Tasmanian Greens MPs
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Media Releases
Real Action Needed on Short Stay for Renters
While the Liberals have tabled a bill to introduce a short stay levy, it doesn’t take the action Tasmanians need to rein in the loss of whole-home rentals to Airbnb.
Greyhound Bill Pause
While regrettable for the greyhounds of Tasmania, we understand the government's decision to pause debate on the greyhound racing phase out Bill.
Rising Rents Require Government Action
Cotality’s latest Quarterly Rental Review shows rents are continuing to rise while vacancy rates lower in Hobart.
Greens Support Bell Bay Workers
The Greens stand in solidarity with workers at Liberty Bell Bay, following news they will be laid off at the end of next week unless they take leave without pay.
Free Fares Extension to Assist Struggling Tasmanians?
The Greens welcome Minister Vincent’s support in response to our question for monitoring free public transport with a view to considering extending the policy in the State Budget.
Rent Freeze Needed Amidst Cost of Living Crisis
With Tasmanians doing it tough as the cost of living rises, immediate action is needed help Tasmanians struggling to pay the rent.
In Parliament
A Tasmanian Lifeline – Funding
Lifeline report a large increase in calls to their A Tasmanian Lifeline service since the start of the war. People are saying they feel lost and hopeless.
Youth Homelessness
Yesterday was Youth Homelessness Matters Day. Last year over 1400 young people sought help at specialist homelessness services but large numbers of them were turned away.
Renter Protections
The quarterly rental review by Cotality shows Hobart rents have risen 1.9 per cent in three months. Renters are being slammed with the rising price of food and fuel.
Macquarie Point Stadium – P90 Assessment
Did you seek advice on whether a copy of the P90 assessment on the stadium could be provided to members on a confidential basis?
Tasmania Police and the Child and Youth Safe Organisations Framework
Has the Independent Regulator asked that provisions that capture Tasmania Police for the purposes of the Child and Youth Safe Organisations Framework be applied retrospectively?
Empty School Buses
We understand public school buses transport children to schools around the state and deliver them safely, then return to the Metro base empty on the return journey.