Ferguson Denies the Facts
Today in Parliament, trainee Treasurer Michael Ferguson denied figures in his own budget and dismissed the analysis of the Productivity Commission.
May
2022
31
Housing
May
2022
30
Time to End the Cruel Housing Lies
A cruel lie is at the heart of Michael Ferguson’s first Budget as Treasurer. It exposes eight years of broken promises and false hopes for Tasmanians.
Apr
2022
8
Liberal Leadership Renewal an Opportunity for a Reset
On behalf of the Greens, I warmly congratulate Jeremy Rockliff on becoming Tasmania’s 47th Premier and Michael Ferguson on his elevation to Deputy Premier.
Mar
2022
30
Tasmanians Let Down by Morrison Budget
Lutruwita/Tasmania and its people have been sorely let down by Scott Morrison’s pre-election budget.
Mar
2022
10
Treasury Miscellaneous (Affordable Housing and Youth Employment Support) Bill 2022
I thought it might be an interesting exercise to update the House on median house prices in Tasmania. You will struggle now to find a home for under $500 000.
Mar
2022
3
Government Spending Priorities
This week you announced a $750 million stadium to be built within five years and $1.5 billion to be built in 10 years.
Mar
2022
3
Premier Prioritising Mega Stadium Over Homes for Tasmanians
This week the Premier announced a $750 million mega stadium to be built within five years - while allocating $1.5 billion for housing to be built in ten years.
Mar
2022
1
Premier’s Land Tax Lies
Peter Gutwein farcically claims his land tax gift to investors will bring down rents, he was, of course, unable to explain.
Feb
2022
28
Gutwein’s Land Tax Cut for Propertied Class Leaves Battlers in the Cold
In a monumental, but wholly transparent "look over there", Premier Gutwein has handed a land tax cut to well off property investors.
Feb
2022
18
Greens Back Tenants Union Call for Vacant Resident Tax
Figures released today by the Tenants Union of Tasmania confirm there are at least 563 empty homes in the greater Hobart area alone.