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.
David Bartlett
Tasmania tries the luck of the Irish, cashes up call centre
Crikey / Greg Barns / Monday, 24 August 2009
Liberals take challenge to Labor in Tasmania
Crikey Blogs / Wednesday, 1 July 2009
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
Tasmanian Times / Monday, 18 May 2009
After 11 years of Labor rule in Tasmania, where has the money gone?
Where is the OHS report into Beaconsfield disaster?
Crikey / Monday, 6 April 2009
Since the 2006 rockfall at Beaconsfield Mine in Tasmania, the public has received limited information, writes Kevin Jones.
Corporate bribery for gullible Tasmanian government
Crikey / Greg Barns / Friday, 3 April 2009
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
Crikey / Wednesday, 22 October 2008
The clash in Tasmania between DPP and Premier, is not unique, writes Greg Barns.
Tassie police join island corruption club
Crikey / Friday, 15 August 2008
There is nothing transparent about a police commissioner being investigated by his own officers, writes Greg Barns.
New deputy puts Paul Lennon on notice
Crikey / Friday, 11 April 2008
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.






