Josh Duggan @thedugganaut_ Twitter profile

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Josh Duggan

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1 year

Around 300-400 people have turned up to a counter rally supporting trans people on parliament lawns - an anti trans rally nearby with Kelly-Jay Keen Minshull has attracted around 15 people #politas

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1 year

Speeches at the anti-trans rally are being drowned out with chants #politas

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Josh Duggan

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1 year

For anyone saying these people are “pro-women” - my female colleague got abused several times by protestors at the Let Women Speak Rally while covering the event (just doing her job) #politas @7tasnews

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Josh Duggan

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1 year

And the speeches are drowned out once again #politas

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Josh Duggan

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2 years

Just saw a man try to pay with cash, and the young boy serving him just touched his card reader against the $20 note.

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Josh Duggan

@thedugganaut_

2 years

Just “bumping” this #auspol #politas

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1 month

Further to this- I’ve requested an interview multiple times with the @LambieNetwork in recent days, and nobody’s been available. It would be good if the party waving the “transparency and accountability” flag was willing to answer questions #politas

Josh Duggan

@thedugganaut_

2 months

The JLN has released a statement in response to criticism of their deal with the Rockliff Liberal Govt #politas

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Josh Duggan

@thedugganaut_

1 year

@MsChopsy They might have been pro-women, but they were definitely also anti-trans

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Josh Duggan

@thedugganaut_

2 years

To every question about businesses needing to close, or needing support, the Premier has replied that businesses need to rely on their COVID-safe plans. If staff don't have any employees left, there's probably not much the plan can do. #covid19tas #politas

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Josh Duggan

@thedugganaut_

1 year

They’ve now moved onto Parliament House steps to escape - where Hobart City Councillor Louise Elliot is making a speech #politas

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Josh Duggan

@thedugganaut_

2 years

Excited to take over as state political reporter for @7tasnews - been lucky enough to work with some good ones during my two years here and hoping I can keep that going #politas

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Josh Duggan

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1 month

Just received this email, following numerous requests to the @LambieNetwork . Indefinitely cancelling media opportunities? #politas

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Josh Duggan

@thedugganaut_

4 years

Personal news - I’ve started as a journalist at @7tasnews in Launceston! I’m very grateful to find such a great job, and excited to get to work!

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Josh Duggan

@thedugganaut_

4 months

Scathing, and deservedly so. Thank you @NickFeik for looking at Tassie when so many others in the national media haven’t. #politas

Nick Feik

@NickFeik

4 months

Spent more than 8 months on this, and it’s the wildest story I’ve ever worked on. The Tasmanian government covered up literally thousands of cases of child abuse over two decades. The cover up continues to this day. #politas

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Josh Duggan

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2 months

Exit poll results from 7 Tasmania News, conducted by Prof Richard Herr Bass 2-3-1-1-0 (LIB-ALP-GRN-JLN-IND) Braddon 3-2-0-1-1 Clark 2-2-2-0-1 Franklin 3-2-1-0-1 Lyons 3-3-0-1-0 Total 14 LIB, 12 ALP, 4 GRN, 3 JLN, 2 IND Interesting indeed #politas

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Josh Duggan

@thedugganaut_

1 year

Hi #politas - I’ve taken a nice trip to Sydney for a couple of days. Is much going on back in Tasmania? I see the Housing minister says there are promising rental vacancy figures!

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Josh Duggan

@thedugganaut_

3 months

Back at Government House, ready to go live with the day’s events on @7tasnews #politas

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Josh Duggan

@thedugganaut_

3 months

Breaking: Elise Archer will run as an independent candidate in Clark #politas

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Josh Duggan

@thedugganaut_

8 months

Tasmanian politics is wild hey #politas

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Josh Duggan

@thedugganaut_

8 months

Elise Archer has quit cabinet, after the Premier requested her resignation. "If culture is to change, it requires leadership and accountability, and that starts at the top - I cannot accept culture of belittling and a culture whereby people are not valued and respected" #politas

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Josh Duggan

@thedugganaut_

7 months

Guy Barnett has released a statement regarding Tasmania’s Supreme Court - a judge has been asked to stand down #politas

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Josh Duggan

@thedugganaut_

6 years

Adam Yates being dropped.... at least Mitchelton-SCOTT didn’t put all their eggs... in the one...

