Rockliff’s privatisation push snuffed out by both houses
The minority Liberal government’s privatisation push looks doomed after both Houses of Parliament passed motions opposing the sale of state-owned assets.
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Coalition pledges to cut funding for ‘job destroying organisation’
If elected, the Coalition has vowed to cut federal government funding for an organisation that was one of the driving forces behind the review of salmon farming in Macquarie Harbour.
‘I’m not my mother … I’m far more diplomatic’: Pauline Hanson’s daughter
With a ‘polarising’ political figure as a mother, Tasmania’s One Nation senate hopeful never planned to enter politics but now feels compelled to do so.
Govt MPs using same messaging app tied up in US scandal
Government ministers routinely use encrypted messaging apps including WhatsApp and Signal amid concerns they might be used to evade legitimate public scrutiny, state parliament has heard.
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Chilean salmon is ‘slap in the face’ to Tassie workers: Duniam
Tighter biosecurity measures that would stop Chilean salmon — that local industry fears poses a risk — would be implemented immediately under a Coalition government, Duniam pledges.
Stadium, ferries: State parliament ready to debate hot topics
The Macquarie Point Stadium, the TT-Line ferries, the future of the salmon industry and youth justice are expected to dominate question time this week’s sitting of state parliament.
Federal election 2025: All your questions answered
With the end of the three-year federal government term rapidly approaching, here’s everything you need to know about casting your vote.
Why salmon was the word of the day on election campaign trail
The major parties have traded barbs over the future of the salmon industry in Tasmania, with the contentious topic threatening to be a dominant talking point on the federal campaign trail.
Labor names candidate to take on Clark and Andrew Wilkie
Labor has finally announced its candidate for the seat of Clark at the May 3 election. How they hope to win an “uphill battle”.
Wooley: We’re not exactly fielding our top political teams
There have been fumbles and own goals, making it tough to pick a winner from two uninspiring players, writes Charles Wooley.
Tasmania votes: candidates front up for election date
Tasmanian parties and MPs have come out in force following the federal election date announcement. What each corner of politics has to say about the big vote.
‘Bullsh*t’ claim over TAFE cuts
The Skills and Training Minister has been accused of “totally bullsh*tting” after revelations TasTAFE was considering forced redundancies for teachers in the state’s south.
Three Tassie seats set to decide the federal election
The Apple Isle might be small, but packs a punch when it comes to deciding who will form the next federal government. Here’s the low-down on every Tasmanian seat.
Unions warn nothing off table in battle to prevent GBE sell-off
Tasmanian unions have refused to rule out industrial action to stop a Rockliff government plan to sell off state-owned businesses, which they warn would result in thousands of job losses.
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