Brisbane St Mall workers’ voice heard in Parliament

I have just tabled in the Tasmanian Parliament, a petition on the subject of antisocial behaviour in the Launceston CBD – specifically the Launceston Mall. What makes this petition particularly unique and worthy of special attention is the fact that the petition was initiated, written and signed only by people who work day-by-day in Launceston’s [...]

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Tasmanian businesses forced to close

A State Government-funded industry organisation is helping to close Tasmanians businesses down because of the problems in our economy and labour market.  This is happening across different trades and industries – from hospitality to traditional trades.

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Let’s reclaim our great city

There’s no doubting that Launceston is a spirited and beautiful city. It’s inhabited by people of effort, enterprise, enthusiasm, creativity, sport, community and culture. Just taking a stroll around some central city blocks with eyes lifted up above the awnings tell us our stories in stone: the growth and development of a modern regional city [...]

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Links to Liberal policies

Please click on the links to open the full policy statement on the Liberal website http://tasliberal.com.au/policy Drive our Economy Forward Backing Business to Invest in Renewable Energy Four-Lane Midland Highway Getting Better Returns from Government Businesses Making Tasmania a Magnet Protecting and Creating Jobs in our Tourism Industry Statewide Residential Planning Code Tasmania’s World Class [...]

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Liberal’s budget reply: leadership and vision for the future

2009-10 STATE BUDGET ADDRESS IN REPLY THE LEADER OF THE OPPOSITION, HON. WILL HODGMAN MP Vision and leadership Tasmania’s economic circumstances do not just demand a response. They demand change.

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