Man of many hats vying for another as Labor’s latest pick
Farmer, barrister, magistrate, mayor, sheep race caller: Labor’s latest candidate boasts a diverse resume.
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Labor’s electric plan to slash power bills to benefit renters
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Election promise to change pet rental laws in Tassie
The Libs want to ease rental laws for pets while Labor has a plan to attract more childcare workers. The Greens want greater transparency over election promises. Election updates.
Greens reveal candidate, Labor’s childcare crusade, Libs on housing
Greens endorse candidate in Clark, Labor pitches to address childcare access issues for Tasmanian healthcare workers, while the Liberals spruik housing policies. Election day 5 coverage >>
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JackJumpers boss responds to conflict of interest claims
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Questions raised around $130m Tasman Bridge upgrade
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Text exposes JackJumpers boss’ late night parliament visit
A text message from the JackJumpers CEO to an MP has cast doubt on the Premier’s defence for his late-night visit to parliament. SEE THE TEXT EXCHANGE >>
Aboriginal group condemns slow progress on treaty talks
Inviting “shonky” Aboriginal organisations to participate in a “one-sided” treaty and truth-telling process doomed the exercise to failure, the Aboriginal Land Council says.
‘Welcome news’: How first home-buyers can get $200k
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‘Had a gutful’: Survey reveals bus driver abuse is rife
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Anti-trans feminists outnumbered by pro-trans counter-rally
Anti-transgender activists were comically outnumbered by a pro-transgender counter rally held outside Hobart Town Hall.
Just a regular ‘private citizen’ with the premier on speed dial
Brad Stansfield is a bloke who wears so many hats that his milliner drives a Lexus, writes Political editor David Killick.
Liberal fixer’s role in Howlett resignation saga questioned
Labor wants to know what a ‘Liberal party fixer’ was doing in the room when a government Minister quit. LATEST FROM PARLIAMENT >>
‘Waste of time’: Councillor blasts ‘stressful’ court kerfuffle
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