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The Rockliff Liberal Government is committed to protecting the Tasmanian community, particularly those who are most vulnerable – our children.The Community Protection (Offender Reporting) Bill is currently out for consultation. The amendments a...

The first stage of the Tasmanian Government’s new online fire permit system is now complete, allowing Tasmanians to apply online for fire permits and register their intention to burn.Minister for Police, Fire and Emergency Management, Felix Ell...

Today marks the start of National Homelessness Week, aimed at raising awareness right across Australia. Minister for Housing and Planning, Felix Ellis said nothing is more important than ensuring all Tasmanians have a place to call home. “The t...

A recently completed youth housing facility is providing more than just a roof for 26 young people, it’s providing a home.  Speaking during a visit to Youth2 Independence accommodation in Hobart today, Minister for Housing and Planning, Fe...

The proposed Housing Land Supply (Kings Meadows) Order 2024 is one step closer having now passed through the Parliament’s disallowance period. Minister for Housing and Planning, Felix Ellis said we’re getting on with the job of building m...

The Tasmanian Government continues to bolster our frontline emergency services, welcoming 24 new career firefighters into the ranks of the Tasmania Fire Service. Of the 24 new firefighters, eight will be stationed at Launceston Fire Brigade and sixte...

Tasmania’s disability workforce system has been strengthened with the signing of the latest Industry Skills Compact. The Industry Skills Compact, signed between the National Disability Services (NDS) and the Tasmanian Government, signifies a st...

More supported accommodation is on the way for young people on the North-West Coast, providing a foundation for independence and growth. The new Youth 2 Independence (Y2I) facility in Burnie will provide 25 new units of supported accommodation for yo...

The fatal incident on Flinders Island last night is nothing short of a tragedy.Our hearts go out to the deceased man's family and loved ones, the entire Flinders Island community and our emergency services.This tragedy will no doubt have a profound i...

This National Skills Week (19-25 August) we celebrate a vocational education as a “Game Changer” for Tassie learners.Minister for Skills and Training, Felix Ellis, said VET is game changing for our state, and life-changing for those stude...

Hobart’s Fountainside Hotel will house health workers as the Tasmanian Government continues its focus on key worker accommodation.The 50-Unit facility will be utilised by the Royal Hobart Hospital following the Government’s purchase of th...

More young Tasmanians are getting a leg up into the job market thanks to the Tasmanian Government’s Youth Connector pilot program.This innovative and effective program focuses on supporting young Tasmanians aged 15-25 to find employment, traini...

The long-standing achievements of our North West Tasmania Fire Service volunteers have today been recognised at the 2024 North West Region medals presentation. There are 52 Tasmania Fire Service volunteers and 5 SES volunteers receiving National Meda...

The Tasmanian Government is taking the politics out of planning, with public consultation now open on the Land Use Planning and Approvals (Development Assessment Panels) Bill 2024.The Bill will allow certain developments to be assessed by independent...

The 2024 Tasmanian Training Awards last night celebrated outstanding performers in vocational education in Launceston.This year, 13 students, teachers and organisations were named as category winners from more than 49 finalists.Minister for Skills an...

The latest Building a Skilled Workforce grant programs will be released next week, delivering cost of  living relief for Tasmanian learners wanting training and bolstering our local workforces in key industries.   The grants will ...

The future of Tasmania’s agriculture workforce has been strengthened with the signing of the latest Industry Skills Compact.Minister for Skills and Training, Felix Ellis, said the Compact and associated priority Action Plan signalled a shared v...

The 2024 State of the Environment Report (the Report) produced under the State Policies and Projects Act 1993 has been tabled in Parliament and is now publicly available. The Report, produced by the independent Tasmanian Planning Commission, document...

In an eerie case of déjà vu, Labor has edited its Leader’s Budget in Reply Speech - removing a number of telling references. The original speech was swiftly removed soon after being uploaded. The second version uploaded later removed the statem...

In the face of increasing severity and frequency of natural disasters, the Tasmanian Government is committed to reforming our fire and emergency services to ensure they are fully supported to keep Tasmanians safe.  Minister for Police, Fire and ...

A pathway to ensure young Tasmanians are in education, training or work has been unveiled as part of Tasmania’s first ever Youth Jobs Strategy.Minister for Skills and Training, Felix Ellis said that by investing in our young people, we can futu...

TasTAFE’s Metals students are now benefiting from the latest technology thanks to the arrival of twelve new portable ‘Welducation Simulators’. TasTAFE is the first organisation in Australia to receive these new Augmented Reality/Vir...

The Tasmanian Government is slamming the brakes on hooning, road rage and vehicle theft to make our communities and roads safer, with public consultation now open on the Police Offences Amendment Bill 2024.  The amendments will target unsafe dri...

Tassie’s Police officers are heroes in the truest sense of the word.   In selflessly protecting our community, they go above and beyond, often placing themselves in harm’s way to ensure the safety of those around them.  Thi...

With conditions now drying out following recent spring rains, Tasmania’s Fire Agencies have begun undertaking fuel reduction burns across the state.Now in its eleventh year, Tasmania’s Fuel Reduction Program is a partnership between Tasma...