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Jess Teesdale Federal Labor Candidate for Bass
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I’m Jess Teesdale a teacher and a proud Tasmanian, I have the energy and drive to create a Tasmania where no one feels they must leave to succeed.
I will always listen and work hard for the people of Bass.

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Thank you to every single person who helped on the Bass campaign.
You made campaigning fun & I'm so grateful I got to work alongside you!
From the countless phone calls, door knocks, fundraisers, signs, conversations and pre & polling day
Know that I am so incredibly grateful to you all. ❤️
Multiple pictures in a collage of volunteers working on Jess Teesdale’s Bass campaign with Thank You in big letters written across it.
May 7, 2025 at 6:18 AM
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$95 Million Boost to Tasmanian Freight Equalisation Scheme!

A re-elected #Labor will invest an additional $95 million into the Tasmanian Freight Equalisation Scheme (TFES), a massive win for #Tasmanian farmers, producers, and small businesses!
#laborforbass #auspol #taspol #TFES
Labor will reduce shipping costs for goods moved by sea across Bass Strait!
April 2, 2025 at 3:00 AM
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Beautiful morning in Legana with @tonyburkemp.bsky.social
So good to have the support of excellent Ministers and to be able to discuss in detail what matters most to Tasmanians!

#Medicare #housing and cost of living!
#auspol #taspol
Beautiful morning in Legana on the West Tamar with senior Minister Tony Burke and enthusiastic volunteers in colourful shirts and signage.
March 29, 2025 at 10:23 PM
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Every dollar helps when you are struggling with cost of living and these tax cuts on top of the ones already delivered by #Labor will go on putting money back in your pocket for the rest of your working life!
#auspol #taspol #bass
Medical worker smiling with more tax cuts for every Australian taxpayer graphic in the background
March 27, 2025 at 6:35 AM
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The quiet before the storm!

Doorknocking on a beautiful sunny day in George Town great conversations on the doors lots of love for Medicare and the new cost of living tax cuts!
A street stall for lunch at the Bakery then back to the doors!
March 27, 2025 at 2:29 AM
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Well lots to unpick with the #budget but it’s a responsible and detailed response to the challenges we face and builds towards a future that we can be proud of!

This #Labor Government is delivering #Australian healthcare for Australians and Australian #Education for Australians!
#auspol #taspol
Graphic showing Labor delivering More Tax cuts, more energy bill relief, more bulk billing to help you see a GP, more cuts to your student debt, more houses built around Australia
March 25, 2025 at 9:20 AM
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Fascinating visit to #AMC at #UTAS with Defence Minister and Deputy PM Richard Marles and Professor Paul Brandner

World leading specialist research right here in #Bass #Launceston

It is great to see such interest in our capability in #defense and #maritime from the Minister.
#auspol
Professor Paul Brander at the AMC UTAS campus shows world leading research to Defence Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles and Jess Teesdale
March 14, 2025 at 12:41 AM
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Federal #Labor $65m funding allowing next step in the #UTas stadium development to be released
✅ centre-west stand
✅ Expand western seating
✅ Revamp eastern stand
✅ Improve entry plazas accessibility

This is a huge win for #Launceston and #NorthernTasmania
#UTASStadium #LaborForBass
#auspol #taspol
65 M in funding allowing for redevelopment ot UTAS stadium in Launceston. A big thank you to Albanese Labor Government and Minister Catherine King for supporting our community Plans showing the ✅ centre-west stand ✅ Expand western seating ✅ Revamp eastern stand ✅ Improve entry plazas accessibility
March 5, 2025 at 5:05 AM
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We’re investing $20 mil to progress planning and design work for the New #Tamar Crossing – a new bridge over the #Kanamaluka/RiverTamar

The Albanese #Labor Government is building Tasmania’s future, driving economic growth and improving #road freight efficiency

