Had to take the 2 y/o to Royal Hobart Hospital last night. His mum’s a doctor, I’m a paramedic so we are familiar with the system, & were satisfied that he had croup & needed some steroids. It was 1am & he was given a cat 3 triage. He wasn’t seen for almost 4 hours.
#Politas
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It was a 4 hour delay to treatment for a child with airway problems. I can only imagine the anxiety of a non-medical parent. He should have been seen within 30 min. The system is broken and we must act now to improve access to healthcare for all Tasmanians
#Politas
Good morning
#politas
#Tasmania
.
Last night I learned that the Royal Hobart Hospital Emergency Department expansion project has been dumped because of budget issues.
It’s ok though, we can still afford a stadium.
To say I’m seething is an understatement
update
#politas
&
@lgtas
: Cr Elliot posted a video of her delivering her anti trans motion. I sit next to her and let my disdain known through body language.
Subsequently it was shared by an anti trans campaigner with 50k followers. Cr Elliot identified me in the comments. 1/2
Since then I have received an estimated 100 hate tweets, including open threats. My wife is crying and fearful for our children’s safety.
I’m only a councillor who wants to build a great city. I feel this is completely over the top.
So, that tweet has gone a bit viral (a different sort of viral to what my son had!). Here is some up to date contextualising data from the productivity commission. The trend in Tasmania is going the wrong way.
#politas
Monday night discussion point: How do you feel about the proliferation of American Trucks on Tassie streets?
#politas
#lgtas
*nb I didn’t create the content below.
@sallymcmanus
They are some of the hardest workers I come across in my work as a paramedic. They are angels dedicated to their residents. We must start paying them what they deserve. After all, they care for those who once cared for us.
Successful whisky company Lark gets $3.5 million from the liberals but Launceston PCYC will close its doors because it can’t secure $400,000. This government has never cared about the people, only their mates. Vote them out.
#ausvotes
#auspol
#politas
@bluemarbleeyes
@Lgtas
Also I didn’t know I was in frame and rolled my eyes at poor use of “literature” to back arguments. The data she cites is subject to a major selection bias and I object to its use in this context. What’s wrong with that?
The $1B stadium has
- No private parking
- 1 ferry terminal
- No light rail.
1/2 greater Hobart resides to the East
The Tasman Bridge leads directly to the stadium’s doorstep.
Why wouldn’t you invest in multimodal transport to support the stadium.
Ridiculous
#politas
Shipping containers with open air corridors at UTAS Sandy Bay for international students in a cold climate.
International students scared to speak out for fear of losing their enrolment and therefore visas.
Staff describe conditions as “grim”
#politas
In ambulance land we say that the job ages you fast. I started when I was 22. I have my own permanent psychological trauma from the job.
I cannot support children in ambulances. It is a ridiculous and dangerous concept
We produce enough grads, just fund the positions
#politas
Next week marks three years of working in masks for healthcare workers. March 2020 was truly terrifying for many healthcare workers around the country. Thank you to all of my colleagues for what they did and continue to do.
#politas
Tasman bridge path widening scrapped.
This is a terrible, terrible decision. The current pedestrian/cycling pathway isn’t just inconvenient or impractical. It’s downright dangerous.
It remains a significant impediment for ES folk to use alternative transport.
#politas
I feel like starting a slogan “apartments not car yards!”
But in all seriousness, seeing proposals to turn car dealerships into buildings like this brings me joy. It’s good for Hobart on so many levels.
What do you think
#politas
?
If you are trying to tweet me, please use a DM. Overnight I have been inundated with now thousands of hate messages & can no longer keep up with notifications.
Cr Elliot continues the attack this morning.
#politas
I was unable to vote on the social housing for single women over 50 at the Vinnies site as my best mate is the architect.
I understand it has been refused despite officer advice to approve it. I do hope they appeal and to say I am disappointed is an understatement
#poitas
Did you know Hobart households spend an average of $408.55 on transport/week?
