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I hope someone posts a fab picture looking at Kunanyi... the Mountain is looking rather spectacular this morning.
Peter Ryan was a legend of Australian journalism. An ABC mainstay for more than four decades, Peter was a trusted voice on business and a cherished mentor to younger journalists. Vale Peter.
RIP Peter Ryan. You will be missed by your ABC family and by our audiences. Condolences to Mary and Charlotte.
The Tasmanian Labor branch isn’t just in trouble - it’s in intensive care. On May 3rd, Federal Labor pulled in 36.6% of the vote across Tasmania. Tonight? At a state level, they’re struggling to crack 26%. A record low primary. The worst in the party’s history. This result…
Kingston Beach before dawn today, water temp 10 degrees… a 1km swim fantastic preparation for TasVotes. @abcnews
Hi! Getting ready for Tasmania Votes. Hope you can join us on @abcnews tomorrow.
It is the Tasmanian state election this Saturday. Sadly despite my repeated efforts (and the fact I live here) neither the Premier @jeremyrockliff nor the Opposition leader @DeanWinterMP have time to talk with AM this week.
StatenParliament will have to sit in some form, before it is dissolved, so there is money to pay public servants, contractors etc etc (The Oppn leader has already said he will not try form a govt with the Greens... so, looks like an election).
If it is about the state's debt and deficit - what is @DeanWinterMP's solution? Cut spending? If so, where and when? Or increased/new taxes? It is not clear to me what Tasmania Labor is offering. It also backs a stadium.
Speaker Michelle O’Byrne - ‘the die is cast… the state is on the path for an early election”. On the issue of supply (the budget was only handed down last week). There’s only two months of money left. Says parliament needs to meet ASAP to consider that. Votes with Labor
In Tasmania - the vote is tied. The speaker, Michelle O’Byrne, has the casting vote. She’s a lifelong Labor member. She’s now going through precedents.
The new Liberal Leader @sussanley up soon on AM - on her leadership and the newly announced coalition frontbench lineup.
Are there any ocean swimmers out there? Do you swim with a special pod? You might be interested in The Blue Room - a passion project 🌊🏊🏻♀️🐬🐟🦭 👇🏻 open.spotify.com/episode/0ynktP…
Niki Savva reports @MarkDreyfusKCMP asked @AlboMP last year if he should go (following Shorten and Jones's decision to retire) - he was told to stay.
Coming up soon on AM: @D_LittleproudMP - the Nats after the election.
Just FWIW: leaders who avoid @PressClubAust in the final week of the campaign @billshortenvcuc @ScoMo30 and now @PeterDutton_MP -- have gone onto lose the election.
And 4 of 5 Tasmanian HoR seats - Labor women, plus independent.
The Labor candidates who cut a swathe through the LNP heartland. Oh, and did I mention they are all women? Fancy that... theguardian.com/australia-news…
Coming up on AM - Back to work for @AlboMP and @DaveSharma on the existential moment for the Liberals.