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Political Chronicles: Tasmania, July to December 2012

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posted on 2023-05-22, 02:13 authored by Megan AlessandriniMegan Alessandrini
Tasmania’s ailing economy continues to lag behind other states, and the Premier has taken steps to address this, despite a resultant impact on the state debt. Much of the debate centred on the possibility of alternative models for GST distribution to the states, a serious threat to Tasmania. Polling continues to favour the Liberal opposition in the event of an election, despite a cabinet reshuffle which has relieved the Premier of some of her workload and allowed her more time to connect with businesses and the wider community. The failure of several important bills with apparent wide public support to be passed in the Legislative Council was followed by expressions of dissatisfaction with upper house structure and process. The gay marriage bill that passed the lower house and was vocally anticipated by supporters failed to pass the Legislative Council in September, much to the regret of Labor and Green lower house members. The failure of the Legislative Council to pass the bill giving the Tasmanian Forests Intergovernmental Agreement the force of law, referring it to a committee for consideration several months later also drew wide criticism. As a result calls for reform to the Upper House are gaining some traction, with suggestions for abolition and reform discussed.

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Publication title

Australian Journal of Politics and History

Volume

59

Pagination

314-319

ISSN

0004-9522

Department/School

School of Social Sciences

Publisher

Blackwell Publ Ltd

Place of publication

108 Cowley Rd, Oxford, England, Oxon, Ox4 1Jf

Rights statement

2013 School of History, Philosophy, Religion and Classics, School of Political Science and International Studies, The University of Queensland and Wiley Publishing Asia

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Government and politics not elsewhere classified

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