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
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
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 😄
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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 😄
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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? 🤷♀️
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#politas #childabuse #youthdetention #tasmania
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
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!
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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
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/...
💔Commission of Inquiry Tas❤️
⚖️New Youth Justice Facility⚖️
Public Works Committee 31/3/26
Broadcast Playback 🔗
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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:
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#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
@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
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We need to change #politas law on vaping etc. (blooming spelling error).
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