Labor has claimed that hundreds of Tasmanians are dying each year while on the waiting list for outpatient appointments in the public health system. The opposition says that around one-third of the reduction in the waiting list claimed by the government is due to people dying before receiving their health appointment. Information released under Right […]
Fri Nov 3, 2023 - 1:00amIndependent MP Meg Webb has revealed a list of individuals and organisations who faced potential adverse findings from the Tasmania’s Commission of Inquiry. The list includes the Commissioner for Children and Young People, the Ombudsman and the CEO of the Integrity Commission. In a statement, Webb said it was “startling clear” that the Commissioners had […]
Wed Nov 1, 2023 - 3:00amTasmania’s Greens think begging should be decriminalised and say removing the current fines and possible prison sentences will ‘improve the situations’ for those facing homelessness and poverty. Leader Rosalie Woodruff plans to introduce a bill to Parliament next week that will change the “outdated and unfair” law. “With the cost of living crisis deepening, more and […]
Fri Oct 27, 2023 - 4:00amSimon 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 […]
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