Tasmania’s latest firearms crime statistics are deeply concerning and proof of the serious threat unlimited firearms in the community pose to public safety.
Felix Ellis was already off the leash on much needed firearms reform in Tasmania. Now as soon as the Premier’s turned his back, Ellis’ made a run for it.
It's time for Premier Jeremy Rockliff to step up and commit to nationally proposed firearms safety reforms.
The Tasmanian Government must change course and get on board with the proposed national gun buyback scheme and with limits on the number of guns individuals can own.
Everyone recognises that safety on our roads is so important, with the rate of incidents, injuries and deaths still occurring a cause for deep concern.
Minister, can you justify to the community why you will be moving to allow people to own antique firearms that, to be clear, can be fired, without any licence or background check?
This National Road Safety Week, the Greens are calling on the government to create and promote a dedicated way for parents and school communities to report road safety concerns around their schools.
On behalf of the Tasmanian Greens, I was proud to offer my strong support for the Hobart taxi drivers at their strike today, which was called following recent racist, destructive, threatening, and violent attacks.
The Greens condemn the Liberals’ shocking announcement they will be overriding police advice and winding back gun laws.
We have noticed a rise in trespass, of people using the tracks, of 5 per cent, and that has gone up year on year since 2020.