Election Roundup – 15 Days To Go

As the House of Assembly election looms, the political discourse in Tasmania is intensifying. Announcements reveal stark differences in priorities and approaches among the major parties and independent voices.

The Youth Network of Tasmania (YNOT) is urging candidates and political parties to deepen their engagement with young Tasmanians with young people standing ready and willing to help shape public policy.

The Tasmanian Association of State School Organisations (TASSO) is calling on all political parties and candidates to commit to reinstating the Inquiry into Discrimination and Bullying in Schools, which was cut short by the early calling of the 2025 state election.

The Council on the Ageing (COTA) Tasmania is calling for a significant investment to support Tasmania’s rapidly ageing population, including the appointment of a dedicated Minister for the Ageing, which CEO Brigid Wilkinson describes as “a practical necessity, not a symbolic gesture.”

The Liberals and the Greens each released their fiscal strategies; Labor released theirs last week.

The Liberal government claims to stand on its economic record and fiscal management, quoting a number of indicators. They commit to cut spending in real terms by increasing government at rates lower than inflation.

The Greens have identified $363M in savings, including from cutting subsidies to forestry and animal racing. They also released policies for a new Hobart hospital and a TasTAFE Automotive Centre of Excellence

The Australian Education Union is calling on the major parties to support the concept.

Bec Thomas (independent MLC, Elwick, not up for reelection) is calling for a halt to any decisions on the fate of Wilkinson’s Point during the caretaker period.

Jack Davenport (independent candidate, Bass) is campaigning for more baby change facilites that are accessible to men.

Andrew Jenner (Nationals MHA, Lyons) is raising the issue of the public credit card being used in Tasmanian election campaigns.

Earlier in the week news broke with the Liberal Government’s plans to again enter the insurance sector https://tasmaniantimes.com/2025/07/libs-posit-state-owned-insurer/.

Labor continue to criticise the scheme which now has a website but apparently not any financially modelling or business case. They also announced policies around women’s health including extended funding for Family Planning Tasmania.

The Shooters, Fishers & Farmers Party announced a policy of reducing registration fees on second and third motor vehicles, as well as motorcycles.

Melissa Wells and Gatty Burnett (independent candidates, Braddon) have jointly announced their support for the Truth Tasmania Initiative, a whistleblower platform championed by the Exposing Tasmanian Corruption Action Group.

Media releases relating to these issues are reproduced below.

Media release – Youth Network of Tasmania, 1 July 2025

YNOT Calls for Stronger Youth Focus from Election Candidates

“As young people we are constantly told that our opinions and voices matter yet our ideas are not taken into account as we are ‘too young’, ‘not mature enough’ to make decisions, then our opinions are completely disregarded and our voices are silenced.” – young Tasmanian, 2025

The Youth Network of Tasmania (YNOT) is urging candidates and political parties to deepen their engagement with young Tasmanians and take meaningful steps to boost their involvement in the state’s future.

In the lead up to the 2025 Tasmanian election, YNOT has launched its election campaign calling on all candidates to commit to ending youth homelessness, strengthening youth engagement in policy and decision-making, and prioritising youth affairs across all levels of government.

YNOT CEO, Tania Hunt said

“Young people keep making their priorities clear, but inaction from our leaders is only deepening their frustration.”

“Young people stand ready and willing to help shape public policy. They have valuable insights and solutions to share but too often they feel dismissed, silenced and excluded from decision making processes.”

“For those who have participated in public consultations, they continue to voice concerns over the lack of diversity, inclusivity and regional representation of young people.

Many view these consultations as tokenistic, adult centric, accessible to a select few and lack accountability and follow through.

“Show us you care, help us speak up, reach out to schools, communicate our way, follow up, give us resources.” Young Tasmanian, 2025

Many young people are proud to call Tasmania home, but life is harder than it needs to be.

Young Tasmanians want a future where all voices help shape the state.

Without genuine youth engagement, public policy will continue to overlook their needs and aspirations resulting in poorer outcomes for everyone.

YNOT is a member of the coalition of Tasmanian community service peak organisations calling on candidates and parties to prioritise all Tasmanians and articulate how they will, if elected, build a sustainable community services industry now, for the future.

