After the last election I told my community in Clark I would consider every issue on its merits.
That I would consider three critical things in making any decision.
- Is there integrity in what the government is doing?
- Is there proper process, transparency and accountability?
- Is it in the best interests of Tasmania and does it improve the lives of Tasmanians.
I’ve taken that approach to every decision.
That’s why during this term of Parliament I have supported every no-confidence motion in this government or minister of this government.
Because I have serious concerns about the conduct of this government.
The Opposition Leader has today tabled a no-confidence motion in the Premier, indicating that he would bring on the motion if he had the support of the crossbench.
I have considered the motion.
It talks about the long-term damage to Tasmania due to serious mismanagement of the budget, the lack of support for the privatisation of public assets, and the serious inability of this government to deliver major projects.
These are concerns of Tasmanians, particularly the people of Clark, who tell me they are sick of this government not listening to them and not listening to the experts.
I have been on the public record a number of times raising these concerns myself.
The no confidence motion has merit and I will be supporting it. This government needs to be held to account and I will not shy away from my responsibility to do just that.