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Published: Thu 5 Jun 2014, 5:35pm

Labor is thumbing its nose at the State election result and the views of its heartland voters.  Nothing will sway Labor's determination to deliver on the disastrous lock-ups that have devastated the forest [Read more]

Published: Thu 5 Jun 2014, 5:35pm

The Liberal Government is committed to growing jobs and rebuilding our key industries such as forestry. We are backing forest workers and the industry rather than relying on disastrous Labor initiatives like the [Read more]

Published: Thu 5 Jun 2014, 5:35pm

The State Government has been working very closely with the University of Tasmania to understand the potential impact of the Federal Government's higher education reforms since they were announced in the Federal Budget. [Read more]

Published: Thu 5 Jun 2014, 5:35pm

The Government recognises the Annual Wage Decision handed down by the independent arbiter the Fair Work Commission.   The Government is focused on building a stronger and more prosperous economy to provide stronger employment growth. [Read more]

Published: Thu 5 Jun 2014, 5:25pm

The Tasmanian Government's signature forestry bill which attempts to unpick the peace deal passes the Lower House. Topics: states-and-territories, timber, forestry, forests, tas, hobart-7000, launceston-7250 [Read more]

Published: Thu 5 Jun 2014, 1:25pm

Management of a Tasmanian electrical company which is trying to save almost 200 jobs has criticised the State Government for not offering support. Topics: electricity-energy-and-utilities, states-and-territories, tas, devonport-7310, hobart-7000, launceston-7250 [Read more]

Published: Thu 5 Jun 2014, 1:05pm

The Tasmanian Government's signature forestry bill which attempts to unpick the peace deal is set to pass the Lower House today. Topics: states-and-territories, timber, forestry, forests, tas, hobart-7000, launceston-7250 [Read more]

Published: Thu 5 Jun 2014, 10:45am

Former Tasmanian Speaker Michael Polley has reflected on his 41-year political career at the unveiling of his portrait at State Parliament. Topics: state-parliament, alp, hobart-7000, launceston-7250 [Read more]

Published: Thu 5 Jun 2014, 8:40am

Tasmania's Liberal Education Minister has added his voice to concerns about federal budget cuts to University of Tasmania. Topics: university-and-further-education, federal---state-issues, hobart-7000, launceston-7250, burnie-7320 [Read more]

Published: Thu 5 Jun 2014, 8:30am

A WEEKLY increase of $18.70 for minimum wage earners is welcome, but will barely cover rising living costs, say union and social groups. [Read more]