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Published: Wed 23 May 2018, 12:05pm

While Labor today mounted a failed attempt at cheap political point scoring, we are getting on with the job of addressing the housing shortage. Under the Hodgman Liberal Government, we have delivered Tasmania’s first 10-year [Read more]

Published: Tue 22 May 2018, 12:55pm

I have today tabled the Consolidated Fund Supply Bill (No.1) 2018 and the Consolidated Fund Supply Bill (No.2) in Parliament. As the 2018-19 Budget has been delayed by several weeks, these bills will allow the [Read more]

Published: Tue 22 May 2018, 12:55pm

The recent Federal Budget demonstrates the benefits which flow from having a strong partnership between State and Federal Liberal Governments working together to achieve great things for Tasmania. The Turnbull Government announced in its Budget [Read more]

Published: Tue 22 May 2018, 12:55pm

So far, more than 500 people and businesses have shown interest in the Hermal Group’s $190 million Cross Laminated Plantation timber mill and production facility. There have been 350 inquires about employment opportunities at the [Read more]

Published: Tue 22 May 2018, 12:55pm

The Hodgman Liberal Government has acted swiftly to provide assistance to individuals and Councils in the aftermath of the recent devastating floods in the South. Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements have been activated in [Read more]

Published: Tue 22 May 2018, 12:55pm

The Managing Contractor is securing a section of scaffolding at the RHH Redevelopment construction site damaged by today’s strong winds. Safety is our priority and the Managing Contractor is working with Worksafe to ensure the [Read more]

Published: Tue 22 May 2018, 11:30am

I am delighted to announce that Mr. Les Williams is the 2018 Premier’s Volunteer of the Year. For more than 60 years, Les has volunteered in a range of different capacities, including at both government [Read more]

Published: Tue 22 May 2018, 11:30am

Labor must state once and for all if they support our legislation to cap power prices and reduce the cost of living for Tasmanians. Last time Labor were in Government power prices rose by 65 [Read more]

Published: Tue 22 May 2018, 11:30am

The Hodgman Liberal Government’s Tasmania First energy policy objective of achieving 100 per cent energy self-sufficiency through renewable power generation has taken another important step forward. The developer of the Cattle Hill Wind Farm, Goldwind [Read more]

Published: Tue 22 May 2018, 11:30am

The Department of State Growth advises that all city bound lanes are safe for traffic, with one lane remaining closed to provide safe working space for Taswater. The Northbound will remain at one lane until [Read more]