David Bartlett


Tasmania tries the luck of the Irish, cashes up call centre

Mr Bartlett, facing diving opinion polls and a general election early next year, will hand over $3.5 million of Tasmanian taxpayers’ money to Vodafone so that it retains its call centre near Hobart.

Liberals take challenge to Labor in Tasmania

On August 1, the Libs are contesting the Pembroke by-election in Tasmania with a quality candidate. A minor event perhaps, but a fascinating test of strength for Premier Bartlett, says William Bowe.

The True Face of David Bartlett

After 11 years of Labor rule in Tasmania, where has the money gone?

Where is the OHS report into Beaconsfield disaster?

Since the 2006 rockfall at Beaconsfield Mine in Tasmania, the public has received limited information, writes Kevin Jones.

Corporate bribery for gullible Tasmanian government

The Tasmanian Premier has handed over taxpayers funds — he won’t say how much — to a company that has made so much money in recent years it is now the biggest meat processer on the planet.

DPP and premier collide: war of words in Tasmania

The clash in Tasmania between DPP and Premier, is not unique, writes Greg Barns.

Tassie police join island corruption club

There is nothing transparent about a police commissioner being investigated by his own officers, writes Greg Barns.

New deputy puts Paul Lennon on notice

Tasmania’s new Deputy Premier, David Bartlett, stands ready to mount a challenge against Paul Lennon if the hapless premier doesn’t improve his standing before the end of the year, writes Greg Barns.