State Budget Response
Having slashed funding to essential services in their first Budget, now the Liberals are trying to repair some of the damage.
Having slashed funding to essential services in their first Budget, now the Liberals are trying to repair some of the damage.
The Greens welcome the release of the blueprint for the Glenorchy to Hobart Public Transport Corridor project.
Almost a year has passed since the heavy congestion and traffic chaos which led to the government-commissioned Midson report.
While encouraging the use of Metro transport through a three week free fare trial is a sound enough initiative, congestion will only be marginally improved.
We recognise that genuine planning for the 21st century requires a long term vision and the courage to make bold decisions to drive change.
It continues a long-standing tradition of the Tasmanian Greens to present an alternative vision for the future of Tasmania.
It is fantastic that Hobart City Council is getting on board the push to have ferries on the Derwent River to ease traffic congestion and lower emissions.
Hobart's traffic woes will only be remedied sustainably for the long term if all three tiers of government make a commitment to investing in public transport.
This is how the Metro changes have affected not only Judy's life, but the lives of a number of people who live in Denison.
On behalf of the Tasmanian Greens MPs, I pay respect to the palawa/pakana people of Tasmania, to their treasured elders, past and present.