More than six weeks after opening Tasmania's borders to COVID, Peter Gutwein should recall Parliament so the community gets some transparency about what the government's plan is.
Labor Leader Rebecca White said since the Premier had only provided - at best - half answers to the questions Tasmanians wanted answered, the only way they were going to see the situation scrutinised was in a formal Parliament setting.
"Labor is ready to go back to work in Parliament on behalf of Tasmanians – the question is whether the government is willing to do the same," Ms White said.
"At his increasingly infrequent public briefings, Mr Gutwein still pretends things are going to plan.
"Before opening the border to COVID Peter Gutwein repeatedly said our health system was prepared. Since then Tasmanians have seen services cancelled and staff pushed further to the brink working overtime.
"The Minister for Education has gone on holidays at the same time Tasmanian schools face the most difficult return to school in living memory.
"That impact on businesses and workers has seen some close their doors permanently while the government stumbles along, completely out of touch with the struggles people are facing.
"The government has made many decisions without consultation with industry, business or workers that could have long term impacts on the community and economy.
"Mr Gutwein should recall the Parliament now so his government's preparedness - or lack of - can be properly scrutinised and Tasmanians can hear first-hand what the Premier will be doing to protect them going forward.
"If he has a plan – like he says he does – then he shouldn't be afraid to share it."
Rebecca White MP
Labor Leader
