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Published: Fri 1 Jun 2018, 5:25pm

I am pleased to announce Sonya Pringle-Jones has been appointed as Tasmania’s first Child Advocate and will start in the role on Monday. Ms Pringle-Jones is well known through her role as Therapeutic Services Program [Read more]

Published: Fri 1 Jun 2018, 5:25pm

The 2018-19 Budget media lock up will be held on Thursday June 14th. As in previous years the lock up will be held in the Premier's reception room, 11th floor, 15 Murray St Hobart. [Read more]

Published: Fri 1 Jun 2018, 5:25pm

With winter now upon us, I would like to remind all Tasmanians of the common dangers associated with appliances used to stay warm. Each year around 50 people across the country die from house fires, [Read more]

Published: Fri 1 Jun 2018, 5:25pm

Internationally renowned Tasmanian Indigenous artist Lola Greeno’s exhibition opens today at TMAG, showcasing breathtaking works using unusual and beautiful natural materials. The exhibition marks the eighth instalment of the Australian Design Centre’s Living Treasures: Masters [Read more]

Published: Fri 1 Jun 2018, 5:25pm

New ABS figures have confirmed that Tasmania businesses are continuing to invest in the state. The figures show that investment has increased by five per cent over the March 2018 quarter and is up nearly [Read more]

Published: Tue 29 May 2018, 5:45pm

The Tasmanian Government will lead a Trade Mission to Asia later this year and is today calling for Expressions of Interest for Tasmanian businesses to be involved. The 2018 Mission will focus on key sectors [Read more]

Published: Tue 29 May 2018, 5:45pm

‘Don’t Keep History A Mystery’ is this year’s National Reconciliation Week (May 27 – June 3) theme and comes as an important reminder of the need for continued and concerted efforts towards reconciliation. I hope [Read more]

Published: Mon 28 May 2018, 4:20pm

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has added an additional one million vehicles to the list of those being recalled due to faulty airbags. I urge all Tasmanian’s to check whether their vehicle is included [Read more]

Published: Mon 28 May 2018, 4:20pm

Supporting and listening to Tasmania’s agriculture and food producers is a key part of our plan to grow the sector ten-fold to $10 billion by 2050. The Government’s Stock Underpass Pilot Scheme is a great [Read more]

Published: Mon 28 May 2018, 4:20pm

A $2.3 million modern redevelopment of New Norfolk High School has delivered a new state of the art Year 11 and 12 area, an outdoor courtyard, and a refurbished Year 7 block for Derwent Valley [Read more]