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More support for our farmers is a step closer with new funding under the Farm Debt Mediation Scheme announced in Parliament.The funding was announced as part of the legislation that enables the new scheme which has passed the House of Assembly today....

More Tasmanian heritage properties will be able to be restored and revitalised through a second round of grants. The next round of the Tasmanian Government’s Built Heritage Grants Scheme opened for applications on 2 September 2024. Ministe...

The Tasmanian Government's involvement in the National Performing Arts Partnerships Framework continues to enrich our communities, with the much-loved Terrapin Puppet Theatre currently touring Tasmanian schools with its “Feathers” show.&n...

A new advisory council will provide victim-survivors of family and sexual violence a direct platform to contribute to Tasmanian Government policy. Minister for Women and the Prevention of Family Violence, Madeleine Ogilvie, has announced Tasmania&rsq...

The Tasmanian Government is investing $20 million into the Risdon Prison Complex and wider corrections system as part of the 2024-25 Budget with a strong focus on rehabilitation and community reintegration. Minister for Corrections and Rehabilitation...

Minister for Women and the Prevention of Family Violence, Madeleine Ogilvie, has welcomed today’s commitments from National Cabinet to further bolster efforts to prevent family violence.  “We need innovative approaches to better iden...

Body scanners are now in use in Tasmania’s corrections system, with a scanner in the Hobart Reception Prison the first to come online on Monday.   Minister for Corrections and Rehabilitation, Madeleine Ogilvie, said newly-installed bo...

Princes Wharf 1 will transform into a giant gaming arcade later this month, giving enthusiasts the chance to play games made right here in Tasmania. The inaugural Level Up Tasmania Video Game Showcase will offer attendees Tasmanian-made video games t...

Tasmania is investing $3.3 million into our cyber security defences to help keep people and their information safer, as our 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania's Future sees record investment in cyber security delivered for the state.  Speaking at an ...

Correctional facilities will be upgraded and enhanced across the state to improve rehabilitation opportunities and reduce reoffending, in a boost for community safety. Following a long consultation period, the Government will not proceed with the pre...

The Tasmanian Government is seeking feedback from caravan park residents, operators and other interested parties on long-term residency matters.  Minister for Small Business and Consumer Affairs, Madeleine Ogilvie, announced the release of the '...

Two new members are being appointed to the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (TMAG) Board.Minister for the Arts, Madeleine Ogilvie, said the appointments of Andrew Catchpole as Chair and Dr Andrew Young as a member would bolster the Board’s lead...

Young Tasmanians will now have more opportunities to pursue their creative dreams and activate a career in the arts industry, thanks to a new $1 million Tasmanian Government youth arts program. Minister for the Arts, Madeleine Ogilvie, said the fundi...

Tasmanian Government measures to improve support for workers and their families affected by asbestos-related diseases will become law. Minister for Small Business and Consumer Affairs, Madeleine Ogilvie, welcomed the passage of amendments to the Asbe...

Entries are now open for the Tasmanian Literary Awards 2025.  Minister for the Arts, Madeleine Ogilvie, said the awards celebrate excellence in the Tasmanian literary sector.  “The Tasmanian Government is a strong supporter of Tasmani...

The Tasmanian Government welcomes the passage of its Historic Cultural Heritage Amendment Bill 2024 through the House of Assembly, improving protection and management of Tasmania’s treasured historic heritage sites.Minister for the Arts, Madele...

An exhibition celebrating the role of women in the Antarctic sector launched in Hobart today.  The Through Our Eyes – A Woman’s Place is in Antarctica exhibition shines a light on the unique perspectives and contributions of women wh...

The Tasmanian Government is pleased to announce the launch of Discover Heritage, a new user-friendly, interactive web-based platform to explore places on the Tasmanian Heritage Register. Minister for the Arts, Madeleine Ogilvie, said Tasmania has a r...

Grants are now available to assist small beverage producers to transition to Tasmania’s container refund scheme ‘Recycle Rewards’.The grants will assist the producers with the cost of obtaining barcodes and updating labels ahead of ...

Narelle Pamplin has been appointed as the Director of Prisons of the Tasmania Prison Service.Minister for Corrections and Rehabilitation, Madeleine Ogilvie, congratulated Ms Pamplin on her appointment to the leadership role.“Narelle is known fo...

The Tasmanian Government is undertaking a conservation project to save a small snail named after Sir David Attenborough, threatened by habitat loss and damage.Found only in rainforests on the Tasman and Forestier Peninsulas in the State’s south...

The Tasmanian Government has announced Ms Catherine Murdoch as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Environment Protection Authority (EPA).Minister for the Environment, Madeleine Ogilvie, congratulated Ms Murdoch on her appointment to the role.&ldq...

28 Orange-bellied Parrots (OBPs) have been released into the wild ahead of what wildlife experts predict will be the largest-ever winter migration of the endangered bird species.The captive-bred birds were released at Melaleuca during the annual Juve...

The relative abundance* of Maugean Skate in the Macquarie Harbour has increased for the second consecutive year according to a new report by the Institute of Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS).The Third Report of the Maugean Skate Monitoring Project...

$2 million in grants will soon be available to projects undertaking the recovery of resources from waste that would otherwise be lost to landfill.Applications for the second round of the High Priority Infrastructure grants open on March 14. Eligible ...