Serious questions remain about the government’s plan to reopen schools with contact tracing and close contact guidelines deserving further explanation. Shadow Education Minister Josh Willie said the government needs to provide clear assurances to families that schools will be a safe place for children. “It is vital the government explain …
With the most unsettling start to the school year in living memory on the horizon, Education Minister Sarah Courtney has gone for a holiday. Shadow Education Minister Josh Willie said it was unbelievable that the Minister had gone overseas at such a crucial time in the lives of many Tasmanians. …
It is crucial the Premier ensures his government is doing everything it can to keep students living with disability safe and engaged in inclusive learning when school returns. Shadow Minister for Education Josh Willie said Labor was concerned about the practical application of the recently announced schools plan. “There are …
With 866 more COVID cases today and a confirmed outbreak at the Mersey Community Hospital it is vital the government do everything they can to keep people safe. Shadow Health Minister Anita Dow said the Premier should follow the lead of other states and reduce the dose interval for COVID-19 …
Tasmanian Labor wishes to convey its deepest sympathies to the family, friends and carers of the woman who passed away with COVID. Shadow Minister for Ageing Jo Siejka said the loss will be felt throughout the Tasmanian community and the aged care sector in particular. “It is incredibly saddening to …
It is essential the government urgently provide a guarantee there will be enough staff to provide services at the Mersey Hospital and explain what services are at risk of cancellation. Shadow Health Minister Anita Dow said the government needed to be honest about the impacts the COVID outbreak will have …
Premier Peter Gutwein needs to step up today, show some leadership and call Education Minister Sarah Courtney back to work as the start of the new school year approaches in less than three weeks. Labor Leader Rebecca White said if the Premier was not prepared to order Ms Courtney back …
Serious questions need to be addressed today by the Premier about what genuine efforts have been made to prepare Tasmania’s schools for COVID in the continuing absence of Education Minister Sarah Courtney. Shadow Education Minister Josh Willie said with Ms Courtney remaining on holidays, the Premier needs to provide a …
The Gutwein Government needs to follow the lead of other states and fast-track COVID booster shots to ensure the escalation of admissions to hospitals does not continue. Shadow Health Minister Anita Dow said Public Health had yesterday confirmed that of the patients currently in Tasmanian hospitals diagnosed with COVID-19, only …
Education Minister Sarah Courtney remains on holidays as a new survey reveals 66 per cent of Australian parents don’t believe it’s safe for children to return to classrooms in the midst of the new wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. Shadow Education Minister Josh Willie said with such levels of anxiety …