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The responsibilities of opposition

Posted on 9 August 2011 by Peter Boyer

The failure of Tony Abbott and Will Hodgman to get their heads around climate change is letting down their party and the electors they represent. [9 August 2011 | Peter Boyer] Ask any politician why they’re in the game and they’ll … Continue reading →

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Didn’t anyone teach our leaders how to share?

Posted on 13 April 2010 by Peter Boyer

Past attempts at cooperative government have ended in failure, but now we have a confident Green party prepared to negotiate its way into government. For the sake of real (as opposed to fake) environmental and energy policy, it’s to be hoped … Continue reading →

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Climate: How the parties shape up

Posted on 16 March 2010 by Peter Boyer

Tasmanian politicians are still trying to come to grips with how to tackle climate change. Four party representatives have shown that that we might be able to find common cause and start to act coherently — if only party hacks … Continue reading →

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