The Liberal Government was given a very simple choice by MONA, embrace the new Tasmanian economy or fall back into step with Federal Hotels.
The Preliminary Outcomes Report puts the state's finances in a reasonable position, but nobody should believe it is the result of Treasurer Gutwein's genius.
The Premier has joined Ministers Matthew Groom and Rene Hidding in refusing to reveal details of the secret ex-gratia payment relating to the South Arm Highway.
Infrastructure Minister Rene Hidding has repeatedly refused to detail the size of the secret ex-gratia payment exposed by the Greens in Budget Estimates.
The government has serious questions to answer after Minister for State Growth Matthew Groom admitted that a secret ex-gratia payment had been made.
Premier Hodgman acknowledged concerns raised by the community sector about the lack of funds to Tasmanians in need as "valid questions".
The National Accounts figures released today show Tasmania's economy stagnating, and cast doubt on key assumptions in Treasurer Peter Gutwein's state budget.
The 2015-16 Tasmanian Economic Outlook report emphasises the urgent need for the government to look outside the box.
The release of the Revised Estimates Report 2014-15 was a missed opportunity for the Treasurer, Peter Gutwein.
Recent poor decisions made in the state’s energy sector will cost an estimated staggering $700 million over the next six years.
