Apology is due to those dudded by Robodebt

The decision today by the Department of Human Services to stop using the deeply flawed Robodebt process, where debts are raised purely from averaging ATO income data, is a welcome…

Aged Care Royal Commission finally comes to Hobart

The Aged Care Royal Commission will today begin its hearings in Hobart to investigate how older people are cared for, and what must be done to make these services better.…

Aged care report a thundering wake-up call for sweeping reform

The Aged Care Royal Commission Interim Report, released today, provides an alarming insight into a sector in desperate need of reform. The problems highlighted in the media over the last year…

A statement on animal cruelty at the Royal Hobart Show

The dreadful suffering of a young bull at the Royal Hobart Show is further compelling evidence that rodeos should be banned in Tasmania. This episode also proves again that animals…

A statement on the Northern Territory youth justice system

I am as appalled as everyone else at the abuse in the Northern Territory youth justice system revealed on Four Corners last night. There can be no doubt that this…