Monthly Archives: December 2013

The Abbott government shows its hand

Posted on 10 December 2013 by Peter Boyer

The Senate debate on bills to repeal Australia’s climate change laws is revealing the Abbott government’s less-than-honourable motives. [10 December 2013 | Peter Boyer] Fantasy has always been a core component of the operation of federal parliament, especially since 1988 … Continue reading →

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Tasmania stakes a claim to leadership

Posted on 3 December 2013 by Peter Boyer

The new Tasmanian climate change strategy is a huge advance on the 2011 version. Does it give us bragging rights? [3 December 2013 | Peter Boyer] What does it mean to be a Tasmanian? What is our place in the … Continue reading →

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