Tasmanian Times
Economy
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1.2KTasWater’s Owner-Councils Vote To Reject State Takeover
TasWater’s owner-councils yesterday voted to reject the Tasmanian government’s proposed plan to takeover TasWater, an enterprise of Mr Peter Gutwein as the...
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Gutwein’s TasWater asset grab would hurt ratepayers, says Huon’s former mayor
Councils should resist the State Government’s grab for TasWater’s valuable assets, said former Huon Valley mayor Peter Coad today. He also said...
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ScoMo’s Budget 2017: The Verdict …
• Andrew Wilkie, The Budget & Tasmania: Federal disinterest meets State Government incompetence … … This budget is especially disappointing for Tasmania....
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Federal license: Police Commissioner’s stunning decision
First published May 8 The Independent Member for Denison, Andrew Wilkie, has discussed the Police Commissioner’s stunning decision to review a police...
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‘They do not allow construction of high rise buildings in their cities’ historic heart …’
*Pic: An anonymous architect’s portrayal of the scale of the hotel … Pic: Digital image of Fragrance Group’s proposed hotel at 28-30...
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The dilemma with tourism …
First published May 9 Barcelona’s dilemma with tourism, presents an interesting case study on the excesses of tourism ( Housing affordability: Barcelona...
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Gutwein’s wrecking ball over land use planning continues
First published May 3 … Recently draft Tasmanian legislation was published for comment with very little media. Always strange when that happens....
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John Hawkins’ questions for Senator Abetz …
First published May 7 In 2010 I took Senator Eric Abetz to the High Court acting as the Court of Disputed Returns...
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NATION: A narcissistic, immature Turnbull government …
First published May 8 Capping a week of monster surprises, Mitch Fifield, Arts Minister 2.0 , announces government will help media moguls...
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Parliament must be empowered to decide on Australia going to war
• Parliament must be empowered to decide on Australia going to war Urgent legislation to change the way Australia decides to go...
