Tasmanian Times
Current Affairs
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2.3KWhy Tasmania’s New Gender Identity Laws are Warranted
All colours of the rainbow: why Tasmania’s new gender identity laws are warranted In late 2019, Tasmania became the first state to...
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New Northern Regional Prison – Bad Policy in Action
If we fixed poor policy settings that are driving the crime and recidivism rate up, we wouldn't need a Northern Prison, argues...
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Cyber Attacks on Australian Government(s)
Experts examine yesterday's announcement about 'state-based actors' engaging in malicious cyber attacks against Australia.
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Northern Prison Questions Remain
Questions remain about why Minister for Corrections Elise Archer has selected the site announced for the Northern Regional Prison.
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Northern Prison Site Confirmed for Westbury
The Tasmanian government is committed to a Birralee Road site near Westbury for the new Northern Regional Prison.
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‘Justice Connect’ to Overhaul Court IT
Fujitsu has been selected to lead a significant overhaul of Tasmania’s legacy criminal information management systems under the state’s $24.5 million ‘Justice...
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WRAP: ‘Final Decision’ on Prison Site was made in 2019
Media release – Westbury Region Against the Prison Inc, 17 June 2020 Government’s Planning Application for Westbury was being prepared in August 2019...
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Alcohol Ads Use Humour to Target Young Adults
Voluntary regulatory code provisions that attempt to protect youth from alcohol advertising are likely being breached, says a new report.
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1 in 4 Tasmanians Experienced Food Shortages During COVID-19
Many disadvantaged Tasmanians have struggled for adequate food during the coronavirus crisis, a survey suggests.
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Marinus Link to Benefit from Infrastructure Focus
A second cable to facilitate Tasmanian energy exports looks set to benefit from the federal government's declared focus on large infrastructure projects.