Liberals’ Fiscal Strategy

Consistent with the Charter of Budget Responsibility Act 2007, a copy of our Fiscal Strategy Statement has been provided to the Secretary of the Department of Treasury and Finance.

Another historic low for building approvals under the Liberals

Under the Liberals, the average time taken to build a house in Tasmania has increased by nearly 50 per cent and housing approvals are at their lowest levels since 2016.

According to the ABS, just 168 new homes were approved last month – the worst result since October 2016.

We’ve got record demand rising rents, growing homelessness, and building approvals going backwards. It’s clear the system is gridlocked, and Tasmanians are paying the price.

The Liberals promised “faster, fairer, cheaper, simpler” planning rules for development with a single statewide planning scheme.

11 years later, ask any builder, or anyone who’s tried to build their own home, and they’ll tell you it’s worse than ever.

The Liberals have had 11 years to fix the problem and failed. It’s time for a Fresh Start.

We have already announced that we will establish RenewTas, a new government business with a single mission: get development moving by unlocking land de-risking developments and fast-tracking housing projects. We will make sure planning delays no longer stop new homes from being built.

Labor has a bold and practical plan to fix the Liberals’ mess – we will work with builders and planners to slash development rules and cut the size of the rules in half.

The only way to change the government – and get more homes built for Tasmanians – is to vote Labor.

Media release – Josh Willie MP, Shadow Treasurer, 4 July 2025

Rockliff confirms he’s making it up as he goes

Tasmanians don’t trust Jeremy Rockliff to run government businesses after his massive stuff up with the Spirits.

And Jeremy Rockliff has now confirmed that he rushed out his dodgy state-run insurance scheme without any Treasury advice or a proper business case.

Independent economist Saul Eslake isn’t the only one ‘gobsmacked by the Liberals policy” labelling it nothing but a “recipe for losing money”.

Tasmanian owned Insurance company RACT has also raised concerns about the government proposing “to use the MAIB balance sheet to fund this activity” which is supposed to be there to look after Tasmanians not “a payday lender for the government…”

Tasmania has already seen the consequences of serious stuff-ups with state-owned companies, with the Spirit of Tasmania fiasco costing taxpayers more than $500 million.

This latest reckless thought bubble has the potential to be even more costly and must be submitted to Treasury for costing immediately.

Tasmanians deserve better than last-minute announcements driven by political desperation.

Media release – Dean Winter MP, Labor Leader; Ella Haddad MP, Shadow Minister for Health, 4 July 2025

A fresh start for women’s health: dedicated and easy access to free specialised healthcare for women

A Dean Winter Labor Government will deliver a fresh start for women’s health, backed by a comprehensive new package that will invest in services that meet the needs of Tasmanian women.

Labor’s fresh start for health puts more services in Tasmanian towns and suburbs to take pressure off our hospitals and GPs.

At the centre of our women’s health package is a $2 million commitment to Family Planning Tasmania, which will help provide free, specialised women’s and reproductive health clinics around the state.

Family Planning Tasmania is a well-respected long running specialist women’s health organisation. They currently operate out of three clinics in Glenorchy, Launceston and Burnie and see thousands of women each year.

Labor understands that access to women’s health GP appointments around the state is getting harder by the day. This additional funding will allow this well-established organisation to extend their reach significantly, running fortnightly women’s health clinics in places like Kingston, Sorell, Ulverstone, Scottsdale, Queenstown and other areas around the state. The locations will be consulted and determined by working with community and will be gradually expanded to multiple locations around the state.

After 11 years of the Liberals, it’s more difficult for women to get the healthcare they need – too many women are sent home from Emergency Departments with their concerns not fully investigated or taken seriously enough. Labor has listened to Tasmanian women right across our state and will also:

• Establish new clinical guidelines for the treatment of women who present to Emergency Departments with abdominal pain, birth trauma, miscarriage or cardiovascular symptoms.
• Provide Women’s Health Tasmania with $500,000 to restore and continue health promotion work.
• Extend prenatal checks to regional hospitals – saving time, money and reducing stress.
• Enable community pharmacists to prescribe and supply hormonal contraception to women and girls aged 16 and older.
• Ensure public access to medical and surgical terminations of pregnancy.
• Support the priorities of the Tasmanian Sexual and Reproductive Health Collaborative Group Strategic Framework 2024-2030 to inform decisions and actions on sexual and reproductive health in Tasmania.

