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Howlett’s Legal Fees Need Explanation
After months of scrutiny from the Greens, our questions in Parliament have finally revealed the taxpayer money spent on Minister Jane Howlett's legal fees.
Greens Back Bell Bay Workers
News ASIC has filed an application to wind up Liberty Bell Bay raises further concerns for workers at the company.
Labor’s Firearms Announcement Warmly Welcomed
The Greens congratulate Tasmanian Labor Leader Josh Willie on the announcement he will move to introduce caps on individual ownership of firearms.
Greens Announce Push for Ban on Political Donations
On behalf of the Greens, I was proud to announce in my State of the State speech that in this term of Parliament we will be pursuing a total ban on political donations.
Greens Table Bill To Ban Fracking
The Greens have tabled a bill to permanently ban fracking in Tasmania.
Greens Welcome Florfenicol Suspension
The Greens welcome the decision by the APVMA to cancel the Tasmanian salmon industry’s permit to use florfenicol.
In Parliament
State of the State
Honourable acting Speaker, I rise to offer my response to the Premier's State of the State.
State of the State
Honourable Speaker, I want to start by recognising that this parliament sits on Muwinina land.
Minister for Racing – Legal Fees
Yesterday you said, on our question, that you would provide the amount of the legal fees that you've had paid by taxpayers, 'at the earliest opportunity'.
Macquarie Point Stadium – Contractors
Few expect the cost of the stadium to stop at $1.13 billion, the latest estimate following multiple cost blowouts since this project was first announced at $715 million.
Macquarie Point Stadium – Electricity Supply
An RTI by the Greens to TasNetworks has exposed significant unanswered questions about the electricity supply for the Macquarie Point stadium.
Salmon Industry – Florfenicol Permit Suspension
The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority has just suspended the salmon industry's permit to use the controversial antibiotic florfenicol in Tasmanian waters.