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More meals for Tasmanians in need
Published: Mon 16 Oct 2017, 3:40pm
Far too many Tasmanians rely on emergency food relief at some point in their life, through circumstances out of their control. [Read more]
Do not eat wild shellfish from the East Coast of Tasmania
Published: Mon 16 Oct 2017, 3:40pm
High levels of algal toxins have been detected in shellfish in George Rocks, Binalong Bay, Bicheno, Moulting Bay, Great Oyster Bay, Great Swanport, Little Swanport, Spring Bay, Blackman Bay and Nubeena/Wedge Bay. Because toxins have [Read more]
Cattle Hill Wind Farm program to employ local workers
Published: Mon 16 Oct 2017, 3:40pm
The Hodgman Liberal Government is committed to a “Tasmania-First” energy policy to ensure Tasmanians have access to renewable and reliable energy, and pay the lowest possible electricity prices. [Read more]
Government spending reined in
Published: Fri 13 Oct 2017, 12:35pm
The Hodgman Liberal Government is committed to openness and transparency. [Read more]
Proposed Changes to Parliamentary Sitting Schedule
Published: Fri 13 Oct 2017, 12:35pm
Following on from the Government’s announcement last week that the TasWater takeover vote would be delayed until after the Pembroke by-election due to the vacancy in Pembroke, I can now release the updated proposed Parliamentary [Read more]
Farm safety crucial to rural livelihoods
Published: Fri 13 Oct 2017, 12:35pm
New farm employees will be provided with a farm safety handbook to raise awareness about on-farm work health and safety from today. [Read more]
2018 Graduate Development Program: Open for application
Published: Fri 13 Oct 2017, 12:35pm
Sixteen of the best and brightest university graduates will have the opportunity to bring their diverse skills to the Tasmanian State Service next year as part of the 2018 Graduate Development Program. [Read more]
Another tourism opportunity for Tasman Island
Published: Fri 13 Oct 2017, 12:35pm
Tourists could soon enjoy the beautiful Tasman National Park from the air, as a change to the management plan could open it up for sensitive and appropriate aircraft access. [Read more]
Pembroke voters won’t know Labor’s pokies policy before Election Day
Published: Fri 13 Oct 2017, 12:35pm
The pressure is obviously mounting on rookie leader, Rebecca White. [Read more]
More protections for volunteer firefighters
Published: Fri 13 Oct 2017, 12:35pm
The Hodgman Liberal Government values the crucial role our 5000 volunteer firefighters play in protecting the community and we will take action to provide them with the same protections under the law as paid firefighters. [Read more]