@LeonCompton

Mornings Presenter, ABC Radio Tasmania. Send tips to [email protected]

 Hobart, Tasmania
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Joined January 2012
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How David Bartlett made minority government work - ABC listen

former Labor premier, David Bartlett, says Tasmanians want to see good policies from a "cooperative and collaborative parliament".

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'[The stadium] will bankrupt the state': Elise Archer - ABC listen

Former Liberal Attorney-General, Elise Archer, is running as an independent for Clark and says she cannot support the current proposal for a stadium at Macquarie Point.

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Bridget Archer reflects on the Libs election loss with Mornings. Listen here… abc.net.au/listen/programs/h…

'Never say never': Bridget Archer could consider running for state parliament - ABC listen

Outgoing Liberal member for Bass flags she's not done with politics yet.

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Tasmania Mornings with Leon Compton - ABC listen

Leon Compton keeps you informed about Tasmanian and national issues.

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Bill Shorten talks about a review into the future of music therapy in the NDIS. abc.net.au/listen/programs/h…

'It was about changing the price, not cutting it': Bill Shorten - ABC listen

NDIS Minister says music therapy won't be cut from the scheme.

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Australian of the Year, Grace Tame, talks about winning the Bruny Island Ultra…and the challenge of covering 64km’s in under five hours. instagram.com/reel/DDntFK5BO…
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Dean Winter@DeanWinterMP4 Dec 2024
I’ve accepted an invitation from @abchobart to debate @EricAbetzMP about whether Spirit IV should be parked in Scotland or Tasmania just after 5pm #politas
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After 12 years of (relative) peace could Tasmania return to the forest wars over native forest logging? #politas abc.net.au/listen/programs/h…

Will we see the return of the forest wars in Tasmania? - ABC listen

Green groups have withdrawn support for the Tasmanian Forest Agreement, which they say is "no longer relevant in 2024".

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Tasmania's gaming commissioner 'incredibly disappointed' ground-breaking pokies reforms suspended - ABC listen #politas abc.net.au/listen/programs/h…

'Incredibly disappointed': Tasmanian Liquor and Gaming Commission Chair - ABC listen

Jenny Cranston on news the Tasmanian government has shelved its nation-leading pokies reforms.

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'They own it, it's a failure and it's their job to fix it': Mick Tucker - ABC listen

Local Government Association of Tasmania president hits back over Development Assessment Panels.

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AFL premiership coach Chris Fagan wants to 'repay the Tasmanian community' where he grew up - ABC listen abc.net.au/listen/programs/h…

'A special moment': Chris Fagan - ABC listen

AFL premiership coach Chris Fagan is preparing to bring the Lions' premiership cup home to Tasmania.

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Tasmanian Labor senator Anne Urquhart has nominated to run for the seat of Braddon at the federal election #politas #auspol
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Tasmanian Senator Jacqui Lambie supports social media ban for under-16s - ABC listen abc.net.au/listen/programs/h…

'It's disgusting': Jacqui Lambie hits out at trolls - ABC listen

The Tasmanian Senator says she supports the federal government's plan to ban under-16s from social media.

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Craig Garland tells ABC Radio Hobart he tested positive for THC in random roadside drug testing - ABC listen abc.net.au/listen/programs/h…

Craig Garland says he tested positive for THC in random roadside drug testing - ABC listen

The independent member for Braddon says he had not yet been charged, but expects his second test will also be positive for THC.

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Airlie Ward@airlieward7 Nov 2024
Want a bit of a deeper dive into Tassie issues? Check out our podcast. #politas podcasts.apple.com/au/podcas…

Is Tassie gaming its nation leading reform?

Podcast Episode · ABC TassieCast · 7 November 2024 · 19min

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'I want to see a business plan': Tasmanian government says UTAS STEM project needs support of parliament - ABC listen abc.net.au/listen/programs/h…

'I want to see the business plan': Madeleine Ogilvie - ABC listen

Tasmanian government says UTAS STEM project needs support of whole parliament.

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TasNetworks' new procurement plan will exclude Tasmanian electrical contractors, says industry group - ABC listen abc.net.au/listen/programs/h…

'Privatisation by stealth' - ABC listen

TasNetworks' new procurement plan "dumped" on electrical contractors without consultation, says the National Electrical and Communications Association's Ben Shaw.

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'I love dogs, but I'm frightened of them now': Tassie postie says she faces dangerous dogs every week in her job - ABC listen abc.net.au/listen/programs/h…

'She got savaged quite badly by one of those big killing machines' - ABC listen

Tasmanian postie shares her experiences with dangerous dogs.

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We have asked Public Health for a response to what are hearing from our audience. #politas
Jamie Chapman 🔬🔬@Chapman_Histo28 Oct 2024
Really interesting to hear @LeonCompton's ABC Hobart show this morning talking about problems in the public dental system, with check ups for children requiring over a year's wait (if they happen at all). Staff anonymously reporting severe staff shortages and a pain plan.
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Tasmanian politicians are 'lowest paid' in the country, should they get a pay rise? - ABC listen abc.net.au/listen/programs/h…

Should Tasmanian politicians get a pay rise? - ABC listen

They haven't had one since 2018.

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