@kevinbonham.bsky.social if the ongoing pressure on Howlett forces her to resign, who do you reckon wins the countback? Would any of the bottom 3 be able to catch Stephanie Cameron? Thanks! #PoliTas
Rob Hortle
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Deputy Director, Tas Policy Exchange at UTAS. www.policyinmybackyard.org DPhil in International Development. Cricket tragic. Poetry and lyrics. Views my own. #politas #auspol
New PIMBY is out! How do we solve some of Tasmania's seemingly intractable problems? Constructive, meaningful dialogue about these challenges needs to be part of the solution: www.policyinmybackyard.org/pimbys/better-conversations-for-tasmania #politas #auspol #dialogue #publicpolicy #Tasmania
Speaking of Dialogue: Better Conversations for Tasmania
Good dialogue doesn't happen by chance. Drawing on insights from a Tasmanian Leaders workshop, this article explores some of the principles, mechanisms, and leadership attributes that make good dialog...
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🔥 New PIMBY: Putting out the fire 🔥 Tasmania is feeling the fuel crisis more than most, so how we respond is crucial. We outline 6 policy ideas to: • ease cost pressures now • strengthen fuel security • reduce future risk Check it out #politas #auspol 👇 www.policyinmybackyard.org/pimbys/22-pu...
22 - Putting out the Fire
In the second instalment of our two-part PIMBY series, we discuss six policy ideas that can help get us through this difficult time and how we can reduce our future vulnerability to energy crises. | P...
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🔥Fuel on the fire: How the Iran War is affecting Tasmania 🔥 Topical new PIMBY! We break down the impact of rising fuel prices on Tasmanian households and key industries. #Tasmania #EnergyMarkets #EnergySecurity #FuelCrisis #costofliving #FuelPrices #Freight #politas tinyurl.com/v2axbuw3
21 - Fuel on the Fire
The Iran War has sparked a global fuel crisis, so we've decided to take a look at what this might mean for our island state. In the first PIMBY of a two-part series, we provide an overview of the impa...
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How is Tasmania's draft 20-Year Preventive Health Strategy looking? Check out the latest PIMBY to get some perspectives from across UTAS: www.policyinmybackyard.org/pimbys/20-prevention-is-the-best-medicine #politas #health #prevention
20 - Prevention is the best medicine
Tasmania’s health system is facing rising costs, increasing demand, and persistent inequity. The draft preventive health strategy sets out an ambitious response, the challenge will be how to turn it i...
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#politas wonks and journos - anyone got insight into why DSG head Craig Limkin's potential payout, as reported in the Merc, is so high? I'm led to believe that under the *standard* contract for an agency head he'd only get 75% of 1 years' salary + 9 months super... @surlydave.bsky.social
Scenarios are a great tool for helping organisations figure out how they can manage an increasingly hostile #climate. Big takeaway is that even with 1.5 degrees of warming, the future is really rough without proactive government leadership on resilience and adaptation #politas tinyurl.com/r9359tsx
Have you always thought about getting in to politics but weren't sure how to get started? Applications for the Tasmanian Pathways to Politics for Women program are now open! You don't need prior political experience, and it's free: trawalla.smartygrants.com.au #Tasmania #politas #democracy
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Decarbonisation will reshape Tassie’s communities, economy, and environment over the coming decades. Whether the transition delivers lasting social, economic, and environmental benefits will depend on how it’s planned, and how meaningfully communities are involved #politas #justtransition #climate
18 Planning Tasmania's Just Transition
Tasmania's transition away from fossil fuels will look very different to the rest of Australia. The changes ahead will reshape our communities, industries, and landscapes - but we have choices about h...
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Looking for something to do tonight in #Hobart? Join us at Hobart Brewing Co. for a community sea shanty singalong! 7-8.30pm, first ten people to lead a #shanty get a free drink. www.facebook.com/share/g/1AU6Uv4ft1/
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Hey #politas, check out what the Tas Policy Exchange got up to this year! www.policyinmybackyard.org/pimbys/17-le... #auspol #tasmania #policy #publicpolicy
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 #politas #auspol
16 Is our climate policy ambitious enough?
Big shifts are happening in climate policy—both nationally and here in Tasmania. From Australia’s first National Climate Risk Assessment to the fourth review of Tasmania’s Climate Change Act, is Tassi...
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What some fuel for thought? Lots of potential for #cleanfuels in #Tasmania, but also some questions around sustainability... www.policyinmybackyard.org/pimbys/14-fu... #politas #pimby
14 Fuel for Thought
As the Tasmanian Government prepares its Clean Fuels Strategy, this article explores how clean fuels could help reduce emissions and create new opportunities for a more sustainable Tasmania. | PIMBY i...
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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? www.policyinmybackyard.org/pimbys/13-fi...
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 www.policyinmybackyard.org/pimbys/13-fi...
PIMBY 13: Fixed Parliamentary Terms
Tasmania has just been through another election, and in the aftermath a familiar idea has been popping up: fixed parliamentary terms. We unpack the case for and against fixed terms, how other states d...
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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. theconversation.com/neo-nazis-an...
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.
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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
🚨New PIMBY alert!🚨 Could deliberative democracy help us build a better #politas future? www.policyinmybackyard.org/pimbys/12-de...
12 Deliberative Democracy
When we're divided on important issues – housing, health, budget, stadium, or salmon, for instance – it's easy to feel like there's no way forward. But what if there's a different way to tackle big, c...
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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
The Home of PIMBY
The best place to find new, insightful policy information on the things that matter to Tasmanians. | PIMBY is where we take a closer look at the policies that shape life in Tasmania – from healthcare ...
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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.
11 Making a hung parliament work
The most recent election is over and it's time to change our political culture around minority government. Because let's face it: minority government probably isn't going anywhere. Tasmanians keep vot...
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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
11 Making a hung parliament work
| PIMBY is where we take a closer look at the policies that shape life in Tasmania – from healthcare to housing, elections to education. Each edition unpacks complex issues with clarity, curiosity, an...
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Hey #politas let's not have another election soon ok? It might break us all. My latest piece in the conversation 👇 #TasVotes
The Conversation AUNZ@aunz.theconversation.com · last yr.There’s a lot at stake for the island state, which badly needs budget repair and improved services – but you wouldn’t know it from the lacklustre campaign. 👉 Read the full story: theconversation.com/tasmani...
Policy In My Backyard has a new home! For all your #politas analysis needs... #auspol
The Home of PIMBY
The best place to find new, insightful policy information on the things that matter to Tasmanians. | PIMBY is where we take a closer look at the policies that shape life in Tasmania – from healthcare ...
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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
PIMBY #8: Beyond the 2025 State Budget
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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? Sign up for PIMBY: www.utas.edu.au/community-and-partners/tpe/policy-in-my-backyard #politas #auspol
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
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.
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Reminder from ABC: The Governor is currently overseas! If a decision has to be made while she's away, next-in-line is the Lieutenant-Governor, the Honourable Christopher Shanahan (Chief Justice), who is "currently administering" Tasmania. #Politas #auspol @polsjournotas01.bsky.social