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Published: Thu 26 Apr 2018, 6:45pm

Today I unveiled the Tasmanian Government’s Winter Plan 2018, our strategy to ensure Tasmania is better prepared than ever before for seasonal increased demands on our health services. Additional hospital beds will come online this winter to better cope [Read more]

Published: Thu 26 Apr 2018, 6:45pm

Latest figures show turnaround times for public housing properties has fallen by 28 per cent under the Hodgman Liberal Government. Turnaround times for public housing properties now sits at 24.1 days, below the national benchmark [Read more]

Published: Thu 26 Apr 2018, 6:45pm

The Hodgman Liberal Government is committed to providing more affordable housing options to help Tasmanians in need, including young people at risk of homelessness. Today I toured a wonderful new youth supported accommodation facility in [Read more]

Published: Thu 26 Apr 2018, 9:25am

The Hodgman Liberal Government’s vision is for Tasmania to be the environmental tourism capital of the world. I welcome the Glamorgan Spring Bay Council’s approval of a planning scheme amendment last night as a crucial [Read more]

Published: Thu 26 Apr 2018, 9:25am

The Minister for the Environment, Elise Archer has today called for public assistance in providing information relating to the fatal shooting of a Tasmanian Wedge Tailed Eagle in the State’s north. “The shooting of this [Read more]

Published: Thu 26 Apr 2018, 9:25am

Information about consumer rights, product safety, renting and building is now easier to access following the launch of the new Consumer, Building and Occupational Services (CBOS) website: www.cbos.tas.gov.au The website is designed to deliver building [Read more]

Published: Thu 26 Apr 2018, 9:25am

In response to continued high demand for travel to Bruny Island this week, the MV Bowen will be in service to provide additional sailings. From tomorrow until Sunday 29 April the MV Bowen will operate [Read more]

Published: Thu 26 Apr 2018, 9:25am

With Anzac Day upon us, I encourage Tasmanians to attend their local service and give thanks for the sacrifice of our servicemen and women. This year’s Anzac Day will be the final in the Centenary [Read more]

Published: Thu 26 Apr 2018, 9:25am

Consultation will begin on a new Year 7-12 High School in Brighton, to meet growing demand and encourage even more Tasmanian students to complete Years 11 and 12. As part of our Job Ready Generation [Read more]

Published: Thu 26 Apr 2018, 9:25am

Applications for the 2018 WorkSafe Tasmania Awards are now open, and I encourage eligible Tasmanian organisations and individuals to enter and receive recognition for their commitment to work health and safety. Held every two years, [Read more]