Picture: George Harris
Picture: George Harris
Picture: of Barry Jarvis, http://www.rhwtas.com.au/news/news.html
THE passionate voice of youth rang out across Launceston’s Royal Park yesterday at Rally for Change.
Its message: the only way forward for Tasmania is to ensure the younger members of its population do not have to leave to get a job.
And rally organisers believe the only way this can be achieved is through having a majority government.
This was best summed up by 20-year-old Launceston education student Keeley Lester, who was fearful of how many jobs will be available once she graduates.
“Our state is a beautiful state, where I am very happy and proud to have grown up, and there’s a real sense of community and mateship,” she told the estimated 400-strong crowd.
“However, I do not feel it will be my home forever if there is no change (in government).
“We need change and change in a positive direction.”
Rally for Change was organised by four young people from the North-East, Natalie and Mel Grose, Phillip Mullins and Stacey-Raye Monteath.
Helping to deliver their message was former Tasmanian Farmers and Graziers Association executive officer John Rich, Dorset Mayor Barry Jarvis, forestry worker Michael Kelly, Launceston MLC Rosemary Armitage and farming business owner Dimity Hirst.
Cr Jarvis told how the North-East community had been hurt by loss of jobs in the forestry industry and population decrease in the area, believing public assets should stay in government hands.
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Organisers will hand a petition to the House of Assembly next month, which last night had 450 signatures, hoping to get an early election called.
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