Tasmanian Greens MPs
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Media Releases
Florfenicol Not the Answer to Disease Outbreak in Marine Waters
An outbreak of piscirickettsia salmonis in a Tassal salmon farm pen at Great Taylors Bay is a very concerning event.
Preventative Solutions Needed to Youth Crime
It’s really concerning to hear a retired police officer was allegedly attacked while trying to stop teenagers shoplifting.
Public Remains in Dark About Stadium Power Plans
During Budget Estimates the Greens exposed that the Liberals’ plans for major new electricity infrastructure and a private contract to power the stadium had been shelved.
Racing Minister Must Honour Predecessor ‘s Tail-Grabbing Promise
Reports of greyhound Milton, formerly Midnight Grand, being up for adoption highlight the need to ban the brutish practice of tail-grabbing in the racing industry.
Questions Remain Over Resilience and Recovery Cuts
In response to Greens’ questions, the Liberals have made assurances DPAC’s Resilience and Recovery Tasmania will not be reduced in size.
Greens Support Mental Health Nurse Strike
The Greens stand with HACSU nurses on the Mental Health Inpatient Unit, stopping work as they fight for a 6.5% occupational violence allowance.
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.
Wilson Family Lease at Melaleuca
Minister, in recent weeks I've asked you on behalf of the Wilson family about the status of the lease on the place that's been in their family for generations at Melaleuca.
Endoscopy Wait Times
The Greens were contacted by a constituent who had a positive bowel cancer screen result in June.
Heath Services Access for LGBTIQA+ Community
The ACCC recently approved the sale of Hobart Private Hospital to Calvary Healthcare, with the handover due to take place in November.
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.