In the Liberals’ attempt to steamroll their way to a stadium whatever the cost, they’ve written a bill that gives wide powers and discretion to the minister
Only today, members will have seen that the government has released the draft of the enabling legislation.
The Liberal Government have finally admitted that the starting cost of the stadium has gone up from $715 to $945 million.
The TSO is without a doubt world class. It is small, but it is world class, and it is respected on the international stage.
Once upon a time, you promised Tasmanian $715 million would be the cost of the stadium.
Your stadium bill is the most unprecedented approval legislation for Tasmania's largest ever infrastructure project.
Will you not you admit that your ultimatum to the upper House was just a clumsy bluff, and will you set the record straight with Legislative Council members?
You have just now released your stadium legislation and supporting documentation. We were bracing ourselves for a bad bill, but wow, you have really outdone yourself.
During an ABC radio debate on the stadium, Minister Eric Abetz opened the door to renegotiating the contract.
Tasmanians have made it crystal clear they strongly oppose building a billion-dollar plus stadium at Macquarie Point.
