Guy Barnett LLB, LLM, FAICD, Former Senator & Author

Senate Media Releases

This archive contains the Media Releases that were generated during my Senate career.

Local Issues

Defence Spending in Tasmania - An Opportunity

DEFENCE SPENDING IN TASMANIA – AN OPPORTUNITY By Liberal Senator Guy Barnett Wednesday 29 June 2011 Defence spending in Tasmania is negligible compared to every other state and territory. Unfortunately the Defence footprint in Tasmania has gradually been diminished. We have seen a closure o... ... (29-Jun)

Hands-off approach to Musselroe Bay Wind Farm development beggars belief

“The Federal and State Governments hands-off approach to the $400 million Musselroe Bay Wind Farm development beggars belief, Senator Guy Barnett said today. “We need both governments to be proactive in making this development happen. Their lethargic complacent approach to date is not good enough. ... ... (19-Apr)

The Hon Sue Napier Tribute

Tribute to longserving State Liberal member for Bass The Hon Sue Napier MP. Click here to download the attachment ... (23-Feb)

Labor fails regional communities

After more than two years in office and the Federal Labor Government have not funded one project in regional Tasmania, said Liberal Senator Guy Barnett today. “This is a disgrace and demonstrates Labor’s contempt for regional communities,” Senator Barnett said. “Only recently has a Tasmanian Comm... ... (22-Dec)

Two weeks notice to close business

Liberal Senator Guy Barnett today voiced shock at the unprofessional and short notice given to Launceston Workplace Learning to close up shop by 31 December 2009, following their unsuccessful tender for funding for the next three years. “After successfully completing a Government contract LWL have ... ... (18-Dec)

Evandale Road stakeholders to meet this week

Liberal Senator Guy Barnett has arranged for key stakeholders to meet to discuss the upgrade of the Launceston Airport Road this Wednesday, 9 December 2009. In attendance will be Mr Chris Woodruff, CEO of Melbourne and Launceston Airports, as well as Launceston Mayor Albert Van Zetten, Launceston C... ... (07-Dec)

Government Capitulates on Tasmanian Federal Court Registrar

The Federal Government yesterday finally capitulated to lobbying efforts to retain a Federal Court Registrar in Tasmania. The appropriate amendment was moved and passed in the Senate yesterday, Liberal Senator Guy Barnett said. “It is a victory for our justice system, but should never have taken so... ... (20-Nov)

Senate passes motion in support of ATC

The Senate today voted to support the ongoing operation of the Australian Technical College Northern Tasmanian. The motion (see attached) was put forward by Liberal Senators Guy Barnett, Richard Colbeck and Stephen Parry, and was passed without amendment. The motion noted the outstanding performan... ... (18-Nov)

Senate set to vote on motion to save ATC

The Senate will tomorrow vote on a motion to save the Australian Technical College Northern Tasmanian. The motion (see attached) was today lodged by Liberal Senators Guy Barnett, Richard Colbeck and Stephen Parry. Senator Barnett will also table 4,685 petitions in the Senate as a testament to peopl... ... (17-Nov)

Petition Launched in Support of ATCs

The Tasmanian Liberal Senate Team has today launched a petition calling on the Federal Government to support the future of the Australian Technical College, currently earmarked for closure at the end of the year. They noted the negative effect the proposed closure of the ATC is having and called on... ... (05-Nov)

Students and Parents Angry and Disappointed at ATC Closure - Community Urged to Attend Meeting

Students and parents are disappointed and angry at the planned closure of the ATC, Liberal Senator Guy Barnett said today. “Dozens of apprentices in the North and North West face the axe as of 31 December following the Federal Government’s decision to break an election promise and close the Austral... ... (03-Nov)

Federal Labor Breaks ATC Promise

The Federal Government will break a significant election promise should the Australian Technical College in Tasmania close, according to Liberal Senator Guy Barnett. “In the lead up to the 2007 Federal Election the then Shadow Minister for Education and Training Stephen Smith released the following... ... (30-Oct)

Tony Smith at Launceston Show to Support Local Liberal Candidates

Federal Shadow Assistant Treasurer the Hon. Tony Smith MHA will be at the Launceston Show tomorrow (Thursday) to support Federal Liberal candidate for Bass, Steve Titmus and Lyons candidate Eric Hutchinson. Tony Smith will tour the show and be available to meet members of the public at the Liberal ... ... (07-Oct)

Stakeholders Called to Meet over Airport Road

Liberal Senator Guy Barnett has sent out a call for key stakeholders to meet to discuss the need to upgrade of the Launceston Airport Road. Representatives from the Launceston Airport Corporation, Northern Tasmania Development (NTD), relevant Councils, the Launceston Chamber of Commerce and Indust... ... (24-Sep)

Barnett Defends Support for North East Healthcare

Liberal Senator Guy Barnett has defended his support for the North East community on healthcare, despite criticism from Medical Council of Tasmania President Dr Peter Sexton for comments Senator Barnett made in the Senate last month. “Last month in the Senate, I placed on the public record my conce... ... (22-Sep)

Tasmanian Liberal Senate Team support Titmus for Bass

The Tasmanian Liberal Senate Team have thrown their full support behind Steve Titmus as the Party's federal candidate for Bass. "Steve is well known in Bass and has the experience and skills to make him an ideal candidate.” “Bass deserves strong representation and a member who is prepared to stand... ... (14-Sep)

Eric Hutchinson - Ideal Federal Candidate for Lyons

“Eric Hutchinson is the ideal candidate to represent the people of Lyons at the next Federal election”, said Liberal Senator Guy Barnett today. “Eric has been selected by the Liberal Party as their candidate for the Lyons Electorate. “Eric knows rural and regional Tasmania well and will be a stron... ... (03-Sep)

Gillard and Macklin must explain local charity snub

Liberal Senator Guy Barnett has written to Deputy Prime Minister Julia Gillard and Community Services Minister Jenny Macklin seeking an explanation as to why Tasmanian charities have missed out completely on the $11 million Temporary Financial Assistance grant program. “The program seeks to enable ... ... (28-Aug)

Diasappointment at ACL news

Liberal Senator Guy Barnett today expressed disappointment at the news that receivers and administrators have been appointed to Launceston based ACL Bearings Co. “It has been a long hard road for the management and workers at ACL during these difficult economic times,” Senator Barnett said. “It is... ... (26-Aug)

Renewable Energy Legislations will provide boost for North East

The passing of the Renewable Energy Target legislation last night by the House of Representatives is a huge boost for North East Tasmania, according to Liberal Senator Guy Barnett. “Projects like the Musselroe Wind Farm in North East Tasmania, can be given the green light once the RET legislation i... ... (17-Aug)

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