My vision sees a Tasmania that is inclusive, safe, productive and vibrant where all Tasmanians are prosperous across happiness, wellbeing and financial measures. We value, protect and respect our natural environment for current and future generations and care for our land, sea and air as we share in and benefit from these precious assets.

For this vision to be achieved, with all Tasmanians able to share in the benefits living in this state provides, we will value education as the key to success.

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SEXUAL assault, especially when perpetrated against children, and violent crimes against any Tasmanians, particularly those in the front line providing services to us, is abhorrent and completely unacceptable.

We must always act to address the horrific realities of those who are victims of such crime.

Prevention should be our aim because regardless of the penalty imposed, the victim has lifelong impacts. Actions must also be based in evidence and research.

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MILLIONS of dollars are being promised by all sides of politics leading up to May 18. From small community organisations desperate for funds to large infrastructure projects, there almost seems to be an unlimited supply. Some promises are actually re-announced funding commitments.

We have seen a National Party Senator promise money as though it was a certainty for many community based organisations, only to mention almost as an afterthought, that they will need to apply for the funds through grant application processes. This is misleading and manipulative.

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