Can a recipe for success be copyrighted? Not in politics!

Can a recipe for success be copyrighted? Not in politics!
In my debut address, I tackled the contentious Macquarie Point stadium funding, unveiling how creative accounting is stretching Tasmanians’ trust and budgets.
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.
Tasmania faces a choice: grow smart or risk decline. Without urgent action on housing and strategic migration, the island risks getting bigger — but not better.
Imagine if Premier Jeremy Rockcliff addressed the CommSec report on Tasmania’s economic outlook with candid honesty?
Is this the most boring federal election ever? If so, it’s the parties that are making the voter’s choice seem dull.
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 Gunn’s Plain pulp mill did for former Premier Paul Lennon. Is Jeremey Rockliff going to make the same mistake?
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.
This story from the future serves as a cautionary tale about unchecked ambition and a white elephant of a Hobart stadium.