They have carried that light for thousands of years

Speaker, I rise to support this motion on behalf of the people of Bass. I speak with both sorrow and resolve. Last month, I travelled to Bondi to pay my respects in person. I spent the afternoon...

Private Members Bill: Stronger protections for our war memorials

The Tasmanian Government will increase protections for the State’s war memorials. Liberal Member for Bass, Michael Ferguson, said recent incidents of vandalism in Tasmania and interstate were a...
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Timeline: How Labor’s position on mandatory precommitment changed after industry pressure

After withdrawing from bipartisan support for mandatory precommitment in 2024, the Labor Party now claims it has held a consistent position on this policy. This video sets out a clear timeline of...
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Deloitte’s major report supports moving forward with pokies reform

The evidence is clear: mandatory pre-commitment reduces gambling harm by putting control back in the hands of players. It allows people to set their own limits in advance, deciding for themselves...
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Proposed changes to firearms laws

In the aftermath of the tragic events at Bondi, I have received many calls and messages from our Bass community and from right around Tasmania asking what our state’s response should be to the...

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