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Statement from Mark Shelton
Published: Wed 18 Oct 2017, 9:45am
I am humbled and honoured to have been sworn in as the 39th Speaker of the House of Assembly at Government House today. [Read more]
Auditor-General’s report into procurement at the Glenorchy City Council
Published: Wed 18 Oct 2017, 9:45am
The Auditor-General’s report into procurement at the Glenorchy City Council is very concerning. The report, tabled in Parliament today, found that the Council failed to comply with the Local Government Act and its own code [Read more]
Progress on Cradle Mountain Master Plan supports local jobs
Published: Wed 18 Oct 2017, 9:45am
An important milestone in the Cradle Mountain Master Plan has been reached following a competitive selection process with Cumulus Studio chosen to design the Cradle Mountain gateway precinct and the Dove Lake viewing shelter. [Read more]
Crunch time for Labor on 4WD tracks
Published: Wed 18 Oct 2017, 9:45am
The Hodgman Liberal Government will tomorrow call for the Parliament to support our Plan to reopen access to the Arthur Pieman area to four wheel driving. [Read more]
Army contract boost for Penguin Composites
Published: Wed 18 Oct 2017, 9:45am
Tasmanian businesses have an outstanding reputation for manufacturing and innovation, and in a further boost Penguin Composites has won a vital contract to supply components for the Australian Army’s new Hawkei protected vehicle. [Read more]
MAST continues to benefit the community
Published: Wed 18 Oct 2017, 9:45am
It was my pleasure to table the 2016-17 MAST Annual Report today that confirms the great work they are doing in the community. Some highlights from the Annual Report include: [Read more]
Hobart light rail
Published: Tue 17 Oct 2017, 9:35am
Claims that the former freight rail line to Macquarie Point has been removed are false. The rail line remains in place. [Read more]
Incentive scheme to update life jackets
Published: Tue 17 Oct 2017, 9:35am
Being out on the water is part of the Tasmanian way of life, so it’s important to keep safe. [Read more]
Restart a Heart Day – You Can Save Someone’s Life
Published: Tue 17 Oct 2017, 9:35am
Ambulance Tasmania has joined forces with St John’s Ambulance, Red Cross, the Heart Foundation and the Australian Resuscitation Council today to encourage more people to learn Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and help save lives. Staff [Read more]
Extra hospital beds having an impact
Published: Tue 17 Oct 2017, 9:35am
The Hodgman Liberal Government’s strategy of opening extra hospital beds to deal with Emergency Department demand pressures is starting to have an impact. [Read more]