Tasmanian Times
Politics
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1.2KStadium Plan Will Cause Irrevocable Damage, Assessment Panel Concludes
The Tasmanian Planning Commission has recommended that the Macquarie Point Multipurpose Stadium Project should not proceed, concluding that its disbenefits [something disadvantageous...
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Government’s Fake Pause Will Allow Salmon to Die Again
The leader of the Greens is calling on the Liberal government to enforce destocking of diseased salmon pens, arguing that the government’s...
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Proposal to Slash Councillors, Raise Pay, Review System
The Minister for Local Government, Kerry Vincent, has released a discussion paper on proposed reforms to deliver fairer pay and more effective...
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Stadium Controversy – Cost, Funding & Priorities
The proposed Macquarie Point stadium in Hobart is at a pivotal point. The Tasmanian Planning Commission (TPC) has been conducting an integrated...
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Museum Returns Human Remains to Families
A historical practice of retaining human remains without the knowledge or consent of families has been brought to light by the Coroners...
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Ten Years of Fighting for Justice for Eden Westbrook
Jason and Amanda Westbrook issued a media release today titled “Truth and Justice for Eden Westbrook”. The document states that the Westbrook...
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A Government Process Betrayed by Its Own Bureaucracy
As of early September 2025, the Local Provisions Schedule (LPS) process in Kingborough is in a crucial phase of public hearings in...
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Meg 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...
