Anti-Discrimination Act Changes are Dangerous
The exemption provided on religious grounds in the amendment Bill will send a dangerous message out into the community.
Sep
2016
21
Mental Health
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Sep
2016
20
Minister Evades Question on Number of Children Waiting for Family Violence Counselling
Former Australian of the Year, Rosie Batty, will today launch the Children and Young People's Unique Experience of Family Violence report.
Sep
2016
8
On RUOK Day Liberals Should Rethink Anti-Discrimination Act Changes
RUOK Day is an important reminder that reaching out to people in mental distress is something we can all do.
Jun
2016
1
LGBTI Issues: Ultimate Support for a Simple Life
I rise tonight to respond to parliamentary secretary Mr Barnett's adjournment speech last evening on Safe Schools and his continued attack on LGBTI issues.
May
2016
31
Greens Alternative Budget Invests in Preventative Health
Instead of cutting the Health budget, and taking money out of emergency departments, the Greens would reinstate frontline health staff.
May
2016
5
Federal Budget 2016: Premier Says Eslake, TasCOSS, Anglicare Are Wrong
Economist Saul Eslake agrees that Tuesday's budget contains little for Tasmania, and TASCOSS and Anglicare have given the federal budget a big thumbs down.
Mar
2016
11
Saving Lives from Suicide
An investment of $3M to boost mental health services and a more holistic approach to identifying and supporting at-risk Tasmanians are a very good start.
Oct
2015
9
Mental Health Plan Welcome but Needs Funding
It’s good to see the government are serious about tackling mental health with the release of the 'Rethink Mental Health' plan today.
Jul
2015
5
White Paper Welcome but Not Enough for Tassie
The White Paper released yesterday by the Commonwealth Department of Agriculture is a welcome for Tasmania on the surface.
Jun
2015
3
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Remains Critically Under Resourced
Tasmania's youth mental health services remain the most poorly resourced in the country.