The Tasmanian Greens will be holding a special State Conference in Kingston Saturday 13 March 2021.
This conference was deferred from our Annual General Meeting in September 2020, which was held online due to COVID concerns.
Tomorrow’s Conference will include a keynote address from Greens Leader, Cassy O’Connor MP, Q&As with elected representatives and lead candidates, debate on motions and workshops.
Conference Venue: Kingborough Hub, Goshawk Way, Kingston
Saturday 13 March – Morning Conference Sessions
| 9..00 – 9.30 | REGISTRATION & COFFEE |
| 9.30 – 9.40 | Welcome & Housekeeping
State Convenor Scott Jordan |
| 9.40 – 9.50 | Welcome to Country
Theresa Sainty (video) |
| 9.50 – 10.00 | Confirmation of Agenda
Motions to Welcome the Public and Media, and to Confirm the Agenda |
| 10.00 – 10.15 | State Parliamentary Leader’s Address
Cassy O’Connor MHA |
| 10.15 – 10.30 | Meet and Question the State Election Lead Candidates
Our Five Endorsed Lead Candidates |
| 10.30 – 11.00 | MORNING TEA |
| 11.00 – 11.15 | Address: The Climate Emergency – This is the Most Important Federal Election in Our Nation’s History
Senator Peter Whish-Wilson |
| 11.15 – 11.35 | Local Government: Green Achievements & Priorities
Panel of Green Local Councillors |
| 11.35 – 12.00 | Forum with Elected Representatives
Q&A with Senators, MHAs & Local Councillors |
| 12.00 – 12.15 | Getting Involved in Our Election Campaigns
Party Manager Debra Rees |
| 12.15 – 1.15 | LUNCH |
Saturday 13 March – Afternoon Conference Sessions
Green New Deal (3.00 – 3.45) Summary of Workshop Sessions on Saturday
Cassy O’Connor MHA
A discussion on communicating the Green New Deal’s ideas and vision in a campaign.
Review of the Party’s Governance (3.00 – 3.45)
Peter Croger
The party is undertaking a review of its governance. A discussion paper was prepared in 2020 and this session provides members with an opportunity to provide feedback and ideas.
Queering Policy (3.45 – 4.30)
Kit Darko
A collaborative session discussing LGBTQIA+ issues and policy.
Local Government and the Sustainable Development Goals (3.45 – 4.30) Councillor Bill Harvey
A discussion about how the seventeen Sustainable Development Goals adopted by the United Nations can frame the priorities and policies of local government.
Disability and Politics (4.30 – 5.15)
Tammy Milne
An informal discussion covering disability in the political context.
Past, Present & Future Candidate Get Together (4.30 – 5.15)
Damien Irving
This session is an opportunity for past, present and future Tasmanian Greens candidates to get together and share thoughts on what it’s like to be a candidate and keys to success
