by mw061074 | August 14, 2020 | Newspaper
Opinion – Tasmanian’s need to know where the buck stops in this crisis Parliamentary democracies are not generally in the habit of handing over untrammelled power to non-elected individuals. However, recent events seem to suggest that is precisely what has...
by mw061074 | August 13, 2020 | Newspaper
Opinion – Home is more than a roof over your head 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 someone...
by mw061074 | July 17, 2020 | Newspaper, Priorities (Transparency and Integrity)
Secrecy surrounds report into submissions on donations In a bid to make electoral donations more transparent, the government commissioned a report – which it is keeping secret.  Public submissions on ways the government could reduce the secrecy surrounding electoral...
by mw061074 | June 26, 2020 | (Pokies) Media, Newspaper
Details sought on pokies modelling ahead of venues reopening THE State Government is being urged to release social and economic impact modelling of the proposed new poker machine licensing arrangements.The Legislative Council yesterday endorsed a motion by independent...
by mw061074 | June 25, 2020 | (Pokies) Media, Newspaper
Call to study impact of government’s new poker machine legislation supported by upper house A motion calling on the government to release modelling on the social and economic impact of its proposed new poker machine licensing legislation has been supported by...
by mw061074 | June 24, 2020 | (Pokies) Media, Newspaper
Call to delay pokies shot down A call to delay the reopening of poker machines in Tasmania until the impact of their closure during COVID-19 has been evaluated has been firmly shot down by the Premier.Nelson independent MLC Meg Webb said it would be irresponsible to...
