Spirit of Tasmania – Deaths of Polo Ponies
It is now seven months to the day since 16 prized polo ponies died on the Spirit of Tasmania.
Aug
2018
29
Animal Rights
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Aug
2018
29
Seven Months of Silence from Liberals on Polo Pony Deaths
Seven months after this tragedy we still have no clarity on what caused the deaths of 16 horses on the Spirit.
Aug
2018
22
Courtney Reveals Extended Licences to Hunt Wombats
Minister Courtney has revealed the Liberals’ plans to extend licences to shoot native wildlife, including wombats suffering from sarcoptic mange.
Jul
2018
4
Animal Welfare Act – Tranche 2
We asked the government about the number of greyhounds that have been killed and those that appear to have simply disappeared.
Jul
2018
4
New Minister Walks Away From Predecessor’s Commitment on Animal Welfare
A commitment to introduce a second tranche of improvements to the Animal Welfare Act 1993 has been abandoned by the new Minister, Sarah Courtney.
May
2018
22
Extreme Weather Event – Effect on Seals and Sharks
Accompanying the report of salmon pens with holes the size of trucks in the sides, we have also heard of dead seals being washed up on shorelines.
Jan
2018
29
More Funds Needed for DPIPWE, Not Relocation of Jobs
The Liberals’ plan to move DPIPWE staff from Hobart to the North and North West is hollow political pork-barreling.
Nov
2017
7
Greens Back RSPCA Call to Ban Whips in Horse Racing
The Greens commend the RSPCA for their position to ban whips in horse racing industry, as a matter of priority.
Nov
2017
2
Greyhound Unmuzzling Changes Welcome
The Greens welcome the government’s amendment to the Dog Control Act that will allow rehabilitated greyhounds to be muzzle-free.
Jun
2017
6
Estimates questions on Wombats to Minister Groom
Andrea Dawkins questions the Minister over the issuing of culling permits for wombats while community members are treating them to combat sarcoptic mange.
