Yesterday I spoke to Kylie Baxter on ABC Hobart Drive about the commencement of the state’s new political donations disclosure laws and concerns that the time for publication will mean not all donations received during the current state election will be known by polling day on

Is Tasmania currently in breach of its deal with the AFL in light of two 30th June deadlines for statutory approvals not being met, as stipulated in Schedule 12 of the Agreement? The state government and the AFL need to clarify any implications the two missed 30th June

This state election is an opportunity for candidates to step up and commit to ending public funding of controversial greyhound racing in Tasmania. Today I was proud to add my voice, with Kristie Johnston - Independent Member for Clark and Peter George - Independent Candidate

Head of the Integrity Commission confirms the new lobbying disclosure code has been put in ice because (1) the three major parties have effectively refused to comply it, and (2) funding for Integrity Commission key positions dealing with the new lobbying code had been cut in the

Tassie pokies losses for May = $16,439,122 Highest monthly losses so far for 2025. On track for annual losses for 2024/25 of over $190 million. Will be highest Tassie annual losses in a decade. This election provides all candidates a clear opportunity to pledge their

Premier Rockliff’s autocratic decision to pull the Mac Point stadium out of PoSS process in order to avoid any planning approval requirement is an affront to the Tasmanian people & a new low for our state. Clear admission from Premier that Mac Point stadium – as demanded by the

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@Lyshrose @jeremyrockliff Tasmania has until recently, been the jurisdiction leading the way on #OPCAT implementation. However, the Tas Govt has only allocated $300,000 per year for the next few years, despite the required $1.4 million per year. This is just not ok. #AYDC @MegWebbTweets @CassyOConnorMLC

Leg Co Select Committee Inquiry into provisions of University of Tasmania Act 1992 today released its Final Report - 88 findings & 19 recs focused primarily on amendments to the Act. #politas https://t.co/dzi22WxSHR The inquiry was established in response to community concerns on

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Did you catch my final enews for the year? Check it out for a wrap-up of the busy month of November. Great time to subscribe to get the enews straight to your inbox in 2025! #politas https://t.co/PCL5Yi8s7t

Human Rights Day, Dec 10th marks the anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights being adopted by the UN. We are reminded by this year's theme “Our Rights, Our Future, Right Now” to check whether and how we are delivering the intent and protections recognised by

With the @TasLiberal Govt's DAP Bill being voted down in the Legislative Council, it's very telling that the entire Assembly crossbench and all Upper House independents voted against this poorly consulted legislation. This vote provides an opportunity for the Premier & Minister

Victoria charging ahead with card-based pokies laws - shame on @jeremyrockliff and @TasLiberal Govt for betraying Tasmanians by abandoning the nation-leading pokies card in our state #politas https://t.co/UUsLF7HS9l

The @TasLiberal Govt must heed urgent calls by independent Tasmanian National Preventive Mechanism (TNPM), Mr Richard Connock, and immediately fund the Office so it can fulfil its legislated responsibilities. Current funding = no monitoring visits! #politas

Huge boost to pokies pubs profits confirmed! In response to my qs in Leg Co QT, @TasLiberal Govt confirms statewide average increase in retained profits in 2023-24 under individual licensing model is 55%. Top 1/3 earning hotels = 61%; Middle 1/3 = 51%; lowest 1/3 = 32%. Govt

@theadvocatetas editorial 19 Oct 2024 "The putrid smell of a cowardly and morally bankrupt backflip is wafting in the wind from the offices of our state government." Absolutely correct - the @TasLiberals Govt has abandoned vulnerable Tasmanians at the demand of vested interest

@theadvocatetas from 4 Nov 2024 hits the nail on the head - the vested interests of the pokies industry has 'got to' the @TasLiberals Govt #politas

Listen to my interview on @RadioNational Breakfast with @SteveCannane talking about the shock backflip by @TasLiberal Govt on its promised mandatory pokies pre-commitment card #politas https://t.co/tnhCyNCqPy