Poker Machines – Agreement
A significant majority of Tasmanians want poker machines removed from pubs and clubs. They want the Federal monopoly deed extinguished.
Aug
2017
17
Gambling Industry
Jul
2017
27
Three and Half Years’ Silence from Ogilvie on Pokies
Ms Ogilvie has been silent about poker machines, and the serious harm they cause, for three and a half years.
Jun
2017
5
Liberals’ ‘Individual Responsibility, Corporate Entitlement’ Pokies Plan
Both the Premier and the Treasurer delivered a disappointing and underwhelming response to questions on the future of the Federal gambling monopoly.
Feb
2017
15
UTas Liberals’ Voice Welcome on Pokies
The Greens congratulate the UTas Liberals for their stance on poker machines in Tasmania.
Feb
2017
6
Clear Message to Parliamentary Committee on Pokies’ Harm
The Joint Select Committee on Future Gaming Markets begins tomorrow, with an overwhelming number of submissions wanting pokies out of pubs and clubs.
Feb
2017
2
Donations’ Disclosure Needed Before State Election
Following Prime Minister Turnbull's encouraging comments about exploring 'more timely' political donations disclosure, Premier Hodgman should follow suit.
Oct
2016
25
Community Consultation on Pokies Only the First Step
The Gaming Control Amendment (Community Consultation) Bill is a good first step to including the wider Tasmanian public in decision-making.
Oct
2016
5
Glenorchy Pokie Licence Shows Need for Moratorium
The news today that yet another licensed venue in Glenorchy has applied to operate poker machines beggars belief.
May
2016
16
Committee Should Investigate Pokies Plebiscite
Tony Foster’s suggestion that we bring the question of poker machines in our pubs and clubs to a plebiscite highlights Tasmania's distaste for pokies.
Apr
2016
7
Concern over Pokies Terms of Reference Falls on Gutwein’s Deaf Ears
Yesterday, the Treasurer accused the Greens of playing politics with pokies when we called for the expanded terms of reference.