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Congrats, labor. Now don’t get carried away.

Congrats to the PM. He got it right. But a word of caution. Elections are a circus, good PR doesn’t fix housing, health or food prices and a win isn’t a mandate for an ideology war.

Congrats, labor. Now don’t get carried away.

The tipping point:

This will be the first election in Australian history where the big two parties will poll fewer primary votes than the sum of the other parties and independents.

The tipping point:

“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

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?

Had a gutful yet?

Jacqui Lambie’s latest outburst was raw, loud and confusing.

Had a gutful yet?
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