tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4052593945054595675.post5109807743292929190..comments2024-03-28T14:16:10.498+11:00Comments on Dr Kevin Bonham: Tasmanian Snap Election? Early Elections and Majority vs MinorityKevin Bonhamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06845545257440242894noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4052593945054595675.post-43609669984202497142021-04-06T19:21:13.728+10:002021-04-06T19:21:13.728+10:00Following my above comment, there is also Auditor ...Following my above comment, there is also Auditor General's reporting around LGA performances: https://www.audit.tas.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/Volume-3-Local-Government-2017-18.pdf<br /><br />Interesting to note that the A-G's findings for Glenorchy contradict every claim of the sacked council being bankrupt and etc. A further finding was that the steep rates rise early in Ms Johnston's mayoralty was found to be unjustified.<br /><br />I haven't noticed that news coming from her Council or in my rates.<br /><br />Awaiting the glossy pamphlet deluge to correct such delusions.<br /><br />I recall that Mr Gutwein was the minister responsible for the move to sack the previous Council https://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-02-08/glenorchy-city-council-suspended-for-six-months/8251150, perhaps he'll explain everything.<br /><br /> invocruxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00649132319778221404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4052593945054595675.post-25191140957547780532021-04-05T17:07:33.816+10:002021-04-05T17:07:33.816+10:00Further irony today in that Fed. Govt.'s Littl...Further irony today in that Fed. Govt.'s Littleproud describes vaccine rollout as "major logistical exercise" on ABC redio while we still have State Govt. NOT explaining why the disruptive early snap election is a good idea.invocruxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00649132319778221404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4052593945054595675.post-74494130873437553902021-04-04T13:10:20.215+10:002021-04-04T13:10:20.215+10:00Adding to my former post, we are NOT out of the pa...Adding to my former post, we are NOT out of the pandemic and careful management is still important. The vaccine rollout appears to in some disarray and I note that private pharmacists are advertising vaccine options on commercial TV. That pharmacy suggests that anyone is eligible IF they have an underlying medical condition (but without thresholds or details).<br />I believe that the rollout should be properly managed and prioritised and not a race. This, incidentally includes the international rollout not the subject here.<br />It is unclear to me why a prudent technique like wastewater surveillance was implemented at many sites in Victoria at least six months ago, but we may soon? This is particularly so in view of tentative reopening of tourism and travel.<br />We deserve explanations from our leaders in these matters.<br />The early snap election can hardly be justified in this context in my view.invocruxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00649132319778221404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4052593945054595675.post-15103767533872143012021-04-03T09:40:38.486+11:002021-04-03T09:40:38.486+11:00Johnston intensively campaigned in last forced Gle...Johnston intensively campaigned in last forced Glenorchy Council election on the need for a total cleanout, and succeeded.<br /><br />Subsequently there have been asset sales not previously announced and worse, no explanation of resolution of the Auditor-General's adverse finding re tender splitting in the previous Council. As a ratepayer I still await that and suggest that Johnston might still have unfinished business in an important Council role.<br /><br />My suspicion though, is that ambition is overtaking the Council stepping stone.invocruxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00649132319778221404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4052593945054595675.post-43536865504054492282021-04-02T11:14:06.547+11:002021-04-02T11:14:06.547+11:00An unforced early snap election during the pandemi...An unforced early snap election during the pandemic is cynical and opportunistic.<br />Moreso because the vaccine rollout issues remain problematic, and because Tasmania's health system is flaky and stressed anyhow.