Tasmania had an opportunity to lead the nation in strengthening our democracy, by empowering more people to have a say at the ballot box. That was not to be.
The Greens recommend eight amendments to the draft bill that would shift our electoral laws from being the weakest of any state or territory, to the strongest.
Minister Jaensch’s announcement he is dismantling collaborative, cross-party local government reform discussions is a disgusting display of base politics.
This amendment Bill contributes towards a campaign of hate and vilification.
On behalf of the Greens, I want to say how glad we are that the Premier has recovered from his health scare and is back at work.
Tabled today, the Electoral Amendment (Voting Age) Bill 2021, would provide those 16 year olds who want to participate in our democracy the chance to do so.
The Electoral Commission’s Analysis of participation rates at the 2021 Legislative Council elections reinforces the need for an external inquiry.
The Liberals tonight voted against fixing the integrity law loophole which allows Members of Parliament to slip under the radar during election campaigns.
Our bill ensures an incumbent MP contesting an election, who retains numerous benefits of office, is still accountable under the Integrity Commission Act 2009.
The Greens today tabled the House of Assembly Restoration Bill 2021, to restore the House of Assembly to 35 seats.