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Labor’s Submission to the Federal Welfare Review
Published: Thu 21 Aug 2014, 4:20pm
The State Parliamentary Labor Party has made a submission to the Federal Government’s welfare review. We would like to thank those who gave their time to provide input into the [Read more]
Tas economy may lose $78m under welfare changes
Published: Thu 21 Aug 2014, 3:30pm
Welfare groups are warning Tasmania's struggling economy will lose more than $78 million over four years from proposed changes to social security programs. Topics: youth, rural-youth, budget, federal---state-issues, welfare, hobart-7000, launceston-7250 [Read more]
First Year of NDIS Showing Positive Results for Young Tasmanians
Published: Thu 21 Aug 2014, 11:30am
The Liberal Government is committed to supporting vulnerable Tasmanians, particularly our young people and those with a disability. The fourth Quarterly Report to the COAG Disability Reform Council on the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) [Read more]
Next phase begins in plan to extend Tasmanian high schools to Year 12
Published: Thu 21 Aug 2014, 11:30am
The Liberal Government is getting on with delivering our long-term plan to create a job-ready generation by extending our high schools through to Year 12. Next week's Budget is all about keeping our promises, fixing [Read more]
Bryan Green crying crocodile tears on Venture decision
Published: Thu 21 Aug 2014, 11:30am
Labor Leader Bryan Green is crying crocodile tears after yesterday's disappointing news that Venture has delayed its Riley operation. The previous Labor-Green Government, of which Mr Green was Deputy Premier, not only sent mixed messages [Read more]
Tasmania's Wolfe Brothers Hunting ARIA #1
Published: Thu 21 Aug 2014, 11:30am
Performers like The Wolfe Brothers are putting Tasmanian on the map. The brothers have come a long way since starting as a young band in Kingborough more than a decade ago. The band's first album, [Read more]
Tasmania's Door is Open to China
Published: Thu 21 Aug 2014, 11:30am
We value and appreciate our very important relationship with China. Our Government is very supportive of enhancing our relations with China, economically, socially and culturally. It is our largest trading partner with merchandise and exports [Read more]
Sporting Hall of Fame Nominations Open
Published: Thu 21 Aug 2014, 11:30am
The Liberal Government is committed to encouraging active and healthy lifestyles. Our sporting heroes provide inspiration and encouragement, which is why it's so important they are given the recognition they deserve. The Tasmanian Sporting Hall [Read more]
Fixing the Budget Mess: Boards and Committees
Published: Thu 21 Aug 2014, 11:30am
The Liberal Government is delivering on its promise to reduce spending on boards and committees and already we have identified almost $7 million in savings which will help us fix the Labor-Green budget mess. Over [Read more]
Warnings Tasmanian economy to lose $78m under welfare changes
Published: Thu 21 Aug 2014, 11:10am
Welfare groups are warning Tasmania's struggling economy will lose more than $78 million over four years from proposed changes to social security programs. Topics: youth, rural-youth, budget, federal---state-issues, welfare, hobart-7000, launceston-7250 [Read more]