Public Accounts Committee – Appearance of Treasurer
The Treasurer reached a new low last week, effectively telling the Public Accounts Committee that he is not answerable to them.
The Treasurer reached a new low last week, effectively telling the Public Accounts Committee that he is not answerable to them.
Despite knowing decisions made by Ministers' delegates are unable to be reviewed, the Liberals voted not to close Right to Information Act 2009 loophole.
Late yesterday, the Tasmanian Greens finally received the response to a Right to Information request we lodged on the 22nd of November last year.
The Liberals have instituted a culture of secrecy and contempt for Right to Information which is infecting the entire government.
Following Prime Minister Turnbull's encouraging comments about exploring 'more timely' political donations disclosure, Premier Hodgman should follow suit.
The Greens are disappointed both the Liberal and Labor Parties joined together, once again, to vote against donation transparency and democratic process.
The Tasmanian people have a right to know about major development proposals that impact on their communities and the environment.
Premier Hodgman has chosen the same person who led the witch hunt into the sale of the Triabunna woodchip mill as their new Minister for Resources.
The Minister for Forests is dreaming if he believes there is a viable future in native forest woodchip or whole log exports.
The Premier confirmed that it was the TT Line which requested that details of its sponsorship deal with the North Melbourne Football Club be kept secret.