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Man testing water in a river.

Primary Industries and Water – River Health

Has any work been done in the five years since that report to track river health?

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  7 Jun 2023


Flowerdale River at Meunna, Tasmania, Australia

Primary Industries and Water – Water Entitlements

Can you update the committee on what steps you will be taking as minister to stop a system which effectively gives away some of the best water in the country?

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  7 Jun 2023


Flowerdale River at Meunna, Tasmania, Australia

Greens Move for Clarity on Water Management

Today 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


Man testing water in a river.

Primary Industries and Water – Water Allocations

There 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


Bureaucracy, Professional with Paperwork

Primary Industries and Water – Rural Water Use Strategy

Can we confirm that urban water management is now included in the Rural Water Use Strategy?

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  8 Jun 2022


Man testing water in a river.

Primary Industries and Water – Integrated Catchment Management

Integrated 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


Flowerdale River at Meunna, Tasmania, Australia

New Water Funding Welcome, More Action Still Required

The 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


Fish Farm, Macquarie Harbor

Salmon Industry - Impact on Drinking Water Supply

Esteemed 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


Green Economics

Budget Reply 2022-23

So 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


Flowerdale River at Meunna, Tasmania, Australia

River Health Positions Welcome, But Not Enough

The 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


Degraded Landscape, Midlands, Tasmania

TasWater – Rural Water Use Strategy

TasWater 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


Gordon Dam, Hydro Tasmania

Tas Irrigation – Water Allocation and Access

What 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


Man testing water in a river.

Hobart Water Restrictions More Than Heavy Rains

Stage 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


Man testing water in a river.

National Water Week

​​​​​​​It’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


Man testing water in a river.

Primary Industries - River Health

Rivers 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


Man testing water in a river.

Treasury - Water Licences

Going 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


Parliament House, Tasmania

Tasmania Needs Freshwater Management Inquiry

It’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


Risdon Brook Reservoir, Tasmania

Electricity, Water and Sewerage Pricing (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill 2020

We 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


Risdon Brook Reservoir, Tasmania

Human Waste Disposal Needs Stricter Regulations

The 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


Risdon Brook Reservoir, Tasmania

2019 Government Businesses Scrutiny Committee - TasIrrigation

Full transcript of the Tasmanian Irrigation Pty Ltd hearings in the 2019 Government Businesses Scrutiny Committee.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  4 Dec 2019


Risdon Brook Reservoir, Tasmania

Hobart Water Restrictions

TasWater’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


Ocean Waves

2019 Government Businesses Scrutiny Committee - TasWater

Full 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


Law Books

TasWater Confirm No Penalty for 6 Million Litre Sewerage Spill

TasWater 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


Risdon Brook Reservoir, Tasmania

Gutwein Refuses to Rule Out Further Public Funds for Twamley Dam

Treasurer 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


Risdon Brook Reservoir, Tasmania

Gutwein's Dodgy Loan Approval

The 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


Risdon Brook Reservoir, Tasmania

No Public Fund Bail Out for Twamley Dam

The Glamorgan Spring Bay Council could never afford to build the Twamley Dam.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Media Release  |  9 Sep 2019


Risdon Brook Reservoir, Tasmania

Drinking Water Risks Dismissed by Gutwein

In 2014, Hobart’s drinking water was plagued by an unpleasant taste and odour.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Media Release  |  7 Aug 2019


Risdon Brook Reservoir, Tasmania

Electricity Supply Industry Restructuring (Savings And Transitional Provisions) Amendment Bill 2018

The 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


Risdon Brook Reservoir, Tasmania

More Funds Needed for DPIPWE, Not Relocation of Jobs

The 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


Risdon Brook Reservoir, Tasmania

Auditor-General's Report Confirms Liberals' TasWater Farce

The 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


Risdon Brook Reservoir, Tasmania

Greens Table Pulp Mill Assessment Repeal Bill

I 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


Risdon Brook Reservoir, Tasmania

Property Council's TasWater Push Poll

The 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


Money, Australian Dollars, Notes

No Funds for Launceston Stormwater and Sewerage in Federal Budget

The 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


Risdon Brook Reservoir, Tasmania

True Cost of Liberals' TasWater Plan

The 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


Risdon Brook Reservoir, Tasmania

Courtney's Water Fail

Tasmania’s ailing water and sewerage infrastructure needs to be dealt with as a matter of urgency.

