All the latest news and updates from Kristie Johnston’s office.
Next week in parliament (4/11/25) I’ll re-table my Private Members Bill to return money to people who have been robbed by gamblers to bet. One of the casualties of the
UPDATE, MARCH 2026: An Interim Historical Forced Adoption Redress Scheme is now open for applications, bringing forward support to affected mothers who may not be able to wait for the
I welcome the government’s commitment to introduce the second phase of new building regulations to support Tasmanians with disabilities and the elderly. The new Liveable Housing Design rules to take
As this new Parliament begins its work, I want Tasmanians to know the principles that will guide my decisions. My commitment is to contribute to stable governance and do my
A motion went unanimously through the Tasmanian parliament on Wednesday 10 September, moved by Clark independent MP Kristie Johnston, that calls on the government to release the expected costs of
The recent election delivered a power sharing parliament. No single party has the numbers to govern outright. That means the balance of power sits with the crossbench, and every decision
I was among crossbench MPs briefed today on the Government’s secretive “Whole Of State Business Case” for Marinus Link, two days before the massive project’s “Final Investment Decision” is due.
UPDATE: RUNAWAY POKIES LOSSES IN JULY … The harm is only growing. $18.4 million lost into poker machines in July this year – the worst monthly figure in five years.
In light of the significant public interest and ongoing media speculation about the formation of a minority government following Saturday’s election—and following the Premier’s public statement on Monday—we are issuing
Friends, and fellow Tasmanians—thank you for being here. You’re here because you care. About clean air, thriving forests, safe water, climate action, and a future for our kids.So am I.But
Call BreastScreen Tasmania on 13 20 50 UPDATE MAY 13, 2026 – Impacts of the Health Department bungling of a replacement breast screening bus will unfortunately continue being felt perhaps
In the last Parliament something unusual happened in Tasmanian politics — and it worked. For the first time in years the House of Assembly wasn’t dominated by a single party