Tomorrow each and every Labor member of Parliament will be forced to put on the record whether or not they support the job-destroying forest deal. Each and every Labor member went to the 2010 election campaign promising to extend the Regional Forest Agreement, not rip it up, as Labor have now done – simply because [...]
McKim’s economic sabotage = less ability to fund education
By sabotaging investment in Tasmania (such as the $150 million that has been withdrawn by the Chandler Group) the Minister for Education Nick McKim is personally playing a role in killing off the economy.
Running with scissors
Parliament resumes today – and there is much to concern Tasmania’s political representatives because of the pain and anxiety being felt by many families and communities vulnerable to government policies formed out of political expediency. With the impending 3 month temporary shutdown of TEMCO and speculative fears for the future of Pacific Aluminium (aka Comalco) [...]
Ferguson welcomes completion of East Tamar Highway
I have been lucky enough to represent the people of Bass at both a state and federal level. As the Federal Member for Bass I fought for increased funding for roads in Bass and in particular the East Tamar Highway. I was particularly pleased to secure $60 million of funding for the East Tamar Highway [...]
Speech to rev-up the Parliament to support the V8 Supercars
Mr Speaker, on the adjournment tonight I just wish to rev up the Government to get behind the V8 supercars.
