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“None of the above?”

Is this the most boring federal election ever? If so, it’s the parties that are making the voter’s choice seem dull.

“None of the above?”

Magic money tree

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.

Magic money tree

Stop feeding the fire

Housing proposals by the major two parties: the market can’t fix what the market broke.

Stop feeding the fire

Nothin’ doin’

As Tasmania stands at a crossroads of leadership and change, this speech marks a pivotal moment in the journey toward a stronger, more united future for our state.

Nothin’ doin’

The Tassie tax

Tasmania: where it costs more and we’re poorer.

The Tassie tax

HECS debt

Australia’s HECS system is broken. There’s an easy fix.

HECS debt

Tough talkers

Prime Minister Albanese’s focus on supermarket price gouging overlooks the more insidious issue of land banking. Plus help for Peter Dutton’s insults to the PM.

Tough talkers

The other may election

Labor has voted with the Liberal Government 90% of the time, blurring the lines between Government and Opposition.
More community-minded independents are needed to balance the power of party machines. Tasmania’s independent spirit should be reflected in its Parliament.

The other may election

One lump or two?

While Labor’s election friendly 2025 budget offers tax cuts and increased spending, it feels like an election-time indulgence.

One lump or two?
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