Peter Gutwein has shown a complete lack of judgement and leadership in not speaking to the Tasmanian people on the day our borders have reopened.
Labor Leader Rebecca White said for the Premier to go missing in action on such a momentous day is completely unacceptable.
“While the border reopening will no doubt bring great joy to Tasmanians reuniting with loved ones, there is real apprehension in the community about COVID’s return,” Ms White said.
“The Premier has acknowledged that the reopening will bring COVID back to the state and yet on the day of the reopening, he is hiding away in his office.
“With the health system already in crisis, and triage tents being set up on ambulance ramps outside our major hospitals, Tasmanians want to know precisely what is being done to keep them safe.
“And, even though this government has had months to prepare for the reopening, a lot of the big decisions appear to have been left until the last minute.
“So I find it staggering that today of all days, the Premier is not fronting the public.
“Doing a couple of early morning mainland TV shows might play to Peter Gutwein’s ego but it’s not the same as speaking directly to the Tasmanian community.
“Tasmanians have worked hard for 20 months to keep our state safe and on one of the most important days we have faced, Peter Gutwein has failed to show up.”
Rebecca White MP
Labor Leader
