Opinion
Ruth’s opinion pieces and editorials on political, economic, and social issues facing Tasmania.
Reform of Local Government needs new starting point
The meandering local government reform process is in urgent need of direction. There is a consensus that something needs to be done but what exactly are we trying to achieve? …
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Health reform – why we need to act and what could the future look like?
The community are often the forgotten stakeholders in the debate around health service delivery. To achieve meaningful change the community across Tasmania needs to have a real understanding of why…
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