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Education Declaration paves way for 250 extra teachers
Published: Tue 7 Aug 2018, 11:45am
Today I signed Tasmania’s first Quality Teaching Declaration – An agreement between Tasmanian education leaders which lays the foundation for the employment of 250 more teachers. Through a bold, new collaborative approach, The Hodgman Liberal [Read more]
Body-worn cameras for Tasmanian police officers
Published: Tue 7 Aug 2018, 11:45am
The Hodgman Liberal Government is continuing to work towards our goal of making Tasmania the safest state to live, work and raise a family. As part of this strong plan, we are today beginning the [Read more]
Tasmania leading the nation in investment growth
Published: Tue 7 Aug 2018, 11:45am
Investment in Tasmania is leading the nation according to the latest Deloitte Access Economics Investment Monitor. Investment in Tasmania has grown by an amazing 32 per cent for the quarter and is up 44 per [Read more]
Teddy Sheean Memorial Grants Program
Published: Tue 7 Aug 2018, 11:45am
Tasmanian RSL clubs, sub-branch and ex-service organisations are encouraged to apply for the Teddy Sheean Memorial Grants Program 2018-19 with applications for round one now open. The grants program was established as a tribute to [Read more]
Update on surgical terminations in Tasmania
Published: Mon 6 Aug 2018, 11:10am
The new private provider to deliver low-cost surgical abortions in Tasmania is on track to commence by October this year. This service is in line with the recommendations of the Department of Health report on [Read more]
Easing pressures at the LGH
Published: Mon 6 Aug 2018, 11:10am
The Hodgman Liberal Government is taking action to resolve pressures at the Launceston General Hospital. A number of improvements have either been made, or are in process of being made, that will address demand and [Read more]
Removal of tampon tax
Published: Mon 6 Aug 2018, 11:10am
The Hodgman Liberal Government agrees with the proposal to remove the GST from female sanitary products, and I will be supporting its removal at the meeting of Treasurers in September. [Read more]
Free meningococcal vaccination clinic at the DEC
Published: Mon 6 Aug 2018, 11:10am
Over 5000 Tasmanians will receive a free vaccination this weekend as part of the response to recent cases of meningococcal W disease in the New Town, Moonah and Glenorchy areas. A public vaccination clinic is [Read more]
Easing pressures on the LGH
Published: Mon 6 Aug 2018, 11:10am
The Hodgman Liberal Government is taking action to resolve pressures at the Launceston General Hospital. A number of improvements have either been made, or are in the process of being made, that will address demand [Read more]
New trout season opens
Published: Mon 6 Aug 2018, 11:10am
Tasmania’s world class brown trout fishery opens today for the 2018-19 season. The Hodgman Liberal Government is a passionate supporter of our inland fisheries which attracts more than 26,000 recreational licensed anglers each year. We [Read more]