#auspol
#taspol
#LaborforBass
With Minister Catherine King discussing the new roads investment and the planning for a new bridge over the Kanamaluka/RiverTamar
March 4, 2025 at 2:41 AM
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Out door knocking in Youngtown today, what’s on your mind that the Federal Government should be focusing on?
Medicare and job security big topics from today so far!
Door knocking in Youngtown a vibrant suburb of Launceston
March 3, 2025 at 1:42 AM
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Join us for the Women's #Health Forum featuring Assistant Minister for Health
Ged Kearney
March 5, 2025, 6:30 PM
Invermay Bowls & Community Club, Forster St,
Women’s health issues, from #endometriosis, #ADHD and #menopause to broader discussions on women's health rights.
See you there!
Join us with assistant Minister for Health Ged Kearney for a women’s health forum right here in Launceston!
March 1, 2025 at 6:38 AM
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In 2013 I was stuck on a #remote road in Arnhem Land for 2 days!

I’m proud that #Labor is introducing the Universal Outdoor Mobile Obligation to make sure you can always call for help

5 million km² new coverage
37,000 km roads
000 will always get through
#MobileCoverage #LaborforBass
#auspol
I know firsthand how dangerous it can be to be stranded without mobile coverage. In 2013, I was stuck on a remote road in Arnhem Land for nearly two days. I’ll never forget how quickly things can go wrong, and the added terror when you realise you can't call for help. That’s why I’m so proud that the Albanese Government is introducing the Universal Outdoor Mobile Obligation (UOMO), a world-first reform to make sure Australians can always call for help when they’re in danger. ✅ 5 million km² of new outdoor coverage ✅ 37,000 km of regional roads covered ✅ Triple Zero will always get through, if you can see the sky, you can make an emergency call ✅ Better connectivity during disasters and power outages We’ve heard from locals in places like Ansons Bay about the dangers of mobile black spots. This reform means that if you’re lost in the bush, stuck on a remote road, or facing a medical emergency far from help, you’ll be able to reach emergency services when it matters most. Legislation starts in 2025, with full rollout by 2027, because no one should be left without a lifeline in an emergency. Image: Google Maps Ansons Bay Road
February 26, 2025 at 4:16 AM
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Great news for #Launceston #Medicare Urgent Care Clinic
Over 26000 visits bulk billed now with extended hours from 9 AM - 8 PM

#Labor initiative to reduce pressure on emergency wards is working better than expected and delivering real benefits to the community!
#Thisiswhatwedo
#laborforbass
#auspol
Labor Governments care and Labor Government deliver - This is what we do! The Launceston Urgent Care Clinic now open from 8AM to 9 PM
February 25, 2025 at 6:22 AM
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Spending the morning with @markbutlermp.bsky.social
at the fabulous #Launceston #MedicareUrgentCareClinic
and the wonderful dedicated staff!
This clinic has already seen well over 26 000 visits and now will be funded thanks to #Labor to be open from 9 AM to 8 PM!

#medicare #Tasmania
#auspol #bass
With Health Minister Mark Butker to announce the extension of hours at The Launceston Medicare Urgent Care Clinic. It is one of the busiest in the country it has seen over 26 000 visited and over 50% of them would have otherwise gone to the Emergency department at the Launceston General Hospital
February 25, 2025 at 2:42 AM
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Proud to share the stage and introduce Health Minister Mark Butler followed by @albomp.bsky.social right here in #Launceston

#Labor will rebuild #Medicare with the biggest investment since Labor created it 41 years ago!

