ABS data shows casualisation of work having devastating effect Tasmanians desperate for secure jobs Data released from the Australian Bureau of Statistics today shows Tasmanians are finding it harder than ever to get enough work to make ends meet. The data shows 46,100 people are either unemployed or need more …
· Cost of living rising faster than wages · Workers always suffer under Liberals Wage Price Index data released today shows Tasmanian wages aren’t keeping up with the cost of living. Wages increased just 0.5% for the quarter, well below the inflation rate of 1.7%. Wage growth in the private …
The Hydro has few options to meet demand for crisis dividend Peter Gutwein must rule out job cuts and power price hikes Dodgy accounting has no place in a state budget Peter Gutwein must rule out any impact on power prices and energy security from his ‘special dividend’ raid on …
Questions over spread of lead contamination Acknowledgement timeline slipping Sarah Courtney should be warned by WA experience Not content with expert advice locally, Sarah Courtney has called in national water quality experts to test for lead in drinking water at the Royal Hobart Hospital. Shadow Health Minister Sarah Lovell said …
Labor committed to working with industry Second IAC meeting a success Labor policy welcomed Labor’s plans to meet the workforce needs of Tasmania’s building, construction and infrastructure sectors have been welcomed by the industry. Labor’s Building, Construction and Infrastructure Industry Advisory Council (IAC) met in Campbell Town this week. Shadow …
Tasmania’s strong anti-discrimination protections at risk Scott Morrison wants to kill off nation leading laws Peter Gutwein must stand up for Tasmania Peter Gutwein must stand up to Scott Morrison and fight his attempt to kill off the protections Tasmanians have against hate speech and discrimination. Shadow Attorney General Ella …
All workers deserve fair conditions and protection from exploitation Labor calls for a Parliamentary inquiry Revelations that retail giant Coles has been responsible for around $20 million worth of wage theft from Australian workers should concern every Tasmanian. Shadow Minister for Workplace Relations Michelle O’Byrne said this was the latest …
More upheaval in THS Government has made health system worse over the past six years Gutwein’s cuts still impacting hospitals In an admission that the Liberals have broken Tasmania’s health system, today Sarah Courtney announced yet another restructure of the Health Department. Shadow Health Minister Sarah Lovell welcomed some belated …
Hydro Board says dividend policy unsustainable Peter Gutwein using dodgy accounting tricks to fudge the state of the budget Raids could cost jobs, impact on safety and energy security The Board of Hydro Tasmania has put Peter Gutwein on notice that his dividend policy is not sustainable. Shadow Treasurer David …
More rental pain for Tasmanians No excuse for government not to be prepared Liberals can’t afford to ignore Housing Affordability report The demise of the national rental affordability scheme (NRAS) will increase the number of Tasmanians who struggle to put a roof over their heads. Shadow Minister for Housing Alison …