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A pilot Cardiac Super Clinic held over the weekend has slashed the outpatient waitlist by almost 200 patients in one day, as the Tasmanian Government pulls out all stops to build a better health system.The Super Clinic was a first as part of an innov...

The Tasmanian Government welcomes the appointment of Jordan River Health to operate a new Medicare Urgent Care Clinic.  The joint Commonwealth and Tasmanian Government Clinic in Bridgewater will expand access to fully bulk-billed care and provid...

Recipients of the Therapeutic Farming Small Grants Program have been announced today. This Program aims to test the ability of therapeutic farming as an early intervention and prevention initiative in the context of the Tasmanian mental health system...

The Tasmanian Government’s Sentencing Amendment (Presumption of Mandatory Sentencing) Bill has passed the House of Assembly. Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Guy Barnett, said that today sends a strong message to those who would commi...

An amendment to section 196 of the Electoral Act 2004, which will remove the prohibition on using the names and images of candidates in advertising, is a step closer after the Electoral Amendment Bill 2024 passed the House of Assembly today. Attorney...

The Australian and Tasmanian governments have jointly committed $100 million to improving the Lyell Highway between Granton and New Norfolk.Work will now start on identifying the improvements, which are expected to include adding lanes, and widening ...

Today, 18 August, marks Vietnam Veterans Day.The conflict had a profound impact on our State, with approximately 17 Tasmanians killed among a total of 2,300 Tasmanians serving in Vietnam.Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Guy Barnett, said at a se...

New state-of-the-art CT scanning facilities are now in use at the Launceston General Hospital Emergency Department, enabling Tasmanians in the North to receive life-saving diagnoses more quickly and more accurately. Importantly, this is the first of ...

Today marks the official launch of a new legal service called Tasmanian Victim Survivors of Child Abuse Legal (TasVOCAL).  This program is funded by the Tasmanian Government and meets another recommendation made by the Commission of Inquiry.&nbs...

We love to see Tasmanians who exhibit the quiet pursuit of the extraordinary and put our great State on the map.Congratulations to climate solutions innovator and founder of Sea Forest, Sam Elsom, our 2025 Tasmanian Australian of the Year.Sam has com...

The Tasmanian Government is extending access to fully bulk-billed mobile GP care for those who need it most in and around Hobart. In January this year, the Government partnered with Moreton Group to trial a fully equipped mobile GP clinic which provi...

The Tasmanian Government has secured an agreement which will see the Beaconsfield Family Medical Practice provide support for the Beaconsfield District Hospital’s four sub-acute beds. Minister for Health, Mental Health and Wellbeing, Guy Barnet...

Minister for Health, Mental Health and Wellbeing, Guy Barnett, has welcomed 40 new specialist general practitioners who have been admitted as fellows of the Royal Australian College of GPs. Minister Barnett, presented an award at the fellowship cerem...

The Public Trustee will be restructured, with the commercial will, estate and trustee services currently provided to be transferred to the private sector.In 2021, the Independent Review of the Public Trustee by Dr Damian Bugg AM KC made a number or r...

New reports released today by the Tasmanian Government have once again confirmed our significant investment is delivering record volumes of elective surgeries and endoscopies across the Tasmanian health system. The Delivering our Endoscopy Services P...

A new intake of trainee GPs has started across the State in recent months as part of an innovative and nation-leading GP training model which is boosting the number of doctors in rural and regional areas. Five new trainees – two in Ulverst...

The Tasmanian Government has welcomed Ambulance Tasmania’s five newest paramedics.  Minister for Health, Mental Health and Wellbeing, Guy Barnett, welcomed the new starters – who have moved to Tasmania to take up these roles – ...

TasRail’s Locomotive Life Extension Project (LLEP) is overhauling eight 2050 and 2000 class legacy locomotives in Launceston to prolong operational life and improve service reliability and safety.The LLEP was made possible via a $15m investment...

The Tasmanian Government is ensuring GP clinics can continue to operate and provide the care Tasmanians need with grants of up to $250,000 now open for eligible practices. From today, applications are now open for multi-year funding of up to $250,000...

New ABS data released today again demonstrates the underlying confidence in Tasmania’s economy. Tasmania recorded Private New Capital Expenditure of $2.2 billion for the 12 months to September 2024, an increase of 8.7 per cent over 12 months to...

There’s no doubt that Tasmania’s tourism sector is truly world class and the industry has once again been recognised on the international stage.Tasmania has taken home not one, but two global awards at the 10th annual City Nation Place Gl...

The Tasmanian Government strongly supports measures that reduce harm to children and young people caused by social media.  Today, National Cabinet agreed to impose a ban on social media for people under the age of 16.Any response to these issues...

The Tasmanian Government’s 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania’s Future is facilitating economic growth in our State. The Tasmanian Government will be seeking proposals through an Expression of Interest Process to explore investment opportuniti...

The Tasmanian Government has welcomed the commitment from the Leader of the Opposition to fund the Australian Government’s share of the Greater South East Irrigation Scheme if elected to government next year.The Greater South East Irrigation Sc...

The Tasmanian Government has partnered with Guide Dogs Tasmania to provide Justice Facility Dogs to support vulnerable witnesses giving evidence in court for serious offences such as sexual abuse, family violence and homicide related matters.Attorney...