Tasmanian Times
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524Tasmania’s Electile Dysfunction Syndrome
Oh no! Not another election. You can take it, writes our unofficial parliamentary gossip columnist, The Hag.
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Tasmanian Political Crisis – Alternatives To An Election
Last week, the Lower House of the Tasmanian Parliament, the House of Assembly, passed a motion of no confidence in the Premier,...
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Rosny Bus Mall – Election & Stadium Vox Pops
Forget Parliament House or the Governor’s residence. The real power in Tasmania lies in… Rosny Bus Mall. Ordinary folk going about their...
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Tasmania’s Budget Crisis – A Call for Urgent Action
Ruth Forrest MLC delivers a scathing indictment of Tasmania's financial management, arguing that years of ignored warnings and a persistent failure by...
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Post Division Speeches – Speaker, Premier
Transcript of the concluding moments of the No-Confidence motion debate in the Tasmanian House of Assembly, 5 June 2025. The votes from...
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Nationals: ‘We’re Ready for Next State Election, Whenever’
The Nationals ‘have entered the chat’, promising to stand candidates at the next state election “whenever that may be.” The party is...
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New Poll Confirms Budget & Stadium Both Stink
A new EMRS poll has confirmed the minority Liberal government’s poor standing on major issues. According to the statewide poll of 500...
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The Stadium Delusion – What’s Really Driving Tasmania’s Costly Obsession?
When both the Tasmanian Government and so-called Opposition unite behind a project — declaring it essential at any cost – despite three...
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Real Support Isn’t a Pilot – Time to Back Workers Behind Tasmania’s Family Violence Response
CPSU Organiser Jess Greene makes the case for supporting the service workers at the core of Tasmania's domestic violence response.
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Albanese’s Salmon Farm Dilemma – Macquarie Harbour and Australia’s Responsibilities Under International Law
Wetlands are of major importance, both ecologically and in environmental law. How does salmonid aquaculture in Tasmania's Macquarie Harbour fit into the...
