r/tasmania

Having received my voting pack this week, I wonder how any Tasmanian is supposed to make a sensible vote based on what little information is contained within it. There seems to be no requirement for candidates to reveal anything about their history, including - in the case of my own electorate - party political affiliations, roles in previous councils that were dysfunctional, and at least two candidates who have very clear conflicts of interest from their business lives.

But no one would know any of this based on the pathetic statements made in the candidate booklet. It's all, "I believe that children are the future and the sun will come up tomorrow". Nothing of any substance.

I imagine the TEC can only work with the rules it's given, but this is so, so disappointing.

Before you vote, please take a moment to see who is who and encourage your family and friends to so the same.

Hi there I’m 27F, originally from Malaysia (however mum is an Australian from Tassie), have lived most of my adult life in Singapore working and now studying. My background is in the arts- graphic design and now I’m doing a masters in art history.

Since living in Singapore I’ve saved up some money (about 50k) but have grown a bit distant from the fast paced life here. I am hoping to move and settle in Tasmania in the near future. I love the nature and the quiet lifestyle there.

*Edit: I’ve spent many summers in Tasmania for Christmas with my family and always loved it. However- I do understand living there and having a stable career is a different story

I would love to hear any notes or takes on how feasible it might be to move there once I get a citizenship (via citizenship by descent through my mum)- and then find a job preferably in the arts/gallery/museum sector or even in other fields which pays decent and can afford a modest but comfortable life. Ideally in the future being able to buy a property.

Thanks for reading and I look forward to hearing your thoughts! ☺️

Hobart mayoral candidate Harvey Lennon wants the city council to help turn vacant upper floors and underused commercial spaces into inner-city housing.

Key facts

1. Harvey Lennon · Hobart mayoral candidate
2. Hobart City Mission · Lennon's former CEO role
3. Council-owned land · offered for community housing
4. State government · proposed incentive partner

> "Not every space will be suitable. We need a clear and efficient assessment process, not lower standards"
> Harvey Lennon, Hobart mayoral candidate

Why it matters: Australian cities face housing shortages, and ideas to unlock empty upper floors could shape how fast councils help more homes get built.

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Clock goes forward btw

Is there a comparison website with policies and more importantly where people are aligned? Some use this as a stepping stone into state politics and I'm not wanting to vote for someone who is aligned with a party I don't agree with etc.

Thanks all

Looking to find any info on where I might be able to purchase one of these trees?

I'm currently in WA and my nan was growing them very successfully here but she can't anymore. So I want to try growing some locally!

Thanks