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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,...

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...

More access to training and work opportunities for underrepresented Tasmanians is now available through 10 organisations across the State.The Workforce Participation and Training Program has injected $3.5 million into Tasmanian organisations that sup...

Outstanding achievements in the state’s vocational education and training (VET) sector were celebrated at tonight's 2025 Tasmanian Training Awards in Hobart.Minister for Skills and Jobs, Felix Ellis, said this year’s 61 finalists across 1...

The Tasmanian Government is cracking down on reckless drivers with the reintroduction of the Police Offences Amendment Bill 2025.Having passed the House of Assembly in April, the Bill subsequently lapsed due to Labor’s unnecessary winter electi...

The next generation of light tanker firefighting vehicles have been delivered to a number of southern brigades ahead of the bushfire season.The Tasmanian Liberal Government is beefing up firefighting capability as part of the tanker replacement progr...

Dean Kearney has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of Sustainable Timber Tasmania.Minister for Business, Industry and Resources, Felix Ellis, congratulated Mr Kearney, who was selected following a comprehensive recruitment process.&ld...

Tasmania’s leading exporters are set to represent the state at the National Export Awards in Canberra tonight, showcasing the strength and diversity of the state’s export sector.Minister for Business, Industry and Resources, Felix Ellis, ...

A new scholarship program for early childhood educators has been launched, delivering a key election commitment of the Tasmanian Liberal Government.The Tasmanian Workforce Development Scholarship Program will assist up to 200 individuals to undertake...

The Opposition Leader’s failure to stand up for Tasmanian forestry workers will forever be a stain on his so-called leadership. Labor’s new leader is ducking for cover after the Federal Labor-Green deal to end the native forest industry b...

The Tasmanian Government continues to back the growth of the mining and mineral processing sectors, with the release of the Tasmanian Critical Minerals Prospectus.Minister for Business, Industry and Resources, Felix Ellis, said the Prospectus would s...

Tasmania continues to show it is a leader in vocational education and training (VET), taking home seven awards from the 2025 Australian Training Awards held in Darwin.Winners and finalists were recognised for their outstanding achievements, with Josh...

The Tasmanian Government is becoming increasingly concerned for the Liberty Bell Bay workforce and the broader George Town community because of the actions of GFG Alliance.Minister for Business, Industry and Resources, Felix Ellis, met with represent...