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Population growth soars under Hodgman Government’s long-term Plan
Published: Thu 28 Sep 2017, 1:10pm
Under the Hodgman Government’s long-term Plan, Tasmania’s population is growing at the fastest rate since early 2011. [Read more]
Distance makes the difference – New cycle passing laws
Published: Thu 28 Sep 2017, 1:10pm
The safety of some of our most vulnerable road users has been boosted with new bicycle passing distance laws coming into force today. [Read more]
Growing Tasmania's Cycle Tourism Industry
Published: Thu 28 Sep 2017, 1:10pm
Tasmania has enormous potential to become the cycle tourism capital of Australia and our plan is to seize the opportunity in this emerging market. [Read more]
Tassie Kangaroos to join AFLW
Published: Thu 28 Sep 2017, 1:10pm
The Tasmanian Liberal Government has reached a deal with North Melbourne which will see Tasmania represented in the AFLW expansion. A new partnership between NMFC and the Government will result in the creation of the [Read more]
White’s Medihotel madness #2 - Contradictions emerge over care
Published: Thu 28 Sep 2017, 1:10pm
The more Rebecca White tries to explain her Medihotels disaster the more questions emerge. [Read more]
Child death
Published: Thu 28 Sep 2017, 1:10pm
I note media reporting and political commentary surrounding the tragic death of a seven month old baby. [Read more]
Launceston to host national tourism awards
Published: Thu 28 Sep 2017, 1:10pm
Tasmania’s starring role in Australia’s tourism industry is being recognised with Launceston chosen to host the Qantas Australian Tourism Awards gala dinner in early 2019. [Read more]
AEDC grants provide excellent start for our young children
Published: Mon 25 Sep 2017, 11:05am
The Hodgman Government is committed to improving early learning opportunities in Tasmania, because early learning influences the pathway to a job and a good quality of life. The Child and Family Centre (CFC) in East [Read more]
Police evaders not escaping the law
Published: Mon 25 Sep 2017, 11:05am
The Hodgman Government’s crackdown on police evaders is having an immediate impact in getting dangerous offenders off our roads. [Read more]
Tasmania needs guaranteed jail sentences for paedophiles
Published: Mon 25 Sep 2017, 11:05am
This week the Hodgman Liberal Government will table and bring on for debate a motion to restore legislation for guaranteed jail sentences for serious sexual offences against children to the notice paper. If passed, this [Read more]