<br />As usual we are seeing little analysis or discussion; expect PR and cultivated apathy to dominate our governance once again. invocruxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00649132319778221404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4052593945054595675.post-48597340280316203892021-03-29T17:20:18.472+11:002021-03-29T17:20:18.472+11:00my guess is libs have to win 3rd seat in lyons to ...my guess is libs have to win 3rd seat in lyons to get 13/majority<br />wonder what key issues are for lyons voters? can they be bribed/bought off with infrastructure promises.?mike shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15843196644962752360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4052593945054595675.post-8343937005707552482021-03-27T20:45:07.759+11:002021-03-27T20:45:07.759+11:00No, though Johnston has said she will quit as Mayo...No, though Johnston has said she will quit as Mayor at the end of her term if she doesn't get elected to state parliament. Sitting councillors can run for state parliament without quitting their seats. If they win they must resign from one or the other level within a year, or else they automatically cease to be a councillor.Kevin Bonhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06845545257440242894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4052593945054595675.post-47075916361959150922021-03-27T20:39:12.761+11:002021-03-27T20:39:12.761+11:00Hi Kevin. Do sitting Councillors have to resign in...Hi Kevin. Do sitting Councillors have to resign in order to contest a state election? It would be a big risk for Johnston. <br /><br />I've also heard that Cr Jax Ewin is planning to run. Granthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08022638348673573172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4052593945054595675.post-89119450482602871772021-03-26T18:18:17.637+11:002021-03-26T18:18:17.637+11:00My prediction Bass: 3 Lib, 2 Lab Braddon: 4 Lib, 1...My prediction Bass: 3 Lib, 2 Lab Braddon: 4 Lib, 1 Lab Lyons: 3 Lib, 2 Lab Clark: 2 Lib, 1 Lab, 1 Grn, 1 Ind Franklin: 2 Lib 2 Lab 1 Grn<br />Overall: 14/8/2/1Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10255433831306698402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4052593945054595675.post-43534706430562391302021-03-26T16:40:41.332+11:002021-03-26T16:40:41.332+11:00I second this motion. Really in general there nee...I second this motion. Really in general there need to be about five of me.Kevin Bonhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06845545257440242894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4052593945054595675.post-78955355029048073952021-03-26T16:40:11.724+11:002021-03-26T16:40:11.724+11:00It's the TEC not the AEC. I expect there would...It's the TEC not the AEC. I expect there would be cost savings. It might actually increase the Legislative Council turnout. I expect there will be confusion but presumably voters are going to be given two ballot papers at once as with federal House/Senate contests. The overlapping boundaries will make things awkward.Kevin Bonhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06845545257440242894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4052593945054595675.post-23463479040767799462021-03-26T16:05:45.327+11:002021-03-26T16:05:45.327+11:00He needs to quit first. So I am not sure if there...He needs to quit first. So I am not sure if there's potential for a by-election for his LegCo seat to be held on the same day too.Kevin Bonhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06845545257440242894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4052593945054595675.post-36730986466841775912021-03-26T15:53:38.605+11:002021-03-26T15:53:38.605+11:00If Josh Willie runs for Clark can he remain in leg...If Josh Willie runs for Clark can he remain in leg co until he wins or loses or does he need to quit leg co before runningDavidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11263637940833173309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4052593945054595675.post-20961300913979297562021-03-26T14:36:25.241+11:002021-03-26T14:36:25.241+11:00If the Government is holding both elections on the...If the Government is holding both elections on the same night then it should be mandatory for them to provide a cloning machine so that Kevin can cover both votes for our pleasure without being ran off his feet!Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08985785856289466425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4052593945054595675.post-66876529913914711742021-03-26T14:10:17.693+11:002021-03-26T14:10:17.693+11:00The ABC article has been updated - "Mr Gutwei...The ABC article has been updated - "Mr Gutwein said the Legislative Council — Upper House — elections will proceed on the same date."<br /><br />It'll be interested to see what affect this has on LC voting patterns. It's going to confuse a lot of people on the borders of the LC areas who don't pay attention to politics, seeing someone's name on corflute signs but then finding they aren't on their HA ballet paper.<br /><br />I wonder if there is a much of a cost saving to the AEC by having them both on the same day...Charleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04765828776692105447noreply@blogger.com