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The Tasmanian Liberal Government is delivering the stable, collaborative government that Tasmanians voted for, and we are continuing to work hard to create a functioning Parliament. This was on full display this week with six (6) bills progressed thr...

The brown trout season officially opens on Saturday 3 August, with thousands of freshwater anglers from across Tasmania and interstate expected to cast a line to celebrate the start of the 2024-25 season. Minister for Business, Industry and Reso...

The strategic review of kunanyi/Mount Wellington is officially underway with the Terms of Reference released. The review will help develop a long-term vision for the mountain and broader Wellington Park precinct to ensure it meets community expe...

The Tasmanian Liberal Government will continue to deliver the stable, collaborative government that Tasmanians voted for as Parliament returns this week. Following significant legislative reforms as we deliver on our 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania&rsq...

The Labor Opposition’s true colours will be tested today with Labor being forced to choose between backing in Tasmania’s forestry industry or jumping back into bed with the Greens who want to destroy forestry jobs. Labor’s new leade...

Under our 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania’s Future, we are driving Tasmania forward, and STEM is an important part of that. The 2024 Tasmanian STEM Excellence Awards have opened for applications today as National Science Week festivities commence...

Mr Damian Bugg AM KC will serve as the interim Chair of TT-Line. Mr Bugg has served on the Board of TT-Line since 2019. Mr Bugg will continue to be supported by the Tasmanian Government, and the Board.  We are confident that the project can now ...

The Tasmanian Liberal Government knows that fishing is a way of life for many Tasmanians and under our 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania’s Future we’re committed to effective management that ensures the future of our fisheries.Spawning closur...

Tasmania’s sustainable forestry industry and the many dedicated people around our State working in it are again in the spotlight as National Forestry Day 2024 is marked around the country. From our earliest days, Tasmania’s forestry secto...

The Tasmanian Liberal Government is building the infrastructure for the next generation as part of our 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania’s Future.  Our brand new Spirit of Tasmania vessels will prioritise comfort and safety for pets with impre...

The Tasmanian Government welcomes the Senate Select Committee inquiry into the Tasmanian Freight Equalisation Scheme (TFES).  Minister for Business, Industry and Resources, and Minister for Transport, Eric Abetz, said reliable, affordable transp...

It appears Tasmanian Labor are all out of ideas and are taking the opportunity to claim credit for the ideas of others.  Additional day sailings when required has always been the policy of the Liberal Government.  And TT Line have run doubl...

The Tasmanian Liberal Government is pleased to again be supporting the latest industry campaign to keep roadworkers safe. The Civil Contractors Federation today launched its 2024 edition of the Your Speed is Our Safety campaign. The campaign is a par...

Labor’s leader is under the thumb of militant unions who are forcing innocent Tasmanians to go without essential services.  In an extraordinary set of events, Labor’s leader is choosing the side of unions over hardworking business ow...

The Tasmanian Greens have once again demonstrated their relentless opposition to one of Tasmania's most vital industries.  Their latest attack on the Exploration Drilling Grant Initiative (EDGI) is nothing more than an attempt to undermine the t...

A new MoU between forestry sector participants and our Inland Fisheries Service (IFS) will provide improved fishing opportunities for our inland anglers whilst rehabilitating vital river ecosystems. Under the new partnership between the IFS, Lenah Es...

Tasmanians are being encouraged to change the way they travel, with public transport fares being halved for 13 months, as part of the Tasmanian Liberal Government’s 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania’s Future. I’m very pleased to report ...

As part of the 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania’s Future, the Tasmanian Liberal Government is backing industry to grow jobs and invest in vital job-creating projects around Tasmania.  Labor's policy vacuum on salmon jobs on Tasmania's West Co...

The Tasmanian Liberal Government is improving infrastructure across our regional communities as part of our 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania’s Future, helping make them among the best places to live, work and raise a family. The new Bridport pier ...

Our seafood industry supports thousands of Tasmanian jobs and keeps many regional communities thriving. The Tasmanian Liberal Government backs in the seafood sector to the hilt, recognising a collaborative approach is crucial for maintaining our stat...

The way has been cleared to deliver our plan to secure jobs into the future in our world-leading forestry industry, with our red tape busting Bill passing the Parliament. Minister for Business, Industry and Resources, Eric Abetz, said the passage of ...

Tasmania has again taken out a number of accolades at this year’s National Seafood Industry Awards. Minister for Business, Industry and Resources, Eric Abetz, said the Tasmanian Government is a strong supporter of the state’s seafood indu...

The Labor Opposition is back in bed with the Greens planning to trash Tasmanian democracy and entrench big brother Government in the State. Dean Winter’s plans to have a politburo of bureaucrats review and strike out election commitments should...

We’re working hard towards improving our public transport system across the State as part of our 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania’s Future.  Metro has determined that from today, Wednesday 18 September, there will be a full restoration ...

The Greens are giving the Labor Party a run for their money, delivering the only alternative budget. While the Government wholeheartedly disagrees with the direction the Greens want to take Tasmania, they must receive some credit for behaving more li...