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Born and raised in Richmond and educated at Campania District High School, Jane has spent much of her life in the electorate of Lyons.She built her first home in Brighton and established her own successful small business there.After 10 challenging ye...

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Tasmanian farmers will get more support to roll out mandatory electronic tagging of sheep and goats. Minister for Primary Industries and Water Jane Howlett said Tasmania, consistent with all states and territories in Australia, is moving to electroni...

Tasmanian farmers and producers will now have more time to access critical financial assistance with an extension of Tasmanian Government hardship grant programs over the winter months until spring. Minister for Primary Industries and Water, Jane How...

The Tasmanian Government has doubled the amount of support available under the Rural Relief Fund as well as relaxing the criteria for applicants, so that more people are eligible for assistance. Minister for Primary Industries and Water, Jane Howlett...

It’s an agricultural institution, a must see on the Tasmanian calendar, and this year’s Agfest is shaping up to be another fine event.Minister for Primary Industries and Water, Jane Howlett, has encouraged people to grab a ticket online a...

Agfest has returned to the paddock for another year, celebrating and showcasing the best of Tasmania’s agriculture industry over three days. Premier Jeremy Rockliff and Minister for Primary Industries and Water, Jane Howlett, visited DairyTas&r...

The Tasmanian Government acknowledges the decision by Tasracing to not proceed with the proposed North-West tracks project. Racing Minister, Jane Howlett, said the Tasmanian Government had asked Tasracing to provide advice on a solution that is focus...

Probity, integrity, animal welfare and governance are critically important in the racing industry which is why the Tasmanian Government is delivering the most significant reform in decades. Minister for Racing, Jane Howlett, today tabled the Racing R...

The opening of Tasmanian Berries’ new packing shed facility at Exton highlights the Tasmanian Government’s 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania’s Future to grow our economy and support our primary industries. Minister for Primary Industrie...

Regulation of Tasmania’s nation-leading industrial hemp industry will be simplified under the Industrial Hemp Amendment Bill 2023 tabled in Parliament today. Minister for Primary Industries and Water, Jane Howlett, said the Industrial Hemp Amen...

Responsible cat ownership must be a shared responsibility if we are to reduce the impact of cats on the environment and agriculture, now and into the future. Minister for Primary Industries and Water, Jane Howlett, has today released the Tasmanian Ca...

A new $4.8 million package of drought support measures, including for mental health, business advisory and animal welfare services has been announced for Tasmanian rural communities. These new support measures are in addition to the recent extension ...

Collaborative efforts of government and industry are raising biosecurity awareness in the community during the inaugural National Biosecurity Week. The week, which runs from 26-30 August, promotes biosecurity practices that safeguard Australia a...

The biggest reforms in decades for the Tasmanian racing industry received final approval in the Tasmanian Parliament last night. Minister for Racing, Jane Howlett, said the passage of the Racing Regulation and Integrity Bill 2024 and the Racing Regul...

The Tasmanian Government has lodged a revised bid for funding with the Albanese Government for the $301 million Greater South East Irrigation Scheme. Minister for Primary Industries and Water, Jane Howlett, said Tasmania&rsqu...

New data from the Department of NRE Tasmania shows that there’s been a significant uptake of the new electronic identification [eID] tag rebate scheme for Tasmanian sheep farmers. Minister for Primary Industries and Water, Jane Howlett, said al...

The Tasmanian Government is calling on Federal Water Minister, Tanya Plibersek, to commit to the Australian Government’s $150 million co-funding share for the $301 million Greater South East Irrigation Scheme.Minister for Primary Industries and...

More Tasmanian small businesses will be supported to thrive as part of a new $400,000 Multicultural Small Business Grant Program.Minister for Small Business and Hospitality, Jane Howlett, said the growth of Tasmania’s multicultural sector was h...

Seventeen new activities have been added to the 2026 Small Business Growth Strategy Implementation Plan, with the update launched today.In addition to the new activities, which will see the delivery of the Small Business Growth Strategy through to De...

The Tasmanian Government remains committed to implementing harm minimisation measures to reduce the harm caused by Electronic Gaming Machines (EGMs) while providing the opportunity for people to exercise their free choice.A range of harm minimisation...

The Tasmanian Government’s racing reforms have taken a significant step forward with the appointment of the State’s first Tasmanian Racing Integrity Commissioner.Experienced racing and sports integrity leader Sean Carroll has been appoint...

The Tasmanian Government’s racing reforms have taken a significant step forward with the appointment of the State’s first Tasmanian Racing Integrity Commissioner.Experienced racing and sports integrity leader Sean Carroll has been appoint...

The State’s agricultural sector will benefit from an injection of funding to help build the sector through the Tasmanian Government’s 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania’s Future.Minister for Primary Industries and Water, Jane Howlett, ha...

The Tasmanian Government has delivered on its strong plan for the biggest reforms to the racing industry in decades.Minister for Racing, Jane Howlett, said 2025 will usher in a new integrity model, codes of practice and training programs which are pa...