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Published: Tue 17 Apr 2018, 4:40pm

Data from the latest Quarterly Affordable Housing Report has revealed that the Hodgman Liberal Government’s Affordable Housing Strategy and Action Plan is working to address Tasmania’s housing shortage. So far our Affordable Housing Strategy has [Read more]

Published: Tue 17 Apr 2018, 4:40pm

Labor’s proposed capital gains tax grab on investment properties will hurt Tasmanian families looking to rent or buy their home. Analysis released today by the Housing Institute of Australia and the Centre for International Economics [Read more]

Published: Mon 16 Apr 2018, 12:30pm

Sorell is one of the fast growing regions in Tasmania, however, local sports and recreational facilities are not keeping pace with demand. The Hodgman Liberal Government understands Sorell residents deserve sports and recreation facilities that [Read more]

Published: Mon 16 Apr 2018, 12:30pm

Tasmania’s art scene will receive a $260 000 injection to support high-quality, youth focused, art experiences and activities across the State. The program will be delivered through Arts Tasmania and aims to support and invigorate [Read more]

Published: Mon 16 Apr 2018, 12:30pm

The service of alcohol at gaming machines is a matter for the independent Tasmanian Liquor and Gaming Commission. Contrary to reports, individuals will still be able to drink while playing at gaming machines, however they [Read more]

Published: Mon 16 Apr 2018, 12:30pm

The safety of all visitors to Tasmania’s pristine national parks is of paramount importance. That’s why the Hodgman Liberal Government has developed a new, multilingual bushwalking preparation and safety video as part of a suite [Read more]

Published: Mon 16 Apr 2018, 12:30pm

The Hodgman Liberal Government is working to ensure we are better prepared for winter illnesses than ever before. As Health Minister, I would like to urge all Tasmanians to play their role in this campaign [Read more]

Published: Mon 16 Apr 2018, 12:30pm

At today’s COAG Health Council meeting, the State Government has agreed to collaborate with other states and the Commonwealth to develop a single, nationally consistent application pathway for people to access unregistered medical cannabis products. [Read more]

Published: Mon 16 Apr 2018, 12:30pm

Tasmanian Liberal Senator Jonathon Duniam and Tasmanian Treasurer Peter Gutwein have joined the business community to launch a working group focused on getting our fair share of Australian Public Service jobs to Tasmania, as part [Read more]

Published: Fri 13 Apr 2018, 12:25pm

Thanks to the joint efforts of the State Government, CSIRO and a number of key conservation organisations, one of the world’s rarest marine creatures, the Spotted Handfish, has been given a lifeline. The unique fish [Read more]