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Josh Duggan

@thedugganaut_

8 months

The premier has demanded an answer from Elise Archer. "If I do not receive a decision by 9.00am AEDT, Monday October 9, 2023, I will have no option other than to request the Governor dissolve the Parliament and issue writs for a General Election." #politas

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Josh Duggan

@thedugganaut_

6 months

Exclusive: the Future of Local Government Review has outlined what they see as an “Alternative Future Design” for councils in Tasmania @7tasnews #politas

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Josh Duggan

@thedugganaut_

2 years

Premier says wait time for public health hotline is 40 mins... I called at 8:30 this morning and received a call back at around 11:50. That's 3:20 (approx 5x what he says it is) I know of two others who waited just as long. #covid19tas #politas

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Josh Duggan

@thedugganaut_

7 months

Exclusive: Liberal Party preselection for the Federal seats of Bass and Braddon has been pushed back from this month until 2024, following media reporting of a rift between the current MPs - @7tasnews understands. #politas #auspol

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Josh Duggan

@thedugganaut_

3 months

Is it 2021 again? Dean Winter held a media op to get a Covid shot today, with debate continuing over Liberal candidate and anti Covid vaccine advocate Dr Julie Sladden #politas @7tasnews

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Josh Duggan

@thedugganaut_

1 year

Breaking: Labor Leader Rebecca White is now the Preferred Premier, according to EMRS polling. She leads 40-38 over current Premier Jeremy Rockliff. She trailed by 8% in the last edition of the report #politas @7tasnews

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Josh Duggan

@thedugganaut_

3 months

Elise Archer will no longer be running as an independent in Clark. #politas

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Josh Duggan

@thedugganaut_

6 months

Breaking: Liberal MHA Guy Barnett requested “positive consideration” of a grant application from the New Norfolk Distillery in December 2021. The distillery is run by the brother of his Veterans’ Affairs staffer, and a former Liberal candidate #politas @7tasnews

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Josh Duggan

@thedugganaut_

6 months

BREAKING: A recalled day of parliament is already in chaos- the AG will make a short statement at 10am and then propose to suspend the house for a briefing #politas @7tasnews

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Josh Duggan

@thedugganaut_

1 month

Also follows them deleting social media profiles. Becoming very difficult to get any answers from them. #politas

Garth W M F - ガース in日本語 -Trotskyist apparently

@gasugasu1984

1 month

The Lambies ( @LambieNetwork ) have removed all their FB profiles. How's that transparency thingy working for them? Gone into hiding? (not that they were that active on the socials anyway) . #politas

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Josh Duggan

@thedugganaut_

1 year

The Commission of Inquiry has stepped into a legal battle between the State Government and a prominent whistleblower. They've sought assurances Alysha is being treated fairly - as others call for stronger protection of those who speak out. @7tasnews #politas

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Josh Duggan

@thedugganaut_

2 years

I understand Tasmania covid numbers are approx 2200 today - business leaders are now being given a memo before the public #politas #covid19tas @7tasnews

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Josh Duggan

@thedugganaut_

14 days

Full once again #politas

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Josh Duggan

@thedugganaut_

3 months

Election Confirmed : Sat 23rd March is the date #politas

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Josh Duggan

@thedugganaut_

4 years

Number of pros coming out to applaud @richie_porte should spell out how well respected he is. What an achievement! What a rider! What a race!

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Josh Duggan

@thedugganaut_

3 months

visit done.. verdict soon #politas

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Josh Duggan

@thedugganaut_

3 months

I asked Jeremy Rockliff about this today. He said it was a glitch that had been fixed. One other outlet that was previously blocked did receive an invite, but @TasInquirer still weren't told about today's presser. #politas

Tasmanian Inquirer

@TasInquirer

3 months

🤐 @TasLiberals block TI and other journalists from attending their media conferences, by removing us from their email lists — during an election campaign, no less. @meadea @ABCmediawatch @withMEAA @PIJI_Journalism @TasUnions #politas #auspol #TasInq

