NEWS

Transparency and right to information

Living in the time of the 24-hour news cycle, we’ve seen a growing reliance by governments on big political announcements – often with...

Prison reform will create a safer Tasmania

Since coming to power the Liberals have been vocal about being tough on crime. But the reality is that on their watch Tasmanian...

Parliamentary scrutiny is always critical

Over the past couple of months, we have all set aside most of our normal activities and adapted to a new way of life. No-one has been...

Political donation law non-existent in Tas

With Tasmania heading to the polls in early 2022 we will soon start hearing about candidates and policies from all parties across the...

Attack on State anti-discrimination laws

If you live in Tasmania, you enjoy the greatest protection in the nation from discrimination and hate speech. That protection may not...

Public Trustee is not so trusted

Tasmania’s Public Trustee and the state’s wider guardianship system fulfil an important role in helping many vulnerable Tasmanians manage...

Locking up kids is not youth justice

As the Shadow Minister for Corrections and Justice, I want Tasmania to be the safest place to live. Everyone wants to live in safer...

Dire circumstances at Risdon prison

Since entering Parliament in 2018, I have been dismayed to see a justice and corrections system under growing pressure, and a community...

Ten years of Liberal housing failures

Since being elected to State Parliament in 2018 I’ve watched with growing concern and frustration as housing has become increasingly out...

Ella Haddad