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Labor leadership contest hotting up
Published: Wed 29 Aug 2018, 10:15am
David O’Byrne’s attempt to take over Labor leadership from Rebecca White is hotting up, with delegates at Labor’s upcoming state conference to be asked to change the rules on how their leader is chosen. The [Read more]

Shorter waiting times for women's health
Published: Tue 28 Aug 2018, 10:10am
Tasmanian women will receive the healthcare they need sooner under the Majority Liberal Government's new funding to boost access to women’s health services. The new $7.2 million initiative will allow an estimated 900 additional procedures [Read more]

Federal Ministry
Published: Tue 28 Aug 2018, 10:10am
The Tasmanian Majority Liberal Government welcomes the appointment of Senator Richard Colbeck as Assistant Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources. Senator Colbeck has been a passionate advocate for Tasmania, and particularly our state's vital agricultural [Read more]

Focus on Law and Order to continue
Published: Mon 27 Aug 2018, 12:50pm
While we expect Labor to continue their personal attacks and conspiracy theories, the Hodgman Liberal Government is getting on with the job of delivering a better future for Tasmanians. This week in Parliament we will [Read more]

Energy saving boost for farmers
Published: Mon 27 Aug 2018, 12:50pm
The Hodgman Liberal Government’s $750 000 On-Farm Energy Program will be expanded to include grants of up to $20 000 for new energy efficient infrastructure. Under the revised scheme farmers can receive dollar-for-dollar contributions for [Read more]

Commencement of works at Godfreys Beach
Published: Mon 27 Aug 2018, 12:50pm
The Nut State Reserve at Stanley in the North-West is an iconic tourism feature and recreation destination for locals, and I am pleased to announce commencement has now begun for the construction of the Godfreys [Read more]

Investment for exciting new Tasmanian screen projects
Published: Mon 27 Aug 2018, 12:50pm
The Hodgman Liberal Government is a strong supporter of our cultural and creative industries and the jobs and investment they create. That’s why we have invested more than $45 000 of ‘Originate’ funding for the development [Read more]

Silverdome upgrades now complete
Published: Mon 27 Aug 2018, 12:50pm
Upgrades to Launceston’s iconic Silverdome have now been completed, providing a new and contemporary facility for all to enjoy. The Silverdome has been Launceston’s premier attraction for sports, recreation, and entertainment since 1984 and these [Read more]

Tenders called to improve the Hobart Airport roundabout
Published: Mon 27 Aug 2018, 12:50pm
The Hodgman Liberal Government continues to deliver on our plan to reduce congestion and travel time for commuters. Tenders are now being called for phase one of works to improve traffic flow for residents of [Read more]

New partnership with FGT on fruit fly security
Published: Mon 27 Aug 2018, 12:50pm
The Hodgman Liberal Government is confident that Tasmania is on track to be declared free of fruit fly in time for the peak summer fruit harvest period. All indications are that through Biosecurity Tasmania’s extensive [Read more]