UTas Liberals’ Voice Welcome on Pokies
The Greens congratulate the UTas Liberals for their stance on poker machines in Tasmania.
Feb
2017
15
Pokies
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.
May
2016
31
State Budget: Address in Reply
The Greens’ Alternative Budget restores frontline funding to education, and state Government's share of responsibility for sewerage and water infrastructure.
May
2016
16
Committee Should Investigate Pokies Plebiscite
Tony Foster’s suggestion that we bring the question of poker machines in our pubs and clubs to a plebiscite highlights Tasmania's distaste for pokies.
Apr
2016
26
Ministers Failing to Answer Questions on Notice
It is disappointing to see the number of questions that were put on notice some time ago that have not yet been answered by ministers.
Apr
2016
15
Federal Hotels’ $25M Bluff
Investment in regional communities is crucial to transitioning Tasmania’s economy and growing tourism sector.
Apr
2016
7
Concern over Pokies Terms of Reference Falls on Gutwein’s Deaf Ears
Yesterday, the Treasurer accused the Greens of playing politics with pokies when we called for the expanded terms of reference.