I was told this was a statewide mandate by the LGH, but then found out that partners or a support person can attend in the North-West and South hospitals.

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I have spoken to a senior health adviser and Jeremy Rockcliff directly and they have advised nothing will change until June 2022 when the new building is done at the LGH.

I don't see how the government thinks it's OK to not allow partners or support persons involved in pregnancy appointments, and not see the impact it is having on expectant mothers' mental health and wellbeing.

The staff have been amazing at the LGH but the structure and system around them is not supporting well.

I can't see how the government can say we are COVID ready when they are struggling to recruit for positions.

I have gestational diabetes and at my last three appointments I haven't been seen by the nutritionist or a diabetes educator as no one is available. my last appointment with them was on September 9.

I hope to raise awareness to get some change to help support the staff at the LGH, but also other expectant families.

THE Jenkins report that was released last week exposed the toxic nature of our federal politics.

During such a dark time, the Bass Liberal MHR Bridget Archer has shown herself to be both a leading and principled light.

I don't agree with a lot of Ms Archer's politics.

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But her actions on the cashless welfare card and the need for a federal ICAC has shown her as a conviction rather than career politician.

Ms Archer demonstrated that ultimately her loyalty lay with her electorate, not her party.

This is a new and needed way of doing politics.

The Liberal Member for Bass could take things one step further by contesting the next election as a member for the New Liberals.

I think it would be a better fit and a natural evolution.

OF the many ways the Liberal Party have dragged down the standard of public discourse, few are more cynical than their abuse of public concerns over mental health.

Earlier this year, Tasmania's Premier Peter Gutwein refused to say who got large COVID handouts on the dubious grounds that naming the recipients could cause them anxiety.

This week, they're at it again after federal Treasurer Frydenberg and Prime Minister Scott Morrison dragged Bass MHR Bridget Archer into the PM's office after she voted to allow debate on an effective anti-corruption body.

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As an honest MP, Ms Archer's action were most threatening to a party leadership terror-stricken over the thought that its deals might be scrutinised.

To pretend the disciplinary action taken against her was support is just another lie, calculated to silence questions.

May Ms Archer's example spread through the party and bring about new, competent and honest leadership.

THANKS for the coverage of the Civic Square rally against mandatory vaccination on Saturday, November 28 in (The Sunday Examiner, November 28).

The turnout was much greater than I expected to see. My estimation was a crowd of close to 2000 people.

It was stated at the outset of this well-organised and peaceful rally that it was not "an anti-vax rally" and that many in the crowd were vaccinated. The aim of the rally was the public expression of concern with, and objection to coercive and restrictive measures introduced in response to COVID 19.

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"Jab or your job" does not constitute a person's legal right to genuine free choice in relation to getting any vaccination in this country.

I was pleased with The Examiner's detailed coverage of the issues mentioned at the rally. Opposition to government level response to COVID-19 is poorly represented by the media; either vilified or oversimplified, if it is mentioned at all.

This doesn't strengthen good decision-making in relation to a national emergency like the current pandemic, it narrows and weakens it.

Alienating sections of the population who think differently about things doesn't make solving problems easier.

It makes a mockery of the acceptance of diversity most people live with, and make work, in everyday life.

The issues raised at this rally represent the other side to Jacqui Lambie's argument supporting mandatory vaccination and restrictive measures to coerce people into it.

Giving these different ideas space in The Sunday Examiner provided a wider coverage of opinions on the management of the COVID 19 epidemic.

This helps fill The Examiner's brief as provider of public and historical record. The Examiner is an admirable regional newspaper and deserves support.