Rob Hortle

A list of six priorities for strengthening Tasmania's Climate Act

Here's how we could strengthen Tasmania's #climate act!

For more: www.policyinmybackyard.org/pimbys/16-is-our-climate-policy-ambitious-enough #politas #auspol

How can Tassie get back its status as a #climate leader? We have thoughts:
www.policyinmybackyard.org/pimbys/16-is-our-climate-policy-ambitious-enough

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Three Years After Trial Launch, Ireland Is Making Basic Income for Artists Program Permanent Several years after launching a trial, Ireland is set to make its basic income for artists program permanent starting in 2026.

Imagine something like this in Tas! www.artnews.com/art-news/new....

What some fuel for thought? Lots of potential for #cleanfuels in #Tasmania, but also some questions around sustainability...

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In other states, fixed parliamentary terms have increased the number of days between elections - but would they have the same effect in #politas' Hare Clark system?

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To fix or not to fix: that is the parliamentary terms question...
🚨New from PIMBY! 🚨

We lay out the arguments for and against, and give you the chance to vote #politas

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Neo-Nazis and racist rallies: why it’s important the Australian media call them for what they are When reporting on racist rallies, it’s important the media don’t fall for the shadowy language used by organisers.

Not everyone that attended the rallies was racist. But the rallies were organised by racists. The aspiring #politas candidates who chose to speak at these events should be ashamed.

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Tassie says no to hate. 11am, Parliament Lawns, 31 August. Bring drums and horns to drown out the racist nonsense. Peace and love over hate and violence #politas

Thanks, glad you liked it!

🚨New PIMBY alert!🚨 Could deliberative democracy help us build a better #politas future?

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#politas before we lose our minds, key bits in Dr Woodruff's statement:
- Use of 'at this stage'
- Focus on no confidence 'in Dean Winter as Premier'
- Also no confidence in Liberal Gov

Signals they are:
1. Expecting a better offer from Winter
2. Considering amending the NoCo

A few #politas people have been asking how to subscribe to PIMBY... here you go! www.policyinmybackyard.org/#subscribe-to-PIMBY

A full training program would also create the opportunity for MPs to build relationships and trust across partisan lines – something that’s crucial for a collaborative parliament.

DID YOU KNOW: new #politas MPs only get a brief parliamentary induction. Compare this to NZ, where new MPs get 3 weeks of comprehensive training! We should be prepping MPs to work effectively and ethically with other MPs, experts, and the public.

Interesting points, thanks Liz. We have also previously written on the importance of political finance reform: www.policyinmybackyard.org/pimbys/7-pol...

New analysis! We take a look at some ideas for shifting Tasmania's parliamentary culture to support effective, stable, collaborative government #politas @utas.edu.au

Hey #politas let's not have another election soon ok? It might break us all. My latest piece in the conversation 👇

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Policy In My Backyard has a new home! For all your #politas analysis needs...

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And most importantly an excellent header photo by a very professional photographer

PIMBY #8: Beyond the 2025 State Budget

Latest analysis from the Tas Policy Exchange team, in the midst of this crazy week... we propose a couple of the structural reforms our state needs #politas

Nope, the Premier will go to her for permission on Tuesday when she's back from leave. Not guaranteed she will say yes, although other options are looking less and less feasible

Please, in the name of David Boon, make it end

The diagram shows that some Tasmanian Government departments report to 6 or 7 ministers

As we hit the dying throes of this government, the Tas Policy Exchange team will have some new analysis out tomorrow... here's a teaser! Maybe this has something to do with our policy problems?

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*Doesn't include the stadium. Greens amendment to include it was voted down.

If the budget is voted down it would probably be taken as no confidence in the gov, because they can't provide supply - so leader has to go to the Governor to dissolve parliament. However, I don't believe this has ever occurred at state level - @kevinbonham.bsky.social?

BEAST FROM THE DEEP - Rare 3-metre ‘doomsday fish’ found on remote beach A massive deep-sea "doomsday" oarfish has washed up on a remote beach in Tasmania.

Happy doomsday fish day to all who celebrate. In news totally unrelated to apocalyptic portents, the Premier will address the media at 9.45... #politas #auspol

I dunno, I also wouldn't be surprised if the Governor says 'no election, we just had one, either you sort out a new arrangement or I will ask Labor to have a go'

I honestly have no idea right now... my brain is sludge from trying to watch the livestream and keep track of commentary all day!

2. Rockliff goes to Governor and advises her to let Labor have a crack at forming government

3. Rockliff goes to Governor and asks for an election. Governor might well say no, we just had one. In which case back to 1 or 2

There's a few potential scenarios:
1. Rockliff resigns and the Libs replace him. New Premier might then face a no confidence motion, or Labor might give the new Premier time to turn things around