Labor will make sure that we provide health care that meets women’s needs.

Media release – Rosalie Woodruff MP, Greens Leader, 2 July 2025

Greens Release Tranche Two of Budget Repair Plan

I’m proud to announce the Greens’ fiscal strategy and the second stage of our plan to repair Tasmania’s budget, which brings an additional $363 million in savings.

After more than a decade of Liberal government, essential services have gone backwards due to underfunding, and the budget has deteriorated to a terrible position. We must turn these trends around.

The Liberals have delivered the worst of both worlds – a growing debt and deficit, and starved funding for critical needs like health and education. Just because the current government has made things so bad, that doesn’t mean things can’t be fixed.

Tranche Two of the Greens budget repair plan delivers $363 million in savings. We will end subsidies to the logging and racing industries, and bring the Treasurer’s Reserve back to pre-COVID levels. These common sense measures will make a significant difference to the budget.

Liberal and Labor politicians have previously refused to end huge public subsidies to the racing and logging industries, but with such a terrible budget and outlook they must reconsider. It’s so much more important that health, housing, and education get the funding they need.

The Greens understand the budget needs to be in a sustainable position to make sure we can give Tasmanians the essential services they need. That’s why we are committed to stopping the stadium, and have announced these major savings, along with our already announced plans to bring in $544 million in extra revenue. We will be making further budget repair announcements throughout the campaign.

In addition to these new savings measures, today we released our fiscal strategy. The strategy is available here.

Media release – Vica Bayley MP, Greens Member for Clark, 3 July 2025

Greens Commit to Planning for New Hobart Hospital

The Greens know from speaking to doctors, nurses, and other staff that the Royal Hobart Hospital can no longer to cope with demand now, let alone in the future. That’s why we’re so proud to announce our commitment to invest $55 million into planning for a new Hobart Hospital.

Staff have been very clear with us that while redevelopments at the Royal are welcome, they won’t be enough to make sure the hospital keep ups with community need in future. There just isn’t enough space on the hospital’s site. The big problems with the RHH and its location are why the Australian Medical Association has been calling for a new acute care hospital to be built in Hobart.

Tasmania’s health crisis is getting worse every year. We can’t keep putting our head in the sand, doing the same things, and expecting a different result. It is possible to make things better, but we need to see ambitious action.

With this announcement the Greens are committing to establish a New Hobart Hospital Development Unit with $40 million of funding immediately, and a further $5 million annually. This major investment reflects the huge amount of work that needs to be done to plan for a new hospital – things like stakeholder consultation, finding the right site, project scoping, design, and eventually developing a plan for construction. Providing significant funding upfront will give the Unit the flexibility it needs to do this work however it sees fit – and as efficiently as possible.

We aren’t trying to pretend that building a new hospital is not a huge, complex, and expensive project. It will absolutely require Federal Government support – but given they were happy to stump up hundreds of millions of dollars for a stadium, providing support for critical health infrastructure should be a no-brainer. Of course, the State Government will also need to bring in extra revenue by finally making big corporations their fair share.

The Greens recognise that health facilities across Tasmania desperately need investment. We also know the Hobart Hospital plays a central role in delivering critical health services to all Tasmanians, and that a new facility will have statewide benefits.

With community need growing, building a new hospital is unavoidable. It’s just a matter of when it’s done. We can either start the work now, or we can kick the can down the road while things in the health system keep getting worse.

The Liberal and Labor parties need to get their priorities sorted. Tasmania needs a new hospital, not a new stadium.

Media release – Cecily Rosol MP, Member for Bass, 3 July 2025

Northern Health Services to Get Critical Support Under Greens Plan

There are so many major needs in health that should be the government’s priority – not a billion-dollar Hobart stadium. That’s why I’m proud to announce the Greens’ plan for three crucial health services in northern Tasmania:

$19.5 million to support the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation to develop a new Health Education and Research Centre in Launceston
$4 million to expand the capacity of the new renal unit planned for Kings Meadows to 24 chairs (up from 18)
$3 million annually to expand radiology and pathology services at the LGH to operate on-site 24/7

For nine years southern Tasmania has benefited from a Health Education and Research Centre – a facility that helps attract, train, and retain nurses. It’s beyond time the state’s north was afforded the same opportunity.

