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Preliminary Outcomes Report 2017-18: Hodgman Government delivers another balanced budget
Published: Tue 14 Aug 2018, 6:50pm
The Hodgman Government is committed to providing Tasmania with strong budget management. A balanced budget helps drive confidence, which in turn supports economic growth, attracts investment and job creation. The 2017-18 Preliminary Outcomes Report shows [Read more]
Time for Labor to stop politicking and start working
Published: Tue 14 Aug 2018, 6:50pm
Labor are still bitter and twisted about losing the State election, they’re angry they were rejected by Tasmanians and need someone to take it out on. For months we’ve seen them constantly attack members and [Read more]
2018 Cripps Tasmanian Short Course Championships
Published: Tue 14 Aug 2018, 3:50pm
The 2018 Cripps Tasmanian Short Course Championships is now underway in Hobart showcasing some of Tasmania’s best swimmers. Over the two days, 304 swimmers will compete in the 105 events held at the Doone Kennedy [Read more]
Metro Tasmania begins planning for ferry service
Published: Tue 14 Aug 2018, 3:50pm
Metro Tasmania has commenced planning for a ferry service on the River Derwent. The Hodgman Liberal Government understands that public transport is a critical element of successful transport outcomes for Hobart and we support a [Read more]
Supporting Aussie Farmers
Published: Tue 14 Aug 2018, 3:50pm
The Hodgman Liberal Government stands with our mainland cousins and welcomes the generosity of Tasmanians supporting drought stricken farmers in parts of NSW and QLD. Tasmanian farmers have donated almost 450 tonnes of hay to [Read more]
Meningococcal vaccination program update
Published: Tue 14 Aug 2018, 3:50pm
More than 43,000 vaccines have been delivered to general practitioners and councils around Tasmania as part of the Government’s expanded meningococcal disease vaccination program. Public Health Services vaccinated over 5000 at the Derwent Entertainment Centre [Read more]
COAG Update
Published: Tue 14 Aug 2018, 3:50pm
The COAG Energy Council has made substantial progress today agreeing to take the National Energy Guarantee to the next stage. The Council has agreed to the release of the exposure draft of the National Electricity [Read more]
Cable car
Published: Tue 14 Aug 2018, 3:50pm
It is disappointing, but not surprising, that the HCC committee voted against a flora and fauna study that will inform the case for a cable car on Mt Wellington. The Hodgman Liberal Government is a [Read more]
Congratulating our police graduates
Published: Tue 14 Aug 2018, 3:50pm
The Tasmanian Government congratulates the 66 Tasmania Police officers graduating today from the University of Tasmania. Tasmania Police is the only police service in Australia where the training and promotion aligns with a university bachelor [Read more]
Labor fails to stand up for Tasmania’s best energy interests
Published: Fri 10 Aug 2018, 12:45pm
Tasmanian Labor’s failure to support the National Energy Guarantee is a demonstration that they’d rather put politics above Tasmania’s best interests. As Australia’s renewable energy powerhouse, Tasmania will be a major beneficiary under the NEG and [Read more]