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Published: Wed 14 May 2014, 1:20pm

The Tasmanian Government says it is too early to say whether the federal budget may mean a GST hike is required for the state to deliver basic health and education services. Two Premiers have called [Read more]

Published: Wed 14 May 2014, 1:00pm

State premiers have reacted angrily to an $80 billion federal budget cut to schools and hospitals funding, accusing the Commonwealth of trying to "wedge" them into pushing for a hike to the GST. Topics: [Read more]

Published: Wed 14 May 2014, 11:05am

There's no doubt it's a tough budget, but the Tasmanian specific initiatives announced tonight will help create jobs and build the economy. These initiatives were developed cooperatively during last year's election campaign between [Read more]

Published: Wed 14 May 2014, 11:05am

Employers will receive up to $10,000 in Commonwealth Government assistance if they hire a job seeker aged 50 or older under an enhanced wage-subsidy programme announced in the 2014–15 Budget.   The new Restart programme [Read more]

Published: Wed 14 May 2014, 11:05am

It is with great pleasure that today I launched the 2014 Red Shield Appeal, and kick started the appeal with a $30 000 donation from the State Government. The Liberal Government is committed [Read more]

Published: Wed 14 May 2014, 11:05am

The Liberal Government is committed to creating a job ready generation of young Tasmanians. That means improving school retention. [Read more]

Published: Wed 14 May 2014, 11:05am

The Labor opposition has abandoned any political responsibility on cannabis use by saying policy settings should be in the hands of non-elected bureaucrats. In a remarkable statement when asked whether cannabis should be [Read more]

Published: Wed 14 May 2014, 11:05am

Jobs are the Liberal Government's number one priority and the decision by financial organisation IOOF to expand its business in Hobart is a sign of growing confidence. The additional office space, opened today, [Read more]

Published: Wed 14 May 2014, 11:05am

Tasmania's 130,000 volunteers make a valuable contribution to our communities, and when that's quantified its economic value is comparable to one of the state's largest industries. [Read more]

Published: Wed 14 May 2014, 10:00am

Federal Employment Minister and Tasmanian Liberal Senator Eric Abetz has defended the tough budget, saying it seeks to lift the Tasmanian people. There are concerns changes to welfare spending and eligibility requirements will have a [Read more]