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Premier Must Explain Shelton’s Legal Fees
Premier Jeremy Rockliff must honour his word and provide a full explanation for why Mark Shelton MP has had thousands of dollars of his legal bills paid by taxpayers.
Another Stadium Price Rise on the Cards
Despite government promises the stadium would cost $1.13 billion, another stadium price rise looks to be on the cards.
Labor Must Clarify Fracking Position
The Greens are calling on Labor to tell Tasmanians if they’ve changed their position on a permanent ban on fracking.
Liberals Should be Reining in Short Stays
While the Liberals’ short stay levy bill has passed the lower house, it doesn’t take the action Tasmanians need to stop the loss of homes to Airbnb.
At least $20 Million More TasTAFE Cuts Coming
In response to questioning from the Greens in Parliament, the Minister for Skills and Training has provided further information on the $45 million TasTAFE cuts.
Greens Strengthen MP Integrity Requirements
Tasmania’s integrity framework is stronger following the Greens’ successful move to amend the Integrity Commission Act 2009 to better capture Members of Parliament.
In Parliament
Taxpayer Money Spent Liberal Party Legal Fees
Noting previous debates in this place about the conduct of Mark Shelton MP, since 1 January 2023, has any taxpayer funding been provided to Mark Shelton MP for legal costs?
Rental Affordability Measures
Hobart rents have had the largest quarterly increase in four years to a record $620 per week, higher now than Melbourne. Many Tasmanians can no longer afford to pay the rent.
No-Ground Evictions
The Western Australian government announced this week that they will end no grounds evictions. They join New South Wales, Victoria, the ACT and South Australia.
Macquarie Point Stadium – Revised Budget
The government is saying that we can't ask for an update on the information that they have already put on the public record because it is too dangerous to the tender process.
Macquarie Point Stadium – Revised Budget
I rise to talk about this cost escalation notice of motion, and note that it goes to the heart of what we all already know: the stadium will cost more than $1.13 billion.
Protecting essential services
We have a government that for the last 12 years has failed to prioritise essential services for Tasmanians, it's not good enough, Tasmanians deserve quality provision of services.