Adult Education & George Town “Hub”
Tonight I rise to bring to the attention of the House two items that are quite important in my electorate of Bass. First of all, the Labor-Green Government is shifting adult education in Launceston to the Launceston Library. It is a very sad fact of history now that the beautiful and elegant Mechanics Institute was demolished in favour of building the Launceston Library. I am no architect but I think it is a pretty ugly building. Nonetheless it is our library and it is already quite full and space-poor with many user groups, not least of which is of course the lending library. The community archives there are also under space constraints.
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Relationships Amendment (Recognition of Registered Relationships) Bill 2010
After speaking during the debate today, I voted against the proposed legislation but attempted to improve it with an amendment. The amendment was lost and I will certainly ask the Legislative Council members to consider it during their deliberations.
read moreCondolence motion – the late Hon Sue Napier
Mr FERGUSON (Bass) – I am also sad to rise to support this important motion in recognition of the late Honourable Sue Napier, a striking Tasmanian, former member of this House, a sister, a wife and mother. I too would like to thank you, Brian, and my other colleagues who have spoken so nicely, so gracefully and in such a special way about a former colleague. I think that there should be more of it. It is a shame that we tend to wait until people have passed on. Sue passed on from this life on 5 August and it was wonderful to see so many pay tribute to her at the State funeral in her honour just a couple of weeks ago.
read moreMaking 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.
read moreFlinders 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.
read moreLet’s reclaim our great city
There’s no doubting that Launceston is a spirited and beautiful city. It’s inhabited by people of effort, enterprise, enthusiasm, creativity, sport, community and culture. Just taking a stroll around some central city blocks with eyes lifted up above the awnings tell us our stories in stone: the growth and development of a modern regional city in response to a growing and developing community.
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