Tasmanian Times
All posts tagged "Politics"
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1.5KNationalResearch Reveals Environmental Performance Shaping Public Perceptions of Leaders
In recent months, Prime Minister Scott Morrison has faced pressure both domestically and internationally to do more on climate change. In contrast,...
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5.2KTas That Was
Tasmania’s Coat of Arms
Description The shield, which is surmounted by a red lion and supported by two thylacines, features a sheaf of wheat, hops, a...
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Poll Finds Strong Support for Wilderness
A new national poll has found 90 per cent of Australians support the protection of Australia’s wilderness areas. Support in the Roy...
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2021 Archibald Shortlist – from Grace Tame to Craig Foster
From Grace Tame to Craig Foster: distinguished public figures but no politicians in a telling 2021 Archibald shortlist In its centenary year,...
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1.6KOpinion
Should we Cancel Political Parties?
Throughout the world, traditional political organizations are increasingly seen as dysfunctional. But can democracies live without them?
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2.3KPolitics
UTG Celebrates 50th Anniversary
Statement – United Tasmania Group (UTG), 3 March 2021 The world’s first green political party, the United Tasmania Group (UTG), has just...
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Local Party Launches in Hobart, Sets Sights on State & Federal Elections
The Local Party, a new political party in formation, launched today in Hobart. Party founders Leanne Minshull, Anna Bateman (4:00) and Craig...
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Past Governors of Tasmania
Learn all about Tasmania's past Governors!
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Tas That Was – Parliament House
History Tasmania’s Parliament House was originally Hobart’s customs house. It was designed in 1830 by skilled government architect John Lee Archer. Stone...
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Tasman Shields: A Biography
Tasman Shields (1872-1950) was a Tasmanian politician and lawyer.
