Local Party Launch in Hobart by Tasmanian Times

The Local Party spoke to media in Hobart as they launched their new political party for Tasmania. Audio features party founders Leanne Minshull, Anna Bateman (4:00) and Craig Garland (6:10).

Leanne Minshull  Is an independent policy analyst and was until recently Director of The Australia Institute, Tasmania. Leanne, with her partner David, is publican of the Fern Tree Tavern in Hobart. Leanne has over twenty years experience in politics and public policy at a national and international level. Leanne holds a law degree and a masters in labour law and relations. 

Craig Garland Is a fisherman from Tasmania's north-west Coast. Craig has been a fisherman since he was 14 and is also a member of the Tasmanian Fishing Advisory Council. A father of three Craig, ran in the 2018 federal by-election in Braddon and surprised election-watchers by gaining 11% of the vote. A remarkable result given he funded his own campaign and put just ten posters up in one of Australia's most marginal electorates. 

Anna Bateman Is a communications professional and spent nearly 30 years working in the media, notably producing Judith Lucy is All Woman, Luke Warm Sex with Luke McGregor and Can of Worms which she developed with Andrew Denton. Anna moved into politics in 2016 working first for Tony Windsor and then Senator Jacqui Lambie when she was re-elected to the Senate in 2019.