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Josh Duggan

@thedugganaut_

2 years

If I was a small business owner and struggling with staffing, I imagine id be annoyed by him repeating this largely irrelevant answer

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Josh Duggan

@thedugganaut_

1 year

The premier has signed a MoU with independents John Tucker and Lara Alexander to support his government #politas - details here:

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Josh Duggan

@thedugganaut_

3 years

Health minister @JeremyRockliff must be stoked with his new portfolio! #politas @7tasnews This, from Friday:

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Josh Duggan

@thedugganaut_

9 months

A parliamentary inquiry into the Mac Point Stadium Feasibility Planning has made a number of findings in an interim report -The State Government did not engage with key stakeholders, until a fortnight after the Cabinet decision was made (5 September 2022) #politas

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Josh Duggan

@thedugganaut_

4 months

Jeremy Rockliff told reporters this morning, he's still actively considering requesting an election... "it didn't result in what I required and what stability is needed, and that is for the two independents to not support, Labor and Green motions in the parliament." #politas

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Josh Duggan

@thedugganaut_

1 year

John Tucker and Lara Alexander have voted against the government! they've amended the Budget Estimates process to ensure Questions Without Noice are answered withing 10 days #politas

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Josh Duggan

@thedugganaut_

2 months

Statewide swings LIB 10-11% against ALP 2-3% for GRN 1.5-2% for IND 2-3% for JLN collecting 5.7% #politas

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Josh Duggan

@thedugganaut_

9 months

29 months of work, ready to be handed over. #politas @Tasmania_COI

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Josh Duggan

@thedugganaut_

2 months

Join @7tasnews live from the Tally Room tonight, as Tasmania’s votes begin to roll in. We’ll also unveil our exclusive exit poll results #politas

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Josh Duggan

@thedugganaut_

3 months

Spicy statement from John Tucker below 👇 #politas

John Tucker

@JohnTuckerMP

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Josh Duggan

@thedugganaut_

6 months

In regards to the cost of bringing back parliament for yesterday’s sitting - I’m told the estimated cost of a sitting day for both houses. is $21,000 #politas

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Josh Duggan

@thedugganaut_

2 years

Guy Barnett as housing minister. Sad day for photo opportunities while holding trout. On the positive side, I’m looking forward to seeing how he tries to hold a house. #politas

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Josh Duggan

@thedugganaut_

2 years

Former Governor William Cox is leading a list of public figures calling for the Premier to intervene in UTas’ move to the city. They say public concern has been exacerbated by an aggressive ‘yes’ campaign from the University #politas @7tasnews

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Josh Duggan

@thedugganaut_

8 months

The Premier’s unveiled the Macquarie Point precinct plan today - you can view here #politas

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Josh Duggan

@thedugganaut_

1 month

New Labor Shadow Cabinet #politas

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Josh Duggan

@thedugganaut_

8 months

A day after referring to Michael Ferguson as the Peter Costello of Tasmanian politics, and urging him to challenge for the leadership, John Tucker's slammed the Deputy Premier - "I don't think he's a leader. A leader would have already challenged" #politas

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Josh Duggan

@thedugganaut_

2 months

The JLN has released a statement in response to criticism of their deal with the Rockliff Liberal Govt #politas

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Josh Duggan

@thedugganaut_

8 months

"To all those who spoke out to make sure their voices were heard - we thank you... Our state is deeply indebted to you"

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Josh Duggan

@thedugganaut_

2 months

Jeremy Rockliff will announce his new cabinet tomorrow, @7tasnews understands. Jacquie Petrusma will be named Parliamentary Scretary to the Premier. #politas

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Josh Duggan

@thedugganaut_

3 months

Liberal Cabinet Ministers have begun to leave the Executive building. Varying moods.. Nic Street was staying quiet. Felix Ellis was happy to chat, but said whether we’re going to an early election was a matter for the Premier to update on. #politas

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Josh Duggan

@thedugganaut_

3 months

@jeremyrockliff ’s arrived at Government House. #politas

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Josh Duggan

@thedugganaut_

3 months

Understand that the Hobart Deputy Mayor Helen Burnet will be running for the Greens in Clark #politas

