Labor argue against funding for Tasmanian Infrastructure
The Leader of the Opposition has voted for less funding for Tasmanian infrastructure. The Tasmanian Government has called for an 80:20 split for infrastructure investment, while State Labor has argued for a 50:50 split. This means the Leader of the Opposition would...
Major upgrade Elphin Sports Centre
Under our 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania's Future, basketballers in northern Tassie are set to receive a slam dunk. A re-elected majority Liberal Government will invest $21.5 million to reinvigorate the Elphin Sports Centre. Basketball is a growing sport with more than...
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...
Our Plan for Northern Tasmanian Roads and Bridges
A re-elected majority Liberal Government will get Tasmanians home to their loved ones safer and sooner as part of our 2030 Strong Plan to build better roads across the State. Premier, Jeremy Rockliff, said Tasmania’s increasing population, strong economy and prudent...
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...
War on wrecks in the Tamar River
A re-elected majority Liberal Tasmanian Government will introduce much tougher new laws to fix the growing problem of abandoned and derelict vessels as part of its 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania’s future. The improved laws will include new powers to require evidence of...
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...
Half price bus fares for Tasmanians
A re-elected majority Liberal Government will halve bus fares as part of our plan to reduce cost of living pressures. Under our plan, bus fares on Metro and rural routes will be cut in half from 1 June this year, to 30 June 2025. School buses, general access buses,...
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...
Your hard-working local Liberal member for Bass and Deputy Premier
Thank you for the honour to represent and work for you. As your local Liberal member for Bass in the Tasmanian Parliament since 2010, I have worked very hard each and every day to make a real difference. I am honoured that you have elected me from your ballot paper at...
Condolence speech for Queen Elizabeth
Mr FERGUSON (Bass - Deputy Premier) - Mr Speaker, today the Parliament of Tasmania honours the life, faith and duty of our beloved late Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of Australia. On the night we were advised of the Queen's deteriorating health, like many others I...
Nation-leading card-based gaming with pre-commitment to help problem gamblers
The Tasmanian Liberal Government is leading the nation in the area of gambling harm minimisation and is strengthening measures to further reduce problem gambling. I am pleased to announce the State Government’s response to the Tasmanian Liquor and Gaming Commission’s...
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...
High Vis Army boost for civil construction industry
The Tasmanian Liberal Government is transforming Tasmania’s economy through a range of initiatives to develop and build the State. We know that civil construction skilled workers are right now in high demand across Australia with the historically high construction...
Tasmanian Budget 2022 – Delivering for Bass
$38.24 million towards the $87 million LGH Stage 1 Redevelopment. # $50 million towards the $580 million LGH Stage 2 Redevelopment, including the mental health precinct. + $2.5 million to improve the Respiratory Unit capacity at the LGH. $9 million towards the $10...
Miss Flinders returns to the air at Launceston Airport
The Tasmanian Liberal Government has been pleased to help return ‘Miss Flinders’ to the air, within the confines of the Launceston Airport terminal, 90 years since the aircraft arrived in Tasmania and took her first flight to Flinders Island. The Tasmanian Aviation...
Plan released for improvements to West Tamar Highway
The Tasmanian Liberal Government has released the West Tamar Highway Corridor Improvement Plan, which identifies upgrade opportunities between Launceston and Legana. The plan was developed in response to increased traffic due to the residential growth around Legana...