$408/week - the highest proportion of household income of any major Australian city
#politas
start investing in public transport already! 🚉⛴️
If you live in Hobart municipality try walking/riding
Just confronted by L.Elliot while street stalling outside local primary school. Told me I’m the most arrogant person she’s ever met and my speeches at the candidate forums were the worst of all the candidates & went down like a lead balloon. Thanks, Good stuff 🙄
#lgtas
#politas
So
#politas
This is actually a massive problem for Tasmania. The narrative “I left when I was 25 & came back to retire” is inherently bad for all Tasmanians.
This age group is the economic powerhouse of society
So which party is proposing a solution? Who has THE vision?
Today I asked officers to consider adopting a model of delaying bin collection on days of/following BOM issued severe weather warnings for damaging winds
The amount of rubbish spilling from wheelie bins into our waterways on these days is completely unacceptable
#politas
#lgtas
Tassie has returned to its normal state, losing young adults to the Mainland in droves.
I wonder if we’re not doing enough to meet the needs of young people in this place.
#politas
@felix_ellis
Except Felix the people who voted against it were almost all your mates. Liberal party members, ex-liberal members and people very close to liberals.
Was this a setup? Is this a Trojan horse decision designed to bolster your argument for development assessment panels?
#politas
When employment figures come out later today, remember the definition of “employed” is 1 hour/week. At $20.33/hr its hardly a relevant figure. Underemployment and casualisation of the workforce combining with real wage cuts are the problem.
#AusVotes2022
#ausvotes
#politas
Great feeling to approve 22 social housing units close to Hobart CBD.
Surprising to see two councillors vote against the proposal despite officer recommendation for approval.
Thinly veiled arguments…..
#politas
#HousingCrisis
#lgtas
My thoughts today are with Elise Archer.
On face value it is likely she suffered a serious medical event on radio this morning. I wish her and her family well.
Politics is not a kind place, it is brutal, and incredibly stressful. Factors proven to increase stroke risk
#politas
Great to launch the City of Hobart’s Street Side dining trial at Simple Cider on Elizabeth st today. New wicking beds mean our plants will look after themselves, and the extra space means a festive environment with clear accessible footpaths. It’s a win win!
#lgtas
#politas
Well well well.
Found in the comments section of the Mercury’s article on the dumping of the Royal Hobart Hospital’s Emergency Department expansion.
The Liberal bot is a real thing it appears
#politas
#auspol
Airbnb is doing real damage to our society. Those advocating to take homes out of the market 4 tourism profits at the expense of Tasmanian families having a roof over their head are misguided. Build more hotels if we need tourist accommodation. Put Tasmanians 1st
#politas
#lgtas
Horrible to hear about the death of a cyclist at Kingston Beach today. It’s a timely reminder that we need safer cycling infrastructure in Hobart. No one should die on their way to work. My thoughts are with the victim’s loved ones.
#politas
Save UTAS organiser just compared UTAS actions to Putin in Ukraine. I think this is offensive and wrong. 100,000s + Ukrainians are dead. It is disrespectful in the extreme.
#politas
Hey Jezza!
Rather than treating children like criminals, why not look at the structural problems leading to the behaviour?
Like educational attainment - What are you doing to get kids to stay in school?
What about findings of the COI?
Socioeconomics?
#politas
All Hobartians will benefit from increased housing choice & a CBD with some semblance of density - a CBD where people actually live
Current settings disproportionately affect the less established, like young people & people on lower incomes
#politas
The expert planners recommended this for approval. They were using their heads.
It’s a bad decision the same block of councillors voted against social housing in New Town recommended for approval last year (except Lohberger who voted for)
#politas
I believe the only solution to the health crisis is a second tertiary hospital in Greater Hobart. This has to be built in conjunction with enough housing in the vicinity of the new hospital & public transport upgrades. Glenorchy is well suited.
#politas
#healthcrisis
#tasmania
Approved! A bit disappointed my attempt to remove overly restrictive conditioning (in my view) got knocked back.
But overall, very pleased to see a unanimous approval!
#politas
In light of the
#politas
decision not to improve active transport on the Tasman Bridge. I call on
@RockliffTeam
to invest in ferries that provide optimum conditions for those users who want to leverage alternative transport to get to the city.
Ferry pictured is Amsterdam style
In the midst of planning two successful HCC motions, Bronwyn & I welcomed our second son, Reuben, to the world. Everyone doing well (if a little tired!!)