Providing an important new pathway into the nursing profession in northern Tasmania would undoubtedly help ease the strain on the existing workforce – and as someone who has worked on the ground as a nurse in Tasmania, I cannot stress enough how critical this is. The ANMF has been requesting government support for this proposal for a long time, but unfortunately so far has not received support from either the Liberals or Labor.

The ANMF has made it clear that another key priority for northern Tasmania is expanding diagnostic services at the LGH to operate on-site 24/7. The previous Health Minister promised Stella Jennings – whose mother died at the hospital due to a failure in the current on-call services – this would be done, before reneging on his commitment. The Greens are proud to support this essential measure, and we call on all other candidates to get on board.

Expanding the capacity of the new renal unit that is set to be built in Kings Meadows is crucial. Given the government are already doing a redevelopment, why not make sure it actually delivers what the community needs? Having another six chairs won’t cost much, but it will make a huge difference to everyone that relies on this facility.

We know from patients and staff these are critically important measures for healthcare in Launceston and all of northern Tasmania. With a new government and the Greens in balance of power, we’ll fight to stop the stadium and to fund the health services our community needs and deserves.

Media release – Tabatha Badger, MP, Member for Lyons, 4 July 2025

Greens To Establish Automotive Centre of Excellence

The Greens are today proud to announce our commitment to establish a TasTAFE Automotive Centre of Excellence in southern Tasmania.

The Liberals have spent years under resourcing TAFE, expecting it to operate on the smell of an oily rag.

The Campbell Street automotive training facility had already not been fit for purpose for some time when it flooded last year. There should have been a long-term replacement plan ready well before this incident. But not only did the Liberals neglect to plan for the future, earlier this year Minister Felix Ellis sent shockwaves through the state’s automotive industry by sacking half of TAFE’s southern automotive training staff.

Tasmanian mechanics and workshop owners are already disadvantaged by limited EV training availability, but they have been further hindered by the closure of training facilities in the south of the state. And not having enough properly trained mechanics in Tasmania is a serious road safety risk. Action is needed.

The Greens recognise that the State Government has to play a central role in securing a future ready workforce in Tasmania.

An Automotive Centre of Excellence is an urgent necessity to both provide a new training facility and to make Tasmania a national leader in training for the rapidly changing automotive sector.

Tasmania’s young people are leaving for the mainland in huge numbers. By investing now in the training and employment opportunities for the jobs of the future, we can begin turning that trend around.

The Greens plan would invest $30 million in constructing a TasTAFE Automotive Centre of Excellence in southern Tasmania. On top of the existing workforce, we’d also hire another eight staff to run the centre – five new teachers, two new support staff, and a learning support tutor. This commitment reflects what the Australian Education Union has identified as necessary.

Now is our chance to make sure TAFE supports Tasmanian future industry jobs and ensures we keep up with rapid technological change. With a new government and the Greens in balance of power we will fight for the investment and vision for the future that Tasmania needs and deserves.

AEU CALLS ON WINTER/ROCKLIFF TO MATCH GREENS’ LIFELINE TO TASMANIA’S AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY

Workers at TasTAFE are calling on Dean Winter and Jeremy Rockliff to match the Greens’ proposed $30 million capital investment into a new state of the art TasTAFE Automotive Centre of Excellence.

The policy provides for new jobs to replace TasTAFE’s stricken Campbell Street Automotive workshop, which were shuttered following a major carbon monoxide gas leak and flooding.

“We look to both leaders to put their money where their mouths are and back sensible policy to restore TasTAFE as a job creator for Tasmanian automotive apprentices,” said Tristan Sabol, President of the AEU’s TAFE Division.

“This is exactly what the industry have been calling for. It’s what apprentices have been calling for. We need a facility that’s fit for purpose that will future proof our industry in Tasmania.”

“This would be a good thing for the state, the industry and for our apprentices who haven’t had a workshop since major flooding at Campbell Street last year.”

TasTAFE teachers and industry have been appalled by the erosion of quality training, apprentice safety at TasTAFE, leaving the future of Tasmania’s workforce in doubt.

TasTAFE have banned teachers from directly speaking to industry and have remained tight-lipped about the future.

“Minister Ellis and the Rockliff Liberal government have failed to support teachers and apprentices. They have shattered confidence and trust in the industry.”

