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.

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.
The Tasmanian Premier announced a plan to slash red tape, reduce government spending, and eliminate ineffective programs.
“DOGE,” Peter Dutton’s fix for government waste, though expecting real spending discipline from politicians is about as likely as spotting a Tasmanian Tiger in Tassie.