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LABOR NEWSNEWS Octoberoctober 2008 2012 PREMIER’S MESSAGE an Abbott Federal Government Would Be a Disaster for Tasmania LABORLABOR NEWSNEWS OctoberOctober 2008 2012 PREMIER’S MESSAGE An Abbott Federal Government would be a disaster for Tasmania. It’s difficult to overstate the damage that the federal Opposition leader’s policies would do to the Tasmanian economy and government services if he is ever elected Prime Minister. The single biggest threat is the Liberal Party’s stance on the distribution of GST revenue. Mainland Liberal Premiers are united in pushing for a per capita distribution of GST revenue, which would strip up to $700 million per annum from Tasmania’s budget. That’s the equivalent of $5000 for every Tasmanian household. Mr Abbott has consistently expressed sympathy and support for his Liberal colleague’s campaign. His claims that such an approach would not disadvantage Tasmania are laughable. Liberal Premiers are pursuing a change in the way GST revenue is distributed because they PREMIER LARA GIDDINGS want to get their hands on more of it. With a finite amount of cash available, giving more to WA, Victoria, Queensland and NSW must mean there’s less available for the smaller States. The impact on public services in Tasmania of a further massive reduction in GST revenue would be devastating. But the potential damage to Tasmania of an Abbott government does not end there. Mr Abbott’s pledge to repeal the price on carbon would strip a further $70 million per annum from Tasmania, as we benefit financially from our strong advantage in renewable energy. He has also pledged to abandon the NBN, which would cost Tasmania 800 jobs in the roll-out phase and jeopardise our place in the new digital economy. As Premier I’ll keep doing all I can to let Tasmanians know just how bad for the State an Abbott government would be. On a more positive note, the recent passage of legislation on marriage equality through the House of Assembly was a victory for Labor values of fairness and equality. The Bill was passed just four weeks after the policy was endorsed at Labor’s State Conference in August. Marriage equality is just one of a number of progressive social policy issues that the State Labor Government will be pursuing in the coming months. We will also seek to implement Labor values in areas such as surrogacy, sex industry reform, Aboriginal reconciliation, and an apology to victims of forced adoptions. Lara Giddings MP David Bartlett Premier Premier STATE SECRETARY’S COLUMN Welcome to the October edition of The ACT Branch provided great support during our 2010 state Labor News. Included with your Labor election campaign and it would be fantastic if we can reciprocate that News is information on our newly support during their campaign. Labor House will pay for flights to elected Party Officials, preselection and from Canberra and the ACT Branch will provide accommodation timelines for the 2013 Legislative for interstate volunteers. ACT elections are conducted under the Council elections and a small article Hare-Clarke system so this is a great opportunity for Tasmanian introducing Denison Labor Candidate members to gain practical Hare-Clarke campaigning experience. If Jane Austin you are interested in volunteering please contact Labor House or email [email protected] 2012 State Conference State Conference was held at Wrest Labor House Volunteers Point Tasmania on the weekend of 4 and 5 August. Labor House will shortly be surveying the Tasmanian community in an effort to gain a better understanding of grassroots issues Over 150 resolutions including new rule changes were endorsed by around the state. Volunteers are needed to support the survey and delegates on a wide variety of topics. The diversity of motions and if any member is able to help please call Labor House or register attendance at Conference by so many observers demonstrate that your interest at [email protected]. As well Labor House is Tasmanian Labor remains a vibrant political organisation. seeking assistance with an important data entry task and again if Copies of the minutes from Conference and new Party Rules are any member is able to help please contact the Party offices by email available from Labor House. [email protected] or call 6224 7255. Members often ask what happens to motions passed at Conference. Once passed by Conference motions that relate to state matters A Helping Hand are referred to both the relevant Minister for actioning and Policy Included in this Labor News is a brochure from the State Government Committee for inclusion in the Party Platform. The 2012 State detailing the support for Tasmanians to ease cost of living pressures. Conference also endorsed a new rule change requiring State The Labor Government has a range of measures to support Ministers to report to the following Conference the status of vulnerable Tasmanians and if any member would like additional motions passed