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/

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

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

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...

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...

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...

#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

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.

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

Hey #politas let's not have another election soon ok? It might break us all. My latest piece in the conversation 👇 #TasVotes

Policy In My Backyard has a new home! For all your #politas analysis needs... #auspol

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

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

Zooming out for a moment: important to remember that Rockliff has been besieged within his own cabinet for a while now. Struggling to get his agenda past the harder right members of the party #Politas #auspol

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

A few MPs left the HoA chamber shortly after Jeremy Rockliff's contribution. They include independents Miriam Beswick and Rebekah Pentland, JLN MP Andrew Jenner and govt members including Nic Street, Rob Fairs & Felix Ellis (they might have other places to be?). The Greens are up now. #politas

Greens leader Rosalie Woodruff proposes amendment to the NC motion: insert in clause 1 "compounded by his plan to fund a new stadium in Hobart". Also says they would not support ANY new stadium in Hobart - will not support 2.0 #Politas #auspol

Livestream attempt here: x.com/shannon_well... Herculean effort Shannon! #politas #auspol

Why is the NC motion about fiscal responsibility and the allegedly disastrous budget if Labor will just guarantee supply under a new Premier? New Premier does not mean new budget #auspol #politas

Key question for Tas Labor IF they are given the chance to try forming gov: what will they offer crossbenchers given pretty close alignment with the current gov on stadium, salmon, DAPs, etc? Crossbench will negotiate hard #politas #auspol

Do you know someone who could be the next @utas.edu.au Tasmanian Rhodes Scholar? Applications are now open! #politas #tasmania #RhodesScholarship

Political finance reform can be a great way of restoring trust in #democracy. #Australia is doing better than a lot of countries, but we can't be complacent #auspol #politas www.utas.edu.au/about/news-a...

Here's an idea - instead of banning political donations from corporations (constitutional issues here), ALL corporate donations should be publicly disclosed. This would ensure voters can see who’s giving money and to whom, without limiting legitimate political participation #politas #auspol

There are no limits on what candidates can spend campaigning for the Tasmanian lower house! But well-designed caps can: - reduce the time candidates / MPs spend chasing donations - make it easier for new & independent candidates to run - reduce the influence of powerful interests #politas #auspol

I'm fascinated by 'assumed intentional informal' voting - where people scribble/draw a picture on their ballot, or just leave it blank. This can be used as a proxy for disillusionment with politics (other explanations are available). AIIV has been steadily increasing in Tas #politas #auspol

My colleague Lachie and I love talking about political finance! By that, we mean stronger rules around how political parties and election campaigns are funded. These rules are central to transparency, accountability, and integrity. Check out our thoughts on reform in Tasmania 👇 #auspol #politas

#politas friends in the seats of Pembroke, Montgomery, and Nelson, don't forget to go out and vote today! The Legislative Council plays a vital role in scrutinising legislation and holding the Tas Gov to account #auspol #democracy

I have a politics hat, a shanty hat, and a... #scholarships hat! I'm hosting an info session for Tas students on the Rhodes Scholarship on 21/05, 1.30-2.30 at @utas.edu.au - sign-up below. Please share with outstanding young Tasmanians! #politas #tasmania #RhodesScholarship @rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk

Friends, hunting an #auspol deep cut: there was a classic Clarke and Dawe sketch where someone (Howard or Costello?) had found $400 million 'down the back of the piano' or something like that. Anyone have a link? Ta! #ClarkeandDawe

In my non #politas life, I help organise regular sea shanty sessions - first Tuesday of every month, 7-8.30pm at Hobart Brewing Co. And now we're an official Festival of Voices event! #livemusic #shanties #tasmania #hobart

Was #health policy a key driver of Labor's stunning result in Tassie? Labor promised the “[l]argest single investment in Medicare since it started”. See below and check out the latest PIMBY for more analysis! #auspol #politas #ausvotes2025

Tassie went even further than the mainland, wiping the Liberals off the map with huge swings to 3 @australianlabor.bsky.social women. Proper post-mortem will take months, but here are some initial thoughts 👇 #auspol #politas #ausvotes2025

Following on from yesterday's post - let's look at @animaljusticeparty.bsky.social preferences in 2022. In every Tas electorate, they get knocked out in the 1st or 2nd count, which means there's lots of options for where their prefs could go #auspol #politas #ausvotes2025

One really interesting thing about 2022 Tas prefs was they took a LONG time to flow to either major party. People didn't give their first pref to a minor party in protest, then dutifully give a major party their second pref. They often deliberately put both majors low #auspol #politas #ausvotes25

Campaign wrap time for @aunz.theconversation.com! Particularly proud of sneaking two puns into my bit #auspol #politas #AusVotes25

Last but not least, Lyons! Brian Mitchell (ALP) won by just 0.9% in 2022, but isn't contesting this election - he's made way for Rebecca White, former Tas Labor leader. She's popular in the electorate, and was its highest polling candidate at the 2024 state election #auspol #politas #ausvotes

Today, it's Clark! @andrewwilkiemp.bsky.social (IND) has held the seat since 2010. There were whispers he might retire in 2025, but the prospect of again being an influential cross-bencher proved too tempting. The question is, what can he secure for Clark and Tas if we get a minority government?

Your vote is never wasted! Preferences are crucial! Number all the boxes! I'm shouting because this is important! #auspol #politas #ausvotes

It's always good fun writing for @aunz.theconversation.com! #politas #auspol

Today, we're all about that Bass! On paper, it’s one of the most marginal seats in the country. But in 2022, Bridget Archer (LIB) held the seat on with a strong primary vote (39.7%) despite a national swing against her party #australiavotes #politas #auspol

Here's some #Braddon action for your Monday morning! In simpler times, we might have written this one off as a Liberal hold and moved on. But incumbent MP Gavin Pearce is retiring, and his replacement (Mal Hingston) is a political newbie with a pretty low profile #politas #auspol #australiavotes

Friday is Franklin day! What's up in Australia's only non-contiguous electorate? #auspol #politas #ausvotes 1. Julie Collins (ALP) looks safe on the surface. But in 2022 she relied on preferences from the Greens - with salmon farming a key issue, there could be an opening for an independent...

@kevinbonham.bsky.social is this a #pollshapedobject? Why are pollsters still including JLN? #auspol #politas #ausvotes

The TPE's Tassie #ausvotes seat-by-seat analysis is out! What's looming in Lyons? Is Bass going to bounce their member? Is Franklin fragile? What's the craic in Clark? Is Braddon going to be boring? Let us know what you think... #politas #auspol