Crossbenchers ‘in disgust’ of Labor’s stadium move
A team of crossbenchers unite in ‘disgust’ of Labor’s unconditional support of the proposed Macquarie Point stadium.
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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.
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.
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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.
Seven issues that will decide the federal election winner
These are the key issues the federal election will be fought on, and how Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton will tackle them.
Rockliff’s plea to save smelter in letter to Albo, Dutton
The Premier has penned a letter to the Prime Minister and Opposition leader urgently seeking a plan to secure the future of a smelter that employs hundreds of Tasmanians.
Timeline revealed for Spirit of Tasmania berth
More details have emerged into the timeline for the berths for the new Bass Strait ferries, but the TT-Line boss remained coy on costs in a parliamentary committee.
Senate protests not enough to stop salmon legislation passing
The passing of controversial legislation to secure the future of salmon farming in Macquarie Harbour has triggered a range of reactions ranging from celebration to dismay.
Stadium builders ‘evasive’, economist claims
The independent economist who assessed Hobart’s proposed city stadium has accused the Macquarie Point Development Corporation of being “evasive” as cost blowout talks continue.
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