Ariarne firmly in the record books.
“Everyone in the Labor party sends her our congratulations.”
Josh Willie MLC
Shadow Sport Minister
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Tasmanian Labor
Infrastructure Minister Michael Ferguson claims he has delivered a 2018 election promise but has he?
Shadow Transport Minister Josh Willie said the government’s ferry service had taken years to leave the berth and was now a shell of what was once promised.
“After three years of talking, Minister for Announcements Michael Ferguson has once again made an announcement, this time telling Tasmanians about the empty ferries that will be trialling on the Derwent over the coming weeks.”
Mr Willie said in the lead up to the 2018 election the Liberals promised an integrated commuter ferry service to be operated by Metro.
Tasmanian Labor
Skills and Training Minister Sarah Courtney is unable or unwilling to rule out cuts to courses, campus closures and job losses among teachers under her woefully misguided plan to privatise TAFE.
Shadow Education Minister Josh Willie said three times today in the State Parliament Ms Courtney refused to dismiss widespread concerns that TAFE would be gutted under her plan to transform the institution into a GBE.
“In South Australia where there has been a similar flawed plan, there were cuts to 20 courses in areas of high need, such as childcare, aged care and disability,” Mr Willie said.
“And this year in that state the axe will fall on other courses including retail, dental, performing arts, photography, rural operations, counselling and work health and safety.
Tasmanian Labor
Labor will introduce a systematic, phonics-based program in primary schools
In addition, 20 speech pathologists will be employed to work with students
A majority Labor Government will launch the most ambitious literacy program Tasmanian schools have ever seen.
More than 350 additional teachers will be employed over the next six years to provide small group and one-on-one teaching to students who need extra help.
Labor’s $45.5 million plan, at full rollout, will also include the hiring of 20 additional speech pathologists to work with students as well as $1 million each year in professional development for teachers.
Labor Leader Rebecca White said this plan was an investment in Tasmania’s future.
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Labor’s school lunches program will lead to better educational engagement and put Tasmanian kids on a better path for future
Tasmanian Labor
Providing lunch will lead to improved concentration, better attendance and better student relationships
Healthy eating habits learned early leads to better outcomes for life
A Majority Labor Government will introduce government-funded healthy lunches in all government primary schools across the state over the next six years in a $31.8 million initiative which will improve school attendance and lead to better educational outcomes and healthier lives for future generations of Tasmanian children.
Labor Leader Rebecca White said while the Gutwein Government had made only a token effort in relation to good nutrition and healthier eating habits for Tasmanian children, Labor was dedicated to a wholesale change across all government primary schools to give kids the best possible start in life.