Tasmanian Times
Politics
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1.8KRockliff Proposes an Independent Review, Pauses Salmon Expansion
In a surprising political shift on 17 August 2025, the Tasmanian Government, led by the caretaker Premier, Jeremy Rockliff, announced a significant...
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Escalating Crisis in Tasmania’s Salmon Industry
A crisis is unfolding in Tasmania’s Atlantic salmon industry following a new outbreak of the Piscirickettsia salmonis disease in Huon Aquaculture pens...
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Council’s Zoning Plan Ignites Community Outrage, Threatens Homes
Community Meeting at Margate Hall, Sunday 10 August 2025
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Constructing No Confidence – A House on Sand?
A rather curious procedural development has emerged in the context of the anticipated no confidence move against the Rockliff Government when the...
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Landmark Ruling Silences Animal Cruelty Whistleblowers
A permanent injunction granted by the Federal Court of Australia to Game Meats Company, a slaughterhouse, has created a new legal precedent...
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Proposed No-Confidence Motion Divides Parliament
A potential no-confidence motion (in Premier Jeremy Rockliff) is dividing the Tasmanian Parliament, as the Greens have stated they will not support...
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SFF to Rockliff – Retract Greyhound Ban or Risk Government
In a fierce challenge to Premier Rockliff, the Shooters, Fishers & Farmers Party has issued a political ultimatum, vowing to withhold support...
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Liberals Abandon Forest Policy in Bid to Cling to Power
The Tasmanian Liberal government has performed a major policy reversal, announcing it will no longer pursue a plan to open up 356,000...
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Socialist Alliance’s Vision for Local Government in 2026
Media statement – lutruwita Socialist Alliance, 4 August 2025 It’s time for Socialism – Statement from lutruwita Socialist Alliance With the outcome...
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Crossbenchers Demand Compromise from Labor
Labor Leader Dean Winter met with crossbenchers David O’Byrne, Peter George, Craig Garland, Kristie Johnston and George Razay at their parliamentary offices...
