Sue Bailey
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Rene Hidding says the Tasmanian rock lobster industry faces one of its most difficult periods in history
A former Tasmanian government minister will lead the rock lobster industry through one of its most difficult periods. → Read More
Unions Tasmania's Jessica Munday says proposed industrial reforms will make workers less secure
Tasmanian workers will see pay cuts, less job security and poorer working conditions under proposed federal industrial reforms, Unions Tasmania say. → Read More
Alcohol, Tobacco and other Drugs Council's Alison Lai says people turn to alcohol at times of stress, uncertainty and boredom
At least 500 Tasmanians are awaiting help for their drinking and drug use after record alcohol sales during the COVID pandemic. → Read More
Justice Gregory Geason will not preside over court cases in North-West this week.
A Tasmanian judge counselled after kissing a female colleague in a nightclub will not preside over cases in the North-West this week. → Read More
Economist Saul Eslake questions need for so many details
Tasmanian economist Saul Eslake says he felt like he was "arriving in a foreign country" when he had to complete a detailed COVID form. → Read More
Luke Martin says Victorian lockdown will cost jobs in Tasmania
Victoria going into lock down will cost Tasmania's tourism industry jobs and millions of dollars, tourism leader Luke Martin says. → Read More
Law Society president Trevor McKenna says families are suffering
The federal government's failure to appoint another judge to hear family law cases in Tasmania is leading to delays and angst for families, lawyers say. → Read More
Law Society president Trevor McKenna says families are suffering
The federal government's failure to appoint another judge to hear family law cases in Tasmania is leading to delays and angst for families, lawyers say. → Read More
Transport Minister Michael Ferguson says more pop-up vehicle inspection stations are being rolled out to keep Tasmanians safe on the road.
Motorists be warned - more transport investigators will be out and about to check car defects and ensure boats and trailers are being towed safely. → Read More
Former Premier Paul Lennon warns against a Bass Strait catamaran to replace the Spirits
Former Tasmanian Premier Paul Lennon says a high speed catamaran across Bass Strait would not be reliable or safe and will damage our brand. → Read More
Equality Tasmania's Rodney Croome seeks meeting with Premier on conversion practices
Survivors of conversion practices in Tasmania want to meet Premier Peter Gutwein to talk about the harm and trauma they have suffered. → Read More
Labor's education spokesman says expansion will help parents and children post-COVID
The Labor Party wants to extend outside school hours care in 10 state schools to help parents return to work and training post COVID. → Read More
Dr Kevin Bonham says Bass has "a record of throwing sitting members out after one term.
All eyes will be on the seat of Bass at the next federal election with the result too hard to predict, says election analyst Dr Kevin Bonham. → Read More
Attorney-General Elise Archer announces Marcia Neave AO as president of the inquiry due to start next month.
A prominent legal academic and former judge will head the Commission of Inquiry into the Responses of Tasmanian Government Institutions to Child Sexual Abuse. → Read More
Justine Keay is working and studying to be a psychologist
As speculation grows of an early federal election in spring, former Labor member for Braddon Justine Keay is unlikely to run again. → Read More
Parties ready for early poll
Liberal Party state director Stuart Smith said it seemed Labor was "pushing unfounded speculation in an attempt to redirect attention away from their own inte... → Read More
Labor leader Rebecca White says $13.5 million for tourism has not been spent yet
The Labor Party is pressuring the government for details on where $13.5 million promised for the tourism industry will be spent. → Read More
Sitting MLC Ivan Dean will decide in February whether he will stand for a fourth term
The Labor Party is calling for nominations for the Legislative Council seat of Windermere. → Read More
Lawyer Sebastian Buscemi implores government to provide details of child sexual abuse investigations
Greens accuse the government of protecting ministers by refusing to provide details of child sexual abuse allegations against public servants and lawyer also wants more details. → Read More
Premier Gutwein says masks being handed out for now but fines likely if people don't comply
Tasmanians are being warned to wear face masks at airports with fines in the wings if they refuse. → Read More