The Tasmanian Liberal Government’s brand new, state-of-the-art Legana Ambulance Station is another step closer. (more…)
Students, families and the community have celebrated the official opening of Tasmania’s newest primary school. Legana Primary School opened its doors to students on the first day of Term 1 and currently has 132 students enrolled. (more…)
Giving in to Federal Greens policies would wipe an astonishing $4 billion annually off Tasmania’s GSP and destroy 15,500 jobs, according to a simple review of ABS data.
“The Greens have made it clear that they want to shut down Tasmania’s job-rich mining, aquaculture and forestry industries,” Mr Ferguson said.
“Based on the latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics, approximately 15,500 Tasmanians are employed in these industries, collectively contributing $4 billion to our economy each year. The Liberal Party value these jobs and these people. Tasmania needs these vital industries. (more…)
Mr FERGUSON (Bass) – Deputy Speaker, I rise today to speak and commend the Premier on his annual address. In my contribution tonight, I will be discussing the very important initiatives that our Premier is leading for and on behalf of the government, and I hope for and on behalf of the parliament. I will also be addressing the economy and opportunities for us as a government to support our business community, to keep our economy growing and strong and looking after people in employment. I will also be addressing the Spirits’ debacle, and I will be addressing pokies’ reform. (more…)
Tasmania is at a political and moral crossroads. With the THA trying to stop our promised pokies reforms, the integrity and backbone of every MP is under pressure. I for one will not be buckling nor do I feel the need to.
The parliament was totally unified in 2021 when I led the Future Gaming Markets legislation through parliament, which included the first publicly debated (and agreed) commitment to precommitment and cashless play in Australia. (more…)
