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Connecting businesses for growth
Published: Thu 26 Jul 2018, 2:20pm
The Hodgman Liberal Government is committed to continuing to help Tasmanian businesses make the most of the digital and online world, which is a key part of growing small to medium enterprises to drive economic [Read more]
Opening the new NWRH Pre-Admission Clinic
Published: Thu 26 Jul 2018, 2:20pm
The Hodgman Liberal Government is committed to continuing to deliver better health services in the North-West, and with the new Pre-Admission Clinic now open at the NWRH, there is space for eight new medical beds [Read more]
Preserving our Parks for future generations
Published: Thu 26 Jul 2018, 2:20pm
The Tasmanian Government is committed to preserving our precious natural assets so future generations can enjoy our State’s unrivalled natural environment. To help support the management and preservation of our world renowned parks the Government [Read more]
Meningococcal vaccine program
Published: Wed 25 Jul 2018, 2:15pm
The Hodgman Liberal Government will expand Tasmania’s meningococcal vaccination program. While the current vaccination program for high risk groups is consistent with advice provided by the Health Department, given heightened community concern the Government will [Read more]
Backing local business by doubling the local benefits test
Published: Wed 25 Jul 2018, 2:15pm
Our Local Benefits Test is designed to grow jobs by making sure Tasmanian businesses have every chance of winning Government tenders - while still ensuring value-for-money for taxpayers. To further enhance our support for local [Read more]
Smarter Fleet Programs commence
Published: Tue 24 Jul 2018, 4:45pm
Two Smarter Fleet Programs aimed at reducing Tasmanians transport emissions have commenced targeting heavy vehicles and electric vehicles in Local Government. These programs will help reduce fuel costs by improving Tasmania’s heavy vehicle fleet efficiency [Read more]
Large solar PV installation opens
Published: Tue 24 Jul 2018, 4:45pm
The Hodgman Liberal Government’s Tasmania-First Energy policy has set a target to have the lowest regulated electricity prices in Australia, coupled with the goal to make Tasmania 100 per cent self-sufficient in renewable energy by [Read more]
New name unveiled for Tasmania’s libraries
Published: Tue 24 Jul 2018, 4:45pm
Today I was pleased to officially launch Libraries Tasmania, the new name for the state’s library and archive service. The Tasmanian Government knows there is no better foundation for Tasmania’s future than in education, which [Read more]
Deloitte Access Economics report confirms Tasmania's economy is surging
Published: Mon 23 Jul 2018, 10:30am
Tasmania’s economy continues to surge according to the latest Deloitte Access Economics Business Outlook Report. The Report says that the Tasmanian economy is the strongest it has been in years and confirms Tasmania has come [Read more]
A dram of success in the air at Hangar 17
Published: Mon 23 Jul 2018, 10:30am
The Hodgman Liberal Government is committed to continuing to support local Tasmanian businesses and tourism. Agriculture is a vital pillar of the Tasmanian economy, with an annual farm gate value of $1.48 billion. Along with [Read more]