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Better protection for off-duty police officers one step closer, despite Labor-Green opposition
Published: Wed 1 Nov 2017, 1:45pm
I am very pleased the Government’s legislation to better protect off-duty police officers has today passed the House of Assembly, despite Labor joining their Green allies and voting against. [Read more]
Historic Hobart Town painting on display at TMAG
Published: Wed 1 Nov 2017, 1:45pm
One of Australia’s most important early-European paintings of Hobart is now on display at the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (TMAG). [Read more]
Beersheba Battle a turning point
Published: Wed 1 Nov 2017, 1:45pm
Today we mark the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Beersheba which was a turning point in the wider British Offensive collectively known as the Third Battle of Gaza. [Read more]
Strong performance by TasNetworks to power Tasmania First energy policy
Published: Wed 1 Nov 2017, 1:45pm
The 2016-17 TasNetworks Annual Report confirms that the business made a profit of nearly $100 million last financial year. [Read more]
Tasmanian tourism and agriculture booming
Published: Wed 1 Nov 2017, 1:45pm
Tourism and growing the Tasmanian brand has led to a revitalisation of major Parks infrastructure as well as putting us on track to grow the value of the agriculture sector with our high value produce [Read more]
Energy, irrigation and light rail identified as infrastructure priorities
Published: Tue 31 Oct 2017, 4:25pm
Hobart light rail, Tranche 3 of the Tasmanian Irrigation Project and developing Tasmania’s future energy opportunities have been identified as new infrastructure priorities as part of our latest referral to the Infrastructure Australia Priority list. [Read more]
Heritage rail to hit the track in northern suburbs
Published: Tue 31 Oct 2017, 4:25pm
A new heritage passenger rail experience could be operating by this summer following the decision to grant the Tasmanian Transport Museum Society (TTMS) access to the main rail line between Glenorchy and Berriedale. [Read more]
Spending limit laws all about Labor's self interest
Published: Tue 31 Oct 2017, 4:25pm
Opposition Leader Bec White’s call for Lower House election spending limits shows that Labor is more worried about themselves than the people of Tasmania. [Read more]
2017 Tasmanian Minerals Emergency Response Competition Presentation Dinner
Published: Mon 30 Oct 2017, 10:10am
The Hodgman Liberal Government is committed to worker safety across the mineral and mining sector in Tasmania, and I was pleased to represent the Government at the Presentation Dinner of the 2017 Tasmanian Minerals Emergency [Read more]
Reconciliation Council of Tasmania Funding
Published: Mon 30 Oct 2017, 10:10am
The Tasmanian Government will provide $75,000 to help establish the Reconciliation Council of Tasmania. [Read more]