It was a matter of deep sadness today to watch the Labor Party vote for craven self-interest and support the Liberals' mandatory minimum sentencing laws
The Liberals’ new attempt to pass mandatory minimum sentencing legislation in Tasmania is as predictable as it is vile
The Liberal candidate for Rumney's cynical attempts to politicise what is one of the most significant bodies of reform Tasmania has seen is revolting
Cassy O'Connor questions the Premier over what the Government offered in exchange for Ms Ogilvie's support for mandatory minimum sentencing legislation.
Cassy O'Connor criticises the Attorney-General and Madeleine Ogilvie MP for their disregard for expert evidence on mandatory minimum sentencing.
This being the third time I have risen to make comment about this type of legislation, I put on the record that this is a despicable waste of parliament's time.
If your concern is actually the wellbeing of children you cannot support mandatory minimum sentencing.
I will make a brief contribution on this bill and at the outset reiterate the Greens' strong support for every frontline worker in Tasmania.
Madam Speaker, the Greens understand that assaults on frontline workers are serious crimes in the community.
We have a long-held position based on the evidence that it is not appropriate to set legislation in parliament about mandatory sentencing levels.
