The Labor Party has changed under my leadership. 

We are firmly focused on jobs and economic development. We are back in the business of nation-building, and we're unashamedly pro-development, pro-business, and pro-workers. We are the party of responsible financial management in Tasmanian politics today.

I am excited to present a new vision for Tasmania future—one where Tasmania is the easiest place to do business, and the best place to grow up, work and retire.

And today I've outlined three new initiatives to make that vision a reality.

• Backing Development: We will give champion development, cut red tape, and accelerate new projects by giving the Coordinator-General new powers to get things done
• A Renewable Energy Boom: We will get Marinus built by allowing the Federal Government to take control - unlocking $25 billion of renewable energy development
• Fixing the Budget: We will start the work of bringing Tasmania’s finances back under control, with ten initiatives for budget repair

These come on top of our commitment to back a new stadium, the university's plans for a $500 million science facility and 2,000 new homes, and our unwavering commitment to the industries that regional Tasmania in particular relies on.

I am proud to offer Tasmanians new leadership and a renewed Labor Party, with a vision of hope for the future. 

Together, we can deliver the change Tasmania needs.

A copy of Dean Winter's budget reply is available here.

Dean Winter MP
Tasmanian Labor Leader