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The Greens latest ideological attack on Tasmania’s mining sector has backfired with the Auditor-General confirming that there will be no audit of the highly successful Exploration Drilling Grants Initiative (EDGI). After breathlessly announcing...

The Tasmanian Government has finalised an agreement that brings a state-wide smart ticketing system across Tasmania’s public transport network a step closer. Minister for Transport, Eric Abetz, said the project with Cubic Transportation Systems...

The latest round of the Tasmanian Liberal Government’s successful drilling exploration grants program will help our mining industry search for critical minerals and other deposits, delivering economic benefits and jobs for the state. Minister f...

The Tasmanian Liberal Government supports our inland freshwater recreational fisheries and has committed $220,000 over three years to Anglers Alliance Tasmania (AAT), as part of our 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania’s Future.  Minister fo...

The Tasmanian Government supports continued success of the East Coast Rock Lobster Translocation Program.  Minister for Business, Industry and Resources, Eric Abetz, said the Program is one of a number of strategies in place to ensure the fisher...

Tasmania is hosting the annual Australasian Road Safety Conference (ARSC) for the first time.  Minister for Transport, Eric Abetz, said the conference is running from 30 September to 3 October 2024 and is bringing over 600 road safety experts, a...

The Tasmanian Liberal Government is delivering on our Strong Plan for Tasmania’s regional communities, including the recreational fishers and boaters in Gordon. The 2034-24 State Budget provides $900,000 to replace the Gordon Jetty that was sig...

The Tasmanian Government recognises the importance of ensuring the viability of the recreational fishery for years to come, including its most popular fish.  Minister for Business, Industry and Resources, Eric Abetz, said the recovery of sand fl...

Federal Labor have taken another alarming step towards closing down Tasmania’s salmon industry, opening the door to imported salmon. Minister for Business, Industry and Resources, Eric Abetz, said in the first major decision made by Tasmania&rs...

On World Salmon Day, the Tasmanian Liberal Government reiterates its strongest support of Tasmania’s salmon industry.  Tasmania’s $1.36 billion salmon industry employs around 5,000 Tasmanians, with nine in every 10 of those jobs in o...

The Tasmanian Government will not progress funding for Hobart City Council's Collins Street bike lanes.  Minister for Transport, Eric Abetz, said the decision came after reviewing feedback from affected community members. "There was considerable...

The Tasmanian Liberal Government is committed to ensuring there are opportunities for all Tasmanians to fish for trout in our amazing inland waters. Minister for Business, Industry and Resources, Eric Abetz, encouraged Tasmanians to get outdoors and ...

The Tasmanian Liberal Government welcomes a decision by Chinese authorities to lift import bans on Australian Rock Lobster.  Minister for Business, Industry and Resources, Eric Abetz, said China has had a history of providing exceptionally good ...

The Tasmanian Government is progressing upgrades of the Bellerive Wharf ferry terminal and will submit a development application to Clarence City Council by the end of the month.  Minister for Transport, Eric Abetz, said the new $5 million Belle...

Fishers getting ready for some summer fishing are now able to pick up the 2024-25 Recreational Sea Fishing Guide from Service Tasmania outlets or online, while recreational sea fisheries licences will also become available to purchase from 21 October...

The latest appalling developments in forestry interstate simply prove the point that Labor will stop at nothing in its craven grab for inner-city votes.Minister for Business, Industry and Resources, Eric Abetz, said reports that the so-called “...

The Tasmanian Government has today opened public consultation for Our Mountain’s Future - a holistic review of kunanyi/Mount Wellington and the broader Wellington Park.  Minister for Business, Industry and Resources, Eric Abetz, invited Ta...

The Tasmanian Government has welcomed Kingborough Council's approval of the $45 million Spring Farm Village shopping centre.Minister for Business, Industry, and Resources, Eric Abetz, said the significant project will deliver new retail opportunities...

In another episode of Labor’s relentless negativity, Tasmanians have been fed misinformation on this morning’s ABC Mornings program by the Leader of the Opposition.Mr Winter continues to peddle untruths in relation to berthing options in ...

Work is underway to identify three new park and rides sites slated for Launceston.The facilities will be located in the Legana/West Tamar, Kings Meadows/Youngtown and East Tamar/northern suburbs areas.Minister for Transport, Eric Abetz, said the 2030...

The latest outburst from Dean Whinger and his attack puppies reveals Labor's desperation for a quick headline.It is a matter for the public record that Spirit IV will be moving temporarily to Scotland due to the impending winter in Finland and while ...

The Tasmanian Government remains committed to supporting the safety and wellbeing of everyone working on our state’s roads.As we mark Road Worker Day of Remembrance, we reflect on and pay tribute to those who have lost their lives while working...

Hundreds of workers on the West Coast are quite rightly wondering what it will take for the Prime Minister to save their jobs.While the Tasmanian Government welcomes the Commonwealth’s investment in improving the health of Macquarie Harbour, Pr...

The Tasmanian Government is launching a renewed effort to seek, extract and process high-value minerals vital for advancing technology and supporting a sustainable future through the release of the Critical Minerals Strategy.Critical minerals are fou...

Like death and taxes, one of the certainties of life is Labor’s equivocation on native forestry and the many jobs it supports. Workers need look no further than Western Australia and Victoria where State Labor Governments ended sustainable nati...