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All posts tagged "Spirit of Tasmania"
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4.3KArticleTasmania Cannot Afford a $3.5 Billion Stadium for the AFL
This is just madness. Even Rob Sitch and Utopia could not come close to this. Andrew Wilkie in parliament today criticised the...
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Political Leaders Address Issues and Economic Challenges
This group of media releases from late August and early September 2025 focuses on a range of issues including tourism, infrastructure and...
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Spirits Arrival Overshadowed by Lingering Fiscal Questions
Newly appointed Labor Leader, Josh Willie, tempered the celebration surrounding the Spirit of Tasmania IV’s arrival by voicing serious financial concerns. He...
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If You Want to Get to SurplusTown, Would You Start From Here?
Ruth Forrest MLC claims our politicians are downplaying a severe fiscal crisis and she calls for honest leadership, fiscal discipline and a...
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Modern Slavery, Tasmanian Style
Can you believe that there are workers who basically live on the Spirit of Tasmania ferries? And who are not employees of...
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Serious Matters that Must be Discussed During this Election
Ruth Forrest MLC delves into Tasmania's dire fiscal crisis, with soaring debt and a "structural problem" in its budget which demands urgent...
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Garland: Make 19 July ‘Independents’ Day’
Braddon independent Craig Garland argues that minority government can foster accountability and genuine collaboration, as compared to the chaos the two biggest...
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Stadium Misinformation & Approval Manipulation Damage Tasmania’s Reputation
Economist Dr Graeme Wells argues that in not 'playing by the rules' on the controversial stadium approval, Premier Rockliff is damaging Tasmania's...
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On New Spirit Vessels, Devonport Port …
Media release – Eric Abetz, Minister for Transport; Michael Ferguson, Minister for Infrastructure, 25 June 2024 Tasmania prepares for new spirits The Tasmanian...
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Labor: Questions on Spirits Need Answers
Anita Dow MP, Shadow Minister for Infrastructure, 21 May 2024 Spirit delivery still uncertain as Liberals continue to dodge questions Jeremy Rockliff and...
