The Liberals shocked MPs by tabling the stadium approval bill today – almost a fortnight *before* public consultation on the so-called draft even closes.
In yet another example of warped budget priorities, the Liberals have reduced funding for community organisations while spending a billion dollars on a stadium.
On Thursday, your Treasurer delivered one of Tasmania's worst ever budgets. Community organisations helping struggling Tasmanians remain underfunded.
Treasurer Guy Barnett has a delivered a budget that looks to set up a huge fire sale to fund the Macquarie Point stadium and this government’s other warped priorities.
We know that community opposition to the Liberals Macquarie Point Stadium is at an all-time high.
I indicate upfront that we certainly support this. Bringing it in line with the electoral cycle or at least the term of government is sensible.
Labor have again abandoned their job as Opposition to hold the Liberals to account on their ruinous and unnecessary new stadium
I also rise to speak on this notice of motion from Dr Woodruff in relation to scrutiny and how important it is for us to do our role in this House effectively.
I want to say at the outset that I recognise that obviously not all members in the Chamber have the same position on this bill.
I also want to say at the outset that not getting a Macquarie Point Stadium is not going to cancel local footy at Latrobe, that has happened.