Cost of living pressures are the biggest concern facing Tasmanians right now. Thousands of people are battling cost of living pressures while Jeremy Rockliff remains obsessed with building a new stadium in Hobart.
The cost of living has been the number one issue in Tasmania for a long time, with a recent report from 3P Advisory proving the extent of concern in the community.
The value of our community groups is on full display at every Neighbourhood House around the state, as they provide amazing support for those struggling to pay the bills and put food on the table.
However, this is not a battle that our Neighbourhood Houses should be facing alone.
The Labor Party wants to see the Liberal Government take cost of living concerns seriously, and prioritise easing the cost of living before a $750 million stadium at Mac Point.
After groceries, power prices are where households are feeling the most pressure. The Liberal Government’s own broken promise is now costing families an additional $227 a year due to their 12 per cent power price rise, with more rises due next year.
Jeremy Rockliff has the opportunity to ease cost of living pressures for families by supporting Labor’s legislation to cap power prices, because we believe Tasmanians should pay Tasmanian prices for Tasmanian power.
Tasmanians are saying they are worse off than 12 months ago, and that they expect economic and social conditions to be much worse in 12 months’ time.
Jeremy Rockliff needs to get his priorities in order and start getting the basics right for the Tasmanian economy and families.
Rebecca White MP
Tasmanian Labor Leader
