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The Tasmanian Government has reached a significant milestone in the development of the new Tasmanian Youth Justice Facility, with a development application now formally submitted to the Southern Midlands Council.Minister for Children and Youth, Jo Pa...

All children in Tasmanian Government schools will have access to a free breakfast through a partnership between the Tasmanian Government and Variety Tasmania.Minister for Education, Jo Palmer, announced the commencement of planning for the roll out o...

Adult Learners Week 2025 will be celebrated at libraries across Tasmania next week, marking the national initiative that champions the power of lifelong learning.From 1 – 8 September, adults of all ages are invited to take part in a week of fre...

The next phase of the Every School Day Matters campaign has been launched to boost school attendance across the State. The campaign highlights the benefits of regular school attendance and the big and small moments that happen in classrooms each day....

New resources and supports are now available to Government school teachers as part of the Tasmanian Government’s ongoing commitment to lift literacy outcomes for all students.Minister for Education, Jo Palmer, said literacy is an absolute prior...

The Tasmanian Government has reached an agreement with Clarence City Council to deliver the second stage of works at Cambridge Primary School. The $9.9 million second stage of works will deliver a new gymnasium for the school, together with car park ...

This year’s National Child Protection Week shines a spotlight on the power of everyday conversations to help keep children and young people safe and well. Minister for Children and Youth, Jo Palmer, said the 2025 theme - Every Conversation Matt...

The Tasmanian Government is taking strong action to improve student outcomes by delivering significant reform.Tasmania’s Lifting Literacy reforms are delivering strong results to improve student outcomes across the State.As part of the next pha...

A new semi-commercial kitchen and dining hall has opened at Waverley Primary School today. Delivered through a major grant from the Tasmanian Community Fund, and donations from community partners, the new spaces will deliver premium facilities for bo...

The Tasmanian Government is getting on with the job of delivering the new and upgraded education facilities that students and school staff deserve. Work is underway across the state on major school upgrades as part of our School Building Blitz. Arch...

The Tasmanian Government is delivering on its commitment to increase the base rate of support payments for all foster and formal kinship carers for one year. Minister for Children and Youth, Jo Palmer, said this reflects the Government’s ongoin...

More Tasmanian students will benefit from a free, healthy school lunch each day, with the Tasmanian Government expanding its Healthy School Lunch Program to a further 15 Government schools in 2026.The Tasmanian Government is partnering with School Fo...

Tasmania’s young people are feeling increasingly positive about their learning environments and school communities, according to the latest Student Wellbeing and Engagement Survey. Minister for Education, Jo Palmer, said student responses have ...

A well-known Tasmanian event is uniting with a long established winery to bring a sparkle to summer this year. Clover Hill Wines has been announced as this year’s Taste of Summer wine partner. Liberal Member for Rosevears, Minister Jo Palmer, s...

It has taken 10 years for Labor to agree to a policy similar to Premier Jeremy Rockliff's from a decade ago.But the Opposition leader has forgotten important details in his newfound support for the policy: including the key question of how much is it...

The Tasmanian Liberal Government is strengthening teacher recruitment and retention opportunities in regional and remote communities, with the construction tender now released for four new teacher residences in Smithton.Minister for Education, Jo Pal...

More than 1500 seats from UTAS Stadium have found new life at 15 local sporting clubs and community groups.Every single club that applied got what they were after.Minister for Children and Youth, Jo Palmer, said the local clubs will benefit from the ...

The Tasmanian Government is delivering real outcomes for students and families by backing Years 11 and 12 extension schools across the State. Our commitment, in particular to rural and regional Tasmania, ensures young Tasmanians can complete their se...

The Tasmanian Government is delivering on its commitment to provide more services and support for Circular Head families, with consultation now open on a new Child and Family Learning Centre (CFLC) at Smithton. Minister for Education, Jo Palmer, said...

Young Tasmanians are being encouraged to connect, explore new ideas and take part in a range of free activities this Youth Week. Minister for Children and Youth, Jo Palmer, said Youth Week is an important annual celebration recognising the contributi...

Four Tasmanian researchers and creatives have been recognised as part of the 2026 Libraries Tasmania Fellowship Program. Minister for Education, Jo Palmer, congratulated the fellows, and said their work shines a light on Tasmania’s unique histo...

The Tasmanian Government is delivering on its commitment to provide more support for families with young children, with work now underway on a new Child and Family Learning Centre (CFLC) community outreach model in the Huon Valley. Minister for Educa...

The Tasmanian Government has committed $2.4 million over two years to support the Beacon Foundation to continue to deliver its work-based learning services program in schools in 2027 and 2028. Minister for Education, Jo Palmer, said the Government&rs...