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Michelle O'Byrne set to return as Health Minister
Published: Wed 31 Jan 2018, 10:55am
Sarah Courtney, Liberal Member for Bass Tasmanians are faced with the terrifying prospect of former failed Health Minister Michelle O'Byrne returning as Health Minister. This is after Opposition Leader Rebecca White this morning ruled out [Read more]
Tranche 3 Irrigation Program - Taking Tasmania to the next level
Published: Wed 31 Jan 2018, 10:55am
Will Hodgman, Premier Jeremy Rockliff, Minister for Primary Industries and Water A re-elected Hodgman majority Liberal Government will invest an additional $70 million towards a third tranche of Tasmanian Irrigation schemes. [Read more]
Greens split on timber mill
Published: Wed 31 Jan 2018, 10:55am
Adam Brooks, Liberal Member for Braddon The Green movement is hopelessly split over whether to support the game-changing $190 million sawmill secured by the Hodgman majority Liberal Government for Burnie. On the one hand, Greens [Read more]
The curious case of the disappearing majority
Published: Wed 31 Jan 2018, 10:55am
Michael Ferguson, Campaign Spokesperson Labor appears to be softening their position on minority government, with the word “majority” airbrushed from their latest videos. Until yesterday, Ms White has taken great care to always insert the [Read more]
Labor abandons New Norfolk community
Published: Wed 31 Jan 2018, 10:55am
Rene Hidding, Minister for Police, Fire and Emergency Management Labor have abandoned New Norfolk by refusing to match our promise to build a brand new police station, if re-elected. The current station was built in [Read more]
Does Labor support payroll tax relief to support jobs and small businesses?
Published: Wed 31 Jan 2018, 10:55am
Peter Gutwein, Treasurer Labor's failure to support the Government's plans to reduce the impact of payroll tax show that Labor is all about higher taxes on Tasmanians. This follows revelations this month that Labor would [Read more]
White must outline plan for jobs and economic growth
Published: Tue 30 Jan 2018, 5:40pm
Peter Gutwein, Treasurer Tomorrow, at her CEDA address, the leader of the opposition must outline her plan for jobs and economic growth. Rebecca White might think she can run an entire election campaign without talking [Read more]
Local businesses to be the big winners of payroll tax cuts
Published: Tue 30 Jan 2018, 3:10pm
Peter Gutwein, Treasurer Tasmanian businesses will benefit from a re-elected majority Liberal Government’s plan to cut payroll tax. “This policy will encourage job creation and investment in Tasmania by introducing the most competitive payroll tax [Read more]
Serious concerns on AEU campaign
Published: Tue 30 Jan 2018, 12:50pm
Michael Ferguson, Campaign Spokesperson Serious questions have been raised about campaign-style emails which appear to be sent to MPs without the senders' consent. As part of their "Quality Education" campaign, the Labor-aligned AEU has been [Read more]
Game changing $190m mill to create over 200 jobs in Burnie
Published: Tue 30 Jan 2018, 11:35am
Premier Will Hodgman Resources Minister Guy Barnett A new $190 million hardwood mill plant, creating 221 jobs, will be built at Burnie as a result of a decision taken by the Hodgman majority Liberal Government. [Read more]