by mw061074 | September 7, 2020 | (Pokies) Media, Newspaper
Fears new gambling and poker machine study results will be ignored An outspoken pokies critic has raised concerns an upcoming study into the economic and social effects of gambling in Tasmania will be ignored by policymakers.   ECONOMIST Saul Eslake has been appointed...
by mw061074 | September 1, 2020 | (Pokies) Media, Newspaper
Underestimating the problem Letter to to the Editor   The Premier is being untruthful every time he says “only 0.6 per cent” of Tasmanians are problem gamblers. He knows this because experts who conduct these prevalence studies say it is an...
by mw061074 | August 28, 2020 | (Pokies) Media, Newspaper
Almost $20 million lost in Tasmanian poker machines over one month Poker machine losses increased by 26 per cent in July compared to the previous July, Treasury figures show.The recently released figures show $19.4 million was lost to the machines in their first full...
by mw061074 | August 28, 2020 | (Pokies) Media, Newspaper
July Pokies Losses Close to $20M Independent Member for Nelson Meg Webb said today Tasmanian poker machine losses have sky-rocketed to close to $20 million for July. “Department of Treasury and Finance figures show $19,428,375 have poured into the machines in July –...
by mw061074 | August 25, 2020 | Newspaper
Opinion – A choice at the end of life This month, the End of Life Choices (Voluntary Assisted Dying) Private Members Bill will be tabled in the Upper House of Tasmania’s Parliament. On 15 September, it will be debated and, if successful, it will then go to the...
by mw061074 | August 17, 2020 | Newspaper
Opinion – We need to work together to end homelessness Homelessness can touch the lives of almost anyone. The unexpected combination of only a few life events – the loss of a job, a serious health crisis, family breakdown or family violence – can lead to...
