Tasmanian Greens MPs
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Media Releases
Tasmanians Need to Be Prepared for El Nino Summer
With one of the largest El Nino events in recorded history in the Pacific, the Greens are encouraging Tasmanians to take heed of the Red Cross Emergency Redi week and be prepared.
Greens Secure Firearms Safety Amendments
The Greens are proud of our successful amendments to the bill reforming Tasmania’s firearms laws, which has passed through the House of Assembly.
Greens’ Conversion Ban Bill Tabled
The Greens’ bill to ban sexual orientation and gender identity conversion practices in Tasmania has been tabled in Parliament.
Constituent Faces Unacceptable Colonoscopy Wait
A constituent who tested positive for cancer has been told he has to wait up to 1 year for a colonoscopy he should have received within 30 days.
Real Action Needed on Short Stay
It’s disappointing the Legislative Council has today voted down a 5% levy on short stay accommodation bookings.
Liberals Planning AI Facility Bonanza
Documents tabled in response to a Greens’ motion have revealed there are 10 AI data centres currently in the pipeline, with up to 1,150 MW of energy potentially to be used.
In Parliament
‘We Stand With Tasmania’ Greyhound Races
I want to take the opportunity to talk to members about greyhound racing that's happening in our name every week in the 'We Stand With Tasmania' races.
Macquarie Point Stadium – Veolia Contract
An agreement with Veolia to deliver a privately‑owned thermal energy plant and network at the stadium site had been abandoned for an as yet unclear alternative power proposal.
Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery – Cuts
Thousands of Tasmanians are alarmed at the news that a treasured state institution, TMAG, is facing job losses as part of the Rockliff government's austerity budget cuts.
AI Data Centres – Electricity Demand
Tasmanians are learning that the new AI and data centre infrastructure you are encouraging into the state will have a potential new energy demand of over 1150 megawatts.
AI Data Centres – Draft Statement of Expectations
Last week, a Greens motion passed this place seeking information on how your pledge of requiring new energy generation from data centres and AI factories would actually work.
Forced Adoption Redress Scheme – Adoptees
Forced adoption of children in Tasmania harmed two people ‑ the mother and the child. The formal parliamentary apology that was made in 2012 rightly acknowledged the shared harm