Geoff Lyons has impressive record in community work and federal and local government Windermere voters have a clear choice for change to get jobs back on track Community leader will be a part of a strong Labor team committed to working for Tasmania Labor Leader Rebecca White has today named …
Federal Government promised $13.5 million last September Still no details on when, where money will be spent Premier must release details for sake of tourism, hospitality sectors Peter Gutwein needs to urgently release details about where $13.5 million in federal funding for the tourism and hospitality sector will be spent. …
Tasmania needs real action on climate change Support for peak medical body move on climate change health emergency Premier must pressure his Federal colleagues Labor backs the Australian Medical Association Tasmania’s recognition of climate change as a health emergency. Shadow Minister for Climate Change Alison Standen said the AMA’s announcement …
December drop of 4.6% in monthly retail trade Third worst result in the country after Victoria and NSW Worst drop nationally for the December quarter Retail figures for December show Tasmanian businesses have missed out on the usual Christmas bounce. The pandemic is continuing to weigh heavily on confidence and …
Closure of Devonport Transit Centre being felt across the North West Thousands of bus passengers left without facilities Hobart and Launceston centres now in doubt Tasmanian Labor is again calling on the Gutwein Government to reverse its decision to close down the Devonport Transit Centre. The government must now also …
Labor welcomes Federal Court ruling Ruling against Bob Brown Foundation a win for jobs, industry Bob Brown Foundation, Greens must end crusade against Tas workers Tasmanian Labor welcomes today’s Federal Court decision on logging in the state’s native forests as a win for jobs and Tasmania’s well-managed forest industry. Labor’s …
Students, families and teachers getting raw deal from Liberal Government No improvement in Year 12 attainment rates over the past 12 years Rockliff misleading Tasmanians with claims on retention rates The Gutwein Government is continuing to fail Tasmanian students, families and teaching staff with the state’s education outcomes still among …
Sarah Lovell takes crucial Child Safety portfolio as Commission of Inquiry prepares to launch Dr Bastian Seidel new Shadow Health Minister Strong Labor team committed to working for Tasmania Labor Leader Rebecca White has unveiled a new Shadow Cabinet with Huon Legislative Council Member Bastian Seidel assuming responsibility for Health …
Over half of Tasmania’s school leavers are not in work, training or further education Labor will provide dedicated career educators in schools and colleges to support students and teachers Young people to connect with career programs earlier and gain firsthand experience of relevant industries Tasmanian Labor will fundamentally reform in-school …
Tasmanian’s first ever inquiry into rural health State’s rural population has second lowest life expectancy in the country Liberal government has neglected health needs of rural communities Tasmanian Labor has welcomed the establishment of the state’s first ever inquiry into rural health. The Legislative Council inquiry will examine the health …