UTAS report shows Government underinvesting in housing Liberals miss their own meagre targets A fresh report into Tasmanian housing released today paints a terrible picture for people struggling to put a roof over their heads. The December Housing Update from the University of Tasmania’s Housing and Community Research Unit shows …
Tasmanians waiting too long to be admitted Elective surgery wait time ‘worst in the nation’ Liberals’ funding ignores reality New data out today from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare again highlights that Tasmanians are waiting too long for elective surgery, and too long to be admitted to hospital …
Families struggling to put food on the table Liberals need to stand up for Tasmanians Funding cuts mean spirited Tasmanian families are struggling to put food on the table heading into what should be a joyous time of year. Labor Member for Franklin Alison Standen says Will Hodgman must not …
Hodgman Government has serious questions to answer Government’s history of giving jobs to mates does little to reassure Tasmanians Tasmanians deserve better than a Government that prioritizes its mates over merit The Hodgman Government must come clean on details surrounding the appointment of the Treasurer’s Chief of Staff to a …
Prisoner numbers in Tasmania bucking the national trend Correctional officers taking direct action to protest poor working conditions Will Hodgman failing to resource the justice and prison systems New data released this month by the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows Tasmania’s prison population has exploded, with an increase in prisoner …
TasPorts will be the test case for new national anti-competition provision Will Hodgman must explain what he knew, and when he knew it Questions dodged at last week’s government business scrutiny hearings Will Hodgman must explain how a Tasmanian government businesses has ended up on the wrong side of legal …
Liberals should commit to releasing draft gaming legislation Will Hodgman and Peter Gutwein need to consult properly Shadow Treasurer David O’Byrne said Peter Gutwein’s announcement today on gaming provides Tasmanians with very little new information. “More than two years after announcing their policy position, we’re yet to see draft legislation. …
New regulations bring massive fines of between $1600 and $8000 Fire pits and fire pots effectively banned in the suburban back yard Will Hodgman must focus on the big issues instead of these ridiculous fines Tasmanians could be slapped with massive fines of between $1600 and $8000 for smoke emitted …
No details on delivery of Spirit of Tasmania vessels Government remains secretive over project details Ferguson must tell Tasmanians the truth Tasmanians have been provided with no confidence that the new Spirits of Tasmania vessels will be delivered on time by March 2021. The Minister for Infrastructure, Michael Ferguson, …
Michael Ferguson fails to commit investment in Burnie Port Liberals inaction putting jobs and investment at risk Government abandons the port as mineral exports decline Michael Ferguson is putting jobs and investment at risk by failing to fund crucial upgrades at the Burnie Port. In Government Business Enterprise scrutiny hearings …