Labor votes to protect anti-discrimination laws Government ignored broad range of voices No place for hate speech, especially in the middle of marriage equality debate Labor is proud of the constructive role we played in protecting Tasmania’s anti-discrimination laws. Shadow Attorney-General Lara Giddings said today’s vote helped to close …
Current system needs overhaul so remission no longer automatic Good behaviour by prisoners should still be recognised Government should be looking at alternatives to filling up prison Tasmania’s remission system for prisoners is in need of an overhaul to ensure only valid good behavior is taken into account. Shadow Corrections …
Why won’t the Premier or Minister explain who provided child protection advice? Emails prove Minister misled parliament Both the Premier and Minister for Human Services continue to refuse to answer very simple but crucial questions over child protection. Shadow Minister for Child Safety Josh Willie said the Premier last …
Labor welcomes increases in employment and participation rate Private sector does the heavy lifting as Government sits back Labor has identified key infrastructure projects right across the state Shadow Treasurer Scott Bacon has welcomed today’s employment statistics, showing total jobs and the participation rate have improved. “It’s critical that …
Planning scheme won’t be operating before the election Gutwein’s big planning promises fall flat Minister needs to take responsibility and not blame councils Shadow Minister for Planning Madeleine Ogilvie has called on Peter Gutwein to stop blaming others for his failure to progress his promised statewide planning scheme. …
Who is right – the Premier or the Minister? Premier contradicts the Minister’s story over Safe Pathways scandal Refusal to answer basic, simple questions shows something to hide Premier Will Hodgman has today plunged his government further into chaos over the handling of the critical Child Protection portfolio by his …
Drysdale to be separated from TAFE, overseen by independent board Labor committed to giving industry direct input into skills and training Students must get the industry relevant skills to get jobs A re-elected Majority Labor Government will restore Drysdale as the centre of excellence for tourism and hospitality students under …
Ferguson refusing to acknowledge the evidence all Tasmanians can see Government has no solution for increased pressure on hospitals Re-elected Labor Government would fund two new crews and trucks In-denial Health Minister Michael Ferguson is still refusing to acknowledge Tasmania’s ambulance ramping crisis, despite clear evidence that the ambulance service …
Labor backs Huon Aquaculture’s call for a science symposium We need to make sure we have a strongly regulated, sustainable industry Shadow Minister for Primary Industries Shane Broad has welcomed Huon Aquaculture’s call for a science symposium before the end of the year. “Labor welcomes the constructive suggestions …
After years of inaction, Matthew Groom suddenly starts talking about renewable energy No significant projects completed under Minister Groom’s watch Promises of self-sufficiency are hollow There is absolutely no substance to Matthew Groom’s promises to make Tasmania energy self-sufficient. Shadow Minister for Energy Scott Bacon said the Minister’s …