Labor wants to see a successful, sustainable salmon industry Government needs to show greater leadership to give community confidence Jobs in the industry need to be protected Labor wants Tasmanians to be proud of the salmon industry and the products it puts in the marketplace. Shadow Minister for Primary …
Liberals vote in favour of Western Australia getting more GST Distribution change could have huge ramifications for Tasmania Will Hodgman’s pleas fall on deaf ears The Liberals are coming for Tasmania’s share of the GST after their Federal Council passed a motion in favour of Western Australia receiving more. Shadow …
Liberal Governments applaud massive cuts to school funding Less support for students will lead to worse outcomes for Tasmania No answers on how much money has been cut over life of agreement Deputy Labor Leader Michelle O’Byrne has questioned the priorities of the Turnbull and Hodgman Liberal Governments after they …
Early election speculation is rife Government blaming everyone but themselves for policy failures Will Hodgman goes missing when things get tough Premier Will Hodgman must come out of hiding to clean up the mess left by his Ministers after a horror week. “The Government’s legislative agenda is in tatters and …
I unequivocally and unreservedly apologise to victims of child sexual abuse and their advocates. My comparison of drink driving and child sex abuse was simplistic, inappropriate and insensitive. As a father and a grandfather I condemn child abuse in the strongest possible terms.
Legislation’s defeat means Government can now work with Labor and the industry Strategic Growth Plan outlines the way forward The Liberal Government has the chance to work constructively with Labor and the forest industry to progress its own Strategic Growth Plan. “The forestry legislation defeated today in the Legislative Council …
Government smears independent and Labor MPs with grubby attack No member of Tasmania’s parliament doesn’t want to protect children The Hodgman Government’s attack on the Upper House following the vote on mandatory sentencing is disgusting and should be retracted. Derwent MLC Craig Farrell said the Liberals should apologise for their …
Matthew Groom must immediately release energy security report in full Secrecy has marred the Government’s response to the energy crisis Government still desperate to hide power station sale letter Energy Minister Matthew Groom needs to commit to releasing the report he has received from the Energy Security Taskforce in full. …
Public and catholic schools face cuts under Liberals Education Minister should be fighting for the best possible deal Jeremy Rockliff admits he is “disappointed” the deal isn’t as good as what was promised New figures reveal just how bad the education funding deal put forward by the Liberals would be …
Government can’t blame Labor and independents for its own policy failures Labor has just one more vote than the Government in the Legislative Council Early election speculation grows louder The Hodgman Government only has itself to blame for its failures in the Legislative Council. Deputy Labor Leader Michelle O’Byrne said …