The Liberals are united in our view that marriage is what it has always been – a union of one man and one woman! Recent posturing by the Greens, with the unexpected “rush” of each and every Labor MP to join the Greens, to push the federal government to change the definition of marriage was [...]
Liberals commit $200,000 to keep children safe
A Hodgman Liberal Government would provide up to $200,000 in annual funding to ensure that Bravehearts’ can implement their student safety program into Tasmanian schools statewide, with certainty. It is very timely to make this commitment at the start of National Child Protection Week.
Year 7-12 High Schools within a Decade
Under a Hodgman Liberal Government, Tasmanian High Schools will go up to year 12 within a decade of being elected to office. It’s a damning fact that Tasmania continues to have the lowest retention rates in Australia. Only 47 per cent of Tasmanians have a post year 10 qualification, yet 86 per cent of jobs [...]
Libs announce support for four-terms
The Liberals today announced that they would support Tasmania’s school system moving to four terms from 2013. Liberal Leader Will Hodgman said that the Liberals had made the decision in the interests of Tasmania’s students. “In all of this debate, our primary focus has been on the well-being and interests of our children”, Mr Hodgman [...]
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.