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Josh Duggan

@thedugganaut_

14 days

Peg Putt is at the back. (without a deck chair) absolutely beaming #politas

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Josh Duggan

@thedugganaut_

3 months

A major forestry stakeholder has slammed the Liberal’s ‘wood bank’ announcement #politas

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Josh Duggan

@thedugganaut_

8 months

The tabling of the Final Report from the Commission of Inquiry into the Tasmanian Government's Responses to Child Sexual Abuse in Institutional Settings is about to occur. The Premier will make a ministerial statement, I'll have quotes below. #politas @7tasnews

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Josh Duggan

@thedugganaut_

1 year

It seems the government may have lost control of the house? At the moment, debate is adjourned until 5:45. It will be called back if the premier tables that advice, or provides a reason why he couldnt do so #politas

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Josh Duggan

@thedugganaut_

4 months

A big crowd ready to march for Tas Pride!

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Josh Duggan

@thedugganaut_

2 years

BREAKING: Jeremy Rockliff has confirmed to 7 Tasmania News that he wants to be Premier. The now-deputy says he’s excited for the opportunities ahead, but respects the party process. #politas #auspol

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Josh Duggan

@thedugganaut_

2 years

As the upper house considered the Workplace Protections/Anti Protest Bill, protestors have gathered outside Parliament House, calling on them to reject it #politas @7tasnews

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Josh Duggan

@thedugganaut_

7 months

Tasmanian Parliament returns for what should be a strange day. Labor's no confidence motion is expected to come tomorrow; today the govt can expect a fierce question time. Later, there's a bill to fund COI actions, and Metro workforce and safety initiatives #politas @7tasnews

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Josh Duggan

@thedugganaut_

14 days

6 deaths at LGH have been referred to the Coroner. A review was established after allegations of failure to report. All 6 cases were originally assessed by a single staff member, no longer employed by the DoH. #politas

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Josh Duggan

@thedugganaut_

2 years

Crews are still battling a bushfire at Tullah. The town was threatened last night, but only one vacant property was lost. It’s still not under control, but TFS Station Officer Dean Graue says he’s confident that Tullah is safe. @7tasnews

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Josh Duggan

@thedugganaut_

10 months

Tas Parliament is sitting again, and we've begun with a motion to refer the Premier to the privileges committee. They say he failed to table all documents relating to the AFL Deal, when a previous motion required him to. #politas @7tasnews

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Josh Duggan

@thedugganaut_

7 months

Tas parliament sits again - and the premier is making a statement. The COI wrote to the SG in April last year to confirm which state servants it intended to make adverse findings/misconduct against. An internal review is being conducted following those concerns. #politas

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Josh Duggan

@thedugganaut_

14 days

Michelle O'Byrne has been awarded the speakership, uncontested. She says she will "endeavour to serve at all times with dignity and impartiality" #politas

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Josh Duggan

@thedugganaut_

2 months

A clarification from David O'Byrne on discussions with the Liberals.. "I intend to provide supply and confidence to the Premier and this Government, in the absence of any other Party putting their hand up and attempting to form a government... #politas

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Josh Duggan

@thedugganaut_

1 year

Debate on the second budget bill has been adjourned - Jeremy Rockliff was required to table documents and advice relating to the Macquarie Point Stadium today, but has not done. Lara Alexander voted against the govt to adjourn debate until he tables them #politas

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Josh Duggan

@thedugganaut_

2 years

ALP national secretary Paul Eriksen has announced the Tasmanian Labor branch has been taken over by the National executive #politas @7tasnews

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Josh Duggan

@thedugganaut_

3 months

Scottie Pippen and co have touched down in Tasmania (and no politician wants to miss it) #politas

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Josh Duggan

@thedugganaut_

1 year

Tasmania's community services sector is raising the alarm - saying they'll have to cut back services without urgent funding reform. They say rising costs are outpacing government funding - with demand as high as ever. #politas @7tasnews

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Josh Duggan

@thedugganaut_

2 years

Advocates are calling for gag orders on those under Guardianship and Administration orders to be removed. They say victims have been forced to stay silent, while the system has been able to continue hurting Tasmanisns #politas

