So, the Tasmanian government team that negotiated the disastrous AFL agreement in 2023 are now going to negotiate a building contract. This time for a stadium. And this builder is already doing a stadium in Brisbane. What could possibly go wrong? #politas #nonewstadium

#OnThisDay 14 October 1853 Kenneth Snodgrass died at the age of about 69 in Raymond Terrace, New South Wales. He served as Acting Lieutenant-Governor of Van Diemen's Land from 1836 to 1837, and as Administrator of New South Wales from 1837 to 1838. #OTD #history #vdl #politas #vandiemensland #taspol

A 25-minute delay to get an ambulance out to someone who had been escalated to 'Priority 1' status. This is not okay and, yes, more people are going to die unnecessarily if it doesn't get sorted out quickly. #politas #auspol

With the cuts the health system has to find, we will see more of these tragic events happening, unfortunately. #politas

#vandiemensland #politas #taspol #taspolitics #politics

Vote 1 Mark Donnellon for stronger, well connected communities.
#transport #greens #community #cycling #politas

I have an will continue to advocate for community groups, sensible transport and sustainability. Here's what I've been doing:

#transport #greens #community #cycling #politas

No problem in Tasmania. The Premier wants to build a stadium. #politas #nonewstadium

‘Protect children’
Same man who gave a state funeral to a known child predator #politas

It's not like we haven't known for years this was coming. Governments have simply not prepared sufficiently for an ever ageing population and now it's beginning to bite. #auspol #politas #agedcare

#OnThisDay 12 October 1899 Neil Elliott Lewis, leader of the Free Trade Party, was sworn in as the 19th Premier of Tasmania, succeeding Sir Edward Nicholas Coventry Braddon, the previous Free Trade leader. #OTD #history #politas #taspol #taspolitics #politics

Just put my submission into the Tasmanian Government’s consultation on draft expectations for AI data-centre infrastructure. As a clue to how it is framed, the submission includes the line ‘I could not give ‘two jeffs’ about what the Tasmanian Government can do to assist [AI] proponents.’ #politas

Have you noticed less bullshit from PHON and other right-wingnuts around the globe today on social media?

It's because Ukraine bombed the living fuck out of Russia's biggest bot farm yesterday.
- Slava Ukraini. #politas #auspol

I asked the Defence Minister about the need for an independent merits-based review of defence deployment categorisation to ensure veterans are appropriately recognised for the tough and dangerous job they do. Too many are still getting fobbed off by Defence #auspol #politas

The allegations about drug use at Carlton show the AFL is still not the clean sport Australians expect. AFL drug policy is inadequate despite me blowing the lid on problems in 2024. Players, the League and kids looking for role models are all being let down. #auspol #politas

Looking around various councils it is clear there are many candidates who are unendorsed political party members. I see no reason why there should not for future cycles be a requirement to disclose present and recent past party memberships. #lgtas #politas

I found this archival image of Curtis's first meeting with the Tasmanian Government, in case that clarifies it any. #politas

An independent private health system authority is the mechanism we need to spot risks before they become crises. It would ensure that Australia's mixed healthcare system remains sustainable, equitable, and focused on patient outcomes. #auspol #politas

When private healthcare providers are struggling and consumers face soaring costs and service gaps, it signals a system that needs reimagining. Aus should establish a Private Health System Authority to oversee the private health sector so it delivers better for Australians #auspol #politas