Community Commitments – Bass

Community Commitments – Bass

Community groups, councils and sporting organisations will be supported with commitments to progress important local initiatives under a re-elected majority Liberal Government’s 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania’s Future. The commitments will encourage greater community...

A Strong Plan to activate Flinders Island

A Strong Plan to activate Flinders Island

The beautiful islands that make up the Furneaux group have long histories, traditions and a remoteness that can deliver a real competitive edge. A majority Liberal Government has a 2030 Strong Plan for the Island’s Future, ensuring that what we love most about it, is...

Strong Plan To Deliver Northern Heart Centre

Strong Plan To Deliver Northern Heart Centre

A re-elected majority Liberal Government will deliver a new $120 million lifesaving Northern Heart Centre at the Launceston General Hospital. Our 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania’s Future is all about taking more action right now on issues affecting Tasmanians,...

A Strong Plan for Lilydale

A Strong Plan for Lilydale

The Rockliff Liberal Government has a 2030 Strong Plan to keep our regions strong, including Lilydale. The Member for Bass, Michael Ferguson, said the government has been listening on community priorities. “I’m pleased to announce that a majority Liberal Government...

Liberals committed to poker machine harm reduction

Liberals committed to poker machine harm reduction

The Liberal Party is strongly committed to poker machine harm reduction, while also providing the opportunity for people to exercise their free choice. Treasurer, Michael Ferguson, said a re-elected Rockliff Liberal Government will move immediately to take further...

Record low unemployment continues in Tasmania

Record low unemployment continues in Tasmania

The Rockliff Liberal Government has a Strong Plan for Tasmania’s future. As Treasurer, it was pleasing for me to today reaffirm that the Tasmanian economy is firmly holding its record-breaking jobs performance. The unemployment figure of 4.2 per cent released today...

Transit officers on the job

Transit officers on the job

The Rockliff Liberal Government is taking action to protect our bus drivers and public transport passengers from aggressive and offensive behaviour. Phase one of the pilot of transit officers on public transport services is operational from this week. This increased...

Launceston Airport transformation begins

Launceston Airport transformation begins

The Tasmanian Liberal Government is strengthening Tasmania’s future by delivering the infrastructure our growing State needs for today and beyond. The exciting transformation of Launceston Airport has commenced, with work on the terminal upgrade now underway. The...

Construction to start soon on New Bridgewater Bridge

Construction to start soon on New Bridgewater Bridge

Tasmania’s largest ever infrastructure project, the New Bridgewater Bridge is expected to commence construction in the coming months, with early works already progressing on site. After being announced as the preferred contractor in December 2021, McConnell Dowell was...

Boosting security and safety of Tasmania’s fuel supply

Boosting security and safety of Tasmania’s fuel supply

The Tasmanian Liberal Government and TasPorts are working hard to ensure the security and safety of Tasmania’s fuel supply. TasPorts has invested $8.35 million into the Selfs Point Fuel Transit Facility, within the Port of Hobart. This investment has upgraded the...

2022-23 Tasmanian Budget Speech

2022-23 Tasmanian Budget Speech

Mr Speaker, Over two years ago, our world faced challenges and uncertainties brought about by the global COVID-19 pandemic. Governments were tested on their agility, responsiveness and leadership. The Tasmanian Liberal Government took swift action, leading the nation...

Hobart Airport Interchange overpass opens to traffic

Hobart Airport Interchange overpass opens to traffic

The Federal Liberal Government and the Tasmanian Liberal Government have worked hard together to deliver efficient road infrastructure required to meet the current and future demands. Liberal Senator for Tasmania, Jonno Duniam, said he was pleased to announce that the...

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