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Tiffany Skeggs breaks her silence about years of abuse at the hands of notorious paedophile James Griffin

In May 2019, Tiffany Skeggs went to police to report childhood sexual abuse. She never imagined that step would be the beginnings of Tasmania's version of a royal commission.

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Childhood abuse advocates praise Peter Gutwein's disclosure, call for derisive MPs to own shameful behaviour

The Tasmanian leader's disclosure that he was a victim of child sexual assault could have a "huge impact" on other victim-survivors, a support group says, amid calls for Liberals who groaned in parliament to apologise.

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Tasmania premier reveals childhood assault

Tasmanian Premier Peter Gutwein has revealed he was sexually assaulted by a teacher when he was 16.

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Tasmanian Premier Peter Gutwein reveals he is a victim of child sexual abuse

Tasmania's Premier Peter Gutwein speaks for the first time about wrestling free from a teacher who sexually assaulted him when he was 16 years old.

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Australia bans imports of Russian oil, petroleum, gas and coal – as it happened

Australia follows lead of US and UK with Russia sanctions; ‘We want tradies to come to Queensland,’ premier says. This blog is now closed

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Tasmania's COVID mask rules change as they are ditched for retail settings

Tasmanians will be able to take off their masks in retail settings from tomorrow, Premier Peter Gutwein announces, with cafes and offices having to wait a little longer.

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Tasmania's planned $750 million Hobart stadium divides opinion as state appeals for an AFL licence

Plans for a $750 million AFL stadium in Hobart divide opinion, with some seeing it as big step towards a Tasmanian team but others scoffing at the price amid a pandemic.

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Tasmanian government to reveal plans for a new AFL stadium near Hobart's Macquarie Point

The push for a Tasmanian AFL team is set to enter overdrive, with the state government to officially endorse the construction of a new inner-city stadium that would house a new team.

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Tasmanian Liberals lose another minister

Tasmania's Liberal government has lost a second minister in less than a month, with Jane Howlett stepping back from duties for personal reasons.

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Tasmania's Racing Minister Jane Howlett resigns from state cabinet

Tasmanian cabinet minister Jane Howlett resigns her portfolios for "personal reasons" after the death of her brother but will remain in state parliament, Premier Peter Gutwein says.

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Victorian sports minister says collaboration with Tasmania on Commonwealth Games unlikely

The Tasmanian government had hoped the state could join forces with greater Victoria to stage the 2026 Commonwealth Games, but Victoria's sports minister says that is unlikely.

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Tasmania's check-in requirements are easing. Here's what you need to know

From tonight, Tasmanians won't need to use the Check In TAS app when entering most venues. But there are still some sites where it is required. Here's what you need to know.

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Tasmania winds back COVID check-in codes

Tasmania is lifting QR code check-in rules at many public venues, but they will still be used at bars, pubs, nightclubs and the casino.

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Tasmanian premier reveals cabinet shuffle

Tasmanian Premier Peter Gutwein has made minimal changes to his cabinet following the resignation of senior MP Sarah Courtney last week.

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Tasmania's border reopening two months on — how our COVID outbreak has gone

Tasmania opened its border to the rest of the country in December with a mixture of optimism and fear. Two months on, an epidemiologist says the state is faring well.

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Tasmania flags winding back check-ins

Tasmanian Premier Peter Gutwein will have more to say on the future of the island state's COVID-19 check-in application later this week.

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Tas eyes bikes, rowing in Comm Games push

Tasmania's premier has spruiked the island state's mountain biking and rowing assets as part of a bold bid to host or co-host the 2026 Commonwealth Games.

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Does Tasmania need more politicians? Greens call for bigger talent pool in wake of Sarah Courtney's resignation

The exit of government minister Sarah Courtney has led to calls for a return to a 35-seat Tasmanian lower house, but not everyone agrees that more MPs means better governance.

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Tas premier brushes off school criticism

Tasmania has recorded two additional COVID-19 deaths, with Premier Peter Gutwein having a crack at a union over criticism of the state's back-to-school plan.

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Tasmania's Education Minister ill with COVID on holiday in France a week out from school returning

Tasmania's Education Minister is isolating with coronavirus in France just days out from the start of the school year, with Premier Peter Gutwein saying he is "happy to have a debate" about her right to take an "appropriate break".

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Tas premier defends minister's holiday

Tasmania's education minister has contracted COVID-19 while on an overseas holiday in the lead-up to the beginning of the school year.

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Tasmania records 504 new COVID cases, seven people being treated in hospital

The Tasmanian government will correct what it says are data errors in its tally of the state's COVID-19 cases.

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Check in TAS app under review, could be dumped for low-risk venues, government flags

Premier Peter Gutwein says the state's check-in system is under review, and while there's no change yet, it could soon be dropped for "low-risk" places.

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Tasmania no longer has any COVID-19 patients in intensive care, 726 new cases in state

There are now 24 people in hospital with coronavirus, but half of those have been admitted for unrelated medical conditions.

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COVID updates: National cabinet meeting finishes, case numbers tipped to rise when school surveillance begins — as it happened

Today's national cabinet meeting finishes with no change to essential workers or isolation requirements despite calls from retailers. States and territories say they expect an increase in cases when school surveillance testing begins. As it happened.

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