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Creating more jobs in our regional areas
Published: Fri 6 Apr 2018, 12:20pm
The Tasmanian Government is strongly committed to maintaining the growth in our economy right across the State, and supporting more jobs in our regions. Under our 100 day Plan we will draft legislation to provide payroll [Read more]
Strong February retail figures continue the trend
Published: Fri 6 Apr 2018, 12:20pm
The Hodgman Liberal Government has been working hard to implement our long-term Plan for economic growth and job creation in Tasmania. Business confidence is up, retail and export statistics continue to go from strength-to-strength, and [Read more]
Extension of Payroll Tax Rebate Scheme to support more young Tasmanians into work
Published: Wed 4 Apr 2018, 4:30pm
The Tasmanian Government is strongly committed to supporting more young Tasmanians into work to build the workforce our growing economy needs. As part of our plan, we will extend our successful Payroll Tax Rebate Scheme [Read more]
AMC to be key strategic partner in Naval Shipbuilding College
Published: Wed 4 Apr 2018, 4:30pm
I welcome today’s announcement that the University of Tasmania’s Australian Maritime College (AMC) will be a key strategic partner in the new Naval Shipbuilding College. Based in Launceston, the AMC has a national and international [Read more]
Building Tasmanian industries through US Trade Mission
Published: Wed 4 Apr 2018, 4:30pm
The Hodgman Liberal Government is committed to growing our economy and creating more jobs for Tasmanians in areas such as Advanced Manufacturing and Defence Industries. This is why we’ve prioritised this area through a new [Read more]
The Honourable Jocelyn Margaret Newman AO
Published: Wed 4 Apr 2018, 4:30pm
The Tasmanian Liberals extend our deepest sympathies to the family of Jocelyn Newman AO. Jocelyn Newman was a trailblazer for women in the Liberal Party and our nation’s Parliament. She was strong, smart and so [Read more]
Focus on winning more defence industry contracts
Published: Wed 4 Apr 2018, 4:30pm
Tasmanian businesses have an international reputation for manufacturing and innovation excellence with the sector providing 18,700 jobs state-wide. Tasmania’s aim of becoming a defence supply centre of excellence is a team effort which is why [Read more]
Tasmanian athletes to make history in 2018 Commonwealth Games
Published: Wed 4 Apr 2018, 4:30pm
I am very proud to support the largest Tasmanian contingent ever for the 2018 Commonwealth Games in their bid to represent their state and country on the Gold Coast. Of the 14 Tasmanian athletes selected [Read more]
Making savings over Easter
Published: Wed 4 Apr 2018, 4:30pm
The Hodgman Liberal Government is committed to reducing the cost of living for Tasmanians. As a major consumable, the price of petrol can be a frustration for motorists, particularly through periods of high demand such [Read more]
Resignation of Dr Graham Hill
Published: Wed 4 Apr 2018, 3:15pm
The Legal Aid Commission Director, Dr Graham Hill has today announced his resignation to take up a position with Legal Aid Western Australia. Dr Hill has worked with the Legal Aid Commission for over four [Read more]