Tasmanians & Hobartians need to change mind set.
I hear narratives of knowing your station, not rising above, not striving for the best & so often “we can’t afford that”(eg. 2nd Hobart Hospital, public transport)
Guess what? We can, YOU are worth it!
#politas
#tasmania
This is the New Farm River Walk, Brisbane. Built in front of some of the most expensive realestate in the City.
Council needs to show courage & reinvestigate the Battery Point walkway from Castray esp to Marieville esp with vigour!
#lgtas
#politas
Fact Check Correction: the Liberal Commitment to Lark Distilling is in fact $4.5 million not $3.5 million as I first stated. (Kinda makes it worse huh?)
Hobartians are kind
Hobartians care about others
Hobartians are informed
Hobartians are critical thinkers
Hobartians want a batter future
Hobartians are courageous
Do us proud and Vote YES tomorrow Hobart
#Yes23
#politas
#auspol
Disastrous for Hobart. This is a really well equipped surgery that I’ve had a lot to do with 🚑.
There is significant need in the area for medical care due to socioeconomics, now where will they go?
Probably call an 🚑 & go to hospital. What choice do they have?!!
#politas
11 months. The feds were warned 11 months ago that PCR testing capacity and public health response would not be able to cope in sustained community transmission. He must take responsibility
#scottydoesnothing
#auspol
Tas Parliament is cooked. Rockliff now Minister 4 Education in addition 2 Dep. Premier, Minister 4 Health, Minister 4 Advanced Manufacturing & Defence Industries, Minister 4 Mental Health & Wellbeing, Minister for Community Services and Development. Reform req.
#politas
#auspol
There is an unfolding crisis in the Ambulance communication centre. 000 calls going unanswered & dispatchers unable to dispatch resources because they are taking calls.
Wake up
#politas
something is very wrong
(P0 is our highest level call, unconscious not breathing) 🧵🚑
Tonight, what I cannot understand is how the Tasmanian Health Service &
@RockliffTeam
are claiming that the planned expansion of the Emergency Department is going ahead & that the executive management of the Emergency Department are wrong.
It’s lies, just plain lies.
#politas
#politas
Apparently
@thejuicemedia
got a takedown order from
@electionstas
. More info on their YT Community page. Juice's, that is.
@electionstas
doesn't even have 50 subscribers on their YT, let alone any Community content.
Let the games begin.
I think it’s time for change.
Vote for renewal
Vote for kindness
Vote for vision for tomorrow & beyond
Vote for care for our people, for their health & welfare
Vote for our children’s future
Vote for accountability
It’s time for change!
#politas
This is absolute nonsense. Man on mobility scooter and I couldn’t pass on the bridge. Spent 15 min reversing until I could pass.
Fix it already
#politas
#badbikepaths
Great to present alongside
@jonobri
this evening about the importance of encouraging inner city medium density housing.
The status quo entrenches disadvantage and disproportionately affects young people.
Enough car yards, it’s time to build a city for people.
#politas
50% of Hobart’s emissions are transport related🚗
If you haven’t noticed, we are in a climate emergency🔥
Encouraging people to use low emission footprint transport like bikes, e-bikes, e-scooters, & micromobility devices is essential to combat climate change 🌳🛴🚴
#politas
Be skeptical of politicians that claim to support action on climate change but refuse to do basic things to get people out of their cars and onto more sustainable transport more often
40% of community emissions in Hobart are transport related
#politas
About 1/3 of the land in
#Hobart
is owned by a foreign company: Asahi beverages 🇯🇵
This element of the sale of Carlton United Brewing was not looked at by the Foreign Investment Review Board.
I also don’t think Asahi want it.
I think it’s time to ask for it back
#politas
Yesterday the CEO of Ambulance Tasmania unreservedly apologised for refuting evidence I gave to the Transfer of Care parliamentary committee.
It concerns me Health executives named me 8 times in a letter to the committee specifically refuting 3 claims I made under oath
#politas
I think this is pretty measured. I’m now receiving threats to my personal safety for standing up for marginalised people. For standing up for love not hate.
