From a taxpayer’s perspective, the decision by the Tasmanian government to provide financial support to Liberty Bell Bay, a manganese ore smelter owned by Sanjeev Gupta, is perplexing and frustrating. It feels like a handout, particularly given the state’s own significant budget issues. It all feels a bit too familiar. The Tasmanian government, which has … Continue reading A Shaky Government’s Risky Bet with Taxpayer Money