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In ten days, more than 17,000 passengers have booked fares for themselves and nearly 10,000 passenger vehicles aboard Spirits of Tasmania vessels without paying a cent for those vehicles.The free car fares were made possible thanks to the campaign &l...

Tasmanians living in and around Launceston are on track for a new park and ride facility, with two preferred sites now identified and being progressed.Following assessment of multiple sites, the locations—one in Mowbray and one in Prospect&mdas...

Dean Winter has delivered the worst Budget reply in Tasmania's history.Winter’s budget reply was so hollow that it is quicker to outline what it didn’t include.It didn’t include a pathway to surplus, any budget costings, an alternat...

The Tasmanian Government has today released the Preliminary Outcomes Report 2024-25, outlining the State’s unaudited financial performance against the forecasts contained in the 2024-25 Budget.While the Report demonstrates some encouraging impr...

The Tasmanian Government will deliver an interim State Budget in November.Treasurer Eric Abetz said due to the shortening of the customary six-month timeframe to prepare a budget to two months, the 2025-26 Budget will, by necessity, be an interim bud...

The Tasmanian Government has delivered on its commitment to strengthen the governance of Government-owned businesses, with the Government Business Governance Reforms Bill 2025 passing both Houses of Parliament. Treasurer Eric Abetz said the Bill is t...

The latest CommSec report recognises Tasmania’s strong jobs growth, with the State’s low unemployment rate of 4 per cent in September – the lowest in the country. Treasurer Eric Abetz said since 2014, the number of Tasmanians in wor...

Transformation proposals for the Treasury Building Complex in the heart of Hobart are now being sought, with an expression of interest (EOI) process now open.This has followed a period of Registration of Interest.Treasurer Eric Abetz said this EOI ph...

Tasmanians are invited to explore the exciting design behind the new Macquarie Point Stadium, with a Design Showcase opening on the site today. The free public event highlights the stadium’s cutting-edge and world-class design to date, offering...

The Treasurer’s Annual Financial Report for 2024-25 has been released. The report provides a comprehensive overview of Tasmania’s General Government Sector, Total State Sector and Public Account financial performance and position, includ...

TasPorts CEO Anthony Donald will conclude his role in March 2026.Treasurer Eric Abetz thanked Mr Donald for his service to TasPorts and to Tasmania.“Anthony Donald has made an important contribution to Tasmania’s ports over almost a decad...

The major upgrade of the Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system in older sections of the Launceston General Hospital (LGH) is progressing well, and another key construction milestone has been reached this week. Works in LGH Obstetric...

The Tasmanian Government has condemned the Federal Labor Government’s failure to provide additional funding for public hospitals in the Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO), despite clear commitments made in 2023 under the National Heal...

Tasmania is leading the nation in business conditions and business confidence, showing the Liberal Government’s plan to get on with the job is working.Treasurer Eric Abetz said a strong economy is a core focus of the Government, and the latest ...

The Selfs Point upgrade has seen more than 6,500 cubic metres of concrete poured as the project hits the halfway mark.The Selfs Point Sewer Transformation project unlocks capacity for 8,000 new homes in Greater Hobart, with potential for up to a furt...

Labor and the Greens have voted to raise taxes on Tasmanians. Dean Winter's cold tax plan has been given the rubber stamp. His entire team got behind his renewed tax campaign. Mr Winter even said in today's debate that all options must be on the tabl...

Hobart’s Macquarie Point Precinct is one step closer to delivery, with the Australian Government’s acceptance of both the Macquarie Point Precinct Master Plan and Housing Plan.The Master Plan sets out the vision for an accessible mixed-us...

The Tasmanian Government has today released the Macquarie Point Site Masterplan.The report shows the size and location of development across the site, including, residential offerings, commercial offerings, retail and hospitality and the Aboriginal c...

The Short Stay Levy Bill 2026 has been tabled in the House of Assembly.Treasurer Eric Abetz said the Government is progressing its election commitment to introduce a 5 per cent levy on short stay rental accommodation in Tasmania.“This levy will...

The Macquarie Point Multipurpose Stadium has reached another major milestone, with two firms selected to progress into Stage 1 of the Request for Tender process.The tenderers are:Besix Watpac; andConstructure Joint Venture, comprising Webuild S.p.A a...

The Tasmanian Government is delivering for small businesses by making liquor licencing simpler and faster, moving applications, renewals, and payments online.   Treasurer Eric Abetz said a Request for Tender to deliver the new digital syst...

The Tasmanian Government is delivering for businesses by slashing red tape, with single form tendering now implemented.This step has now simplified procurement and is allowing Tasmanian businesses to be more competitive when they tender for Governmen...

The Tasmanian Government’s short stay levy delivers fairness in the growing visitor economy, with funds to be invested in housing for Tasmanians while protecting local jobs and businesses.The levy recognises that Tasmania’s accommodation ...