Liberals vote against cost-of-living relief for Tasmanian workers

Labor’s bill to make Easter Sunday a public holiday has passed the House of Assembly, but the Liberal Government voted against it.  

That means Premier Rockliff and Eric Abetz voted against fair pay for Tasmanians working in retail, hospitality, aged care, disability support, health, emergency services, and other essential jobs.

When most Tasmanians are spending Easter Sunday with family, thousands of workers are keeping our state running.

They deserve to be properly recognised and properly paid.

At a time when Tasmanians are struggling with the cost of groceries, rent, mortgages and power bills, the Liberals voted against a practical measure to put more money in workers’ pockets.

It tells you everything you need to know about this government.

Labor will always stand up for working people.