Tasmanian premier and opposition leader trade barbs in People’s Forum26/04/2021|4min
Tasmanian Premier Peter Gutwein has defended his government’s record on COVID-19 and the ongoing economic rebuild, while Opposition Leader Rebecca White blasted the state’s health system at the People’s Forum hosted by Sky News and The Mercury.
Sky News and the Mercury hosted the People s Forum with the Tasmanian Premier and Opposition Leader taking questions from Tasmanian voters five days out from the state election.
In her opening statements, Ms White said under the current Liberal government the health waiting list in Tasmania has blown out to the “worst it’s ever been” with 50,000 Tasmanians waiting to see a specialist.
Sky News and The Mercury will host a People’s Forum on Monday April 26 in Hobart featuring Tasmanian Premier Peter Gutwein battling it out with Opposition Leader Rebecca White just five days out from the state election.
Join Sky News Chief News Anchor Kieran Gilbert for the one-hour forum at 4pm AEST as the leaders are questioned on their policies and priorities amid the state’s surprise snap election campaign.
Premier Peter Gutwein caught many by surprise when he called Tasmania's Election a year early, and this Forum will be our best insight into whether voters are set to reward or reject his high-stakes roll of the dice.
SKY News and the Mercury will host a People’s Forum in Hobart with Tasmanian Premier Peter Gutwein and Opposition Leader Rebecca White, taking questions from voters five days out from the state election.
Kieran Gilbert, Chief News Anchor said: “Premier Peter Gutwein caught many by surprise when he called Tasmania’s Election a year early, and this Forum will be our best insight into whether voters are set to reward or reject his high-stakes roll of the dice.”
Paul Whittaker, Chief Executive Officer said: “People’s Forums are always a campaign highlight – bringing both Leaders together in a face-to-face setting where they are held directly accountable by voters. The