How is Tasmania's draft 20-Year Preventive Health Strategy looking? Check out the latest PIMBY to get some perspectives from across UTAS: www.policyinmybackyard.org/pimbys/20-prevention-is-the-best-medicine

#politas #health #prevention

Thanks David! @bobburtonoz.bsky.social, have you been following this?

#politas wonks and journos - anyone got insight into why DSG head Craig Limkin's potential payout, as reported in the Merc, is so high? I'm led to believe that under the *standard* contract for an agency head he'd only get 75% of 1 years' salary + 9 months super... @surlydave.bsky.social

Scenarios are a great tool for helping organisations figure out how they can manage an increasingly hostile #climate. Big takeaway is that even with 1.5 degrees of warming, the future is really rough without proactive government leadership on resilience and adaptation #politas tinyurl.com/r9359tsx

Have you always thought about getting in to politics but weren't sure how to get started? Applications for the Tasmanian Pathways to Politics for Women program are now open! You don't need prior political experience, and it's free: trawalla.smartygrants.com.au

#Tasmania #politas #democracy

Decarbonisation will reshape Tassie’s communities, economy, and environment over the coming decades. Whether the transition delivers lasting social, economic, and environmental benefits will depend on how it’s planned, and how meaningfully communities are involved #politas #justtransition #climate

Looking for something to do tonight in #Hobart? Join us at Hobart Brewing Co. for a community sea shanty singalong! 7-8.30pm, first ten people to lead a #shanty get a free drink.

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Hey #politas, check out what the Tas Policy Exchange got up to this year!

www.policyinmybackyard.org/pimbys/17-le... #auspol #tasmania #policy #publicpolicy

A list of six priorities for strengthening Tasmania's Climate Act

Here's how we could strengthen Tasmania's #climate act!

For more: www.policyinmybackyard.org/pimbys/16-is-our-climate-policy-ambitious-enough #politas #auspol

How can Tassie get back its status as a #climate leader? We have thoughts:
www.policyinmybackyard.org/pimbys/16-is-our-climate-policy-ambitious-enough

#politas #auspol

Three Years After Trial Launch, Ireland Is Making Basic Income for Artists Program Permanent Several years after launching a trial, Ireland is set to make its basic income for artists program permanent starting in 2026.

Imagine something like this in Tas! www.artnews.com/art-news/new....

What some fuel for thought? Lots of potential for #cleanfuels in #Tasmania, but also some questions around sustainability...

www.policyinmybackyard.org/pimbys/14-fu...

#politas #pimby

In other states, fixed parliamentary terms have increased the number of days between elections - but would they have the same effect in #politas' Hare Clark system?

www.policyinmybackyard.org/pimbys/13-fi...

To fix or not to fix: that is the parliamentary terms question...
🚨New from PIMBY! 🚨

We lay out the arguments for and against, and give you the chance to vote #politas

www.policyinmybackyard.org/pimbys/13-fi...

Neo-Nazis and racist rallies: why it’s important the Australian media call them for what they are When reporting on racist rallies, it’s important the media don’t fall for the shadowy language used by organisers.

Not everyone that attended the rallies was racist. But the rallies were organised by racists. The aspiring #politas candidates who chose to speak at these events should be ashamed.

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Tassie says no to hate. 11am, Parliament Lawns, 31 August. Bring drums and horns to drown out the racist nonsense. Peace and love over hate and violence #politas

Thanks, glad you liked it!

🚨New PIMBY alert!🚨 Could deliberative democracy help us build a better #politas future?

www.policyinmybackyard.org/pimbys/12-de...

#politas before we lose our minds, key bits in Dr Woodruff's statement:
- Use of 'at this stage'
- Focus on no confidence 'in Dean Winter as Premier'
- Also no confidence in Liberal Gov

Signals they are:
1. Expecting a better offer from Winter
2. Considering amending the NoCo

A few #politas people have been asking how to subscribe to PIMBY... here you go! www.policyinmybackyard.org/#subscribe-to-PIMBY

A full training program would also create the opportunity for MPs to build relationships and trust across partisan lines – something that’s crucial for a collaborative parliament.

DID YOU KNOW: new #politas MPs only get a brief parliamentary induction. Compare this to NZ, where new MPs get 3 weeks of comprehensive training! We should be prepping MPs to work effectively and ethically with other MPs, experts, and the public.

Interesting points, thanks Liz. We have also previously written on the importance of political finance reform: www.policyinmybackyard.org/pimbys/7-pol...

New analysis! We take a look at some ideas for shifting Tasmania's parliamentary culture to support effective, stable, collaborative government #politas @utas.edu.au

Hey #politas let's not have another election soon ok? It might break us all. My latest piece in the conversation 👇

#TasVotes

Policy In My Backyard has a new home! For all your #politas analysis needs...

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And most importantly an excellent header photo by a very professional photographer

PIMBY #8: Beyond the 2025 State Budget

Latest analysis from the Tas Policy Exchange team, in the midst of this crazy week... we propose a couple of the structural reforms our state needs #politas

Nope, the Premier will go to her for permission on Tuesday when she's back from leave. Not guaranteed she will say yes, although other options are looking less and less feasible

Please, in the name of David Boon, make it end