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Tassie Devil @tassiedevil.bsky.social · 10h

I have done the trip with family many times, probably about 30 trips, mostly to head to south coast NSW so the change hasn't suited us. The government's reasoning is Melbourne isn't the destination primarily but the mainland. Our last trip was Geelong so we just made a road trip out of it.

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Tassie Devil @tassiedevil.bsky.social · 10h

I believe port costs was the overriding factor.

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Tassie Devil @tassiedevil.bsky.social · 10h

Except Tasmanian taxpayers aren't laughing.

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Tassie Devil @tassiedevil.bsky.social · 10h

www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
Oh FFS. The farce continues.

Spirit of Tasmania IV ship unable to berth at Point Henry in Geelong, report finds

The ABC understands that a recent safety assessment found the berth would need two additional bollards for the ship to berth there at a cost of $2 million.

www.abc.net.au

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Tassie Devil @tassiedevil.bsky.social · 18h

That's a good idea. Something has to be done.

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Tassie Devil @tassiedevil.bsky.social · 20h

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Tassie Devil @tassiedevil.bsky.social · 20h

www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
Another one. Tasmania's spring weather has been atrocious. It's not the best season for bushwalking. I hope he's found soon, alive and well.

Search continues in 'waist-high' snow for photographer hiking in Tasmanian bush

A search is underway for a Tasmanian man in Mount Field National Park in challenging, snowy conditions after his last contact on Sunday morning said he would seek shelter.

www.abc.net.au

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Tassie Devil @tassiedevil.bsky.social · 21h

www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
I guess now there's a chance at getting it through the Senate but a lot of revenue has been foregone in the process. #auspol

An embarrassing backflip by Chalmers on super or a strategic shift?

After two years of refusing to reshape his superannuation shake-up, the treasurer abandons the idea of taxing unrealised gains while agreeing to index a key tax threshold.

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Tassie Devil @tassiedevil.bsky.social · 21h

Not just fashion but Screen and Media just as Tasmania was starting to take off as a place for TV production with recent filming of new series. It's all part of government cost cutting to ensure there are dollars for the stadium. These arts and science courses will disappear altogether. #politas

ABC News Bot (unofficial) @abcnewsbot.bsky.social · 21h

Under planned government cuts to vocational training in Tasmania, young aspiring creatives are worried about a loss of opportunity in their home state.

Industry fears for the future of Tasmanian fashion creatives

Under planned government cuts to vocational training in Tasmania, young aspiring creatives are worried about a loss of opportunity in their home state.

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Tassie Devil @tassiedevil.bsky.social · 21h

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Tassie Devil @tassiedevil.bsky.social · 1d

www.theguardian.com/law/2025/oct...
This bloody woman. She just can't let this go.

Linda Reynolds pursues bankruptcy proceedings against Brittany Higgins after defamation win

Former Liberal senator launches claim in effort to obtain more than $1m in damages and legal costs

www.theguardian.com

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Tassie Devil @tassiedevil.bsky.social · 1d

No longer going to follow people who get a bit precious about a mild criticism of their favoured political party. All political parties, indeed all politicians, should be open to scrutiny without fear or favour. That includes the parties or independents that we might personally vote for. #auspol

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Tassie Devil @tassiedevil.bsky.social · 1d

www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
Albanese is gutless. His fingerprints are absolutely all over this. It was good policy and now it's nothing but a damp squib. Chalmers will tow the line and say all the right things but inwardly he must be pissed off. #auspol

Chalmers wielded the axe on his super tax, but the PM's fingerprints were obvious

The treasurer has never been afraid to venture beyond his prime minister with his tax reform ambitions, but on superannuation, he has been pulled into line.

www.abc.net.au

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Tassie Devil @tassiedevil.bsky.social · 1d

This is the modelling from the FSC. They estimated the Greens $2M indexed policy would impact 300,000 fewer people than Labor's original unindexed $3M policy at retirement age.
www.fsc.org.au/news/media-r...
So I remain puzzled at the Greens and angry at Labor's backflip.

Media Release: New analysis of the impact of proposed superannuation tax - Financial Services Council

The Financial Services Council (FSC) is a leading peak body which sets mandatory Standards and develops policy for more than 100 member companies in Australia’s largest industry sector, financial serv...

www.fsc.org.au

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Tassie Devil @tassiedevil.bsky.social · 1d

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Tassie Devil @tassiedevil.bsky.social · 1d

They did but a lower indexed threshold would bring in less revenue overall, according to the Financial Services Council, than Labor's original policy. I am just puzzled as to why the Greens would prefer to raise less revenue. It's a moot point now.

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Tassie Devil @tassiedevil.bsky.social · 2d

I thought I had read that somewhere. Thanks for answering my question.

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Tassie Devil @tassiedevil.bsky.social · 2d

I am not disagreeing. It's appalling that this will mean a reduction in significant revenue.

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Tassie Devil @tassiedevil.bsky.social · 2d

So the $3M threshold stays but is now indexed. The $10M is the next threshold with a higher tax rate on earnings of 40% also indexed.

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Tassie Devil @tassiedevil.bsky.social · 2d

That it is. Definitely Albanese. This isn't what Chalmers wanted I'm sure.

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Tassie Devil @tassiedevil.bsky.social · 2d

www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
Albanese strikes again. So much revenue foregone now. This wasn't Chalmers call. The Greens wanted the threshold indexed as well which didn't make sense to me. #auspol

Treasurer announces rework of stalled superannuation tax increase plan

Treasurer Jim Chalmers announces the federal government's stalled superannuation tax increases will be reworked after criticism over the plan.

www.abc.net.au

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Tassie Devil @tassiedevil.bsky.social · 2d

True but didn't the Greens also want indexation on the concessional super tax changes?

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