Tasmanians who voted Labor at the last election on the basis of their position on pokies will be wondering what State Labor stands for in 2019.
Rebecca White made it clear on ABC radio today that her party has abandoned its policy on the removal of poker machines from pubs and clubs.
The human misery and poverty caused by poker machines in pubs and clubs shows no sign of abating.
The Treasurer decided to gift the THA $6.8 million following significant donations from the them during the election campaign.
It gives me no pleasure as the Greens Leader to stand here and bring on a motion of no confidence in the Premier of Tasmania.
The Premier allowed his party to be bought and paid for by the gambling industry, accepting millions of dollars from vested interests.
The Premier allowed gambling interests from Tasmania and interstate to bankroll the Liberals' election campaign.
The Liberals policy will entrench the harm caused, and ignite a competitive marketplace for addiction.
The current model is unsustainable and relies on the poorest Tasmanians losing more than they can afford to keep the pokies industry going.
The Greens welcome the decision from Labor to finally commit to removing pokies from pubs and clubs.