As always, great to talk to @Elliott_IAE from WIN News Tasmania about the state budget. An especially sharp edit with less than a few second between me calling for a discussion on land tax and the Treasurer putting the kibosh on it. fb.watch/kMU3nHMkJa/

My only issue with this is the apology given for a long thread. Craig Perkins makes some good points. I don’t agree with all of them, but I am big fan of the tone and candor.

I have it on good authority there were zero questions on this in 18 hours of estimates recently!

I’m glad this now in meme form:

If you read two things on this issue this article and 🧵are top notch. Especially interested in Peter Tulip’s response to the idea that most applications are approved as it’s a point made often in a local context by Anna Reynolds and Councillor Ryan Posselt. Would love to see it unpacked.

Hobart has now recorded the fastest single dwelling approval and build you’ll see in any city #politas. All while respecting heritage.