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Born and raised on a farm and attended Hagley Farm School, Guy Barnett has been advocating for the needs of rural and regional Tasmanians for most of his life.Guy gained a law degree and Master of Laws at the University of Tasmania and has a track re...

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The Rockliff Liberal Government is committed to supporting Tasmania’s legal profession by offering a specialist graduate career pathway for talented and motivated law graduates.The Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Guy Barnett said that...

The Rockliff Liberal Government is committed to ensuring that all Tasmanians have access to an efficient and effective criminal and civil justice system in which court proceedings can be finalised in a timely manner.The Attorney-General and Minister ...

The Rockliff Liberal Government is launching a new online tool to ensure Tasmanians have access to information about how and when to access the right care, in the right place, at the right time. The ED waiting times dashboard, available at www.health...

The Rockliff Liberal Government continues to back our veterans and the veterans community and is pleased to announce appointments to the Veterans’ Reference Group.Veterans’ Affairs Minister Guy Barnett said that the VRG provides invaluabl...

Two new Ministers have joined the Tasmanian Liberal Government Ministry, with Deputy Premier, Guy Barnett becoming Tasmania’s Treasurer.The new Cabinet will continue the delivery of our 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania’s Future, which takes ...

The annual Opening of the Legal Year ceremony was today marked with an Ecumenical Service at St David’s Cathedral.Legal practitioners across Australia come together at the start of each year to reaffirm their commitment to the ethical and socia...

The Rockliff Liberal Government is doing what matters by introducing new measures across Tasmania’s hospitals to enhance patient flow and free up paramedics to get back on the road faster. “Our new direct-to-waiting-room pathway now opera...

The Rockliff Liberal Government is doing what matters for Tasmanians by implementing a new protocol which will reduce transfer of care delays and get paramedics back on the road faster.A new protocol will be implemented across the health system ...

The Rockliff Liberal Government remains committed to keeping our frontline workers safe from harm.The Tasmanian community has a clear expectation that assaults and other serious offences against our frontline workers is entirely unacceptable.Public c...

The Rockliff Liberal Government is committed to keeping Tasmania’s children safe and is ensuring the vital work to implement the recommendations of the Commission of Inquiry continues on schedule.“Our Government has approved the drafting ...

Congratulations to the three Department of Health staff who have been recognised in the 2024 King’s Birthday Honours:Professor Brett McDermott, Director – Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service TasmaniaJordan Emery, Chief Executive &n...

The Tasmanian Government understands the importance of ensuring our hospitals and health services are culturally respectful and safe for Aboriginal people who use them and who work within them. As we mark the end of NAIDOC Week for 2024, Minister for...

A nationwide search has begun for the head of agency to lead Tasmania’s rapidly-growing health sector. Minister for Health, Mental Health and Wellbeing, Guy Barnett, said applications were now open for the Secretary of Tasmania’s Departme...

The Tasmanian Government will take strong action to stamp out vaping with nation-leading reforms to significantly reduce the use and uptake of e-cigarettes, particularly among young people. Legislation will be introduced to Parliament in the coming w...

Tasmania’s health system continues to deliver for Tasmanians with three important health projects recognised nationally for excellence in project management and leadership. The North West Maternity Transition Project was announced as the Tasman...

Tasmania is open for business and the world knows it. Just this week Tasmania was named the second-best place in the country to do business.Deputy Premier and Treasurer, Guy Barnett, said this is a direct result of 10 years of relentless Government e...

East Coast residents now have access to a play park amenity trending in more and more outdoor spaces with the opening of the Flagstaff Pumptrack.A pumptrack is a track for wheeled sports equipment that - when ridden properly - does not require pushin...

The Tasmanian Government is growing our State’s international trade potential, with the appointment of Ms Honey Fidden as Tasmania’s new Singapore-based Trade Advocate.Minister for Small Business, Trade and Consumer Affairs, Guy Barnett, ...

Tasmania is proudly taking its wines to the world, with leading producers returning from a highly successful inaugural masterclass in Singapore.Eleven of Tasmania’s premium wine producers were represented, with five attending in person to share...

Applications are now open for the 2025-26 Accelerating Trade Grant Program, continuing the Tasmanian Government’s commitment to helping local businesses expand into mainland and global markets.Now in its seventh year, this successful initiative...

Lightning Protection International (LPI) has been named the 2025 Tasmanian Exporter of the Year at the 31st Tasmanian Export Awards held in Hobart tonight.Minister for Small Business, Trade and Consumer Affairs, Guy Barnett, said tonight’s awar...

Tasmania’s world-class wine industry has been showcased to the nation this week across Tasmania, highlighting its growing strength and international potential.Minister for Small Business, Trade and Consumer Affairs, Guy Barnett, joined industry...

Tasmania is continuing to punch well above its weight with the combined value of goods and services exported from Tasmania in 2023–24 reached $6.16 billion, the second-highest total ever recorded for the state in a financial year.This represent...