LGBTI | Tasmanian Greens MPs

Jan 2018 13

Still Work to be Done on LGBTI Equality

Hundreds of Tasmanians refused to let thunder and rain dampen their rainbow spirits today at the annual TasPride march through Hobart.

Sep 2017 13

Marriage Equality – National Survey

By Cassy O'Connor MLC

The ABS is sending out postal votes for the survey on marriage equality because Prime Minister Turnbull did not have the courage to allow for a free vote.

Aug 2017 17

Legislative Council Rejects Weakened Anti-Discrimination Laws

By Cassy O'Connor MLC

In a victory for a just, fair, kind Tasmania, the Legislative Council has rejected the Hodgman Liberals' divisive attempt to weaken the Anti-Discrimination Act.

Aug 2017 16

Anti-Discrimination Act Amendments – Effect on LGBTI Community

By Cassy O'Connor MLC

There are real concerns about the harm the debate on this survey will have on LGBTI Australians, particularly young people.

Aug 2017 16

Liberals Entrench Legal Discrimination Against Transgender Tasmanians

By Cassy O'Connor MLC

The Liberals tonight voted down the Greens' Births Deaths and Marriages Registration (No Forced Divorce) Amendment Bill 2014.

Apr 2017 19

Hodgman Government Caves to Extreme Right and Axes Safe Schools

By Cassy O'Connor MLC

The Hodgman Government's decision to scrap funding for the Safe Schools' program is a sure sign the Government has caved in to pressure from Senator Abetz.

Kids in a classroom with their hands raised

Apr 2017 15

Liberals Cynically Delay Two Controversial Bills Hoping MLC Mix Will Change

By Cassy O'Connor MLC

Outside the Liberal Cabinet, there is almost zero support for these Bills and a high degree of understanding about the damage they could cause if passed.