Will Hodgman still a wimp against Tony Abbott cuts

Labor Leader Bryan Green today described Will Hodgman as a wimp when it comes to standing up for Tasmania against Tony Abbott .

“Mr Hodgman is trying to portray himself as some sort of hero at home but he’s a coward in Canberra,” Mr Green said.

“Mr Hodgman is a pushover for his Federal Liberal colleagues.

“Instead of fighting for a better deal for Tasmania, Will Hodgman has become an apologist for the policies of Tony Abbott which are hurting our State.

“To suggest he was ‘blindsided’ by the Federal budget is a pathetic excuse.

“Tasmania has suffered big cuts in Federal funding particularly in health and it happened without as much as a whimper from Will Hodgman.

“How can Tasmanians have any confidence that Mr Hodgman will stand up to Tony Abbott when it come to the threat of cuts to the GST?

“Mr Hodgman has rolled over on issues like the renewable energy target and failed to secure any Federal funding for the West Coast. He allowed Tasmania to be short-changed on irrigation funding and was forced to abandon his promise to duplicate the Midland Highway because of a lack of Federal support.

“Mr Hodgman always goes missing when it really counts.”
Bryan Green MP Labor Leader