Plates Plus free lesson for Tasmanian learner drivers
The Tasmanian Liberal Government is dedicated to ensuring learner drivers have the support they need to obtain their licence and the tools they need to drive safely on our roads. With new and revised rules that came into effect on December 1, we are now offering a...
State Budget – Boosting our cyber security response and resilience
The Tasmanian Liberal Government is determined to protect our information and ICT systems from malicious cyber activity which is increasing in frequency, scale, sophistication and severity. We have continuously focused on protecting Tasmanians from threats,...
State Budget – Bolstering jobs and confidence through grants and support
As part of the Tasmanian Liberal Government’s extensive plan to recover and rebuild a stronger Tasmania, we are providing assistance to individuals, families and businesses through a range of grants and support. This is the best way to get our economy moving again by...
State Budget – Upgrading Tassie’s airports to welcome more visitors
The Tasmanian Liberal Government is committing almost $10 million towards upgrading the Hobart International Airport and $5.15 million towards upgrading the Launceston Airport in the 2020-21 State Budget. This is part of our plan to rebuild a stronger Tasmania, with...
State Budget – Landmark infrastructure program with a focus on roads and bridges
The Tasmanian Liberal Government’s plan to rebuild a stronger Tasmania is underpinned by a landmark $5 billion infrastructure program to create jobs, bolster confidence and invest in our community. The plan is already being aggressively implemented, with tenders being...
Boosting jobs and investing in forestry infrastructure
The 2020-21 Budget will include provision for Sustainable Timber Tasmania to make a $5 million transfer to TasRail in order to further grow our forest industry, create more jobs and invest in regional communities. This investment will increase TasRail’s capacity to...
Spreading the message about new driver safety rules
A new campaign designed to educate young drivers, their parents or guardians, and other road users about important changes to getting a licence will begin today. The new campaign, Plates Plus: Safer driving for life, has been launched to highlight that the changes are...
Supporting our pork industry
The Tasmanian Government is supporting the meat industry, with a $2 million grant towards a new $3 million abattoir for processing pork at Springfield, near Scottsdale. The new processing facility will enable our quality Tasmanian pork to continue to be processed...
Improving access and safety on State’s most significant infrastructure
The Morrison Government’s $65 million commitment to the $130 million project to upgrade the Tasman Bridge will provide safer and more convenient access to the bridge for pedestrians and cyclists, with wider pathways and improved barriers. Assistant Minister Jonno...
A look that could save lives
Too many young Tasmanians are killed or seriously injured on our roads. One of the causes is alcohol, which is a factor in about 17 per cent of fatalities or serious injury-crashes. Of that 17 per cent, 21 per cent are men aged between 17 and 25. Today, we are...
More options for learners and reducing wait times
The Tasmanian Government is determined to reduce the wait times for driver’s licence assessments, especially in regional areas. To cut these delays, an additional 12 suitably qualified driving instructors from the private sector have been authorised to deliver P1...
Tasmanian Government welcomes $360 million Federal infrastructure funding
The Tasmanian Government welcomes today’s announcement of significant funding from the Australian Government to complete several key infrastructure projects around the State to stimulate the economy, get even more Tasmanians into work, and make our roads safer and...
Get on board this Seniors Week 2020 with free bus travel
As a proud supporter of Seniors Week, the Tasmanian Government is helping senior cardholders stay connected with their communities by offering free travel on any Metro bus from 12 to 18 October. Metro is a long-time partner of Seniors Week, an annual campaign...
