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Published: Mon 20 Aug 2018, 2:35pm

This Vietnam Veterans Day, we pay special tribute to the men and women who served during the significant battles at Fire Support Bases Coral and Balmoral. These were two of the largest battles of the [Read more]

Published: Mon 20 Aug 2018, 2:35pm

Congratulations to the Tasmanian Farmers and Graziers Association which is this week celebrating 70 years of operation. The TFGA provides a powerful and effective voice for Tasmania’s farming sector and the government appreciates its shared [Read more]

Published: Fri 17 Aug 2018, 12:20pm

The Hodgman Liberal Government is working hard to deliver on a range of short, medium and long-term actions to ensure every Tasmanian has a roof over their head. There is no doubt that Tasmania’s housing [Read more]

Published: Fri 17 Aug 2018, 12:20pm

The Unions and Labor have a shameful track record of resorting to stunts and false claims in an attempt to manipulate public perception. These are the facts: [Read more]

Published: Fri 17 Aug 2018, 12:20pm

Two important new art exhibitions exploring the State’s colonial past have today opened at the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery. The National Picture has been developed in partnership with the National Gallery of Australia (the [Read more]

Published: Fri 17 Aug 2018, 12:20pm

More Tasmanians than ever before are in work according to today’s ABS Labour Force figures. Almost a quarter of a million Tasmanians are now employed, confirming our long-term plan is delivering and getting more Tasmanians [Read more]

Published: Fri 17 Aug 2018, 12:20pm

I have received advice from the Police Commissioner in relation to a referral made by Ella Haddad MP regarding the Health Minister Michael Ferguson. The Commissioner advises that having reviewed the referral by Ms Haddad, [Read more]

Published: Fri 17 Aug 2018, 12:20pm

The Family Violence Reforms Bill has been released for consultation. The Bill is part of our commitment to reduce levels of family violence in the State and improve the way Tasmania’s justice system deals with [Read more]

Published: Fri 17 Aug 2018, 12:20pm

Yesterday’s release of the ABS Wage Price Index has confirmed Tasmania’s public sector wages experienced strong growth over the last financial year. Overall in Tasmania wages rose by an average of 2.5 per cent, which [Read more]

Published: Thu 16 Aug 2018, 12:55pm

The Orb is an innovative approach to supporting teacher practice, which provides a wide range of materials to assist in the teaching of Tasmanian Aboriginal Histories and Cultures. Officially launched today, the Orb is separated [Read more]