How Libs plan to save first home-buyers up to $30k
The Tasmanian Liberals have unveiled a plan to save first home-buyers tens of thousands of dollars by introducing a polarising levy that would impact short-stay accommodation users.
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‘Very white’ parliament: refugee advocate’s election bid
A former Tasmanian of the Year has been revealed as an election candidate. Meanwhile the Greens campaign on ‘critical life saving measures’. Rolling coverage election updates.
Premier keeps mum on Howlett conflict inquiry
Jane Howlett confirms she wants to switch seats in parliament, while Premier Jeremy Rockliff says he has ‘no interest in the past’ when asked about ‘JackJumpers allegations’.
‘Talentless and tired’: Sue Hickey lashes Liberals in comeback bid
The former Liberal speaker turned independent Sue Hickey will have another crack at parliament. She doesn’t hold back on what needs to change.
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‘Grubby allegations’: Premier faces pile-on as parliament resumes
Peter Gutwein has told Parliament former sports Minister resigned for “personal and family reasons” and not over an alleged conflict of interest.
EPA reveal findings into TasWater’s vile black ‘discharge’ into river
UPDATED: The EPA has revealed its finding into thick, black ‘discharge’ captured on video oozing onto a Tasmanian riverbank from a TasWater facility. WATCH THE VIDEO >>
Why today is a major day for Tasmanian cat owners
Another tranche of new laws regarding the management of the state’s cats have come into effect. Here’s how they will affect you.
Ogilvie comes out on top after reshuffle
Labor turned independent turned Liberal Madeleine Ogilvie is the winner of the latest ministerial reshuffle. FULL REPORT >>
DEVILS DEN: First look at Hobart’s grand $750m stadium plan
Hobart’s iconic River Derwent could soon have a new $750 million feature that could change the capital city and state forever. SEE THE PLANS >>
‘Ridiculous and dishonest’: Land tax rent cut claims rubbished
Cuts to land tax will keep rents down, the Premier says – but Labor, the Greens and TasCOSS don’t agree.
Finally a bridge tick for new icebreaker
TasPorts says the new Antarctic icebreaker will be allowed to pass under the Tasman Bridge after months of no entry. LATEST >>
Can this Ulverstone office manager dethrone Eric Abetz?
In just a few months time a 51-year-old political staffer from Tassie’s North West will attempt to wrench a Senate seat from one of Tasmania’s longest-serving politicians – Eric Abetz.
No reprieve in quest for answers over Howlett’s departure
Questions continue to be thrown at the government regarding a “perceived conflict of interest” when resigned Minister Jane Howlett held the state’s sports portfolio. LATEST >>
Calls mounting for increase to size of Tasmanian parliament
A former top political adviser says he regrets giving evidence to a parliamentary committee in which he pushed for a reduction to the size of the Tasmanian parliament.
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