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Women facing homelessness will have more transitional accommodation options with renovations underway at the former Bethlehem House.   In collaboration with St Vincent de Paul Society Tasmania and Hobart City Mission, the Tasmanian Governme...

Today, 10 October marks World Homeless Day, which aims to raise global awareness that homelessness doesn’t discriminate. Minister for Housing and Planning, Felix Ellis, said that it was more important than ever to shine a light on the real-life...

The far north-west coast’s fire and emergency response capabilities have been bolstered with the opening of the new, purpose-built Marrawah Fire Station.The $1.4 million project incorporates the Marrawah Community Hall for brigade training acti...

The Tasmanian Government’s legislation to secure the delivery of the Stony Rise development has passed the House of Assembly.This legislation will allow the $40 million retail precinct to be developed in Devonport, delivering improved amenities...

The Tasmanian Government’s Land Use Planning and Approvals (Development Assessment Panels) Bill 2024 has passed the House of Assembly.The Bill will allow certain developments to be assessed by independent expert Development Assessment Panels (D...

The Tasmanian Liberal Government remains committed to DAPs and will look to progress legislation in the new year.The Government secured a mandate for this Bill at the last election and received bipartisan support for it in both housesWe will bring th...

The Tasmanian Liberal Government remains committed to its pro-jobs, pro-housing Development Assessment Panels and will look to progress legislation in the new year.Minister for Housing, Planning and Consumer Affairs, Felix Ellis, said it was disappoi...

The Tasmanian Government is delivering a strong focus on backing in the everyday heroes that keep Tasmanians safe.Minister for Police, Fire and Emergency Management, Felix Ellis, said the Government is ensuring police have the resources and powers th...

The Tasmanian Government has been continuing to make Tasmania’s planning system fairer, faster, and simpler, working closely with local government and industry to roll out a suite of key reforms.Minister for Housing, Planning, and Consumer Affa...

Tasmania’s energy future has been abandoned by Labor.Minister for Housing, Planning and Consumer Affairs, Felix Ellis, said this was clear stalling by a Minister who is too busy getting ready for an election.“It should surprise no one tha...

A new 65-unit affordable rental development at Queens Walk is nearing completion, providing more homes to Tasmanians who need them.Minister for Housing, Planning and Consumer Affairs, Felix Ellis, said the Tasmanian Government was investing more than...

The Tasmanian Government’s legislation to further protect children and empower their parents and carers will resume debate in Parliament this week.Bruce and Denise Morcombe joined Minister for Police, Fire and Emergency Management, Felix Ellis,...

More housing is set to be delivered than ever for Tasmanians who need it, with the Tasmanian Government’s half a billion-dollar investment over the next four years.The upcoming 2025-26 Budget will see a significant investment into housing, ensu...

The Tasmanian Government is ensuring that Homes Tasmania continues to deliver housing, homelessness and crisis accommodation services for Tasmanians.Releasing the independent review into Homes Tasmania, Minister for Housing, Planning and Consumer Aff...

Dean Winter’s plan to cut jobs in the public service to save the Budget money won’t extend to his own as he prepares to receive a 22% pay rise.Unlike the Liberal Government who have declared they won’t accept the pay increase for po...