Independent academic Michael Rowan runs for Huon Legislative Council seat
Michael Rowan, an independent academic, is running for the Huon Legislative Council seat in Tasmania's upper house election on May 2, focusing on budget accountability, education reform, and environmental protections. Rowan's campaign is influenced by his experience with a backyard bushfire bunker and his work on education reform.
Michael Rowan, a former university executive, is running for the Huon Legislative Council seat in Tasmania's upper house election. His platform includes budget accountability, education reform, and tougher environmental protections. Rowan's experience with a backyard bushfire bunker led him to enter politics, after Kingborough Council refused to approve the shelter. He has referred the matter to Tasmania's Integrity Commission. Rowan is also concerned about Tasmania's low year 12 completion rates and the state's budget deficit, which he says needs to be reduced by $300 million a year for five consecutive years. He is also critical of the salmon industry's farming practices, citing the use of antibiotics and environmental concerns.
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