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Media Releases
More Criminal Charges Against Webuild Revealed
It’s been revealed that Webuild are facing a second set of criminal charges in NSW for an incident which nearly killed three workers.
Ellis’ Firearms Committee Backflip Baffling
Felix Ellis was already off the leash on much needed firearms reform in Tasmania. Now as soon as the Premier’s turned his back, Ellis’ made a run for it.
Renters’ Pain Worsens Amidst Another Increase
New reports released by Domain and Cotality paint a stark picture of worsening pain for renters, as rents continue to rise.
Greyhound Trainer Numbers Show Truth of Industry
New data received by the Greens in response to Estimates’ questions on notice shatters yet another illusion TasRacing and the greyhound racing industry have tried to promote.
RTI Footage Exposes Grim Truth of Greyhound Racing
New footage obtained by the Greens under Right to Information confirms the devastating reality of greyhound racing for the dogs it exploits.
Rockliff Refuses to Learn His Lesson
Jeremy Rockliff still won't learn the lesson that he needs to be honest and open with Tasmanians.
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.