The PIMBY Collection

Deliberative Democracy

When we're divided on important issues – housing, health, budget, stadium, or salmon, for instance – it's easy to feel like there's no way forward. But what if there's a different way to tackle big, complex problems?

Tassie's New
Parliamentary Reality

The most recent election is over and it's time to change our political culture around minority government. Because let's face it: minority government probably isn't going anywhere.

The Productivity Puzzle

The concept of productivity is everywhere – from wages and working hours to public services and economic opportunity. But what is it really? Why is it slowing down in Tasmania? And how should we be thinking about it in 2025?

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Tasmania's Latest Emissions

Each year, the Australian Government releases new data on how every state and territory is tracking on climate emissions. We know climate reporting can often feel heavy, abstract, and sometimes, downright hopeless. But we're determined to do things differently.

Beyond the 2025 State Budget

After a big week in Tasmanian politics, one thing's clear: the real challenge is still ahead. This special edition PIMBY looks beyond the political drama and examines the deeper structural challenges facing our state.

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Political Finance Reform

When there's so much money involved in politics, we can't afford to be complacent about democracy in Tassie. That's why this PIMBY is all about political finance reform.

GP Access and Availability

Whilst this is a national conversation, it hits especially close to home here in Tasmania, where healthcare challenges look a little different. In this PIMBY, we cover the latest election promises, and ask what's still missing from the primary healthcare picture.

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The 2025 Federal Election

In this edition, two of our resident political scientists dig into the 2022 election campaign and explore what it can teach us about the current race, and why preference votes might be more powerful than they appear.

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The 2025 Federal Budget

This edition of PIMBY focuses on the federal budget and how it's going to impact Tasmania. Spoiler: there is some immediate help for Tasmanians, but not much focus on the big, structural changes that we need.

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50 Years of International Women's Day

In honour of International Women's Day, we're looking to see just how far we have to go to achieve gender equality in Australia and Tasmania.

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Tassie's Cost of Living

When there's so much money involved in politics, we can't afford to be complacent about democracy in Tassie. That's why this PIMBY is all about political finance reform.

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Welcome to PIMBY: Our 2025 Policy Wishlist

25 February 2025

In the first edition of PIMBY, the members of the TPE team give you their one 2025 policy wish for Tassie!