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Tasmanian government shelves mandatory pokies pre-commitment card as Greens target premier with no-confidence motion
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Tasmanian government shelves mandatory pokies pre-commitment card as Greens target premier with no-confidence motion

ABC  

The Tasmanian government has "deferred progress" on its nation-leading mandatory cashless pokies card, saying it would prefer to work with other states to come up with a pre-commitment solution. 'You've let the pokies lobby win again,' Greens say Greens leader Rosalie Woodruff told parliament after "weeks of dishonesty, denial and dismissal" Tasmanians had a concrete answer to the government's pokies …

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Anglican dean urges Tasmanian government to stick to mandatory pokies pre-commitment card as independent MP calls for conscience vote
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Anglican dean urges Tasmanian government to stick to mandatory pokies pre-commitment card as independent MP calls for conscience vote

ABC  

The Anglican Dean of Hobart has called on the Tasmanian government to stand by its promise to introduce mandatory pre-commitment cards for poker machines. Pokies pre-commitment cards delayed Photo shows the finger of a person hovering above a poker machine about to hit one of the buttons Tasmanian's mandatory card system was due to begin operating by the end of …

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Tasmanian MPs under pressure from gambling lobby over harm minimisation plan, Michael Ferguson claims
2 months, 1 week ago

Tasmanian MPs under pressure from gambling lobby over harm minimisation plan, Michael Ferguson claims

ABC  

The man behind Tasmania's promised cashless gaming card says the "backbone of every MP is under pressure" due to a concerted campaign against it by the state's hospitality lobby. Former deputy premier Michael Ferguson proposed a nation-leading mandatory cashless gaming card as the state's finance minister in 2022, with default limits of $100 per day, and $5,000 a year. Claims …

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There are fears the Tasmanian government's commitment to cashless gaming cards is wavering
2 months, 3 weeks ago

There are fears the Tasmanian government's commitment to cashless gaming cards is wavering

ABC  

When the Tasmanian government unveiled its plans to introduce a mandatory cashless gaming card two years ago, it was heralded as nation-leading. "Today's Orwellian announcement confirms the Liberal government does not trust 99.6 per cent of Tasmanians," it read. Kristie Johnston says without Michael Ferguson in cabinet "the premier has clearly got the go ahead to listen to what the …

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Tasmanian MP Nic Street resigns from ministry, citing mental health reasons
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Tasmanian MP Nic Street resigns from ministry, citing mental health reasons

ABC  

Tasmanian government minister Nic Street has announced he is quitting cabinet due to mental health reasons. Mr Street, who has previously publicly disclosed his battle with mental health challenges, said the decision "has been coming for a while". Premier thanks colleague for 'wise counsel' Mr Rockliff said Mr Street had made a tremendous contribution to his cabinet, providing "wise counsel", …

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Guy Barnett elected unopposed as Tasmania's deputy premier
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Guy Barnett elected unopposed as Tasmania's deputy premier

ABC  

Guy Barnett has been elected unopposed as the Tasmanian Liberal Party's new deputy leader and has been sworn in as deputy premier. "Michael has steadfastly stood alongside the premier and acted in Tasmania's best interests at all times with integrity and conviction," Mr Barnett said. Guy Barnett says it's a "great honour" to be elected unopposed to the role. Tasmania's …

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The Spirit of Tasmania fiasco
2 months, 3 weeks ago

The Spirit of Tasmania fiasco

ABC  

ELLEN COULTER, REPORTER: Plying the treacherous waters of Bass Strait for decades, ferrying trade and tourists from mainland Australia, the two Spirit of Tasmania ferries are crucial to the prosperity of the island state. ELLEN COULTER: Down the road from the East Devonport ferry terminal, John Alexiou put in a new coffee machine in anticipation of more customers in the …

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Tasmanian Liberal Michael Ferguson resigns from frontbench before no-confidence motion in parliament
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Tasmanian Liberal Michael Ferguson resigns from frontbench before no-confidence motion in parliament

ABC  

A fixture of Tasmanian politics for the best part of two decades and with a burning ambition to be premier, Michael Ferguson suddenly finds himself on the backbench for the first time in his state political career. Tasmania's deputy premier resigns Photo shows Michael Ferguson resignation press conference, 14 October 2024 One of the most senior members of the Tasmanian …

