Tasmanian Times
Current Affairs
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2.2KMinister Confirms Antibiotics Close Rock Lobster Fishery
Japanese and Chinese markets at risk
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Salmon Industry Antibiotics Risk Rock Lobster Exports
The salmon industry’s use of antibiotics in Tasmanian waters has forced the closure of the important commercial southern rock lobster industry in...
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Stadium Austerity Budget Cuts Initiates Political Debate
The Macquarie Point Stadium continues to trigger ongoing political debate over budget priorities, with the Greens warning of austerity cuts to TAFE,...
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Liberal Labor Battle Over Alleged Health Budget Cuts
Health budget allegations have triggered political conflict between the Liberal Government and Labor opposition, with Minister Bridget Archer and Shadow Minister Sarah...
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Florfenicol Approval Sparks Widespread Condemnation
The approval of florfenicol antibiotic to be used in salmon farming has triggered condemnation following a public health warning that was issued...
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Tasmanian Budget Divides Stakeholders Over Infrastructure and Services
Eric Abetz MHA, Treasurer, delivering the 2025-26 interim Budget
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Gaffney Calls for Conscience Vote on Divisive Stadium
Transcript of address to Legislative Council – Mike Gaffney, MLC for Mersey, 4 November 2025 Macquarie Point Stadium – Conscience Vote [9.17...
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Child Safety Reforms Face Scrutiny in Woolcott Review
The release of Part A of the independent Woolcott Review has prompted responses from Greens leader Rosalie Woodruff and independent MLC Meg...
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Webb’s TPC Committee Motion Passes Upper House.
Independent Member for Nelson Meg Webb MLC successfully moved a motion in the Legislative Council today to establish a Select Committee that...
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Abetz Hides $500M Budget Blowout in Late Friday Release
In the last two days, Tasmania’s budget crisis deepened with revelations the government deliberately delayed releasing damaging financial information until late Friday...
