The Abbott federal budget is clearly more focused on investing in the Liberal Party’s future than it is about investing in the future of those doing it tough.
Last night’s Federal Budget has failed Tasmania’s health system by locking in funding cuts which will compromise the success of much needed reforms.
The Hodgman government is clearly looking to the Commonwealth for financial assistance to deal with moribund government business enterprise, Forestry Tasmania.
The Hodgman government needs to disclose whether they have made a formal submission regarding the $16 million previously earmarked for Cadburys.
Abbott Government’s new community sector tendering process on Volunteering Tasmania requires a meaningful response from the Hodgman Government.
Minister Ferguson has so far done a lot of talking about health reform, lowering elective surgery waiting lists and delivering a modern Royal Hobart Hospital.
The announcement of a $23.4 million funding allocation to Tasmania’s public hospitals is welcome but it’s political smoke and mirrors.
The Hodgman Liberal government needs to stop hiding from the Tasmanians who will be hardest hit by the Abbott Budget.
the latest AIHW report of public hospital performance in Tasmania reinforces the insanity of the Abbott Government's massive cuts to health.
Minister Petrusma has effectively told pensioners that unless they can provide for themselves, they are on their own.