Tasmania’s pubs, clubs and casinos reopened their doors to patrons, including long suffering gambling addicts who’ve had a three month reprieve.
The Federal Group appears not to fully grasp the deadly seriousness of the health risk within their pokies venues.
The Liberals' plan for the future of gambling in Tasmania released last yesterday afternoon will entrench social harm for two decades to come.
Tasmanians who have suffered gambling addiction are set to be abandoned by both State Labor and former Labor MP Madeleine Ogilvie.
This is all about the money the Government makes from gambling and satisfying corporate interests.
This bill was tabled on Tuesday. This is the Gaming Control Amendment (Wagering) Bill 2019. It was tabled 48 hours ago.
Federal Hotels continues to bloat its ill-gotten profits leeching off some of Tasmania’s poorest communities.
The Government has an opportunity to move away from the monopoly deed, a special deal that was never supported by people in Tasmania.
It is obvious to any observer of Tasmanian politics that in this place it is the Greens who raise the issues of the harm caused by poker machines.
Cassy O'Connor questions the Treasurer on the tax deal being negotiated with Federal Group.
