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Media Releases
EPA Investigating Alleged Unauthorised, Contaminated Derwent River Reclamation
The EPA are investigating an allegation of unauthorised reclamation of the Derwent River with potential use of contaminated materials, Greens questions have confirmed.
EPA Refuses to Commit to Additional Antibiotic Transparency
The EPA has refused to commit to additional transparency measures if florfenicol continues to be used in public waterways by salmon companies.
Online Crime Reporting Welcomed
The Greens welcome Tasmania Police's announcement that finally they have launched an online crime reporting portal
Minister Admits Watch House Failure
The Minister for Children and Young People has not progressed much-needed reforms to protect children in adult prisons.
Greens Call for Review of Greyhound Racing Rules
The Greens are calling for the Racing Integrity Commissioner to undertake a review of the Tasmanian rules and standards for greyhound racing
School Jobs Not Immune From Liberals Budget Slash
Greens questions in Estimates have confirmed the Liberals’ plans to axe jobs in education does not exempt jobs in schools.
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.