Honest Appraisal of Pokies’ Cost to Tasmania
The Australia Institute paper applies an honest, data based lens to the social and economic impact of poker machines in Tasmania.
Jul
2017
17
Pokies
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.
May
2017
9
Liberal and Labor Parties Need to Reject Federal Group Donations
With the Federal monopoly Deed due to formally expire in 2018 and end in 2019, now is a critical time for our democracy.
May
2017
8
Pokies Deed Corruption Allegations Must be Heard by Parliamentary Inquiry
Tasmania Police will review their investigation into allegations of bribery and corruption following the fall of the Liberal Bethune Government in 1972.
Apr
2017
12
Liberals Must Listen to Rev. Costello on Pokies
Rev. Tim Costello has openly named the pokies industry as a powerful vested interest, which runs government gambling policy across Australia.
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.