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TasTAFE Audit Report released
Published: Thu 24 May 2018, 12:45pm
Today, I have tabled in Parliament, the full independent TasTAFE audit report ahead of schedule. The report contains findings and recommendations across nine areas including credit card usage, recruitment and travel and accommodation. All recommendations [Read more]
Tasmanian construction work boom
Published: Thu 24 May 2018, 12:45pm
Residential building work in Tasmania has increased by a staggering 18.6 per cent according to the latest ABS Construction Work Done statistics released today. The March quarter statistics show the Tasmanian result is significantly higher [Read more]
Labor fails on housing
Published: Thu 24 May 2018, 12:45pm
Labors’ embarrassing question time today shows they have nothing to offer Tasmanians except carping and negativity. It is clear Labor’s only plan for housing is endless reviews and to impose higher taxes on Tasmanians. The [Read more]
Fruit fly eradication efforts continue into winter
Published: Thu 24 May 2018, 12:45pm
The Hodgman Liberal Government remains totally committed to eradicating fruit fly from our State. With the onset of winter we will maintain control area restrictions until we are declared fruit fly free, we will continue [Read more]
Taking Tasmanian tourism to the next level
Published: Wed 23 May 2018, 12:05pm
The Government’s vision is for Tasmania to be the environmental tourism capital of the world. Last year, more than 1.26 million people visited Tasmania, spending a total of $2.33 billion on accommodation, attractions, tours, transport [Read more]
Strong results for Tasmania in ANZ Stateometer report
Published: Wed 23 May 2018, 12:05pm
The latest ANZ Stateometer report has confirmed Tasmania’s economy remains in a strong position leading up to this year’s budget. The report confirmed the Tasmanian economy is growing at “above trend” rates, with economic activity [Read more]
A step closer to new ferry services
Published: Wed 23 May 2018, 12:05pm
Tasmania’s economy is booming, and with a growing economy comes a need to manage road and infrastructure challenges, such as the increased traffic flows along our main arterials. That is why the Hodgman Liberal Government [Read more]
Legislative Council inquiry welcomed
Published: Wed 23 May 2018, 12:05pm
The Hodgman Liberal Government welcomes the Legislative Council’s inquiry into proposed changes to firearms laws. We understand this is an emotive issue for all Tasmanians and we are therefore very committed to engaging in extensive [Read more]
Vision for Prosser
Published: Wed 23 May 2018, 12:05pm
I am thrilled to have this opportunity to represent the people of Prosser and ensure the Hodgman Liberal Government’s plan is delivered. My roots run deep in the electorate of Prosser. I was born there, [Read more]
Integrity Commission Report into the Glenorchy City Council
Published: Wed 23 May 2018, 12:05pm
The Integrity Commission’s report into the Glenorchy City Council is very concerning reading. There was no doubt that the Glenorchy City Council was not performing, which is why the Hodgman Government established a Board of [Read more]