We’re living with the direct consequences of the government’s financial mismanagement. Homelessness and crime are spiralling out of control, essential services like hospitals and schools are starved of funding, and government-owned utilities are hitting us with record-high prices. At this critical moment, the proposal to build Macquarie Point Stadium poses a threat we simply cannot afford to entertain.

The Tasmanian government plans to borrow hundreds of millions to spend on a sports stadium that we neither want nor need. Meanwhile, Tasmania already bears the burden of the worst credit rating in the country, with a ballooning debt situation that seems to worsen daily. The construction of this stadium will only exacerbate these financial troubles, endangering generations to come.

Consider the facts: Tasmania’s unemployment rate is rising, homelessness is becoming a crisis, and public services are suffering from chronic underfunding. Our schools are struggling with inadequate resources, and our healthcare system cannot meet the needs of our growing population. When one evaluates these pressing issues, it becomes apparent that our focus and funding should be directed toward revitalizing these essential services instead of investing in a costly piece of infrastructure that the majority of Tasmanians do not support.

Investing sizable amounts of money into the Macquarie Point Stadium is a miscalculation that will lead to the further deterioration of our state's economic health. Instead, this money could be more wisely allocated to improve our education system, healthcare, and public housing. Addressing these areas would provide immediate and sustained benefits for all Tasmanians, ensuring a safer and more secure future.

Let us stand together against this financially reckless decision. Let's demand that our government prioritize the needs of its people over unnecessary developments. By signing this petition, you are taking a critical step toward safeguarding our public funds and urging our leaders to adopt a more responsible fiscal management strategy. Let’s stop the building of Macquarie Point Stadium before it’s too late.