Ferguson’s fate rests with Independent MPs
Labor have threatened the possibility of a no-confidence motion in the Deputy Premier over the replacement Spirit saga. Here’s whether they will have the support of the parliament.
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Fact checker: Did Michael Ferguson mislead parliament?
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Opposition threatens action after Spirit bosses’ revelations
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Spirit of Tassie is a big, unholy mess
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Hospital closure leaves giant question mark
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Housebound and helpless: Pensioner ramped up over property
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Revealed: Public transport plan to ease Hobart’s traffic woes
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‘Terrible track record’: Stadium could be election issue, Labor says
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Prime Minister and state Labor say stadium won’t drive them apart
Rebecca White and Anthony Albanese have fiercely defended their “great friendship” and “strong relationship” – despite their discord over the Macquarie Point stadium.
It’s fin-ally here: State gov’t to unveil 10-year salmon plan today
The state government will on Monday release its long-awaited salmon industry plan but the biggest question remains – will this be retrograde or revolutionary for the beleaguered industry?
Construction, tourism, hospitality industries on Mac Point unity ticket
Tasmania’s future Macquarie Point stadium would be a “jobs factory and skills incubator”, would fill cafes and pubs to the brim, and draw punters into the CBD, industry chiefs say.
Albo throws funds at Launnie stadium ahead of Mac Pt announcement
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Doctors mull industrial action
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Twin threat to revenues in budget
A key source of government revenue faces a two-pronged threat, Treasurer Michael Ferguson says.
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