Not long ago I stood at a resident's front door and asked him what he wanted from his council. His list was short. “I want to get to the shops and to work without hassle, a park for the kids and somewhere to let the dog off the lead. Oh, and can you do something about the driveway crossover that scrapes my car every time? And keep the rates down while you're at it.” He wasn't asking for much. He was asking for what he'd already paid for. Simple things, done well, by a council

I've also lodged a submission on the Sentencing Amendment (Publication of Criminal Activity) Bill 2026, the post and boast laws. The idea is easy and should have been done much earlier. If you commit a crime, film it and share it to build your reputation, the court should be able to treat that as an aggravating factor, also I believe, if you film & share it, which encourages the offending, this should be a crime too. Queensland, NSW and Victoria have already acted and Tasma

I've made a formal submission to the State Government supporting a Workplace Protection Order scheme for Tasmania (full submission below). It would give police and the courts real tools to protect the people who face the public every day. Retail staff, hospitality workers, customer service crew, council officers, property managers and salespeople. Everyday people who cop abuse and aggression just for doing their jobs. I made this submission in a personal capacity, but it's bu

Get Greek Tasmania is putting down roots in Derwent Park, creating jobs, attracting visitors and bringing new life to our community. It's exactly the kind of local investment Glenorchy should support.

Out walking in Glenorchy this week, I spotted a section of road that needs attention. 30 seconds later it was reported. Photo, location, sent straight to Council. The app is Snap Send Solve. I use it and I want every local using it, it’s so easy. I believe Council must be responsive. But we can’t fix what we don’t know. This app lets us know quickly so we can respond. This is how we build a proud, clean and safe city. Together. Glenorchy First.

Dark Mofo was born at MONA. Yet every single event in our city happens inside MONA’s gates. Not one connects to our community venues or public spaces, nothing attracting visitors and tourists to our shops, restaurants and venues. Meanwhile the festival travelled, Launceston hosted headline acts, Clarence had an installation at Rosny Farm, even Ulverstone had events. Last year the festival delivered more than $67 million to Tasmania. Visitors filled restaurants, bars and accom

I'm running for Mayor of Glenorchy. I'm the best person to lead the City of Glenorchy through what comes next. I don't say that lightly. I’m proud of the past term, we benefited from good early decisions and we followed through on them. What I’m concerned about is the next term, if we relax, become complacent, not work hard, then all the good results achieved will be wasted and we’ll drift back into old ways. I won’t let that happen, not on my watch. I have the energy, drive