Tasmanian government sector on financial highway to hell, review finds

The financial position of Tasmania’s government sector has deteriorated over the last ten years and is set to get worse.

19 August, 2024

Report reveals Australia’s stingiest state for public transport

A public policy think tank has revealed the state with Australia’s lowest per capita spending on public transport.

28 February, 2024

2018 a busy year for elections

A spate of elections in 2018 could well change the Australian political landscape. There is the strong possibility of a Federal election, and the states of South Australia, Victoria and Tasmania will definitely be going to the polls. There will also be local government elections in Tasmania and South Australia. The Federal Government does not […]

3 January, 2018

Tasmania must sell its assets, says leading economist

Saul Eslake – ‘Sell the farm’ The Tasmanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (TCCI) has released a major report that recommends selling or leasing the State’s government business enterprises (GBEs) and other state owned companies. The report was written by leading economist Saul Eslake, himself a Tasmanian. “Selling or leasing one or more of TasNetworks, […]

11 December, 2017

Federal takeover a ‘disaster’ for Norfolk Island

Norfolk Island is ‘on the brink of disaster’, says an independent report on the island’s economic situation. The report was commissioned by the island’s small community following the Australian Government’s abolition of self-government in July 2016 and the imposition of direct rule. Norfolk Island’s 1700 residents are now subject to the same laws – and […]

20 November, 2017

What the UK can teach Australia about City Deals

Three Australian cities chosen for early deal.

31 March, 2017

Medicinal cannabis, a major new industry for Australia

Massive potential for exports.

4 November, 2016

Revealed: The public service innovators

Bees, tourism and face recognition.

5 September, 2016

ACT chases greyhound racing ban, other states unrepentant

Reaction to NSW ban.

8 July, 2016

Getting petty: Tax Office pursues woman for $1 debt

Big bad debt threat over tiny amount.

12 November, 2015

Men over 55 in NSW most likely to drown

Inland waterways most dangerous: National Drowning Report.

15 September, 2015

Sex work: Australia’s most permissive and restrictive states

NSW brothel inquiry reveals laws differ wildly between states.

4 August, 2015

First Australian medical cannabis clinical trial greenlighted

Terminally ill adult cancer patients to take part

27 July, 2015

Tensions rise before imminent jail smoking bans in NSW, VIC

Prison officers’ reactions mixed.

3 June, 2015