The state budget was delivered yesterday. The Premier, Jeremy Rockliff, kindly emailed me with an explainer as to why it was good.
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The state government should be on trial for their incompetence. Unfortunately there won’t be another state election soon.
Would you stay on in education if you can’t see the benefits? Don’t blame our youth for dropping out – its the broken system that is at fault.
In my debut address, I tackled the contentious Macquarie Point stadium funding, unveiling how creative accounting is stretching Tasmanians’ trust and budgets.
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.
This story from the future serves as a cautionary tale about unchecked ambition and a white elephant of a Hobart stadium.
Australia’s HECS system is broken. There’s an easy fix.
Flashy spending vs smart investing? It’s about priorities.
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.
