GST Windfall
GST is intended to be invested in service delivery - a recurrent expense to Government.
May
2015
27
State Budget
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May
2015
26
GST Windfall – Public Service Job Cuts
The Government has taken a sledgehammer to essential services, sacking an estimated 1,200 public sector workers this financial year.
Apr
2015
17
2015-16 Budget Outlook: More of the Same
The 2015-16 Tasmanian Economic Outlook report emphasises the urgent need for the government to look outside the box.
Feb
2015
11
Revised Estimates Report 2014-15
The release of the Revised Estimates Report 2014-15 was a missed opportunity for the Treasurer, Peter Gutwein.
Nov
2014
24
Parliament Challenge for Liberals
The hallmarks of the Hodgman government’ first parliamentary period following the election is a return to the bad old days of community division.
Oct
2014
28
Savage Cuts to Health
Cuts to 224 staff from the Department of Health and Human Services will lead to a decline in the quality and availability of services.
Oct
2014
24
500 Reasons to Accept Unions’ Offer
The Hodgman government has no good reason to reject the public sector unions’ two-prong savings strategy.
Sep
2014
12
Review Budget Estimates Process
The State Budget Estimates Committee hearings need to be reviewed to ensure their vital accountability role is not subverted by the government of the day.
Sep
2014
11
Estimates Committees Farcical
Budget Estimates Committee hearings descended into farce today when the Treasurer refused to detail where 700 identified public sector cuts will come from.
Sep
2014
10
Human Services Budget Estimates Sham
Budget Estimates scrutiny hearings have descended to a new low, with the Human Services Minister, Jacqui Petrusma, failing to provide any detail on cuts.