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Media Releases
Parli Backs Greens’ Stadium Cost Motion Despite Government Opposition
A Greens’ motion calling on the Liberal Government to provide an updated stadium cost estimate has passed Parliament’s lower house - despite the government opposing it.
Minister’s Honesty Needed on TasTAFE Cuts
Minister Ellis needs to come clean with Tasmanians, staff and students about what campuses, courses and staff will be cut in the $45 million slashing of TasTAFE.
Minister’s Shameful Response To Ambulance Failure
A shameful and pathetic response from Health Minister Bridget Archer in Parliament has shown again just how little care the Liberals have for the health of Tasmanians.
Inquiry Finds Harness Racing Standards Deficient
The harness racing industry is on notice to lift its game, with a Parliamentary report tabled today flagging serious animal welfare concerns.
Premier Must Take Responsibility for Salmon Farm Secrecy
A week after Tasmanians finally heard 3.3 tonnes of florfenicol have been used in just three of nine salmon leases, there is still no clarity about the total amount dumped.
State of Government Housing Unacceptable
Government social and affordable housing tenants have had to apply to the Residential Tenancy Commissioner to get action on unacceptable living conditions.
In Parliament
Salmon Industry – Florfenicol Use in Public Waterways
Last week we heard a shocking 3.3 tonnes of florfenicol had been used in just three of the nine salmon leases dosed with florfenicol this summer.
Firearms – Caps on Amount of Firearms Owned by an Individual
1500 Tasmanians own 11 or more firearms; nearly 300 owned more than 20 firearms and 44 people own more than 50. Does Premier Rockliff see this as acceptable?
Firearms – National Firearms Buy-Back Scheme
The Police Commissioner, Labor, the Greens, many Independents and the majority of the community want Tasmania to fully participate in the national firearms buy-back scheme.
Macquarie Point Stadium – P90 Report on Stadium Costs
The Leader for the Government indicated she would seek advice as to whether members could be provided with a confidential copy of the alleged P90 assessment on stadium costs.
A Tasmanian Lifeline – Funding
Lifeline report a large increase in calls to their A Tasmanian Lifeline service since the start of the war. People are saying they feel lost and hopeless.
Youth Homelessness
Yesterday was Youth Homelessness Matters Day. Last year over 1400 young people sought help at specialist homelessness services but large numbers of them were turned away.