Transparency Archives - Tasmanian Times

Webb Dares Premier to Fast-Track Political Donations Reforms

With speculation mounting about an early Tasmanian state election, independent Member for Nelson in the Legislative Council, Meg Webb, is calling for...

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Labor’s Budget Reply Delivered on Hectic Parliamentary Day

A tumultuous day in the Tasmanian Parliament has seen the Labor Opposition’s Budget Reply delivered and a mooted no-confidence motion in Liberal...

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Integrity Watchdog ‘Underfunded & Crippled’ says Crossbench

The Tasmanian Government is facing increasing pressure and criticism over its continued under funding of the state’s Integrity Commission, despite public and...

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The Stadium Delusion – What’s Really Driving Tasmania’s Costly Obsession?

When both the Tasmanian Government and so-called Opposition unite behind a project — declaring it essential at any cost – despite three...

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Concerns Raised over Stadium ‘Enabling Legislation’

The controversial Macquarie Point Stadium continues to dominate political discussion in Tasmania. With Parliament sitting this week, MPs continued to respond to...

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Jenner: ‘We Have a Right to Expect Honesty, Transparency & Accountability’

JLN crossbencher Andrew Jenner (MHA for Lyons) explains the motivation for and significance of his push to bolster the state's anti-corruption body.

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Something Very Rotten in the State of Tasmania

And it’s not just salmon. From imaginary revenue forecasts to wild tourism fantasies. From brazen architectural deception to public executions of unobliging...