ROSEMARY ARMITAGE MLC

Mrs Armitage (Launceston) - Mr President, like the honourable member for Mersey, I support this bill, but I have concerns about taking one tool out of the toolbox. While I accept the Government made an election promise to remove suspended sentences, I find it strange to be removing something that has worked in some part. It is similar to having a toolbox and taking one out simply because you promised you would, even though it might serve a purpose. I agree the community oft

Mrs Armitage (Launceston) - Mr President, today I speak about autism and the work of Autism Tasmania in Launceston. Autism is neurological condition which is sometimes described as a different way of thinking. The autism spectrum is very broad. Some people are only very mildly affected while others can be severely autistic. No two people with autism will have the same challenges or abilities. While the jury is still out on what causes autism and why we are seeing so many

Mrs Armitage (Launceston) to the Leader of Government in the Legislative Council, the Honourable Dr Vanessa Goodwin - On 15 August 2016 the Treasurer stated that the 2015-2016 Preliminary Outcomes Report showed that the Budget was back on track and was expected to be in the black for 2015- 2016 with an estimated surplus of over $60 million. In view of this prediction will the Government:- (1) Consider reinstating the First Home Buyers grant to remove the discrepancy between t