Pokies reforms puts power into players’ hands
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...
Statement from Michael Ferguson MP
It is with a heavy heart that this afternoon I have tendered my resignation as Treasurer and Minister. It is also my intention to resign as Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party. I will continue to serve the people of Bass – who have faithfully elected me on six...
Anzac Day 2024 – Speech at the Launceston service
Today our community pauses and we put aside every distraction.We mark the Gallipoli landings in 1915 over a century ago, as well as commemorating and honouring every Australian who served and died in military operations. This granite cenotaph stands as a permanent...
Community Commitments – Bass
Community groups, councils and sporting organisations will be supported with commitments to progress important local initiatives under a re-elected majority Liberal Government’s 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania’s Future. The commitments will encourage greater community...
A Strong Plan to activate Flinders Island
The beautiful islands that make up the Furneaux group have long histories, traditions and a remoteness that can deliver a real competitive edge. A majority Liberal Government has a 2030 Strong Plan for the Island’s Future, ensuring that what we love most about it, is...
Strong Plan To Deliver Northern Heart Centre
A re-elected majority Liberal Government will deliver a new $120 million lifesaving Northern Heart Centre at the Launceston General Hospital. Our 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania’s Future is all about taking more action right now on issues affecting Tasmanians,...
A Strong Plan for Lilydale
The Rockliff Liberal Government has a 2030 Strong Plan to keep our regions strong, including Lilydale. The Member for Bass, Michael Ferguson, said the government has been listening on community priorities. “I’m pleased to announce that a majority Liberal Government...
Liberals committed to poker machine harm reduction
The Liberal Party is strongly committed to poker machine harm reduction, while also providing the opportunity for people to exercise their free choice. Treasurer, Michael Ferguson, said a re-elected Rockliff Liberal Government will move immediately to take further...
Record low unemployment continues in Tasmania
The Rockliff Liberal Government has a Strong Plan for Tasmania’s future. As Treasurer, it was pleasing for me to today reaffirm that the Tasmanian economy is firmly holding its record-breaking jobs performance. The unemployment figure of 4.2 per cent released today...
Transit officers on the job
The Rockliff Liberal Government is taking action to protect our bus drivers and public transport passengers from aggressive and offensive behaviour. Phase one of the pilot of transit officers on public transport services is operational from this week. This increased...
Launceston Airport transformation begins
The Tasmanian Liberal Government is strengthening Tasmania’s future by delivering the infrastructure our growing State needs for today and beyond. The exciting transformation of Launceston Airport has commenced, with work on the terminal upgrade now underway. The...
Construction to start soon on New Bridgewater Bridge
Tasmania’s largest ever infrastructure project, the New Bridgewater Bridge is expected to commence construction in the coming months, with early works already progressing on site. After being announced as the preferred contractor in December 2021, McConnell Dowell was...
Boosting security and safety of Tasmania’s fuel supply
The Tasmanian Liberal Government and TasPorts are working hard to ensure the security and safety of Tasmania’s fuel supply. TasPorts has invested $8.35 million into the Selfs Point Fuel Transit Facility, within the Port of Hobart. This investment has upgraded the...
