Government Failures
The terrible state of the health system continues to be highlighted every day in the media.
The terrible state of the health system continues to be highlighted every day in the media.
The Government's policy is to invest $1.5 billion in Housing over the next 10 years to build and acquire 10 000 homes.
We see the Homes Tasmania strategy, the Tasmanian Housing strategy, and note that it is a glossy document that contains numerous very welcome commitments.
Another week and another devastating report about the negative impact of short-stay accommodation on the long-term rental market.
Our public housing waiting list has more than doubled in size under this Government, and is now an average of 80 weeks.
It's time the Liberals finally recognised the needs of renters by supporting the national push for changes to rental laws, and by taking action at a state level
Given it is Homelessness Week, it seems timely to focus on what can be done to prevent homelessness.
As you are well aware, the community sector's request for funding support in the state Budget was not met.
The Treasurer has all but confirmed that critical funding requests from its new statutory housing authority have been denied
Delivering on this for Tasmania is going to take more than simple statements and selective repeat quoting of inadequate budget figures.