Hanke has been on the payroll of the new Liberal government in Tassie this year, costing lots of taxpayers money for very little input.Hird's mum & dad are big socialists & ALP supporters.
There was a lot of friction in the family when Tania bought Ian Hanke on board, a known Liberal backer.
Given that their main spin/message is "Tasmania is open for business" with a hidden subtext of "we are screwing the greenies every which way and you can do whatever business you like in the bush, reserved areas included", I'm not sure a work experience kiddy with Liberal Party leanings couldn't have done just as well for free.
Sorry to go off topic but this thread has hardly been riveting of late.