Tasmanian Government primary schools will be required to teach at least one hour per day of structured literacy from 2025. #politas premier.tas.gov.au/latest-news/20…

We Tasmanians elected a diverse representation of MHAs and in doing so expect them (and their leader) not to throw grenades or issue ultimatums but work together for better outcomes for Tasmanians. Yes, there’s a lot of 💩 to answer to - but work it out - for us all. Ffs.

Such a great piece from Ben Jensen - read all the way to the end Education Ministers and education policy makers. Please. Old school: Political principles get back to basics theaustralian.com.au/inquirer/old-s…

Japan is leading the ageing population phenomenon - both in terms of the number and proportion of the population which is old - and solitary deaths - people dying alone at home - are rising. We must learn from Japan’s experience and be proactive #politas abc.net.au/news/2024-08-2…

The right to disconnect from work after hours starts today 💥👍 abc.net.au/news/2024-08-2…

Three excellent TalkingPoints in Mercury today from Greg Barns SC, David O'Byrne and Emily Shepherd ANMF Tasmania #politas

Much to ponder in this article from Andrew Taylor and Supriya Mathew at Northern Institute about population ageing, declining growth, fertility rates, women, energy use and the environment. theconversation.com/global-populat…

“Clear values: the only workable response to chaos” abc.net.au/news/2024-08-2…

Fascinating reading #politas Oh, what could have been #neversaynever

We can still do this #politas Tasmania’s rate of population ageing is accelerating, particularly in our regions… it’s time to plan appropriately and effectively….

ABS Regional Population by age and sex released yesterday shows that the rate of ageing in Tasmania is accelerating (15 LGAs) - we need to plan for numerical ageing. #politas #lgtas My take: open.substack.com/pub/lisadenny/…

Let’s hope the PM also resources the ABS additionally and appropriately to do this. PM caves in over census question on diversity, sexuality after party unrest theaustralian.com.au/nation/politic…

All Health Ministers, heads of Health Departments and other hospital reform denialists should read this. #politas abc.net.au/news/2024-09-0…

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Great to explain population change and the importance of understanding population age structures and their characteristics at the LGA Tasmania conference today. Age structures need to be understood - and monitored - to effectively plan for respective communities. #lgtas #politas

The Independent Education Review of the Tasmanian education system Consultation Paper has been released with submissions due by 13 October 2024. #politas More information available here ier.tas.gov.au/how-to-get-inv…