modelling, with dry Springs leading into wetter Autumns. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 18 Jan 2016 |
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Rivers Drying Up as Minister Rockliff Refuses to Acthe farm beside the Little Forester River had a dam overflowing and verdant pastures, but the river was a trickle. Andrea Dawkins | Parliamentary Activity | 17 Nov 2015 |
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Ecosystems and Primary Producers Left High and DryIn Parliament today, the Minister for Primary Industries confirmed he has no plan to manage our delicate river ecosystems during our state's dry times ahead. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 17 Nov 2015 |
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Water Fears for Little Forester RiverThere is growing community concern that the Little Forester River near Bridport is being drained by individual farmers. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 9 Nov 2015 |
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Liberal Dam Bill Attack on Threatened SpeciesThe Greens will not be supporting the proposed changes to dam works in the Water Management Act in the amendment Bill tabled by Minister Rockliff. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 18 Jun 2015 |