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The July 2024 NAB Monthly Business Survey shows that the Rockliff Liberal Government’s 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania’s Future is working, with the strongest business confidence and the most favourable business conditions in Australia. Tre...

As part our 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania’s Future, the Tasmanian Liberal Government is building better infrastructure all around Tasmania.A new pontoon bridge at Waratah is now complete, providing better access, amenities and a new tourism exp...

In fantastic news for Tasmania’s workers, data released by the ABS shows that our great State experienced the strongest wages growth in the nation in the 2024 financial year. In the four quarters to June 2024, the Tasmanian Wage Price Index (WP...

The Tasmanian economy continues to grow and now maintains high levels of employment. This is thanks to the strong economic focus of the Tasmanian Liberal Government in partnership with Tasmanian business. Our gains are challenged by a weakening natio...

It’s now only 22 days until Labor have their annual opportunity to present an alternative Budget.  In the ten years they have been in Opposition they have failed to deliver a single alternative Budget. This is Josh Willie's chance to break...

Tasmanians are excited by the coming new Spirits but are rightfully confused and disappointed that the necessary berthing infrastructure has not been adequately prepared in proper time. This morning, I provided the Parliamentary Accounts Committee wi...

The Tasmanian Government welcomes the Federal Labor Government’s recent back-down on its unacceptable approach to funding for roads and bridges in Tasmania, and Australia more broadly. After delivering its Infrastructure Investment Program Revi...

Tasmanians are excited by the coming new Spirits but are rightfully confused and disappointed that the necessary berthing infrastructure has not been adequately prepared in proper time. This morning, I provided the Parliamentary Accounts Committee wi...

The new Labor Leader has confirmed that Labor has no plan to change its ways and deliver an alternative Budget, after spending more than a decade on the opposition benches. Speaking on ABC Mornings with Leon Compton this morning, the Opposition Leade...

The new Labor Leader has confirmed that Labor has no plan to change its ways and deliver an alternative Budget, after spending more than a decade on the opposition benches. Speaking on ABC Mornings with Leon Compton this morning, the Opposition Leade...

In pleasing economic news, the Australian Bureau of Statistics has today released data showing that Tasmanian businesses invested a record high of $586 million for the June 2024 quarter. Tasmania also recorded the strongest growth in the nation. Busi...

Tasmanians building their own home are set to have greater financial security with the reintroduction of a Home Warranty Insurance Scheme on its way.  The scheme is one step closer with a Request for Tender for the Home Warranty Insurance Provid...

State Final Demand data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) today has again proven the resilience of the Tasmanian economy under the Tasmanian Liberal Government's 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania's Future.Tasmania’s State Final ...

The 2024-25 State Budget will be handed down on 12 September and will deliver on the Tasmanian Liberal Government’s 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania’s Future. The State Budget drives the delivery of our Plan, which takes action rig...

WorkSafe Month is a pivotal time for Tasmanians to evaluate how we are prioritising our health, safety and wellbeing within our workplaces.  Minister for Small Business and Consumer Affairs, Michael Ferguson, said whether a team leader or a...

The Tasmanian Government is committed to keeping Tasmania’s children safe and ensuring the vital work to implement the recommendations of the Commission of Inquiry continues to schedule. The 2024-25 Budget will deliver a significant $423 millio...

The Tasmanian Liberal Government's Farm Debt Mediation (FDM) Bill 2024, which passed the House of Assembly today, demonstrates that there is no greater backer of our primary producers than the Liberals.  Minister for Small Business and Consumer ...

The Tasmanian Liberal 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, Michael Ferguson, said a...

More than 100 grassroots community and sporting clubs are set to benefit from new or improved facilities and infrastructure as part of the 2024-25 Budget.The 2024-25 Budget drives the delivery of our 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania’s Future, whic...

A new round of grants for small businesses to make capital purchases that support their growth will be made available from next month under the Tasmanian Liberal Government’s 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania’s Future.  The Small Busines...

The Tasmanian Liberal Government backs in our small businesses as part of the 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania’s Future.  Our unwavering commitment to small businesses is further reinforced with confirmation of a signed funding deed between t...

October is WorkSafe month, which provides an important opportunity for all Tasmanians to pause, reflect, and address the importance of workplace health and safety. Minister for Small Business and Consumer Affairs, Michael Ferguson, said our 2030 Stro...

Australian Bureau of Statistics data released today shows retail trade in Tasmania hit a record high in August 2024. The nominal value of retail trade in Tasmania was estimated to be $722.4 million, up 0.11 per cent compared with the previous month a...

The Tasmanian Liberal Government is working hard to make Tasmania the best place to live, work and raise a family as part of our 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania’s Future.  Minister for Small Business and Consumer Affairs, Michael Ferguson, s...

Tasmania’s exporters are continuing to thrive under the Tasmanian Liberal Government. ABS data released today shows that Tasmania’s international exports were estimated to be worth $4.5 billion in the 12 months to August 2024, a figure th...