Particle.news
Download on the App Store
4 ARTICLES
·
2mo ago

Auditor Reviews Federal Court Spending as Tasmanian Election Focuses on Stadium and Childcare Issues

Fresh scrutiny of federal court spending underscores accountability concerns ahead of the Tasmanian election

North Launceston president Adrian Hall and NTFA president Peter Gutwein at UTAS Stadium. Picture by Paul Scambler
Tasmania Police at the scene at North Motton after the death of Constable Keith Smith. Pictures by Tasmania Police
The current buildings at 98 and 100 Oldaker Street, Devonport and the proposed childcare centre. Picture by Eve Woodhouse and supplied.
Auditor-General Caralee McLiesh pictured during a committee hearing in 2024. Picture by Keegan Carroll

Overview

  • The federal Auditor-General is considering a formal review of the Federal Court’s legal spending after questions over budget transparency emerged
  • North Launceston’s proposed UTAS Stadium has emerged as a key electoral issue with parties offering different funding plans
  • A proposed Devonport childcare centre is set to gain final approval despite community worries over capacity limits and safety provisions
  • An early-June no-confidence vote against the Premier underscored deepening leadership disputes within Tasmania’s government
  • The upcoming election has put infrastructure planning and fiscal accountability at the heart of political debates