Liberals Fail to Deliver Promised Biosecurity Legislation
Minister Rockliff today confirmed Biosecurity legislation would not be tabled in this term of government.
Nov
2017
29
Primary Industries
Sep
2017
13
Liberals Vote Down Ban on Fracking for Tasmania
The Liberals voted against the Greens' move to extend the moratorium on fracking to a permanent ban.
May
2017
3
On-Island Shellfish Testing Welcome
The industry will be greatly relieved the government listened to their calls for on-island shellfish testing facilities.
Feb
2017
22
Tasmanians Still at Risk of Prosecution on Medicinal Cannabis
The Greens welcome the Federal Health Minister's medicinal cannabis announcement today. This policy change is a step in the right direction.
Feb
2017
20
State Liberals Must Fight for Rural Alive and Well Funding
Many rural Tasmanians have survived depression and suicide thanks to the committed staff and volunteers at Rural Alive and Well.
Jan
2017
24
Liberals’ Medicinal Cannabis Mess
The continued confusion and anger of Tasmanians around access to medicinal cannabis is being exacerbated by mixed messages coming from the Government.
Nov
2016
23
Duplicitous Liberals Wave Off Super Trawler
During its stay, the Geelong Star was responsible for the deaths of dolphins, seals and albatross.
Oct
2016
12
Protection Needed for Medicinal Cannabis Users
There are currently patients who face charges and convictions over their medical cannabis possession and use in lieu of the government controlled access scheme.
Oct
2016
12
Medicinal Cannabis
Over the past two years, the Premier and Police minister have made a number of statements seeking to reassure Tasmanians who rely on medicinal cannabis.
Sep
2016
22
State Liberals Powerless on Backpacker Tax
The Primary Industries Minister's comments about intervention on the poorly handled backpacker tax highlights the powerless position this government is in.
