Dean Winter
@DeanWinterMP
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@TasmanianLabor MP for Franklin
Hobart, Tasmania
Joined July 2010
The Auditor General’s opinion that TT-Line is insolvent was developed by a team of six and based on decades of experience. It is not just ‘an opinion’ as the Premier wants to pretend. #politas
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Sports minister admits he reneged on funding to football club after president sought bipartisan support #politas
abc.net.au
Tasmanian Sports Minister Nick Duigan has admitted he reneged on plans to give North Launceston Football Club $100,000 after the club's president did a media conference with Labor.
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In today’s instalment of shitshows overseen by the Tasmanian Liberal Government, the Auditor General audited TT-Line and declared it was insolvent. #politas
https://t.co/xsfjMXqlqO
abc.net.au
A report by Tasmania's auditor-general pointing out the financial challenges facing TT-Line show the ferry operator was insolvent in August, despite a $400 million increase in its borrowing capacity.
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“Setting up an insurance company can't be done overnight but it is something we are looking at.” They promised Legislation to set it up in the first 100 days. #politas
https://t.co/4pOtweDtW4
abc.net.au
There were hats, jackets and a shop front, but when it came to budget day, there was no money set aside for the creation of TasInsure, which the Tasmanian Liberals promised would save households up...
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The cross bench doesn’t need policy backflips, it’s a progressive parliament and these issues can be decided on the floor of parliament. What they do need is committments around transparency, procedure, process and open data so that they can make informed decsion #politas
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In my interview with David Reilly I talk about the reasons I decided to accept the position of Treasurer of Tasmania if Labor is able to form a Minority government. You can listen here: https://t.co/aVaqOaqbyK
#politas #budget #FiscalResponsibility #fiscalchallenges
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If Labor forms government after 19 August, @RuthForrestMLC, the Independent Member for Murchison, will be our Treasurer. Ruth has been a strong voice for years on the need to repair Tasmania’s budget, and I’m very pleased she’s agreed to take on this critical role if the
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“The handling of the issue (Marinus) is causing division within the government, with Liberal sources accusing Premier Jeremy Rockliff or his staff of blocking a briefing to Labor by Energy Minister Nick Duigan.” #politas
https://t.co/Wt3f8c5OEN Friday, Jul 25, 2025
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$5bn project blowing in the wind https://t.co/VsYrggNTbH via @australian #auspol #politas #energy #Renewables #MarinusLink
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Feared TT-Line bailout latest twist in ‘nation’s biggest infrastructure stuff-up’ https://t.co/rlp1lSA38p via @australian #Spirits #TT-Line #ferriesfiasco #auspol #politas #TasElection2025
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BREAKING: TT-Line is close to breaching its $990 million debt limit and will likely need a taxpayer bailout #politas
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The Liberals are sending Tasmania broke. Only Labor has a plan to fix the budget. Our plan is endorsed by: - business - unions - community sector #politas
abc.net.au
It's been given the stamp of approval by the Tasmanian business community, the unions and the community sector — so what is Labor's plan for budget repair and does it stack up?
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Business, unions and the community sector are backing Labor’s plan to fix the State Budget. After 11 years, the Liberals have taken Tasmania from having no net debt to a path toward $13 billion in net debt and the worst finances of any state. It’s time for a fresh start
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Business Sector backs Labor’s budget plan. #politas
https://t.co/V2w2Uy8lgf Sunday, Jun 29, 2025
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If we let them ‘finish the job’ Tasmania will be bankrupt. #politas
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