Tasmanian Times
Opinion
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1.8K‘Unemployment’ Providers and What they Mean for 40,000 Tasmanians
The way we 'help' the unemployed find work is broken, argues the AUWU, and we have a golden opportunity to fix it....
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No New Prison: a Smart Justice Perspective
Media release – Westbury Region Against the Prison Inc, 25 September 2020 WRAP is pleased to announce that Mr Greg Barns SC...
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Open Letter to Rebecca White: Without Fear or Favour
Dear Ms White It has been drawn to my attention that the Labor Party in Tasmania is considering allowing the Major Projects...
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Cooking the Parrot
Ongoing forest mismanagement leaves the iconic swift parrot with nowhere to go, writes John Hawkins.
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Regional Rejuvenation Means Overcoming 7 Years of Economic Incompetence
Regional Tasmania has great jobs potential, but we need a coherent plan. Lyons MHR Brian Mitchell sets out his ideas.
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‘Slippery Slope’ Argument is Tired and Baseless
The oft-feared 'slippery slope' perils in Voluntary Assisted Dying have not eventuated in other jurisdictions, says VAD Bill proponent Mike Gaffney.
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Govt-approved Wildlife Slaughter is Tasmania’s Shame
The Animal Justice Party is concerned about the extent of wildlife killing in Tasmania, and they suggest that there are a lots...
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Proposed Prison Site Further Threatens Threatened Species
Central North Field Naturalists argue it would be 'sheer vandalism' to destroy habitat of rare and threatened species for the proposed Westbury...
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JobKeeper Dealing Winning Hand to Casinos
Under the JobKeeper wage subsidy scheme, the Crown Casino group is recorded as receiving A$111.3 million dollars, and the Star Casino group...
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Expand Public Sector Employment to Boost Economy and Jobs
The best way to reduce unemployment is by expanding public sector employment, argues CPSU General Secretary Tom Lynch.
