Tasmanian Times
Current Affairs
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671Meg Webb Welcomes Passage of Inquiry Act Amendment
Independent MLC for Nelson Meg Webb has welcomed the passage of the Commissions of Inquiry Amendment (Private Sessions Information) Bill, which was...
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Government Advances Reforms While Opposition Alleges Broken Promises
In the days before the first sitting of the 52nd Parliament, these media releases from early September 2025, set the scene for...
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Dolphin Deaths Spark Calls for Salmon Farming Reform
The recent revelation of four dolphin deaths linked to Huon Aquaculture salmon farm operations has ignited widespread condemnation from environmental groups and...
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Tasmania Under Fire for Climate Inaction
Environmental groups are demanding the government get serious about climate change. In separate media releases, the Greens and the Tasmanian Conservation Trust...
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Bus Bungle Leaves Women Without Breast Screens
Media release – Kristie Johnson, independent MHA for Clark, 5 September 2025 Women bear the burden of breast screen bus bungle Tasmanian...
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Political Leaders Address Issues and Economic Challenges
This group of media releases from late August and early September 2025 focuses on a range of issues including tourism, infrastructure and...
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July Pokies Losses Spark Renewed Calls for Action
Despite a small year-on-year increase, the significant monthly pokies losses in July 2025 have ignited a new round of public concern and...
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Salmon Industry – A Call for a Meaningful Review
Tasmania’s salmon industry is at a crossroads. Following a recent mass mortality event, the state’s Premier, Jeremy Rockliff, has initiated a three-pronged...
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Call to Remove Children from Adult Prisons
Responding to an ABC report, Greens MHA Cecily Rosol is calling for the immediate removal of children from adult prisons, particularly after...
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Bob Brown’s $10,000 Challenge to Minister Watt
Bob Brown has challenged Environment Minister Watt to personally guarantee the safety of protected wildlife at the Robbins Island wind farm project....
