Strategy for the Abolition of the Death Penalty
The launch today of the new Strategy for the Abolition of the Death Penalty has been welcomed by Liberal Senator and Chair of the Senate Foreign Affairs Committee Senator Abetz.
Media Releases
Tasmanian Labor MP’s must back urgent job creating legislation
Tasmania’s Federal Labor Parliamentarians must commit to backing the legislation to implement the Trans-Pacific Partnership or risk Tasmanian jobs and investment according to the Chair of the Senate Trade Committee, Liberal Senator Eric Abetz.
Tasmanian small businesses to benefit from fast-tracked tax relief
More than 37,500 small and medium sized businesses in Tasmania will pay less tax sooner with the Federal Liberal Government moving to fast-track tax relief, 5 years earlier than planned.
Resignation of Nikki Haley
The announcement today that US Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley is stepping down will leave a big hole at the UN according to Liberal Senator and Chair of the Senate Foreign Affairs Committee Eric Abetz.
Labor seeking to block funding boost for Tasmanian students
The reckless call from Tasmanian Labor MP’s for the State Government to block billions of dollars that would flow directly to Tasmanian schools is a sad reflection of modern Labor according to Liberal Senator Eric Abetz.
ABC’s drastic action requires full explanation
News reports this morning that ABC Managing Director Michelle Guthrie has been sacked by the ABC board require a full and detailed explanation according to Liberal Senator Eric Abetz.
Floating of RSV Nuyina
The Tasmanian Liberal Senate Team has welcomed the floating of the RSV Nuyina, an important milestone in the construction of Australia’s next ice breaker.
Abetz becomes Chair of Australia-Israel Friendship Group
Tasmanian Liberal Senator Eric Abetz has been appointed as the Chair of the Australian Parliament’s Australia-Israel Parliamentary Friendship Group.
Post-Brexit UK encouraged to join TPP according to Australian Senator
A report tabled in the Australian Senate today has strongly encouraged a post-Brexit United Kingdom to join the Trans Pacific Partnership according to Australian Senator Eric Abetz.