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Next steps in response to Tasmania’s housing shortage
Published: Mon 26 Mar 2018, 11:25am
The Tasmanian Government will provide almost $500,000 for immediate emergency accommodation options in the Greater Hobart area, for Tasmanians in greatest need. This is one of the next steps we are taking to provide the [Read more]
Announcement of key appointments
Published: Mon 26 Mar 2018, 11:25am
The Government is pleased to announce the key appointments of Jenny Gale to the position of Secretary of the Department of Premier and Cabinet, Tim Bullard to the position of Secretary of the Department of [Read more]
Government gets to work on Tasmania First energy policy
Published: Mon 26 Mar 2018, 11:25am
The Tasmania First energy policy will be one of the centrepieces of the second majority Hodgman Liberal Government. The Tasmania First policy is about two things – delivering reliable power at the lowest possible price [Read more]
Unique objects tell tale of Tasmania’s past
Published: Fri 23 Mar 2018, 2:50pm
An exhibition showcasing the remarkable stories and cultural heritage behind some of Tasmania’s most significant objects officially opens at the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (TMAG) tomorrow. 10 objects – 10 stories: Celebrating Community Collections [Read more]
Population growth a clear sign of confidence in Tasmania
Published: Fri 23 Mar 2018, 2:50pm
Today’s population figures are a clear sign of confidence in the direction Tasmania is heading. The Hodgman Government has worked hard to tackle the ‘brain-drain’ where our best and brightest move interstate, which was a [Read more]
Jobs increase continues under Hodgman Government
Published: Fri 23 Mar 2018, 2:50pm
The Hodgman Government’s number one priority will always be jobs. Our 100 Day Plan is underway and already the Cabinet has been hard at work on plans to grow the economy and create more jobs. [Read more]
Fast tracking of Tasmanian Health Recruitment, Retention and Workforce Planning Unit
Published: Fri 23 Mar 2018, 2:50pm
As one of its first actions, Cabinet has today approved the fast tracking of a dedicated Health Recruitment, Retention and Workforce Planning Unit. The new unit will be established within the first month of the [Read more]
Congratulations Steve Gilmore
Published: Fri 23 Mar 2018, 2:50pm
Congratulations to Tasmania’s Defence Advocate Steve Gilmore who has been awarded the Legion of Merit – the United States Military’s highest honour for a non-US citizen. Retired Rear Admiral Steve Gilmore, AM, CS, was presented [Read more]
Improved critical care facilities at RHH
Published: Thu 22 Mar 2018, 6:00pm
The $1.2 million upgrade of the Royal Hobart Hospital’s Department of Critical Care Medicine (DCCM) has been completed five weeks earlier than originally scheduled. The DCCM is a crucial part of the hospital, hosting the [Read more]
Celebrating Harmony Day
Published: Thu 22 Mar 2018, 6:00pm
Harmony Day is an opportunity to celebrate and recognise Tasmania’s diverse culture. In its 18th year, Harmony Day brings together our different cultural groups and recognises the rich social contributions that make Tasmania the great [Read more]