Like many Tasmanians I was disappointed to hear that Prime Minister Scott Morrison rejected an independent tribunal’s findings recommending that a Victoria Cross be awarded to Ordinary Seaman Edward “Teddy” Sheean. I have written to Prime Minister Morrison asking him to reconsider. The letter can be viewed here. […]
As COVID19 restrictions begin to ease, what does this mean when it comes to the way we move around within Tasmania and how we interact with others? Here is some useful information to assist […]
Some staff of the North-West Regional Hospital (NWRH) remain concerned about the handling of the recent COVID-19 outbreak which saw the hospital close for deep cleaning, and are calling for a Federal led independant commission into why such a larger outbreak occurred. […]
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Some of the common areas where people ordinarily come together for celebration, support or comfort, have been severely impacted in recent times. Here is some information on what the easing of COVID19 restrictions mean for weddings and funerals […]
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As part of the Tasmanian Government’s staged approach to the easing of COVID-19 restrictions, Stage 1 which commences on 18 May 2020 allows restaurants and cafes to re-open for ‘dine in’ customers with some restrictions in place. What does this mean for these businesses and patrons? Some information is available here […]
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An upper house politician has called on her colleagues to have an honest conversation about the state of Tasmania’s tax system. Murchison MLC Ruth Forrest on Saturday said she does not have all the answers, but it is clear there are inefficiencies and vast inequity in the state’s revenue streams. She said that under the […]
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An independent upper house member believes now is the time to genuinely consider tax reform and design changes to the state’s tax system. Responding to Treasury’s May budget update on Friday, Murchison independent MLC Ruth Forrest said tax revenue would drop 25 per cent next year as a result of the economic downturn and tax […]
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The Tasmanian Government is implementing a staged approach in the lifting of restrictions so that we can continue to reduce the risk of CIVIC-19 to the community. Stage 1 commences on 18 May, with Stage 2 commencing on 15 June (subject to Public Health advice). What does this mean for the ways in which we […]
The following answers to questions asked in Parliament on Thursday 7 May, 2020 have been recieved from the Minister for Disability Services and Community Development. The questionos are in relation to NDIS Services during COVID-19 […]
Community testing for COVID-19 is more important than ever as we begin to take gradual steps to re-open businesses and activities within our community. The mobile testing bus will be visiting the West Coast again soon to ensure that residents have the opportunity to be tested. More information is available here […]
COVID Safe Workplaces are vital as we reopen, businesses and all workplaces operate in ways that keep all workers safe and minimise the risk of a Covid-19 outbreak. WorkSafe Tasmania has many excellent resources to assist and you can view these here […]
The Tasmanian Government has developed a staged approach to lifting the current COVID-19 restrictions. These will be gradual, carefully monitored changes with safeguards in place. As the Premier stated – we want to “Glide out not sawtooth out” and this is designed to hopefully avoid a second wave of infections and a second lockdown if […]
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