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Greens Welcome Expansion Of Court Diversion Program
The Greens welcome the re-tabling of the Sentencing Amendment (Alcohol Treatment Order) Bill 2024.
Maugean Skate Still At Risk Due To Fish Farms
While reports show some parts of Macquarie Harbour’s waters aren’t as bad as they were this time last year, this does not mean the skate are safe – or saved.
Minister Open To Paramedic Compensation
The Greens welcome the Minister for Health’s statement in parliament today that he will sit down with unions to look at providing fair compensation for paramedics who work shifts alone.
Police Minister Casts Cloud Over COI Response
Police Minister Felix Ellis has cast a further cloud over his government’s commitment to implementing the recommended therapeutic approach to youth justice in parliament today.
Liberal-Labor Unity Ticket on Macquarie Harbour Fish Farms
Despite the imminent risk of the ancient Maugean skate going extinct, the Premier and Opposition Leader are campaigning on a unity ticket for business as usual to continue with industrial fish farming in Macquarie Harbour.
ED Review Must Be Met With Urgent Action
An independent review into Tasmania’s emergency departments has outlined some of the systemic challenges facing the health system and highlights the failure of State Government to act on key issues and solutions that have been raised for years.
In Parliament
Anti-Discrimination Act
Last week, Archbishop Julian Porteous directed Catholic schools to send out his We Are Salt to the Earth letter to parents.
Commission of Inquiry Scrutiny Committee Report
To start, I acknowledge victims/survivors who have been in the House over the course of this week and watching online.
Commission of Inquiry Scrutiny Committee Report
The commission of inquiry tasked us all - and most especially the Government - with creating and rebuilding trust in Tasmanians in Government institutions.
Commission of Inquiry – Actions of Minister Jaensch
We understand it is an enormous task and most ministers and their agencies appear to be progressing work in good faith, albeit with unneeded delays in areas.
Commission of Inquiry – Cultural Change
Victims/survivors and whistleblowers, many of whom are watching today, have demanded answers and we collectively have tried to get them.
Attorney-General – TasCAT
They specifically say 'legislate or regulate to require' that TASCAT provides it.