Leon Compton

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Presenter, Statewide Mornings at ABC Northern Tasmania

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Labor's RenewTas election pledge could unlock development, says Planning Institute

1 week ago | abc.net.au | Leon Compton |Penny Mcleod |Zane Pinner

Labor leader Dean Winter yesterday promised to establish a new government business called RenewTas, with a sole remit to progress developments, should they win the July 19 election. The Liberals say it already exists under Homes Tasmania and would mean more duplication and more bureaucrats, and would be a waste of money. Mick Purves, president of the Tasmanian branch of the Planning Institute of Australia, is one of the stakeholders Labor consulted about the proposal.
Tasmanians will carry 'massive amount' of on-going cost of Marinus Link, says energy expert

1 week ago | abc.net.au | Leon Compton |Penny Mcleod |Zane Pinner

Next month the Tasmanian government, whoever it is, is due to make a decision on whether the proposed Marinus Link will definitely go ahead. Energy consultant John Devereaux says it's "totally implausible" to say the Marinus Link will save Tasmanians $25 to $26 a year. Speaking to Leon Compton on Tasmania Mornings, he says Marinus is using 100-year-old technology which may not even be needed or be competitive by the time it's built.
Former Liberal Elise Archer says the proposed stadium would 'bankrupt the state'

1 week ago | abc.net.au | Leon Compton |Brooke Van Nooten |Penny Mcleod

Former Liberal turned independent candidate for Clark, Elise Archer, says she was "shocked" when the Premier Jeremy Rockliff committed to an AFL stadium at Macquarie Point. The former Attorney-General tells Leon Compton on Tasmania Mornings she's deeply concerned about the state of the Tasmanian budget. "The goal posts have changed. We can't just put taxpayer money, endless buckets of money. It will bankrupt the state," she says.
Tasmania's police force all feel the loss of constable Keith Anthony Smith, says Shane Tilley

1 week ago | abc.net.au | Leon Compton |Brooke Van Nooten |Penny Mcleod

The president of the Police Association of Tasmania says he's received messages from police officers all over the state following the death of constable Keith Anthony Smith who was shot on Monday morning. Shane Tilley tells Leon Compton on Tasmania Mornings that the state's police force is "devastated with yesterday's loss" and asks the Tasmanian community to show its support in small ways.
'"Had it not been for their presence, I think we would be confronted with a number of other deaths' - ABC listen

1 week ago | abc.net.au | Leon Compton |Brooke Van Nooten |Penny Mcleod

Investigations continue into the death of a 57-year-old Tasmania police constable who was shot during "routine" operations in Tasmania's north west yesterday. Tasmania Police Commissioner Donna Adams tells Leon Compton on Tasmania Mornings that the Specialist Operations Group (SOG) were at the scene to support the frontline officers.
Abandoning the stadium would have 'profound consequences' for Tasmania, says Bridget Archer

1 week ago | abc.net.au | Leon Compton |Brooke Van Nooten |Penny Mcleod

Bridget Archer says running for the Liberal Party in a state election so soon after she lost her federal seat of Bass wasn't on her "bingo card". The candidate tells Leon Compton on ABC Tasmania mornings she "sat horrified and appalled by what played out in the Parliament" and wants to play her part. Defending her party's plan to control the state's spiralling debt, she outlined why she's supporting the Macquarie Point Stadium.
Two women are being treated for meningococcal B in the Royal Hobart Hospital

2 weeks ago | abc.net.au | Leon Compton |Penny Mcleod |Sarah Aitken

There have been two confirmed cases of meningococcal B in southern Tasmania recently, a Kingborough woman in her 50s and a Hobart woman in her 60s. Both are being treated in the Royal Hobart Hospital and the director of Public Health, Mark Veitch, says there's no connection between the two cases.
'Children's needs do not go on hold during an election': interim Children's Commissioner - ABC listen

2 weeks ago | abc.net.au | Leon Compton |Penny Mcleod |Sarah Aitken

The Commission of Inquiry into the Tasmanian Government's Responses to Child Sexual Abuse in Institutional settings handed down its almost 3,000-page report in 2023, making 191 recommendations that Premier Jeremy Rockliff said he would accept in full. But as the state goes into its second election in 15 months, putting the government into caretaker mode, where does that leave the state vulnerable children?
Kristie Johnston hopes election brings bigger crossbench to see a 'contest of ideas' for Tasmania

2 weeks ago | abc.net.au | Leon Compton |Penny Mcleod |Sarah Aitken

Independent member for Clark, Kristie Johnston, says she hopes this state election sees more independents and minor parties elected. She tells Leon Compton on Tasmania Mornings that a bigger crossbench would mean the Liberals and Labor parties would need to work more collaboratively to form a government for Tasmania. "[Tasmanians] want to see a contest of ideas. They want to ensure that there is collaboration and that we're actually tackling the big issues," she says.
Liberal MP Felix Ellis says political instability is a power grab from Labor, refuses to discuss alternative Liberal leadership

2 weeks ago | abc.net.au | Leon Compton |Penny Mcleod |Sarah Aitken

Minister for Police Fire and Emergency Management, Felix Ellis, says the current uncertainty in Tasmanian politics is due to a Labor power grab. Speaking with Leon Compton on Tasmania Mornings, Mr Ellis refuses to discuss alternative leadership options for the Liberal party. "Jeremy Rockliff is our leader and for good reason," he says. Hobart, Launceston, State and Territory Parliament, Political Parties and Movements, State and Territory GovernmentFelix EllisJeremy Rockliff took us to an election.

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Articles

Labor's RenewTas election pledge could unlock development, says Planning Institute

Tasmanians will carry 'massive amount' of on-going cost of Marinus Link, says energy expert

Former Liberal Elise Archer says the proposed stadium would 'bankrupt the state'

Tasmania's police force all feel the loss of constable Keith Anthony Smith, says Shane Tilley

'"Had it not been for their presence, I think we would be confronted with a number of other deaths' - ABC listen

Abandoning the stadium would have 'profound consequences' for Tasmania, says Bridget Archer

Two women are being treated for meningococcal B in the Royal Hobart Hospital

'Children's needs do not go on hold during an election': interim Children's Commissioner - ABC listen

Kristie Johnston hopes election brings bigger crossbench to see a 'contest of ideas' for Tasmania

Liberal MP Felix Ellis says political instability is a power grab from Labor, refuses to discuss alternative Liberal leadership

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