#Australian #healthcare for Australians!
#laborforbass
#auspol
#bass
Proud to introduce Health Minister Mark Butler and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Launceston to announce the record Labor a government investment in Medicare.
February 23, 2025 at 8:54 AM
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Absolutely inspiring speech from @albomp.bsky.social today in #Launceston so much good news in one speech!
It was an honour to share the stage and just so exciting to hear the vision and leadership on #Australian Health Care
#Labor started #Medicare and we will fix it!
#Laborforbass
#Bass
#auspol
A quick chat with the Prime Minister after the announcement of Labor's plan to rebuild the Medicare that Australian's love. And we'll do it with the biggest ever investment to Medicare since Labor created it 41 years ago!
February 23, 2025 at 3:29 AM
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Very inspiring talking to Samantha we met at #Alanvale with Minister Giles and her enthusiasm for her study and desire to work in the aged care sector is wonderful. Free #TAFE is helping her whole class to focus on study and spend that money where she needs it most - her family!
#auspol
#Labor
Having a lovely chat with Samantha. She study’s for her Cert III in personal care at Alanvale TAFE thanks to #Labor it’s free and that means she can use that money where she needs it most - her family!
February 20, 2025 at 5:56 AM
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To follow on from the good news about Interest rate cuts due to the good work in lowering inflation from the high levels we inherited:

How else are #Labor addressing the cost of living issues?

The Liberals opposed every single one of these!

Let’s take a look
#Laborforbass
#auspol
#Tasmania
Labor cost of living action Tax cuts, Power bill relief, Cheaper medicines, free TAFE, Free #Medicare urgent care clinics, Cheaper child care, pay rises for child care workers, reducing HECS debt, 3 increases to minimum wages
February 18, 2025 at 11:10 PM
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A wonderful conversation with Mowbray Golf Club.

It is growing and looking to secure its own water supply.

The great thing is the proposed dam expansion would act as a sediment catchment stopping a lot of urban runoff into the #Tamar river.

#Golf
#LaborforBass
February 18, 2025 at 6:01 AM
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The lovely people at #Launceston Bowls club with a history going back to 1883!

Thanks @chelobyrne.bsky.social for the introduction

The oldest bowls #club in #Tasmania ? Their history room is incredible and in such a beautiful setting with views to the Launceston Cataract Gorge
Lovely chance to meet and chat with the good people at Launceston Bowls club! The oldest bowls club in Tasmania? A beautiful morning at Launceston Bowls Club
February 17, 2025 at 9:13 PM
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A wonderful talk with the apprentices (and some old students of mine!) at Tas Building Group Apprenticeship Scheme #TasBGAS
#Labor is delivering support in Housing & Construction to attract and retain more #apprentices in critical trades plumbers, bricklayers, electricians and carpenters
#auspol
School based and trade apprentices at TasBGAS with Minister for Skills and Training Andrew Giles
February 17, 2025 at 1:37 PM
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So good to talk to the students at #Alanvale #TAFE with #Labor Minister Giles
#FreeTAFE allows so many people to access the training Tasmania needs.
A range of ages and backgrounds and all keen to
work as caregivers, in disability support, aged care the roles we need so much across #Tasmania #auspol
Great discussion in the Cert III caregivers class, at Alanvale TAFE wonderful people!
February 17, 2025 at 4:00 AM
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Rain, wind and a whole lot of enthusiasm! Huge thanks to the absolute legends who braved the weather to hit the doors with me today. Fantastic conversations I am very keen to work with #community and all layers of government to ensure we are making positive change for Bass. #LaborForBass #volunteer
Out on the doors in Mowbray. Thanks for the conversations!
February 15, 2025 at 5:58 AM
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Great fun with Janie Finlay MP at River bend park Launceston.
A BBQ for supporters followed by construction of a cardboard boat for the Youngstown Rotary Soggy Bottom Boat Festival at the beautiful Cataract Gorge

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Construction of a cardboard boat for the soggy bottom boat festival calls for detailed dimensions!
February 9, 2025 at 5:35 AM
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Absolute privilege to see and join in with the joy, excitement and happiness at New Horizons TAS awards night.

@chelobyrne.bsky.social

#nhtawards25

www.newhorizonstas.org.au
Great discussion with Chairperson Pitt Leedham about the excellent work New Horizons does and the difference it makes in so many Tasmanian lives. With Michelle O’Byrne MP and Hanna multi award winner!
February 9, 2025 at 12:38 AM