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The Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) condemns the Liberal Government’s broken promise to deliver transit officers after it received a letter confirming the statewide rollout has been deferred to a “future budget process”. This is despite the Liberals’ own budget brochure promising a “safer public transport system” and more than two years after officers … Continued
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The Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) condemns the Liberal Government’s broken promise to deliver transit officers after it received a letter confirming the statewide rollout has been deferred to a “future budget process”. This is despite the Liberals’ own budget brochure promising a “safer public transport system” and more than two years after officers … Continued
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A survey of all Tasmanian election candidates has revealed that 51 potential MPs are committed to fight for the introduction of a ‘gold standard’, poker machine cashless card in the next session of parliament. However, the Alliance’s Chief Advocate, Tim Costello, is alarmed that while the public strongly backs reform the two major parties are … Continued
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The Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) Tasmania is calling on all election candidates to commit to ruling out public transport privatisation as new independent research validates the union’s key election priorities. The union warns that any move to privatise Metro Tasmania would be a disaster for workers, passengers and the state’s future. … Continued
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Heart of the Matter: Heart Foundation calls for vital election commitments for Tasmania Three key actions to improve Tasmanian heart health As the snap Tasmanian state election approaches, the Heart Foundation is calling for all parties and candidates to commit to three key actions to tackle the state’s biggest killer: heart disease. According … Continued
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EMILY’s List Australia warmly and proudly acknowledges the extraordinary contribution of the Hon. Michelle O’Byrne MP, following her announcement that she will not recontest her seat at the next Tasmanian state election. Michelle’s 27 years of public service—spanning both the federal and Tasmanian parliaments—have been defined by fearless advocacy, transformative reform, and deep feminist conviction. … Continued
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The Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) stands with Health and Safety Representatives (HSR’s) at Metro Tasmania taking decisive action to protect the safety of bus drivers following an alarming series of robberies and assaults on the public transport network. Effective from the beginning of operations tomorrow, Metro HSR’s have implemented a cease work direction on bus drivers from … Continued
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Correction – Forum is tomorrow Wed 12 March 9:30am-12pm AEDT Media release 11 March 2025 The Tasmanian Government’s forthcoming Preventive Health Strategy is a positive move, but it will only be effective if it’s properly funded and its recommendations fulfilled, the peak body for public health professionals says. The Public Health Association of Australia’s remarks … Continued
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Media release 11 March 2025 The Tasmanian Government’s forthcoming Preventive Health Strategy is a positive move, but it will only be effective if it’s properly funded and its recommendations fulfilled, the peak body for public health professionals says. The Public Health Association of Australia’s remarks come ahead of its public forum about the strategy today … Continued
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Following the ‘State of the State’ address in parliament yesterday, RTBU Secretary Byron Cubit has today called on Premier Jeremy Rockliffe to abandon any considerations to privatise Metro Tasmania. “This is an admission the Tasmanian Liberal Government has no real answers to issues of its own creation and has abandoned governing the state,” Mr Cubit said. “Metro is … Continued
