Engineering Meets Parliament

The Hodgman Liberal Government is committed to fostering a strong and vibrant engineering industry in Tasmania to support our economy and create local jobs into the future.

In attending the third annual Engineers Australia – Engineering Meets Parliament dinner with some of the nation’s leading engineers, we want to ensure continued strong professional development and training for the industry.
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Engineering Meets Parliament

The Hodgman Liberal Government is committed to fostering a strong and vibrant engineering industry in Tasmania to support our economy and create local jobs into the future.

In attending the third annual Engineers Australia – Engineering Meets Parliament dinner with some of the nation’s leading engineers, we want to ensure continued strong professional development and training for the industry.
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Launceston leading nation with new network

Launceston leading nation with new network

In an Australian first, Launceston is set to become the first city to be covered by an Internet of Things (IoT) network.

The Hodgman Government is a proud supporter of innovation, local business and creating skilled job opportunities, and this is an example of that.
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TasICT Generations Project launched

The Hodgman Government’s commitment to Tasmania’s information and communication technology sector is further cemented through our support of the 2016 Budget TasICT Generations Project.

Held at the Women in Tech event in Launceston today, the government has invested $50,000 in the pilot project that aims to address skills shortages in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) and ICT skills in the state.
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More wi-fi locations helping tourists and locals promote Tasmania

The Hobart Cruise Ship Terminal is now wi-fi accessible in time for Tasmania’s peak tourism season.

Last week wi-fi was switched on at MAC2, allowing tourists to contact family and friends to let them know they’re in beautiful Tasmania by highlighting their trip to the world online.
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Innovation Hub to foster entrepreneurship – opens in Launceston

Innovation Hub to foster entrepreneurship – opens in Launceston

Encouraging entrepreneurship and assisting start-ups to commercialise their ideas is behind the opening of Launceston’s Innovation Hub.

Called Enterprize – Tasmania’s Start-up Space, the hub will initially open in a pop-up space on Paterson Street before it moves to its permanent location at Macquarie House.
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