Imagine if Premier Jeremy Rockcliff addressed the CommSec report on Tasmania’s economic outlook with candid honesty?

Imagine if Premier Jeremy Rockcliff addressed the CommSec report on Tasmania’s economic outlook with candid honesty?
Every time Canberra promises Tasmania money, remember this: it’s usually our own GST, gift-wrapped like it came from somewhere special. It’s not a bonus — it’s the bare minimum we’re owed to keep up with the rest of the country.
We’re raising billions from smokers — good thing we’re not helping them quit.
Flashy spending vs smart investing? It’s about priorities.
While Labor’s election friendly 2025 budget offers tax cuts and increased spending, it feels like an election-time indulgence.
Jacqui Lambie’s latest outburst was raw, loud and confusing.
Australia’s electoral system is in a state of disrepair due to the undue influence of money.
Tasmania’s current financial strategy is akin to giving your kids an unlimited credit card; the inevitable outcome is excessive spending, maxed-out limits, and an expectation of rescue when the bill arrives. And probably some questionable purchases.
The Tasmanian Premier announced a plan to slash red tape, reduce government spending, and eliminate ineffective programs.
What has London at the turn of the century and Hobart got in common. Quite a bit, actually.