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More questions on TAHL Thursday, 03 June 2010 15:12 |  Written by Jacquie |  | 
Jacquie Petrusma MP
Shadow Minister for Human Services Thursday 3 June, 2010 In a bizarre twist, it appears the Labor-Green Government has white-anted and abandoned one of its key partners in the push to halve the rate of homelessness by the end of the year. TAHL, by any measure, has been a success and is part of the solution to the problem of homelessness and the seemingly never ending housing waiting list. It is odd then that the Cabinet Secretary is trying to portray the collapse of the construction company, Viva, as the reason why TAHL has been left stranded.
What is the future of Tasmanian Affordable Housing Limited?Wednesday, 02 June 2010 15:36 | Written by Jacquie | |
Jacquie Petrusma MP
Shadow Minister for Human Services Wednesday 2 June, 2010 The Labor-Green Government must come clean on the future of TAHL amid increasing reports that the organisation established in 2006 will be disbanded.
If the Minister for Human Resources, Mr McKim, or the Cabinet Secretary, Ms O'Connor, are contemplating such action, they must state clearly why, and what will replace this successful model that provides affordable tenancies to applicants from the housing waiting list.
Giving with one hand, but taking with the other?Sunday, 23 May 2010 02:07 | Written by Jacquie | |
Jacquie Petrusma MP Only yesterday, the State Government announced the provision of services for up to 100 homeless Tasmanians, but I am concerned at reports today revealing the Labor-Green Government is set to withdraw funding for the provision of rental support and assistance programs at the end of June. Service providers Anglicare and Centacare are concerned that on 30 June, when the current financial year ends, the funding for the Private Rental Support Service and the Private Rental Tenancy Support Service could cease.
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Confusion Reigns in Latest DHHS RestructureThursday, 20 May 2010 07:06 | Written by Jacquie | |
Jacquie Petrusma MP The recent realignment of Human Services within DHHS, and the appointment of three Ministers to do the job of one, will cause confusion and could mean more bureaucrats and less funding available for services for the State's most vulnerable. Under the May 2010 realignment , the Minister for Children, Ms Thorp, has responsibility for child protection and children in out of home care, yet the Minister for Human Services, Mr McKim, has responsibility for family support services and disability services, but has subsequently handed that responsibility to Cabinet Secretary, Cassy O'Connor.
Call for Extra Resources for Neighbourhood HousesSunday, 09 May 2010 12:54 | Written by Jacquie | |
Jacquie Petrusma MP To mark the start of Neighbourhood House Week, Shadow Minister for Human Services, Jacquie Petrusma, has called for extra resources for the State's Neighbourhood Houses. Neighbourhood House Week runs from the 10th May to 16th May and is a chance for Tasmanian communities to celebrate the work of their local Neighbourhood House in making a difference to the lives of families and individuals, many who are disadvantaged.
Child Inquiry Must be Specific and TimelyFriday, 07 May 2010 15:13 | Written by Jacquie | |
Jacquie Petrusma MP The independent inquiry into the case of prostitution of a child under the Care and Protection of the State should be separate to any wider investigation into the sexualisation of children and child prostitution in Tasmania.
If wider social issues are included in the investigation, there is a risk it could take many months, if not years, to complete. It is imperative the inquiry confine its inquiry to the circumstances relating to the exploitation of the child in question, and any Departmental or systemic issues leading to the failure of the Government to protect this child.
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