“Instead of supporting staff put out of work by flood damage to existing facilities and expediting new facilities in the south, TasTAFE sought to cancel hands-on workshop training and move key courses to Launceston, replacing practical learning with online learning.”

“It’s a good day seeing TAFE brought back into focus.”

THOMAS ASKS PREMIER TO CONFIRM WILKINSON’S POINT SALE WON’T BE FINALISED DURING CARETAKER PERIOD

Independent Member for Elwick, Bec Thomas MLC, has written to Premier Jeremy Rockliff urging him to commit that no agreement will be signed for the sale of Wilkinson’s Point during the current caretaker period.

On 23 February the Government announced it will sell the Crown Land at Wilkinson’s Point to LK Group at a price determined by the Valuer-General, and that it will partner with private enterprise to develop the area.

In response, Ms Thomas referred the matter to the Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee, following public concern about the sale process, valuation and transparency.

“Wilkinson’s Point is a strategically important public asset, and its future should not be determined behind closed doors during a caretaker period,” Ms Thomas said.

“I’ve asked the Premier to give the community confidence by confirming that no deal—binding or otherwise—will be signed off by the Department of State Growth or any other Government representative until a new Government is formed.”

Ms Thomas said she supports the sale of land for the purpose of developing the area, but any sale process must follow due process.

“I absolutely support the development of Wilkinson’s Point for the economic and social benefits it can bring to the area and the broader community,” she said. “But any sale must be transparent, fair, and demonstrably in the best interests of the Tasmanian taxpayer.”

She added it would be entirely inappropriate for the Government to proceed with a sale while the Government is in caretaker mode.

“This is about respecting due process, upholding transparency, and allowing proper scrutiny before any final decisions are made. Last election we saw an additional $80m spent on the Spirit vessels during the caretaker period – I’d hate to see history repeated,” Ms Thomas said.

Further information about the Public Accounts Committee’s targeted inquiry into the Sale of Wilkinson’s Point is available on the Tasmanian Parliament website: https://www.parliament.tas.gov.au/committees/joint-committees/standing-committees/public-accounts-committee/inquiries/sale-of-wilkinsons-point 

Help dads share the care

Independent candidate calls for more equal access to baby changing facilities.

Too many men’s toilets in Tasmania lack access to baby changing facilities. That’s the view of independent candidate for Bass, Jack Davenport, who says that any future Tasmanian government should do more to help make facilities available to dad’s as well as mum’s.

Mr Davenport says that it is not just public toilets that need upgrading, businesses such as in restaurants, cafes and pubs may need encouragement to redesign. Willing to consider legislative changes, he thinks incentives and education might be the first step while wider consultation is undertaken.

“One problem is that many businesses are in older buildings where it might cost more to expand or alter facilities,” says Mr Davenport.

“Even if there are any government grants available, I doubt much thought has gone into promoting them for this particular problem.

“We shouldn’t just wait for businesses to access support, we should be enabling equal access and encouraging a mindset change.”

Mr Davenport says his own experience in Tasmania brought home the problem to him.

“I’ve lost count of the times I struggled to find a baby changing table in a men’s toilets. I remember at one pub, I was told to just use the women’s toilets to change my daughter. I was a bit uncomfortable about it, but my options were limited. Luckily, it was quiet and no one tried to come in while we were there, but it really highlighted to me the lack of options if you’re a dad.”

Campaigns for greater access have started in other countries. Last year, the Bum Deal campaign launched in the UK to make baby changing facilities available to all parents and caregivers. Mr Davenport wants to see a similar campaign in Tasmania.

“Parenting is for all. Whether it’s increasing unisex options to get equal access, being more conscious in design, or converting existing facilities, we should be finding positive ways to promote the role of dad’s and share the care.”

Andrew Jenner Demands Action on Pork Barrelling Reform

The National’s member for Lyons, Andrew Jenner has called for the adoption of the Integrity Commission’s recommendations to put some rules around the unrestrained use of the public credit card in Tasmanian election campaigns.

Mr Jenner said “both major parties are treating taxpayers faced with the bills for Tasmania’s dire budget position with utter contempt.

“The Integrity Commission has recommended Tasmania adopt the Commonwealth rules around election spending.

