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Roger came to Tasmania in 2000 as the inaugural CEO and Chairman of the Cradle Coast Authority. Roger led the Authority for 13 years until he resigned to stand for the seat of Braddon in December 2013.He was elected to the House of Assembly in the Ta...

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Research shows the first thousand days in a child’s life are critical in shaping health and wellbeing, which is why the Rockliff Liberal Government is providing additional funding for early learning, that will give Tasmanian children the b...

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The Rockliff Liberal Government is doing what matters for Tasmanians by delivering key sporting and community infrastructure.Launceston’s new $43.6 million northern suburbs community, sport and recreation centre, The Hub at 316-320 Invermay Roa...

Almost 70 per cent of Tasmanians gave their time to volunteer activities in 2023. The Tasmanian Government knows the value of these volunteer hours and is working to develop the State’s first Volunteering Strategy. Minister for Community Servic...

Improvements to waste management systems will be boosted by $3 million funded through grants from the Tasmanian Landfill Levy that supports the transition of the waste and resource recovery industry. Minister for Environment and Climate Change, Roger...

A best-practice, therapeutic design has been unveiled with the release of the new Tasmanian Youth Justice Facility masterplan.The secure facility, to be located at 466 Brighton Road, Pontville, will deliver 16 residential beds with the ability to exp...

The Tasmanian Government is backing in our volunteers by removing a financial barrier. Minister for Community Services, Roger Jaensch, said the Tasmanian Government will make registering for Working with Vulnerable People Cards free for the next two ...

Tasmanian Labor’s response to today’s Report on Government Services education data has confirmed that the Tasmanian Liberal Government is the only party with a positive plan to improve education outcomes for Tasmanian students. Labor is m...

The Rockliff Liberal Government is doing what matters by supporting Tasmanians when they need it the most. Acting Minister for Housing and Construction, Roger Jaensch said that the Report on Government Services has demonstrated our commitment to ensu...

The Rockliff Liberal Government’s long-term plan is working, with new data showing Tasmanians across the State have access to more social housing and homelessness support services than ever before. Acting Minister for Housing and Construct...

The Rockliff Liberal Government has made its submission into the Albanese Government’s public consultation process relating to requests to reconsider a 2012 decision to allow marine farming expansion in Macquarie Harbour. Federal Minister for t...

Private Forests Tasmania is leading a $600,000 co-investment program to reduce emissions by supporting farmers to plant and grow commercial trees on their private properties in Tasmania.Minister for the Environment and Climate Change, Roger...

Blue Gum* Child and Family Learning Centre (CFLC) in West Ulverstone officially opened its doors today, providing a safe, supportive and welcoming space for our youngest children and their families and carers. The Tasmanian Government has delivered o...

One of Tasmania’s largest annual youth events has brought together passionate young people from across the state to explore the issues that matter to them most.The 2025 Tasmanian Youth Forum has been hosted by the Youth Network of Tasmania. Thi...

An action plan to progress youth justice reform over the next 12 months has been launched today by the Tasmanian Government.The Youth Justice Reform Taskforce Action Plan 2024-25 outlines the actions and approach the Tasmanian Government will take to...

2 February 2025Roger Jaensch, Minister for Children and YouthA second nationwide recruitment campaign is underway for more child safety workers in Tasmania.Minister for Children and Youth, Roger Jaensch, said the Make A Difference campaign is about a...

Child Safety and Youth Justice employees in the North West will receive additional payments of up to $30,000 on top of their base salary as part of a new incentive package aimed at significantly boosting the workforce in the region, and statewide. Mi...

A plan to create an environment that supports the wellbeing of older Tasmanians, while addressing the unique challenges associated with ageing, has been delivered.Minister for Community Services, Roger Jaensch, said the Respectful, Age-friendly Islan...

Tasmanians are set to see more housing options made available through the latest residential development incentive.The Apartment Development Purchase Program is being delivered as a part of the Tasmanian Government’s 100-day plan, supporting a ...

The new Larapi* Child and Family Learning Centre in Wynyard officially opened yesterday, providing a welcoming space for our youngest children and their families and carers in the Waratah-Wynyard area.The Tasmanian Liberal Government is delivering on...

A new multi-agency taskforce is accelerating and enhancing actions already underway to reform the youth justice system, through the Tasmanian Government’s Youth Justice Blueprint 2024-2034.  Premier Jeremy Rockliff said the Tasmanian Gover...

The Tasmanian Government is slashing red tape preventing our farmers from housing the workforce they need, as part of our 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania’s Future. Minister for Small Business and Consumer Affairs, Madeleine Ogilvie, said in line ...

The theme for National Child Protection Week, Every Conversations Matters, serves as a reminder of the power of conversations to keep our children and young people safe and well. Minister for Children and Youth, Roger Jaensch, said it is important th...