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Political report card: Bass and Braddon
It’s been a year since the the new Tasmanian Parliament was formed after the 2018 State Election. Here is our report card on the members for Bass and Braddon.
2/12COURTNEY, Sarah: Rating D.
Given serious responsibility in a ministerial role, she immediately attracted controversy over a possible conflict of interest caused by her decision to enter into a personal relationship with the head of her department. Clearly smart and talented, hopefully 2019 will give her a chance to reset and live up to her obvious potential. Picture: MATHEW FARRELL
Given serious responsibility in a ministerial role, she immediately attracted controversy over a possible conflict of interest caused by her decision to enter into a personal relationship with the head of her department. Clearly smart and talented, hopefully 2019 will give her a chance to reset and live up to her obvious potential. Picture: MATHEW FARRELL
3/12FERGUSON, Michael: C+.
Displays a strong tendency (useful in any health minister) to deny the existence of a crisis, even when it is readily apparent to everyone else. Smart, dedicated and a polished speaker in parliament, but probably overworked. Handled the abortion issue poorly. Picture: LUKE BOWDEN
Displays a strong tendency (useful in any health minister) to deny the existence of a crisis, even when it is readily apparent to everyone else. Smart, dedicated and a polished speaker in parliament, but probably overworked. Handled the abortion issue poorly. Picture: LUKE BOWDEN
4/12GUTWEIN, Peter: B+.
Consistently one of the Government’s best performers. Promised and delivered economic good times, through a tight grip on the state’s purse strings. Energetic contributor to the cut and thrust of parliamentary debate. Will be tested by the next 12 months as economic tailwinds show potential to wane. Marked down for a slow response to union unrest over public sector pay. Picture: MATHEW FARRELL
Consistently one of the Government’s best performers. Promised and delivered economic good times, through a tight grip on the state’s purse strings. Energetic contributor to the cut and thrust of parliamentary debate. Will be tested by the next 12 months as economic tailwinds show potential to wane. Marked down for a slow response to union unrest over public sector pay. Picture: MATHEW FARRELL
5/12O’BYRNE, Michelle: B.
Unquestionably one of Labor’s star performers, with experience, application and performance. Demoted from the education portfolio, still has much to offer. Energetic parliamentary performer. . Picture: MATHEW FARRELL
Unquestionably one of Labor’s star performers, with experience, application and performance. Demoted from the education portfolio, still has much to offer. Energetic parliamentary performer. . Picture: MATHEW FARRELL
6/12HOUSTON, Jennifer
Distracted by a serious family illness, has not had the chance for a rating. Picture: CHRIS KIDD
Distracted by a serious family illness, has not had the chance for a rating. Picture: CHRIS KIDD
7/12BRADDON
8/12BROAD, Shane: C.
Unquestionably smart and ambitious. Has performed well as a spokesman on a range of issues. One of Labor’s up and comers, though a little untested, will improve with more experience. . Picture: CHRIS KIDD
Unquestionably smart and ambitious. Has performed well as a spokesman on a range of issues. One of Labor’s up and comers, though a little untested, will improve with more experience. . Picture: CHRIS KIDD
9/12RYLAH, Joan:
Has not yet had the chance to make a contribution, although hopes are high she can improve on her last stint in office. Picture: CHRIS KIDD
Has not yet had the chance to make a contribution, although hopes are high she can improve on her last stint in office. Picture: CHRIS KIDD
10/12DOW, Anita: C.
Newcomer still learning the ropes. Has been given responsibility for local government, an opportunity for her to show her experience as the former Burnie mayor. Plenty of room yet to make a mark. Picture: CHRIS KIDD
Newcomer still learning the ropes. Has been given responsibility for local government, an opportunity for her to show her experience as the former Burnie mayor. Plenty of room yet to make a mark. Picture: CHRIS KIDD
11/12JAENSCH, Roger: C-.
Has worked hard to overcome a tentative start in the housing portfolio as a rental crisis rages in Hobart. Showing signs of slowly increasing confidence though he still struggles a little with withstanding scrutiny. Another uninspiring performer in the tough Human Services role. Will hopefully have a better year this year. Picture: LUKE BOWDEN
Has worked hard to overcome a tentative start in the housing portfolio as a rental crisis rages in Hobart. Showing signs of slowly increasing confidence though he still struggles a little with withstanding scrutiny. Another uninspiring performer in the tough Human Services role. Will hopefully have a better year this year. Picture: LUKE BOWDEN
12/12ROCKLIFF, Jeremy: A.
A safe set of hands in education, which has been free of the controversies that have plagued the portfolio in the past. One of the government’s most experienced and consistent performers. Respected by all sides. Picture: LUKE BOWDEN
A safe set of hands in education, which has been free of the controversies that have plagued the portfolio in the past. One of the government’s most experienced and consistent performers. Respected by all sides. Picture: LUKE BOWDEN
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