Economist Saul Eslake confirms Tasmania is not receiving increased funding for affordable housing unlike every other state, which is getting an increase.
There was nothing in the Federal Budget for Tasmania's education system, no extra funding for years 5 and 6 of Gonski.
One of the most fundamental human rights is access to secure and affordable housing. It is the foundation for all of life's opportunities.
The Minister for Human Services showed a complete lack of respect for one of Tasmania's most prominent community organisations.
The case has not been made by either Minister Petrusma or community housing providers to transfer of legal Title for up to 500 Housing Tasmania homes.
The Budget papers show that the number of applicants housed is expected to fall, as will the new allocations to those in greatest need.
