Sir Frederick Weld retired as governor of Tasmania on 5 April 1880

Sir George Strahan became governor of Tasmania on 7 December 1881

Sir Francis Smith became administrator of Tasmania on 5 April 1880

A slightly late #OnThisDay. On 5 April 1880 Frederick Aloysius Weld retired as the 4th Governor of Tasmania, having served since 1875. He was succeeded in 1881 by Sir George Cumine Strahan. Sir Francis Villeneuve Smith thus became Administrator. #OTD #history #politas #taspol #taspolitics #politics

Still trying to give public land to a private citizen, #Tasmania #Corruption #TasLibs #politas

Strange to me that a lease extension on Hall's Island was granted by #Liberal Minister Ogilvie to a company that is currently in liquidation. #POLITAS

Former Tasmanian premier Tony Rundle died on 4 April 2025

A slightly late #OnThisDay. On 4 April 2025 Anthony Maxwell "Tony" Rundle died at the age of 86 in Hobart, Tasmania. He served as the 40th Premier of Tasmania from 1996 to 1998 as leader of the Liberal Party. #OTD #history #politas #taspol #taspolitics #politics

State and territory funding for the intranasal flu vaccine in 2026 | NCIRS State and territory funding for live attenuated influenza vaccine (LAIV). The vaccine has been approved for use in Australia for children aged 2 to

So Tasmania can afford a new stadium but cannot afford to pay for flu vaccines for kids. ncirs.org.au/influenza/st... #politas #stadium #nostadium

My Poll Position podcast appearance is up here youtu.be/gadUUfXWd90?... #politas

When NBL owner Larry Kestelman appeared before a state parliamentary inquiry this week, his answers about the sale of the Tasmania JackJumpers sparked an unexpected reaction from one of the league's most powerful figures, a leaked email has revealed.

Link to my story below 🔗 #politas

Anne Marie McGowan musician meets Anthony Albanese

FLASHBACK: Tasmanian Ball 2023
Wrest Point Casino, Sandy Bay
Australian Labor MPs/PM were starstruck ⭐️ when they got to rub shoulders with us cool TasLabor folk!
Lolz 😄
#auspol #politas

Tanya Plibersek & her first brush with real fame!
Here's me with my BFF Sarah Lovell MLC.....
AM: Do you know me?
TP: I have no idea! Lolz 😄
#auspol #politas

Peter Underwood became governor of Tasmania on 2 April 2008

William Cox retired as governor of Tasmania on 2 April 2008

#OnThisDay 2 April 2008 Peter George Underwood was sworn in as the 27th Governor of Tasmania, succeeding William John Ellis Cox. #OTD #history #politas #taspol #taspolitics #politics

Future Tasmanian premier Edmund Dwyer-Gray was born on 2 April 1870

#OnThisDay 2 April 1870 Edmund John Chisholm Dwyer-Gray was born in Dublin, Ireland. He served as the 29th Premier of Tasmania in 1939 as leader of the Labor Party. #OTD #history #politas #taspol #taspolitics #politics

Hey there #politas, once more unto the breach!

Legislative Council for 14th April
Awaiting Government Response
Questions on Notice

I guess this is about getting info 'on the record' but is Ms Armitage unaware of the Disclosure Log? 🤷‍♀️

www.dpac.tas.gov.au/rti/routine_...

#politas #childabuse #youthdetention #tasmania

20 - Prevention is the best medicine Tasmania’s health system is facing rising costs, increasing demand, and persistent inequity. The draft preventive health strategy sets out an ambitious response, the challenge will be how to turn it i...

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

We have the proof that logging makes Tasmania’s forests more flammable After almost 60 years, scientists have been able to prove an influential theory that wet eucalypt forest regrowth is more fire prone.

New research proves that logging makes Tasmania's forests more flammable. END NATIVE FOREST LOGGING NOW. #politas @aunz.theconversation.com

It was former Tasmanian chief justice and governor William Cox's 90th birthday

A slightly late #OnThisDay. It was the 90th birthday of William John Ellis Cox, who was born on 1 April 1936 in Hobart, Tasmania. He served as Chief Justice of Tasmania from 1995 to 2004, and as the 26th Governor from 2004 to 2008. #OTD #history #politas #taspol #taspolitics #politics

As just announced by the Poll Position pod I will be their guest this week. #politas

$17B a year we could raise in tax. You could solve one major crisis in Australia every year with that sort of cash. #politas

So true. People are relying on a community pantries or dumpster diving. Eating poor quality food. Skipping meals. Yet this problem could be solved instantly if governments wanted and there would be many flow on benefits. For "social cohesian", even!
#auspol #politas

Possible baby steps when giant strides are needed on gambling reform #auspol #politas

The fuel and cost-of-living crises are hitting hard. But there is simply no excuse for anyone going hungry in one of the richest countries in the world. Many Australians are in need of emergency food relief because the Gov's priorities are currently wrong #auspol #politas

ABC Mornings – Public Accounts Committee – Ruth Forrest

You can listen to my interview with Leon Compton on ABC Hobart this morning on the link below where we discuss the Fiscal Sustainability Report and proposed sale of land at Wilkinsons Point #FiscalResponsibility #accountability #scrutiny #politas #economy ruthforrest.com.au/media/audio/...

31 March 2026 | Parliament of Tasmania

💔Commission of Inquiry Tas❤️
⚖️New Youth Justice Facility⚖️

Public Works Committee 31/3/26
Broadcast Playback 🔗
www.parliament.tas.gov.au/committees/j...

Costs, progress, objections, Child Safety Reform Implementation Monitor, some Ashley Youth Detention centre info.

#politas #youthjustice #youth

A fuel surcharge of 15% has been added to those buying tickets on the #SpiritofTasmania today. TT-Line says its grappling with an 80% fuel price hike | ABC News | 31 March 2026:
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03...
#Tasmania #ferry #politas

It was the 68th birthday of Tasmanian governor Barbara Baker

A slightly late #OnThisDay. It was the 68th birthday of Barbara Avalon Baker, who was born #OnThisDay 31 March 1958 in Hobart, Tasmania. She has served as the 29th Governor of Tasmania since 2021. #OTD #history #politas #taspol #taspolitics #politics

The Lord Brassey retired as governor of Victoria on 31 March 1900

Sir George Clarke became governor of Victoria on 10 December 1901

A slightly late #OnThisDay. On 31 March 1900 Thomas Brassey, 1st Baron Brassey retired as the 9th Governor of Victoria, having served since 1895. He was succeeded in 1901 by Sir George Sydenham Clarke. #OTD #history #politas #taspol #taspolitics #politics

Tasmania Redistribution: The Reaction Tasmanian and Australian psephology, opinion poll analysis, election analysis and political commentary by Dr Kevin Bonham.

kevinbonham.blogspot.com/2026/03/tasm... Tasmania Redistribution: The Reaction #politas

@susanamet.bsky.social via Susan on X #politas a handful of indies in the leg co, can do the right thing in the leg co in the next few weeks. Western Australia actively looking at this, as has NZ, as has Wales, Scotland, ACT.

Teachers do an important job under a lot of pressure and they deserve to be recognised and paid appropriately #auspol #politas

The Minister for Primary Industries said last week that Tasmanian farmers have bought a year’s worth of synthetic fertiliser in 10 days. The state that is home to the likes of Matthew Evans, Hannah Moloney & Peter Cundall could & should lean into doing things differently. #politas