“This would ban election funding commitments outside an established program and require all such commitments to pass a public benefits test administered by the impartial public service.

“This is a huge issue. The Integrity Commission has called it for what it is – electoral bribery.

“Every election, governments talk tough about banning pork barrelling, but once in power they do nothing. The cycle of empty promises continues while taxpayer money is misused for political gain.

“Saul Eslake has attributed three quarters of the increase in state debt to promises made at successive early elections. This election has been no different.

“It has cost the taxpayer in the last three election over four billion dollars, that’s approximately $1.4 billion per election, of public funds in promises.

“These include grant commitments that blur the line between public interest and party-political interest, effectively amounting to blatant vote-buying. The message to the public being ‘vote for us, and we will fund your projects, sports teams, whatever you want’.

“The problem is the money doesn’t come from the party or party resources – it comes from the public purse.

“Despite both parties promising to promise less this year, every day we get a new announcement that they’ll be spending more money once elected.

“The fact is, if it was good policy, it would have already happened.

“With Tasmania’s fiscal position in such a dire state, the only promise the government and opposition should be making this election is to stop promising so much. Anything less is a betrayal of public trust and economic responsibility.”

Media release – Shooters, Fishers & Farmers Party of Tasmania, 3 July 2025

SFF Tasmania Proposes 50% Car Registration Discount for Families

The Shooters, Fishers & Farmers Party of Tasmania has announced a bold new policy to ease cost-of-living pressures on families, especially in regional and rural communities, by slashing registration fees on second and third vehicles, as well as motorcycles.

Registration for motorcycles would be cut by 50%.

Second and third vehicles registered to a household would also receive a 50% discount, provided they are roadworthy and safe, as confirmed by a licensed mechanic.

SFF Tasmania candidate Michal Frydrych said the policy was about recognising the realities faced by families in regional areas, where public transport is unreliable or non-existent.

“While some of the major parties are talking about freezing rego increases, that’s tokenism at best. Families in places like Circular Head, Huon Valley or Central Highlands don’t have the luxury of catching a tram or train — they rely on a second or third vehicle just to live their daily lives. Our plan provides real relief for them,” Mr Frydrych said.

Estimated savings include: A family with two cars could save around $375 per year. A household with two cars and a motorcycle could save up to $675 per year

The policy not only recognises the transport disadvantage faced by regional Tasmanians, but also encourages vehicle safety by tying discounts to roadworthiness.

“This is a simple, sensible policy that puts money back into the pockets of hardworking Tasmanians and reflects the practical needs of our communities,” Mr Frydrych said.

Media release – Melissa Wells and Gatty Burnett, independent candidates for Braddon, 2 July 2025

Melissa Wells and Gatty Burnett Champion Truth Tasmania Initiative to Expose Institutional Corruption

Braddon candidates Melissa Wells and Gatty Burnett have jointly announced their support for the Truth Tasmania Initiative, a pioneering platform championed by the Exposing Tasmanian Corruption Action Group. This initiative offers a secure, anonymous online portal for individuals to disclose misconduct, bullying, abuse of power, and institutional harm without fear of retaliation.

The Truth Tasmania Initiative aims to confront systemic injustice and institutional abuse across the state. By providing a safe avenue for whistleblowers and survivors to share their experiences, the platform seeks to expose toxic workplace cultures and systemic failures within Tasmania’s public institutions and private industries.

Truth Tasmania Initiative – Anonymous Corruption Portal

Muria Roberts, a Tasmanian educator and advocate, founded the Exposing Tasmanian Corruption Action Group to empower whistleblowers and drive cultural change in Tasmania’s institutions. Collaborating with international allies like Dr. Donna Stemmer of WorkRight in Aotearoa, the initiative draws on global expertise to support its mission.

Melissa Wells stated, “Too many stories are buried or dismissed. This platform gives those people the dignity of being heard.”

Gatty Burnett added, “Truth Tasmania cuts through the noise. It’s not PR, it’s real stories from real people, often painful, often ignored. Tasmania needs real reform to the toxic culture that’s taken hold across the island.”

The Truth Tasmania Initiative is currently in its pilot phase, starting with a focus on the Department for Education Children and Young People. By mapping disclosures and amplifying patterns of harm, the project aims to build a body of evidence that demands reform.

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