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Tasmania's deputy premier Michael Ferguson facing backbench demotion from rare no-confidence motion
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Tasmania's deputy premier Michael Ferguson facing backbench demotion from rare no-confidence motion

ABC  

Barring a huge surprise, Tasmanian Deputy Premier Michael Ferguson will suffer a major humiliation on Tuesday, when a majority of lower house MPs send him to the backbench over the Spirit of Tasmania fiasco. By refusing to ask for Mr Ferguson's resignation before a no-confidence vote, Premier Jeremy Rockliff is trying to make it look like a political kill; the …

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Tasmania's debt, efficiency dividends addressed as treasurer hands down budget
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Tasmania's debt, efficiency dividends addressed as treasurer hands down budget

ABC  

Tasmanian Treasurer Michael Ferguson's third budget sells a message of restraint during an economic storm. Tasmania's debt is going to skyrocket to $5.4 billion in this financial year, and then grow steadily across the next three financial years, peaking at $8.6 billion in 2027–28. Tasmania's treasurer unveils record infrastructure spend Photo shows Smiling man in a suit, stands holding the …

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Lambie Network MP says Michael Ferguson's position 'untenable' over Spirit of Tasmania fiasco
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Lambie Network MP says Michael Ferguson's position 'untenable' over Spirit of Tasmania fiasco

ABC  

A Tasmanian Jacqui Lambie Network MP says the position of the state's infrastructure minister is "untenable" over his handling of the roll-out of two new Spirit of Tasmania vessels. Precarious grip on power Mr Jenner stopped short of saying he would support a no confidence motion in Mr Ferguson, instead wanting to hear evidence from former TT-Line chair, Michael Grainger. …

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Michael Brown’s death 10 years ago sparked change in Ferguson
5 months ago

Michael Brown’s death 10 years ago sparked change in Ferguson

Associated Press  

— Michael Brown once told his father the “world is going to know my name,” words Michael Brown Sr. still takes to heart. ‘A new look’ for policing Troy Doyle was a veteran St. Louis County police officer who worked in Ferguson during the 2014 protests. “For some people who live in the community, every time they saw a Ferguson …

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Ferguson should roll Rockliff, ex-Liberal Tucker says, with Archer staying silent as Tasmanian political saga continues
1 year, 3 months ago

Ferguson should roll Rockliff, ex-Liberal Tucker says, with Archer staying silent as Tasmanian political saga continues

ABC  

Quick read In short: Rogue independent and former Liberal MP John Tucker – whose vote is crucial to keeping the Liberals in power – says Premier Jeremy Rockliff's leadership has become untenable, urging Deputy Premier Michael Ferguson to challenge for the leadership. Mr Tucker says Mr Ferguson runs the risk of becoming the "Peter Costello of Tasmanian politics", referring to …

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Michael Chandler plans to face up against Conor McGregor in the summer
2 years, 9 months ago

Michael Chandler plans to face up against Conor McGregor in the summer

Daily Mail  

Michael Chandler has issued a plea to Conor McGregor for the two to fight this summer following the American's bout with Tony Ferguson next month. Michael Chandler is due to face Tony Ferguson next month at UFC 274 on May 7 in Arizona Ahead of his fight against Ferguson next month, Chandler is already looking ahead to what would come …

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Prosecutor: No charges for officer in Michael Brown’s death
4 years, 5 months ago

Prosecutor: No charges for officer in Michael Brown’s death

Associated Press  

— St. Louis County’s prosecutor announced Thursday that he will not charge the former police officer who fatally shot Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri, a dramatic decision that could reopen old wounds amid a renewed and intense national conversation about racial injustice and the police treatment of people of color. Prosecuting Attorney Wesley Bell’s decision marked the third time prosecutors …

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Mayor-Elect Of Ferguson, Mo., On Where Her City Stands, After Michael Brown
4 years, 7 months ago

Mayor-Elect Of Ferguson, Mo., On Where Her City Stands, After Michael Brown

NPR  

Mayor-Elect Of Ferguson, Mo., On Where Her City Stands, After Michael Brown Enlarge this image toggle caption Jeff Roberson/AP Jeff Roberson/AP Ella Jones will be sworn in as mayor of Ferguson, Mo., next week, becoming the first black mayor — and the first woman — to lead the city that gained national attention when police killed 18-year-old Michael Brown in …

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