at the previous State Conference or to provide an brochures to distribute to their own local networks please contact explanation if a motion was unable to be implemented. Karelle in the Premier’s Office on 6233 3464. Motions endorsed by State Conference that related to Federal issues Opinion Pieces are referred to the Federal Parliamentary Labor Party and National Labor House welcomes opinion piece contributions from members Policy Committee. for publications in Labor News. An opinion piece should be no ACT Election – Calling All Volunteers more than 300 words and submitted to [email protected] The ACT election will be held on Saturday 20th October. ACT Labor Handwritten pieces can also be accepted from any member who led by Katy Gallagher are in a strong position to retain government does not have access to email. and Tasmanian Labor is looking to support their campaign by John Dowling sending a large contingent of volunteers for the final weeks. State Secretary STATE RETURNING OFFICERS NOTICE 2013 Legislative Council Elections Nominations will open from eligible members to stand as the endorsed Labor Candidate in the 2013 Legislative Council elections for the Divisions of Montgomery, Nelson and Pembroke. Nominations open Friday 9 November 2012 Nominations close Friday 11 January 2013 If required Ballot papers issued to eligible members Monday 14 January 2013 Local and Central Ballot closes Tuesday 29 January 2013 Nominations need to be made on a Schedule F which can be obtained from Labor House. Assistant State Returning Officers - 2 positions Nominations will open to fill two positions as Assistant State Returning Officers in accordance with the same timetable for 2013 Legislative Council elections. To nominate as an Assistant State Returning Officer you must not have been a delegate to the 2012 State Conference. Nominations need to be made on a Schedule G which can be obtained from Labor House. Craig Lee State Returning Officer FEDERAL REPORT The Federal Labor Government has been working hard to implement its ambitious long term reform agenda. In response to the Gonski School funding review Prime Minister Julia Gillard has announced a new way of funding schools that will guarantee them more money and give principals more power to hire staff and control their own budget. The reforms will also provide a greater focus on providing funding for disadvantaged students, students with disability and for schools in regional, rural and remote areas. These changes are to make sure all students have the chance to reach their full potential to ensure that our children get the high skilled, high wage jobs of the future. Tasmanians can also look forward to the benefits of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) after it was announced the State had been chosen as one of the launch sites. The NDIS is due to launch from 1 July next year benefiting around 1,000 Tasmanians living with a disability aged between 15 and 24. An NDIS will give Tasmanians with a disability more control over their lives by giving them better support and allowing them to choose the services which best suit their needs. We have also announced our landmark $4 billion dental health care package. This will provide more than 3 million children and millions of adults on low incomes or in rural areas access to government subsidised dental care. This package will allow millions of Australians who would have otherwise not received dental care an opportunity to see a dentist and obtain the care they need. Finally, we expect the Government’s response to the GST Review in the coming months. Whilst we were pleased to have Treasurer Wayne Swan committing to the principles of the current system at our State Labor Conference, it is concerning that State Liberal Premiers across the country are continuing to campaign for a new per-capita system. Even worse, Tony Abbott appears to be supporting them. Labor will always support the right of Australians across the country to receive an equitable level of service, no matter where they live. If the Liberals have their way that important right will be jeopardised as the Tasmanian budget could suffer by over $600 million each and every year. Julie Collins MP Minister for Community Services Minister for the Status of Women Minister for Indigenous Employment and Economic Development PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Firstly I would like to thank all the rank and file members who supported me to become President of the ALP Tasmanian Branch. It is a tremendous honour and I hope I am able to repay your support over my two year term. Since being elected as President I have attended numerous branch meetings to listen to members suggestions about how they would like to see the party progress into the future. There are many ideas about how we can better organise and communicate and I see a growing enthusiasm in the party to work together to do this.
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