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Jaensch Must Protect Westbury Reserve from Illegal WoodhookingReports of illegal woodhooking of live trees on Westbury Reserve are extremely concerning. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 19 Jul 2021 |
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Northern Regional Prison - Geotechnical Drilling at the Brushy Rivulet SiteThe Minister repeatedly denied the presence of threatened values on this site until the Premier last week confirmed they do exist. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 29 Jun 2021 |
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Northern Regional Prison - Geotechnical Drilling of SiteNew right to information documents show the federal government has been demanding Tasmania give legal conservation protection to the reserve. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 24 Jun 2021 |
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Premier Finally Recognises Conservation Values of Westbury ReserveAfter a year of denying Westbury Reserve has any environmental values, it was welcome to hear Premier finally recognise the site has “sensitive natural values”. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 24 Jun 2021 |
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RTI Confirms Westbury Reserve Threatened Species Haven, Wrong Site for PrisonDocuments released under Right to Information clearly outline why the Westbury Reserve is an entirely inappropriate location to build a prison Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 17 Jun 2021 |
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Tasmanian Devil DeathsThe Concerned Residents Opposed to the Westbury Prison Site has posted a very disturbing picture of a juvenile Tasmanian devil that has been run over by a car. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 23 Mar 2021 |
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Greens Table Petition to Stop Northern PrisonThe Greens were proud to table a petition on behalf of the Westbury community, calling on the Government to halt its plans for the northern prison. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 25 Mar 2021 |
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Corrections – Westbury PrisonThe misguided and badly evidenced push to create a maximum security prison in Westbury is causing many local residents extreme anxiety. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 25 Nov 2020 |
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Threatened Species at Westbury Reserve Should be ProtectedThe Liberals’ hastily-made decision to move the northern prison site has resulted in selection of an ill-advised location, fraught with unresolvable issues. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 20 Oct 2020 |
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Community Forced to Step In to Protect Westbury ReserveThe reprieve for Westbury Reserve, set to be drilled today, is welcome - but only temporary. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 19 Oct 2020 |
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Jaensch Abandons Westbury Wedge-tailed EaglesMinister Jaensch refused to answer serious questions about what, if any, assessment on the impact on eagles – or any other species – had been undertaken. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 15 Oct 2020 |
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Wedge-Tailed Eagles - Westbury Reserve SiteNoise disturbance during breeding is well known to result in eagles abandoning eggs or even chicks and can drive them to leave a nest permanently. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 15 Oct 2020 |
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Jaensch Must Stop Westbury Drilling, Risk to Threatened EaglesThe exploratory drilling set to commence next week at the Westbury Reserve is within range of a Wedge-tailed eagle nest, during breeding season. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 9 Oct 2020 |
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Northern Region Prison - LocationThe northern prison is going to cost hundreds of millions of dollars but the decision for the site has been mired in secrecy. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 26 Aug 2020 |
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Northern Prison - LocationThe Government has mishandled the decision-making process around the choice of the northern prison from the very beginning. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 19 Aug 2020 |
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COVID-19 - Jobs and the EconomyWe cannot support a motion that has clause (4) in it, which is that the House supports the Westbury prison site that has been chosen on Birralee Road. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 19 Aug 2020 |
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Liberals’ Westbury Spin Comes UndoneToday in Parliament, the Government confirmed its decision to pursue the second site for the northern prison was made in a rush. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 26 Aug 2020 |
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Objection to Westbury Prison SiteThe Westbury residents are clear that the Government has caved in to their community's strong backlash on the preferred site for the northern prison. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 24 Jun 2020 |
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Northern Region Prison LocationThe Westbury reserve did not even make it on to the Government's list of initial sites. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 24 Jun 2020 |
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Westbury Prison Site LocationWe would like to understand why the Government chose a 70-hectare reserve with high conservation values as the new new northern prison site. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 24 Jun 2020 |
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Labor's Westbury Hand-wringing as they Back Major Projects LawsLabor's hand-wringing to the Westbury community is meaningless while they back in the Liberals' major projects legislation. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 12 Jun 2020 |
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Westbury Residents Sold Out With "Benefits" StudyThe Liberals continue to grubby their northern prison planning process with secrecy and bad faith community consultation. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 11 Jun 2020 |
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Workplaces (Protection from Protesters) Amendment Bill 2019Whatever we call it, this is a dog of a bill that is designed to take away the freedoms that Tasmanians have enjoyed to peacefully protest. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 27 Nov 2019 |
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Proposal for Prison at WestburyLet us put on the record that we have had this conversation a number of times about the northern prison. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 30 Oct 2019 |
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Youth Justice SystemCassy discusses the Minister's responsibility for a redacted Youth Custodial Services report in the adjournment. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 29 Oct 2019 |
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Northern PrisonIt is sad to hear the tone of this debate, which totally misses the point that what is good for Tasmania is putting money into restorative justice. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 29 Oct 2019 |
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Northern Region Prison SiteI have been approached by numerous people in the surrounding area with concerns about the consultation process. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 16 Oct 2019 |