Tasmanian Labor’s major challenge at the moment is to prevent the Greens becoming the official opposition party at the next election, writes Bruce Montgomery, ex-political correspondent with The Australian.
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Tassie forests deal like a Gunn to the head
The ultimate peace deal to end the 40-year war in Tasmania’s forests is dead in the water, writes political journalist Bruce Montgomery from Hobart.
Mayne: where to for Gunns, logging and the pulp mill?
Shares in the financially struggling Tasmanian timber giant Gunns remain suspended ahead of Monday’s profit announcement and the ongoing clifftop poker around exiting old-growth logging and financing the $2.3 billion pulp mill.
Peace in the Tassie forests, but govt regulator is a basket case
The $276 million rescue package to buy peace in Tasmania’s forests came after the state’s Auditor-General indicated Forestry Tasmania was staggering towards insolvency and would need an equity to survive, writes John Lawrence.
Tasmania’s ugly macro picture: more footy, less schools
Does Lara Giddings have a vision for Tasmania? According to the state budget it’s about more footy, but fewer schools; more speed cameras, but fewer police. The macro picture isn’t pretty, says Jarvis Cocker.
Why Gunns is teetering in Tassie
What company has received $500 million in cash from the issue of new shares over the past three years but only has a market value of $300 million? asks accountant John Lawrence.
Female MPs: you’re either a mum, or the owner of an empty fruit bowl
Far more than men, female politicians have their political identities framed around their family and relationship situation.
Your Say: Daily Mail readers' feedback: The youngest person ever elected to parliament in Australia
Crikey readers have their say.
‘So what if she doesn’t have a male handbag?’: female ex-MPs fight back
Crikey asked three female former politicians for their take on women in politics and whether anything has changed.
Tasmanian health minister’s appointments under a cloud
Did Tasmania’s health minister Lara Giddings take a close enough look at her department secretary’s resume? asks Margaretta Pos. He used to head one of the most controversial hospitals in the UK.
Tasmanian children are second class citizens
Tasmania’s children and young people are second class citizens compared with their peers in Victoria, writes Greg Barns.
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Rudd returns: how hitting the ground running works
As a former top level bureaucrat, Rudd must appreciate the value of what Sir Humphrey called “masterful inactivity”. That, however, is impossible to pull off in the first few months of a government. You have to at least look as if you are trying, writes Christian Kerr.
“You’re a liar!” Tony Abbott strikes again
The pressure of the election campaign appears to be undermining Health Minister Tony Abbott’s better judgment, leading to another apology earlier this week after a heated on air exchange with Tasmanian state Health Minister Lara Giddings.
