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No time to risk Tasmania’s prosperity
Published: Mon 10 Sep 2018, 4:50pm
Tasmania is now a better place to live than ever before. The facts are in - on every major economic indicator the Hodgman Liberal Government is delivering for Tasmanians. Our economy is growing, there are an [Read more]

Budding artists’ Portraits on display
Published: Mon 10 Sep 2018, 4:50pm
Today I had the pleasure of opening the 2018 Young Archies Awards at the School of Creative Arts in Hobart. Now in its 13th year, the Young Archies showcase artistic talent from students from Kindergarten [Read more]

Meningococcal vaccination campaign continues
Published: Mon 10 Sep 2018, 4:50pm
The response to the Government’s free meningococcal vaccination program expansion has been excellent, but there are still eligible Tasmanians who need to be vaccinated. The Public Health campaign continues, with a new ad showing on [Read more]

Tasmania on the table at Fine Food Australia 2018
Published: Mon 10 Sep 2018, 4:50pm
The Hodgman Liberal Government is helping Tasmania’s world-class producers of fine food to showcase their products to the world at this week’s Fine Food Australia 2018 event in Melbourne. Tasmania’s food and beverage sector is [Read more]

Rebecca White clings to same failed health policies
Published: Mon 10 Sep 2018, 4:50pm
At Labor’s State Conference today, Rebecca White finally revealed that she has not learnt her lesson and will stick to the same failed health policies she took to the recent State election, including her signature [Read more]

Growing opportunities for Tasmania’s producers at Asia Fruit Logistica
Published: Mon 10 Sep 2018, 4:50pm
The Liberal Government’s Trade and Investment Mission to Asia is set to deliver more market opportunities for Tasmanian businesses and grow our trade relations with Asia. Asia Fruit Logistica, the largest fruit and vegetable trade [Read more]

More funding for Northern Tasmanian arts
Published: Mon 10 Sep 2018, 4:50pm
The Launceston Junction Arts Festival is in full swing showcasing incredible Tasmanian talent and artists. The Hodgman Liberal Government is continuing to improve the lives of all Tasmanians, including in regional communities, by supporting our [Read more]

45 months of continued retail trade growth
Published: Mon 10 Sep 2018, 3:50pm
Retail trade data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics today confirms Tasmania has extended its extraordinary run of growth to 45 months. Today’s data also confirms that Tasmania had the fastest rate of retail trade growth in July, [Read more]

Planned Campbell Street works connect K-Block to gas
Published: Mon 10 Sep 2018, 3:50pm
Energy efficient, natural gas will heat K-Block with Tas Gas works scheduled this weekend. RHH Redevelopment Project Director, Ben Moloney, advised that the Managing Contractor and TasGas would close a section of Campbell Street to [Read more]

Bec White’s tour of Braddon demonstrates her neglect of the region
Published: Mon 10 Sep 2018, 3:50pm
Rebecca White has finally admitted she is out of touch with Braddon, announcing a ‘tour’ of the North West. Visiting electorates is actually something Ms White should already be doing as the current Labor leader. [Read more]