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Josh Duggan

@thedugganaut_

3 months

A big election commitment and the race hasn't even started! Labor promising to install a power price cap AND undo the last two years of power price rises - a decrease of roughly $400 per household #politas

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Josh Duggan

@thedugganaut_

2 years

Was absolutely bucketing down at the announcement, but thankfully, the PM had a woman’s scarf to clean his glasses? #auspol

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Josh Duggan

@thedugganaut_

2 months

New Cabinet for the Rockliff Liberal Government #politas

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Josh Duggan

@thedugganaut_

1 year

A Greens motion asking the government to give councils the power to refuse short stay accommodation permits has failed, 13-12 #politas

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Josh Duggan

@thedugganaut_

4 months

IT DEFINITELY DOESNT MEAN ANYTHING but a tender’s been posted looking for somebody to run a state election awareness campaign. The contract would start on 22/3 #politas

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Josh Duggan

@thedugganaut_

7 months

A lifetime ban for Greyhound Trainer Anthony Bullock is set to be announced today by the Office of Racing Integrity @7tasnews understands #politas

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Josh Duggan

@thedugganaut_

5 months

Good to get Tassie stories going nationwide! @7tasnews

7NEWS Sydney

@7NewsSydney

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A bidding war is brewing for an iconic pub that carries a unique claim to fame. Tasmania's Southport hotel has a name befitting its status as Australia's southernmost pub. #7NEWS

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Josh Duggan

@thedugganaut_

2 months

Key points - Massive swing against the Liberals in Bass - the Gutwein effect? - 2 potential Greens in Clark, instead of a 2nd indie. - Surprise seats for the ALP in Lyons and Bass are on the cards Also - this is just a poll, it will be meaningless soon 😂 #politas

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Josh Duggan

@thedugganaut_

7 months

The Tasmanian Parliament sits today - newly elected Simon Behrakis is in the chamber for the first time, John Tucker is still away. I'm expecting questions on the reformed fire levy, health and commission of inquiry. #politas @7tasnews

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Josh Duggan

@thedugganaut_

11 months

The premier’s opening an expansion of the ICU ward at the Royal Hobart Hospital - 12 new beds, which will future proof the ward for 15 years #politas

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Josh Duggan

@thedugganaut_

7 months

It's the last regular sitting week of the year in Tas Parliament. Question time in the lower house is about to begin - I'll have updates below #politas @7tasnews

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Josh Duggan

@thedugganaut_

7 months

Rosalie Woodruff says the government has fought to protect individuals implicated in the report, and that the public does not trust the govt. She wants an independent review of the matters raised by Ms Webb, rather than an internal audit. #politas

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Josh Duggan

@thedugganaut_

3 months

First mid-campaign EMRS poll expected next week I'm told. Given their last temp check was in November, will be interesting to see how the summer's events have affected it. #politas

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Josh Duggan

@thedugganaut_

2 years

Think an election’s coming up #auspol #politas

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Josh Duggan

@thedugganaut_

2 years

Parliament Lawns is packed with Teachers, Paramedics, Child Safety Officers and more who are taking part in todays strike. I’d take a guess that there’s around 3000 people here - the large majority are teachers, who marched in from the cenotaph #politas @7tasnews

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Josh Duggan

@thedugganaut_

9 months

-In Tasmania, Australian Rules football appears to receive significantly more funding and infrastructure investment than all other sports combined, especially when considered on a per participant basis. #politas

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Josh Duggan

@thedugganaut_

2 years

#Breaking RTI’d documents from the state government says the Marinus Line will not proceed if it cannot recover the some costs from mainland users - which is not allowed with current legislation @7tasnews #politas

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Josh Duggan

@thedugganaut_

2 years

The state government will be undertaking a review of the LGH governance. It follows damning evidence at the @Tasmania_COI about responses to child sexual abuse allegations #politas @7tasnews

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Josh Duggan

@thedugganaut_

2 years

Nurses are walking off the job at the Royal Hobart Hospital #politas

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Josh Duggan

@thedugganaut_

8 months

Parliament WILL return on October 17, with the Premier taking up Labor's offer of a pair. #politas

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