Simon Behrakis is the newest member of Tasmania’s House of Assembly after winning a Clark recount. Behrakis, who replaces Elise Archer, says it is “an honour to be elected”. “I am excited to hit the ground running to deliver what matters for the people of Clark, particularly on the issues which I have already been […]
Tue Oct 24, 2023 - 11:50amA recount to find Tasmania’s newest member of parliament, following the resignation of the former member for Clark, has officially begun. Elise Archer left the Liberal Party and her ministerial positions at the start of the month amidst allegations of bullying and the release of leaked text messages in which she said she was ‘sick […]
Mon Oct 23, 2023 - 1:10pmHobart’s proposed Macquarie Point Stadium project is half way to being confirmed as a ‘Project of State Significance’. Parliament’s Lower House approved an order to progress the stadium project overnight, which will now have to be approved by the upper house for it to have effect. Premier Jeremy Rockliff said despite Labors “negativity, toxic politics and […]
Fri Oct 20, 2023 - 8:30pmThe Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions have confirmed that Premier Jeremy Rockliff did not breach Section 70(2) of the Criminal Code when he issued a letter to Elise Archer seen as an ultimatum. The DPP says that upon considering the complaint by Ms Archer, they are of the view that it does not […]
Wed Oct 18, 2023 - 4:36pmPublic servants who “received a grant of legal assistance” during the Commission of Inquiry may have to pay back their legal fees, depending on the outcome of an independent review. Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Guy Barnett said the investigation will determine whether the officers acted “in good faith” and, if not, they will be required […]
Tue Oct 17, 2023 - 10:30amA Tasmanian Independent MP will miss the next sitting of parliament due to a serious back injury. Former Liberal member John Tucker is reportedly receiving treatment for his injuries in the hospital and is ‘unable to communicate’ with anyone. His absence poses challenges for the Rockliff government ahead of the return of the parliament on […]
Sun Oct 15, 2023 - 4:00amLabor will move a no-confidence motion against Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff when parliament resumes next week. Leader of Opposition Business in the House of Assembly Dean Winter says, come Tuesday, the “Premier that is presiding over one of the most unstable governments in living memory” will be ‘put to the test’. “This level of uncertainty […]
Wed Oct 11, 2023 - 4:30amLabor Leader Rebecca White has confirmed that the party will provide a pair in parliament when it returns, meaning one of their members will be removed from the chamber to even the field. “We need Parliament to be able to return without any further delay,” White said. “We’ve had enormous disruption over the course of […]
Mon Oct 9, 2023 - 4:00amElise Archer says she will quit state parliament, withdrawing her threat to topple the Tasmanian Government. The announcement came an hour after Premier Jeremy Rockliff sent a letter to Archer asking for her to make a decision or force the state into an early election. In a Statement on Wednesday morning, Archer said her relationship […]
Wed Oct 4, 2023 - 11:28amAfter a Rocky week for the State Government, Premier Jeremy Rockliff has warned those set on ‘destroying’ Tasmania’s AFL team and Macquarie Point Stadium that he will do ‘everything he can’ to keep the project alive. Taking to the ‘Yes AFL Team, Yes Stadium’ supporters group on Tuesday night, the Premier said he was “fully prepared […]
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