Andrea Dawkins  |  Media Release  |  24 Apr 2017


Risdon Brook Reservoir, Tasmania

Upgrading Taswater Infrastructure

With 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


Risdon Brook Reservoir, Tasmania

Tasmania's Brand at Risk from Liberal Inaction on Water

After three years of neglect, the Liberals are now making daily media statements congratulating themselves on their “plan”.

Andrea Dawkins  |  Media Release  |  23 Mar 2017


Risdon Brook Reservoir, Tasmania

TasWater Confirms Liberal Water Politicking

Today's comments from TasWater confirm the Liberals' cynical politicking on the State's water and sewerage infrastructure.

Andrea Dawkins  |  Media Release  |  27 Feb 2017


Risdon Brook Reservoir, Tasmania

Gutwein Bullying Councils on Water

Minister 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


Risdon Brook Reservoir, Tasmania

Water and Sewerage Mess Needs Action, Not Blame-Shifting

The 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


Risdon Brook Reservoir, Tasmania

Liberals Need to Invest $150M Windfall Gain in Launceston Infrastructure

The 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


Fracking

Barnett Needs to Rule Out Caving to Frydenberg on Fracking

Tasmania’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


Risdon Brook Reservoir, Tasmania

Auditor-General Report Confirms Need for State Funds for Launceston Sewerage Works

The Auditor-General's Report into Local Government Authorities and TasWater released today confirms TasWater's financial situation.

Andrea Dawkins  |  Media Release  |  15 Dec 2016


Risdon Brook Reservoir, Tasmania

Government's TasWater Refusal Set to Hit Tasmanians Hard

TasWater 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


Public Meeting, Town Hall

Tasmanians Paying for Liberals' War On Councils

The Liberals' relentless war on councils risks local service delivery and increases in rates for Tasmanians.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Media Release  |  25 Aug 2016


Risdon Brook Reservoir, Tasmania

Gutwein Washes Hands of Water Issues

Peter 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


Public Meeting, Town Hall

Water Infrastructure News Welcome

We 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


Risdon Brook Reservoir, Tasmania

Immediate Action Needed on Scamander Water

The permanent 'boil water' alert for Scamander should prompt immediate action from the State Government.

Andrea Dawkins  |  Media Release  |  18 Jul 2016


Risdon Brook Reservoir, Tasmania

State Budget 2016: Treasurer Washes Hands of Launceston Water and Sewerage

Launceston's crumbling water and sewerage infrastructure has not been allocated funds in this year's Budget. 

Andrea Dawkins  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  2 Jun 2016


Money, Australian Dollars, Notes

Ignoring Launceston's Infrastructure Stinks

Launceston’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


Risdon Brook Reservoir, Tasmania

Rockliff Says No Need for Water Governance Review

After 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


Risdon Brook Reservoir, Tasmania

Old Parties Deny Tasmanians Opportunity for Best Practice Water Management

Both 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


Risdon Brook Reservoir, Tasmania

Inquiry Would Help Fix Water Problems

After 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


Risdon Brook Reservoir, Tasmania

Water Inquiry Terms of Reference Tabled

The 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


Risdon Brook Reservoir, Tasmania

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


Risdon Brook Reservoir, Tasmania

Rosebery Water Not to Standard

As 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


Risdon Brook Reservoir, Tasmania

Floods Expose Launceston's Need

Last week's flash flooding has exposed the poor state of the TasWater infrastructure in and around Launceston.

Andrea Dawkins  |  Media Release  |  1 Feb 2016


Risdon Brook Reservoir, Tasmania

Water Management Plans Needed

The 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


Risdon Brook Reservoir, Tasmania

Rivers Drying Up as Minister Rockliff Refuses to Act

he 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


Risdon Brook Reservoir, Tasmania

Ecosystems and Primary Producers Left High and Dry

In 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


Risdon Brook Reservoir, Tasmania

Water Fears for Little Forester River

There is growing community concern that the Little Forester River near Bridport is being drained by individual farmers.

Andrea Dawkins  |  Media Release  |  9 Nov 2015


Risdon Brook Reservoir, Tasmania

Liberal Dam Bill Attack on Threatened Species

The 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