Nov 5, 2025
Tasmanian Labor has the chance to send a clear and united message in the fight for the future of the Bell Bay Aluminium smelter. Liberal Member for Bass, Michael Ferguson, will move a Private Member’s Motion, calling on all Members of Parliament to join together in support of Bell Bay Aluminium, its workforce, and the Northern Tasmania community.
“Bell Bay Aluminium is a cornerstone of the Northern Tasmanian economy, directly employing over 550 people and supporting hundreds more through a supply chain of almost 300 local businesses,” Mr Ferguson said. (more…)
Nov 5, 2025
The Tasmanian government has paved the way to secure the immediate future of Bell Bay Aluminium with an in-principle 12-month power agreement. The agreement will allow time for the State Government to continue to work with the company and the Federal Government on a long-term plan for the smelter. (more…)
Oct 9, 2025
The Tasmanian Government has again urged the Federal Labor Government to intervene to ensure the sustainability of Bell Bay Aluminium. (more…)
Oct 7, 2025
Two years since the cruelty and evil of October 7, the grief and trauma remain with so many families.
We honour the victims. We stand with survivors. We condemn the terror that tore countless lives apart. (more…)
Sep 9, 2025
Mr FERGUSON (Bass) – Honourable Speaker, I rise tonight to pay tribute to the late John Watson AM – Launceston born and bred, a true Liberal, a man of integrity, faith, and tireless service to Tasmania and our nation.
John’s public life spanned a remarkable three decades representing Tasmania in the Australian Senate, followed by five more years on the West Tamar Council. John never sought fanfare but real outcomes. Before politics, he had learned leadership in the world of commerce, especially at the Kelsall and Kemp Woollen Mill, treating people – his workers – with dignity even in the hardest moments, those of a large factory closing down and families hurting. (more…)
Jul 20, 2025
THANK YOU to everyone who has helped and supported me through my 6th Tasmanian election campaign.
Being an elected member of Parliament is not a role I take for granted and I intend to keep working my tail off – as always – over the next term. I will continue working for you with the same integrity, effort and honour I’ve always brought to the job.
Thank you for the great honour of serving as your Liberal Member for Bass — in federal and state parliaments — for 18 years so far. We’ve achieved so much together, and I’m deeply grateful to have played a part in making Tasmania stronger. I hope to continue that work for you and your family with my deep experience and knowledge.
And thank you to my incredible family — especially Julie, our kids, and my parents — as well as our friends and volunteers. I simply couldn’t do any of this without you. Your support means the world to me, and I hope to make you all proud tonight.
