State of the State Address in Reply
On behalf of the Tasmanian Greens MPs, I pay respect to the palawa/pakana people of Tasmania, to their treasured elders, past and present.
Mar
2016
15
Pokies
Mar
2016
3
Open, Public Consultation Needed on Pokies
Anglicare's interactive pokie map makes a strong, clear statement about the scale of problem we are tackling in Tasmania.
Feb
2016
22
Still No Pokies Monopoly Mandate
As the Federal Group monopoly deed comes to an end the Treasurer has a once in a generation chance to better protect our community.
Feb
2016
1
Pokies Leech $15M in December
The finances of many Tasmanians look very bleak in the light of Treasury's pokie loss figures for December.
Dec
2015
15
Federal Hotels’ Refurbishment Project
Federal Hotels' pitch to link a $100M refurbishment to an extension of the pokies monopoly deed is an unashamed attempt to hold the state to ransom.
Nov
2015
18
Pokies Spin Won’t Wash
Treasurer Gutwein isn't fooling Tasmanians. Anglicare's EMRS poll shows that, with 4 out of 5 people wanting pokies out of our pubs and clubs.
Nov
2015
17
The People Want Pokies Gone
In the last 12 months Tasmanians lost almost $200 million dollars in poker machines, which equates to over $380 for every single adult and child in the State.
Nov
2015
12
Pokies Poll Places Further Pressure on Government
The EMRS opinion poll on poker machines confirms that the overwhelming majority of Tasmanians do not support the proliferation of these addictive machines.
Nov
2015
4
Brighton Mayor Tells it Like it Is on Pokies Monopoly
Brighton Mayor, Tony Foster, is a strong voice for his community on the issue of the harm caused by poker machines and the Federal Hotels' monopoly gaming Deed.
Nov
2015
2
Government Must Listen to Community Sector on Pokies
The Hodgman Government needs heed the call of the coalition of community sector organisations demanding urgent action to address the scourge of poker machines.