As your local Bass MP, I’m here to work for your family and fight for our community.
I take this advocacy to the Liberal party room, the media and Parliament. By working together, we often get things sorted. If I can assist you or represent your family’s concerns please reach out, I’ll do my best for you.
Latest news:
Tasmania Responds as H5 Bird Flu Is Confirmed
Tasmania has today recorded its first confirmed detection of H5 bird flu. The virus was detected in a wild brown skua at Rocky Cape on the State’s North-West Coast. While this is a serious development, Tasmanians can be assured there is no confirmed outbreak in our…
My Tribute to Elaine Gee
In Parliament, I paid tribute to Elaine Gee and acknowledged the profound impact of a recent tragedy on two families and communities across northern Tasmania. I spoke about Elaine’s life as a wife, mother, nurse, colleague and friend, and recognised her more than two…
Rushy Lagoon is the wake-up call we all need to hear
The sale of Rushy Lagoon has focused attention on the Federal Government’s decision to bankroll a foreign buyer to purchase Tasmania’s largest farm. But something bigger and more worrying is happening. Government policies aiming for net zero emissions are…
Statement from Michael Ferguson
Over recent weeks there has been considerable speculation about whether I would make a move to Senate selection. I’ll be honest, I have given this opportunity serious thought and talked it through with Julie, our family and people whose judgement I value. I’m…
Parliament Speech: The lie that is killing Australian men
Important Note: This video and post discuss men’s mental health, self-harm, and suicide. If this brings up difficult feelings for you or someone you know, please remember you do not have to carry it alone. Immediate, free, and confidential help is available…
A short observation of dark mofo today.
The team at dark mofo couldn’t come up with anything more original than the cross of Christ. It seems to come back every year. Fair enough I suppose – it’s certainly a powerful symbol. To invert it is interesting. Some feel that it is deliberately…
Parliament Speech | Thank a First Responder Day
On the June 17 I spoke about the remarkable spirit of service and gratitude alive across Northern Tasmania. I recently partnered with Fortem Australia for National Thank a First Responder Day, extending our local campaign by two weeks to ensure everyone had ample time…
Update from Michael Ferguson
You might have heard some speculation about my commitment to Bass and Tasmania. I’ve given two decades standing up for the people of Bass in State and Federal Parliament as an MP, Minister and a loyal Deputy Premier, and working to improve Tasmania. Public…
Vale Professor Richard Scolyer AO
From Bridgenorth and Launceston to the world, Richard Scolyer made a truly extraordinary contribution to humanity. As a fellow Northern Tasmanian, I am incredibly proud and grateful for the life he lived. Through his work, countless lives have been saved and improved,…