Parliament live blog: Last sitting day of 2023
The last sitting day of Tasmanian parliament for 2023 is about to begin. Follow our rolling coverage on the blog.
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Clock ticking on Liberals’ promise for 100 new TasTAFE teachers
Labor has accused the state government of falling short on a promise to employ an additional 100 TAFE teachers – the Liberals say only 40 FTEs have so far been hired, but committed to 100 by 2025.
Tardy Tasmania threatens to derail national redress scheme reform
Tasmania inexplicably missed a federal government deadline to agree to back changes to the national redress scheme for victim-survivors of child sex abuse. Here’s how it unfolded.
Fire front: Five peak bodies unite to smother ‘unfair’ levy reform
“This will burn a hole in the pockets of all of everyone, during a cost-of-living crisis”: A new front in the inferno surrounding the future of fire and emergency funding in Tasmania has ignited.
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Political donations reform in Tasmania a step closer
A bill imposing new restrictions and transparency requirements on political donations in Tasmania is a step closer to becoming law, with a crucial debate finally set to happen after an 11-month delay.
Stadium stink: Sewer line’s impact on Cenotaph questioned
The government has been asked whether a major sewer will need to be shifted from its current route to run under the Cenotaph to make room for a stadium on the site. LIVE BLOG
Seat of Lyons hangs in the balance
The Mercury was on the ground from 8am all the way until midnight Saturday to keep our readers up to date with everything they needed to know about the federal election. COMPLETE ELECTION DAY WRAP>>>
Full list: Which Tassie exports will cash in from India trade deal
Prime Minister Scott Morrison will use a whirlwind tour of northern Tasmania today to spruik the benefits of a new India trade deal, with island state growers and farmers set to cash in.
Antarctic Division move ‘should not happen’, Abetz says
Tasmanian Liberal senator Eric Abetz says a proposal to move the Australian Antarctic Division headquarters from Kingston to to the Hobart City lacks “credibility”.
Under fire ministers say sorry for abuse question groans
Two Liberal ministers have said “sorry” in parliament after a barrage of criticism for their groans at questions from a sexual abuse survivor. WHAT HAPPENED >>
Why the federal election will be the most important in history: Greens
“I’ve had trouble sleeping.”: The incumbent Tasmanian Greens Senator, Peter Whish-Wilson, says the upcoming federal election will be the most important in Australian history. WHY >>
Political heavyweight hired as UTAS ‘spin doctor’
The University of Tasmania has recruited Sue Hickey as a “spin doctor” to spruik their move to the inner city. WHAT HER ROLE WILL ENTAIL >>
Fresh attempt to revive Huon Valley’s multi-million art installation
A proposal for a “never ending kaleidoscope” art installation in the Huon Valley by Mona DarkLab’s Project X could be back on the books. LATEST DEVELOPMENTS >>
‘No respect’: MP slams Howlett claims as ‘violence’ and ‘abuse’
Claim and counterclaim have dominated a fourth rowdy day of parliament debate with one MP claiming Labor has committed acts of ‘harassment’ by continuing to ask questions about Jane Howlett.
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