Tasmanian Times
Billion-dollar Bacon-Lennon.
Some observers say it’s that bad … that the stewardship of the vaunted Labor administration which dawned over Tasmania in 1998 has managed to waste $1 billion of the taxpayers’ money through its failed visions … from Spirit 3 to Basslink — or through special deals for special mates … from the Federal pokies deal, Hawthorn sponsorship, to taxpayer-subsidising Gunns Ltd.
And that the coffers are now empty, with money shuffling from department to department to cover contingencies.
So, what is the truth? Today Tasmanian Times asks its contributors and readers to forensically quantify the cost to Tasmania of the Bacon-Lennon vision — or to strongly disagree — through the comments string beneath these words. Remember there is a 5000 character limit on comments.
And, in the spirit of fairness — rather than balance — the 10 worst decisions will be followed by the 10 Best … starting with compensation for the Stolen Generation? But from today, give us your worst!
The background: THEN: Tasmania’s 10 worst decisions …
