Proposed reforms to firearms legislation
In the aftermath of the tragic events at Bondi, I’ve received numerous calls and messages from our Bass community (and around the state) about what should be the Tasmanian Government’s response to firearms laws proposals from Canberra. We can agree that this has been...
Bass Community Christmas Raffle for Launceston City Mission
Thank you sincerely for purchasing a ticket in our Community Christmas Raffle and for supporting the Launceston Community Christmas event. Because of your generosity, $1,150 was raised to help make this year’s event possible — a wonderful result that will directly...
Thank you to Peter Partridge
Statement from Michael Ferguson I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Peter Partridge. I had the privilege of knowing and working with Peter for more than 20 years across my roles in both federal and state government. Peter was a dedicated public...
Demanding answers on the Labor-Green forestry deal
For North-East Tasmanians, last week’s Labor-Green forestry deal is déjà vu. Cooked up in the dead of night in Canberra, Labor’s deal with the Greens to remove legislative certainty for the Tasmanian Regional Forest Agreement (RFA) has put our sustainable and...
200 Years Since Tasmania Stood Apart
Marking the Bicentenary of Tasmania Becoming Its Own Colony Today, 3 December 2025, Tasmania marks a milestone that is both quiet and profound: the 200th anniversary of the day this island first stood apart. When Van Diemen’s Land was formally proclaimed a separate...
Labor-Green deal puts forestry on chopping block
The Tasmanian Government is deeply concerned Labor has rushed to sell out Tasmania’s world-class native forestry industry and the thousands of jobs it supports. Changes to the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act (EPBC) that make it easier to get...
Labor must stand with Bell Bay, not Canberra
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...
Working to secure Bell Bay Aluminium (Comalco)
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...
Urgent action needed on Bell Bay
The Tasmanian Government has again urged the Federal Labor Government to intervene to ensure the sustainability of Bell Bay Aluminium. Minister for Energy and Renewables, Nick Duigan, said the smelter is a cornerstone of Tasmania's economy, directly employing over 600...
Standing with Israel, mourning all innocent lives, Praying for Peace
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. To our Jewish community: you are seen, valued, and supported....
John Watson AM – Tribute
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...
Thank you
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...
Expanding quality childcare and early education for Tasmanian families
Access to high-quality, early childhood education and care (ECEC) for working families will be boosted across the State under a re-elected Tasmanian Liberal Government. Premier Jeremy Rockliff said the Liberals are getting on with the job of supporting working women...
Giving our children the best possible start
Literacy and numeracy teaching will be boosted in Tasmanian schools to ensure our children are learning the basics. A re-elected Tasmanian Liberal Government will strengthen our commitment to the structured teaching of literacy and numeracy in government schools. All...
Cutting red tape for community events
Holding events on Crown land will be made easier under a re-elected Liberal Government. As part of the Government’s plan to slash red tape, it will remove the need for individual stallholders and food or drink vendors to hold a single business licence when involved in...
New Legana Health Hub to become a reality under the Liberals
A much-needed boost to health care in the North will be made possible with a re-elected Tasmanian Liberal Government to invest in an Urgent Care Centre in Legana. Premier Jeremy Rockliff announced that a re-elected Tasmanian Liberal Government will partner to deliver...
Tough on crime, and tough on the causes of crime
Community safety will remain a top priority under a re-elected Liberal Government, with important reforms aimed at cracking down on crime and its causes. Premier Jeremy Rockliff said Tasmania is one of the safest places in the world, but we’ve seen concerning rises in...
Tasman Highway Sideling Update
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New agricultural learning centre for Scottsdale
A new purpose-built Agricultural Learning Centre at Scottsdale will be delivered under a re-elected Tasmanian Liberal Government. The $2.5 million Centre will boost Scottsdale High School’s strong agricultural program, which includes the delivery of Certificate II in...