All political donations should be banned to improve the integrity of elections, an independent candidate for Franklin Hans Willink says. Why he says we need to “break the link between big chequebooks and political influence”.
Tassie’s most popular music festival has landed some serious political backing, with the Liberals announcing millions in funding if re-elected over the next three years to secure its future.
Tasmanian voters have tired of the Liberals and would prefer a Labor government, according to polling conducted on behalf of the opposition.
Premier Jeremy Rockliff has ruled out accepting the support of the Greens to form government if the Liberal Party does not win a majority at Saturday’s election.
Public hearings into the proposed Macquarie Point stadium get under way in Hobart today, but the state government is tight-lipped about whether its team of high-priced mainland lawyers will again attempt to derail the legislated planning process.
At least one family considered to be priority applicants have been stuck on the public housing waiting list for more than nine years, Labor says, as it’s revealed how many Tasmanians have died while waiting to be housed.
The state government has pledged to give first home buyers $30,000 in cash to enter the property market if the Liberals are re-elected at the next month’s state election.
Tasmanian voters have the right to know which MPs are under investigation by the Integrity Commission for alleged misconduct, Greens leader Rosalie Woodruff says.
Redirecting $5m in unspent government tourism funding could give the sector a major boost, according to Labor leader Dean Winter. ALP’S PLAN >>>
A taskforce to crack down on dodgy dealings by real estate agents would bring benefits including improved living conditions for renters, the the Tasmanian Greens say.
Independent candidate Peter George says he will lead a group of seven like-minded independents in Franklin in a bid to seize two or more seats from the “zombie parties”.
Tasmanians overwhelmingly want the state government to renegotiate its deal with the AFL, according to new public opinion polling conducted by the Australia Institute.
The Liberals were hammering home their message on healthcare, Labor stuck to the Spirit ferries and the Greens talked up free public transport on day 10 of the election campaign.
Concerns have been raised over Tasmanians losing access to critical at home services — such as occupational therapy — through cuts to NDIS. LAMBIE’S BLAST >>
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