Tasmanian Greens MPs
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Media Releases
Stadium Energy Scheme Abandonment Shambolic Sign of Future
Earlier this year, the Greens revealed the Liberals had secretly been planning major new electricity infrastructure to power their unpopular, unaffordable stadium.
Greens Support Integrity Commission Right to Silence Removal
It is good to see Labor commit to amending the Integrity Commission Amendment Bill to remove the privilege against self-incrimination.
Inquiry Established into Tasmania Police Responses to Allegations of Officer Misconduct
A parliamentary inquiry been has established into Tasmania Police's responses to allegations of officer misconduct.
Shitload of Sewerage Released into Tassie’s Waterways
Millions of litres of improperly treated sewerage was released into Tasmanian waterways in just one year, according to data compiled by Environment Tasmania.
Native Forest Log Exports Must End
After being shamed and forced into admitting the truth on national television, Resources Minister Felix Ellis has come out swinging.
Unfilled Paramedic Shifts Causing Ambulance Delays
Responses provided on notice to Greens’ questions in Budget Estimates paint a picture of an emergency response system at breaking point.
In Parliament
Taxpayer Money Spent Liberal Party Legal Fees
Noting previous debates in this place about the conduct of Mark Shelton MP, since 1 January 2023, has any taxpayer funding been provided to Mark Shelton MP for legal costs?
Rental Affordability Measures
Hobart rents have had the largest quarterly increase in four years to a record $620 per week, higher now than Melbourne. Many Tasmanians can no longer afford to pay the rent.
No-Ground Evictions
The Western Australian government announced this week that they will end no grounds evictions. They join New South Wales, Victoria, the ACT and South Australia.
Macquarie Point Stadium – Revised Budget
The government is saying that we can't ask for an update on the information that they have already put on the public record because it is too dangerous to the tender process.
Macquarie Point Stadium – Revised Budget
I rise to talk about this cost escalation notice of motion, and note that it goes to the heart of what we all already know: the stadium will cost more than $1.13 billion.
Protecting essential services
We have a government that for the last 12 years has failed to prioritise essential services for Tasmanians, it's not good enough, Tasmanians deserve quality provision of services.