Waverley Primary School merger proposal: statement from Will Hodgman
A Hodgman Liberal Government will halt the merger proposed between Waverley Primary and St Leonards Primary at least until there has been proper consultation with both school communities. …
Making a real change for families living with disability
A Hodgman Liberal Government understands that action is needed now to provide real change for people with disabilities, and their families and carers.
The Liberals have committed over $28 million to deliver new and expanded services that will make a significant difference to people’s lives.
The funding includes $5 million to begin an innovative new direct funding model Your Care, Your Choice to allow people with disabilities, their families and carers, to arrange the supports they require based on their individual circumstances. …
Waverley community has been conned
The Bartlett Labor government has failed to properly consult and respect the wishes of the Waverley Primary School community in its rush to merge the school with St Leonards Primary School.
I have been contacted by several parents of WPS students who are angry at the way the merger has been promoted and so-called ‘ballots’ counted.
Clearly, counting unreturned ballots as a ‘yes’ vote is a rort. …
Improving public safety in Launceston – policy directly resulting from my work in the CBD
A Hodgman Liberal Government will improve public safety in Launceston’s centre by providing up to $100,000 for a new police and information booth in the Mall.
We will also expand police ‘move on’ powers to provide a new provision for a 24 hour ban, at the discretion of the police. …
North East Package unveiled
A Hodgman Majority Liberal Government will ensure that nearly $50 million is invested over the next four years in the North-East.
We commit to ensuring that the $42.5 million in road funding for North-East freight roads that was announced three years ago is expedited and spent on priority projects such as the Bridport Main Road as a matter of urgency. …
Flinders Island Package unveiled
A Hodgman Liberal Government will provide the real change Flinders Island needs with up to $6.4 million to fix shipping, improve port facilities, further develop renewable energy options and importantly, assist the island to further develop and market the Flinders Island brand.
Labor has failed the Flinders Island community over almost 12 years in government. Most recently, the debacle surrounding the Flinders Island shipping service highlights Labor’s ineptitude and lack of interest in the people of Flinders Island. …
David Bartlett’s breaks his rock-solid promise by dumping on Facebook “friends”
David Bartlett has confirmed via Facebook that he has broken his “rock-solid” promise to members of the A-Team Support Group that he would consult them and remain available for personal contact in the event of a breakdown with his department. …
Smarter Health Care for the North
What the Tasmanian Liberals will do:
The Liberals’ Smarter Health Care package will enable people of Northern Tasmania to better access health care from the hospital to the home when they need it, by taking the pressure off the Launceston General Hospital (LGH) and freeing up hospital beds to allow Tasmanians to get their surgery on time.
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