Tasmanian Times
Politics
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1.4KAre Young People ‘Turning their Backs’ on Democracy?
The 2019 federal election saw the lowest voter turnout since compulsory voting was introduced in 1924. Only 91% of Australians voted, amid...
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Phone Home? Telstra Offers Free Payphone Calls
Following recent successful trials, Telstra will now offer free local and national calls from 'pay' phones.
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Drug & Alcohol Treatment in Prisons
Media release – Elise Archer, Minister for Corrections, 2 August 2021 Drug and alcohol treatment services continue within the TPS Labor’s claims...
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2.0KRental Crisis Hits Tasmania’s COVID-essential Workforce
Media release – Everybody’s Home Rental crisis hits Tasmania’s COVID-essential workforce COVID-essential workers in the care and services sector are facing a...
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Submission to Meander Valley Council on Westbury Prison
The Northern Regional Prison Proposed for Marney’s Hill Reserve at Brushy Rivulet on Birralee Road, Westbury A submission by John Hawkins to...
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National COVID Transition Plan
Media statement – Prime Minister, 30 July 2021 The National Cabinet met today to discuss Australia’s COVID-19 response, recent outbreaks of COVID-19...
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1.5KBudget Preliminary Outcomes Report for 2020-21
Preliminary Outcomes Report 2020-21 Selected tables: Read the full report here. Media release – Peter Gutwein, Premier, 30 July 2021 Preliminary Outcomes...
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1.3KEvents in Homelessness Week
Next week will be Homelessness Week 2021 (2-8 August), and many organisations around the state have been busy planning and organising. Across...
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Huon Valley Council Refuses Victim’s Request to Strip Rapist’s Award
Huon Valley Councillors met in a closed meeting of council and are now hiding behind legislation in providing no public comment
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Many Colours 1 Direction Report
Therapeutic Residential Placement Program In October 2020, the Department of Communities Tasmania, Children, Youth and Families undertook an Investigative Review in response to allegations...
