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The ongoing debacle surrounding the new Spirit of Tasmania ships has caused a lot of finger-pointing. TT-Line blames TasPorts, TasPorts blames TT-Line, the opposition blames the government, and the government blames TT-Line but not TasPorts. But who do Tasmanians think is really responsible? Show sponsor EMRS conducted an exclusive survey for FontCast, and the results are in.

Font PR partners Brad Stansfield and Becher Townshend, along with The Mercury's political editor David Killick, unpack the latest data in this exclusive mini-episode of FontCast.

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Dean Winter is rapidly closing the gap on Premier Jeremy Rockliff as the preferred premier, according to the latest poll numbers from our sponsor EMRS. While he hasn't taken the lead, he is closing the gap rapidly, according to the latest numbers.

Font PR partners Brad Stansfield and Becher Townshend are joined by The Mercury's political editor David Killick to dissect the poll and analyze the latest Tasmanian political news, including:

• A sternly worded letter from Hobart's Lord Mayor, upset by EMRS polling questions.
• The continuing debacle with Tasmania's government-owned businesses, and the government's proposed changes to TT-Line, TasPorts, TasRail, etc.
• The debate over pokies rages on.
• The on-again-off-again UTAS city move; it's off-again apparently.
• Could Development Assessment Panels help increase the flow of new housing in the state?
• Craig Garland sparks controversy after being found driving under the influence, but not of alcohol.
• Bec White has moved to federal politics, being pre-selected for the seat of Lyons for next year's federal poll.

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The TT Line ferry fiasco intensifies as Font PR partners Brad Stansfield and Becher Townshend are joined by The Mercury's political editor David Killick to dissect the latest embarrassment for the state government-owned organisation and other big issues for the state.

On the agenda in this episode:

• The TT Line Clusterf**k
• Is the former opposition leader the Great White Hope for the seat of Lyons?
• Richard "Whiz Kid" Dowling's apparent captain's pick for Labor in the Senate
• The Premier's cabinet reshuffle after Michael Ferguson's resignation
• The government's new "license to gamble"

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"If we go for more than a week without a some sort of major political interruption, we need to declare a new age of political stability," according to Font PR Partner and Host of the FontCast Becher Townshend. He is joined by Font PR Partner Brand Stansfield and political editor from The Mercury David Killick.

On the show today:

• Michael Ferguson resigns
• Nick Street moves to the backbench for personal reasons
• Eric Abetz's contention that the government just ignore any no-confidence motion
• The political hit on Michael Ferguson in The Australian newspaper - where did it come from?
• The latest on the TT Line Ships Saga
• The pending front bench reshuffle

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Budget estimates, it's a wonderful time of the year and there were a few little gems for the team to talk about this year. 

Font PR Partners Becher Townshend and Brad Stansfield are joined by the Mercury's political editor David Killick.

FontCast is Tasmania's top rating political podcast bringing you the most well informed and fearless analysis of state politics.

*This episode was recorded remotely due to illness. As a result, our audio has a few interesting moments*

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There's lots to talk about in the world of #politas, not least of which, Michael Ferguson resigned as infrastructure minister but he was able to save his position as treasurer ahead of handing down his third budget.

We also cover economist Saul Eslake's meltdown on LinkedIn over our last mini-episode as well as a few special announcements. 

Font PR Partners Becher Townshend and Brad Stansfield are joined by the Mercury's political editor David Killick.

FontCast is Tasmania's top rating political podcast bringing you the most well informed and fearless analysis of state politics.

*This episode was recorded remotely due to illness. As a result, our audio has a few interesting moments*

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Economist Saul Eslake's report into state finances, which was commissioned as part of the now defunct Lambie Network deal, has found the state's budget is in a terrible state. Eslake recommends increasing taxes on working Tasmanians and small businesses. Becher, Brad and Jack Milroy don't agree on the solution but they do agree that Saul's assessment can't be ignored. 

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Talking Lambiegate, TTLinegate and Blomleygate to name just a few.

Font PR Partners Becher Townshend and Brad Stansfield are joined by Labor Party Consultant Jack Milroy.

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Becher is back from Ireland and is not surprised that the TT Line debacle is still the big story in the local media. Brad declares heads must roll over slow moving train wreck. 

Incidentally, he feels much the same about the Tasmanian community fund's decision to give $500K to the "yes" campaign in the federal government's failed Voice Referendum which was excoriated by the Auditor General. 

Font PR Partners Becher Townshend and Brad Stansfield are joined by The Mercury's political editor David Killick in this episode of FontCast.

FontCast is Tasmania's top rating political podcast bringing you the most well informed and fearless analysis of state politics.

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The Rockliff Government a scorecard to make it's first 100 days in government. Naturally, they gave themselves a perfect score of 100 out of 100. Brad thought he'd get a second opinion and ask the panel to give them a score out of 10. Unsurprisingly the results were a little different. 

Hear the state's most informed commentary in this Mini FontCast episode with Font PR's Brad Stansfield with political editor from The Mercury, David Killick and Labor Party consultant Jack Millroy.

FontCast is the state's top-rating homegrown podcast, the only place to get clear, informed, fearless analysis of Tasmanian politics.

The home of Tasmania’s best political commentary. 

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