Madness
✌️
#politas
#lgtas
❤️
@FullNam88340203
Hey Jim, nothing wrong with the triage, all the staff were great. Even if he was given the lowest triage, he should have been seen within 2 hours. It’s the over burdened system that’s the problem. 90th centile emergency ambulance response is 35 min. We live 3 min from hospital.
I’m a big supporter of a link between Castray Esplanade and Marieville esplanade.
I think the Friends of Battery Point walkway have hit all the right notes with their simple, and in character design.
What do you think?
#politas
#lgtas
#Hobart
#Tasmania
This is terrible news for health in Tasmania. Many don’t know a deal was struck to move the dilapidated public dialysis centre into this facility . So what now?
#politas
Disappointed that State Gov run Hobart live site was at a casino in a drab auditorium.
We can do better in the future to open up some of the City of Hobart’s many great sites for the people.
#politas
#WorldCup2022
#lgtas
I ran the yesterday’s poll on Facebook today. Facebook has introduced AI summaries of what people are saying in the comments.
I think it’s a pretty accurate reflection of the general sentiment.
#politas
Why doesn’t the state government have an actionable plan for when the Tasman Bridge goes down. It is entirely foreseeable.
Contraflows, rerouting traffic, public messaging, arrangements with MONA ferries etc.
This afternoon was a sh*tshow.
#politas
What does Rupert Murdoch, Clive Palmer, Pauline Hanson, Louise Elliot, Gina Rinehart & Tony Abbott have in common?
They’re all actively campaigning against The Voice
You know what they usually stand for so I reckon that alone is a pretty good reason to VOTE YES
#politas
#Yes23
I can vouch for the effect unresourced jobs has on mental health. I am physically stressed everytime I hear one read out over the radio. Sometimes I feel ill when there are multiple lights and sirens jobs waiting.
This case is just the start. This is what causes us PTSD
#politas
Proud to be part of a game changing process to show more respect to the Tasmanian Aboriginal Community. Here’s the speech for those who missed it
#politas
#lgtas
I’ll move two motions tonight to make elected members more accountable to ratepayers about their interests & transparent about their dealings with property developers.
#politas
#lgtas
#transparency
I’ve always said, if we MUST have a stadium, I’d prefer it be the option tucked around the corner on Regatta Point.
It has far less impact on the city & it’s heritage. Regattas can still be held.
What do you think? I think I prefer this proposal, but could be swayed
#politas
And you delivered Hobart. ✔️❤️🖤💛.
I pledge to continue to work for better outcomes for Australian Aboriginal people. As I work through my political career, I will listen, and I will continue to ask: how can we do better for Australian First Nations people?
#politas
#auspol
Hobartians are kind
Hobartians care about others
Hobartians are informed
Hobartians are critical thinkers
Hobartians want a batter future
Hobartians are courageous
Do us proud and Vote YES tomorrow Hobart
#Yes23
#politas
#auspol
New playground at RHH: open only 1-5pm with contracted security to sit outside and make sure kids don’t climb over a fence and fall through a skylight into the emergency department🤦♂️
#politas
Question time is a joke, this speaker is a joke, this government is a joke and the prime minister is the lead clown in the whole, shambolic pantomime.
#auspol
#qt
Another day, another development article in the Mercury.
Hobartians are starting to show a strong desire for this type of living. More diversity in housing choice is good for everyone.
More density in the city means better services, higher economic spends and vibrancy
#politas
I had a great win at Monday nights council meeting. Councillors supported an amendment to
@cityofhobarttas
highest level document, our strategic plan that
the needs of children & families be considered when designing urban infrastructure & in mobility planning.
#politas
#lgtas
#ASM23SYD
This is a powerful image. Each pram represents a family who has made sacrifices to get to the finish line; teamwork, love & dedication.
To have a family & to achieve at the highest level for the good of the community.
I salute every family that made graduation today
Great to see the city’s first separated cycling lanes approved at planning committee!
This is one small step to a connected network of safe cycling infrastructure, which will go a long way to reducing travel times for everyone
#politas
#Lgtas
I’ll move two motions tonight to make elected members more accountable to ratepayers about their interests & transparent about their dealings with property developers.
#politas
#lgtas
#transparency
Welcome news and glad to see the boffins in State Growth and even Eric Abetz agrees that diversifying transport in the capital is a worthwhile endeavour
#poitas