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  1. Wait times, cost barriers to ADHD testing in Tasmania, report finds
    By Lucy MacDonald

    Tasmania's public health system is struggling to cope with demand for ADHD testing, with many turning to private psychiatrists, a parliamentary report has found.

    abc.net.au/news/2026-08-12/del

    #ADHD #PublicHealth #LearningDisabilities #HealthPolicy #StateandTerritoryGovernment #ChildrensHealth #LucyMacDonald

  2. Wait times, cost barriers to ADHD testing in Tasmania, report finds
    By Lucy MacDonald

    Tasmania's public health system is struggling to cope with demand for ADHD testing, with many turning to private psychiatrists, a parliamentary report has found.

    abc.net.au/news/2026-08-12/del

    #ADHD #PublicHealth #LearningDisabilities #HealthPolicy #StateandTerritoryGovernment #ChildrensHealth #LucyMacDonald

  3. Breaking: Rockliff adviser chosen as Liberal Senate replacement
    By Lucy MacDonald

    A senior adviser to Tasmania's premier has been chosen to replace outgoing Liberal Senator Wendy Askew, while a former state minister will replace Senator Jonno Duniam when he finishes up at the end of the year.

    abc.net.au/news/2026-08-08/lib

    #PoliticalCandidates #Senate #Liberals #LucyMacDonald

  4. Breaking: Rockliff adviser chosen as Liberal Senate replacement
    By Lucy MacDonald

    A senior adviser to Tasmania's premier has been chosen to replace outgoing Liberal Senator Wendy Askew, while a former state minister will replace Senator Jonno Duniam when he finishes up at the end of the year.

    abc.net.au/news/2026-08-08/lib

    #PoliticalCandidates #Senate #Liberals #LucyMacDonald

  5. Concerns for lost health services under sale to Calvary
    By Lucy MacDonald

    Doctors are concerned Tasmanians will be forced to travel interstate for certain procedures if the Hobart Private Hospital is sold to Catholic provider Calvary, but the health minister insists there will be no service gap.

    abc.net.au/news/2026-07-20/tas

    #WomensHealth #PublicHealth #Abortion #LGBTQIA #GenderIdentity #DoctorsandMedicalProfessionals #LucyMacDonald

  6. Concerns for lost health services under sale to Calvary
    By Lucy MacDonald

    Doctors are concerned Tasmanians will be forced to travel interstate for certain procedures if the Hobart Private Hospital is sold to Catholic provider Calvary, but the health minister insists there will be no service gap.

    abc.net.au/news/2026-07-20/tas

    #WomensHealth #PublicHealth #Abortion #LGBTQIA #GenderIdentity #DoctorsandMedicalProfessionals #LucyMacDonald

  7. Slump in support raises fresh questions for Labor in Tasmania
    By Lucy MacDonald

    When Labor recorded its lowest electoral result in over a century last year some may have felt the party had hit rock bottom, at least in terms of polling. That may not be entirely the case, writes Lucy MacDonald.

    abc.net.au/news/2026-07-11/tas

    #StateandTerritoryParliament #StateandTerritoryGovernment #OpinionPolls #LucyMacDonald

  8. Slump in support raises fresh questions for Labor in Tasmania
    By Lucy MacDonald

    When Labor recorded its lowest electoral result in over a century last year some may have felt the party had hit rock bottom, at least in terms of polling. That may not be entirely the case, writes Lucy MacDonald.

    abc.net.au/news/2026-07-11/tas

    #StateandTerritoryParliament #StateandTerritoryGovernment #OpinionPolls #LucyMacDonald

  9. Maverick Bridget Archer to stand in for Jeremy Rockliff as premier
    By Lucy MacDonald

    Make no mistake, news that maverick Liberal Bridget Archer will be acting Tasmanian premier for a week is a significant step towards her eventually taking over from Jeremy Rockliff — a move sure to enrage those who believe they have a more rightful claim.

    abc.net.au/news/2026-07-07/ana

    #StateandTerritoryGovernment #GovernmentandPolitics #Liberals #LucyMacDonald

  10. Maverick Bridget Archer to stand in for Jeremy Rockliff as premier
    By Lucy MacDonald

    Make no mistake, news that maverick Liberal Bridget Archer will be acting Tasmanian premier for a week is a significant step towards her eventually taking over from Jeremy Rockliff — a move sure to enrage those who believe they have a more rightful claim.

    abc.net.au/news/2026-07-07/ana

    #StateandTerritoryGovernment #GovernmentandPolitics #Liberals #LucyMacDonald

  11. Tasmania's resolve for chasing nation-leading gambling reform accused of collapsing like a house of cards
    By Lucy MacDonald

    It seems despite the Tasmanian government's assurances it wouldn't back down from its commitment to pokies reform, long-held concerns the premier would walk back support for a cashless gaming card were on the money.

    abc.net.au/news/2024-11-20/tas

    #Gambling #StateandTerritoryGovernment #Laws #LucyMacDonald