Lib’s sale plan expands to all bar one GBE
Every government business enterprise except Hydro Tasmania will be considered for sale as part of the government’s privatisation plan, Premier Jeremy Rockliff says.
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Labor’s newest MP takes his seat after winning tight four-way race
‘It’s been quite a whirlwind’: Barely 12 hours after being declared elected, Labor’s newest MP has taken his seat in state parliament as a member for Lyons.
Barnett launches copycat of Musk’s DOGE
Move over Elon Musk, Tasmania is about to get its own version of the US government’s notorious Department of Government Efficiency. Poll inside >>
Could Metro be sold off in Rockliff’s privatisation push
The state government is considering selling off some of its businesses to pay down soaring debt.
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‘Open minds, open hearts’: Independent MPs on Spirit plan
Amid speculation the new Spirit of Tasmania could be used to house Ukrainian refugees, two independent MPs say it could create a “meaningful legacy”. The latest >>
Protesters target ‘hypocritical’ Liberal senator after artist dumped
Protesters have staged a demonstration outside the offices of Liberal Senator Claire Chandler over her role in the dumping of the artist producing Australia’s entry to a prestigious exhibition.
PHOTOS: Final piece of new Bridgewater Bridge in place
The $786m project has reached a major milestone on Thursday, as the final piece was slotted into place. Check out the photos >>
Rockliff coy on floating refugee camp claim
The state government has failed to rule out leasing the Spirit of Tasmania IV to the Scottish government as a floating refugee camp for displaced Ukrainians.
Libs’ second go at planning panels
The Liberal minority government’s second attempt to transfer planning council powers for some developments to special panels has been released for public comment.
Feds step in with cash to secure maternity services
The future of Tasmania’s maternity services have been locked in after the Health Minister announced the federal government would chip in. Here’s how it will help.
Tighter regulations planned to crackdown on dodgy builders
The Tasmanian government wants to come down on dodgy builders “like a tonne of bricks” and is ready to hand regulators the right tools to do so.
‘We will not be silenced, we are angry’: anti-stadium rally held
Demands to abandon a new AFL stadium at Hobart’s Macquarie Point were made during a public rally drawing hundreds. But the government is holding strong.
Students encouraged to have their say on how $188m will be spent
The state government wants parents, teachers and especially students to help it decide how best to spend its $188m School Building Blitz. LIST: The 15 schools allocated funds >>
Labor decries $500m interest bill
The Tasmanian government will have to fork out more than $500m a year just to cover interest costs as net debt heads towards $10bn in the coming years, Labor says.
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