A Strong Plan for Lilydale

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...

Tasmania’s building and construction industry going gangbusters

Tasmania’s building and construction industry going gangbusters

Today’s ABS Building approvals have confirmed once again that Tasmania’s building and construction industry is going from strength to strength. There were 342 building approvals in June in seasonally adjusted terms, which was 43.7 per cent higher than this time last...

Tasmanian firm to build new shiploader at Burnie

Tasmanian firm to build new shiploader at Burnie

The Tasmanian and Australian Governments are working hard to deliver major infrastructure projects to support thousands of jobs around the State. TasRail is finalising negotiations with Tasmanian company COVA Hayward Pty Ltd to design and construct its new bulk...

More homes delivered for Tasmania’s most vulnerable

More homes delivered for Tasmania’s most vulnerable

The Tasmanian Liberal Government is building more homes for our most vulnerable and improving social housing for tenants, while boosting our economy and creating jobs. The Community Housing Growth Program (CHGP), announced last year is on track to deliver up to 1,000...

Delivering priority road upgrades along the West Tamar Highway

Delivering priority road upgrades along the West Tamar Highway

The Tasmanian Liberal Government is delivering better and safer roads around the State including four priority upgrades to improve the West Tamar Highway, north of Legana. These works are the first stage of a series of projects to improve the safety and efficiency of...

Taking Tasmania’s space industry to warp speed

Taking Tasmania’s space industry to warp speed

The Tasmanian Liberal Government is charting a path to the stars with an exciting initiative to position our State as a significant contributor to the nation’s ambitions in space research and development. Tasmania is proud to welcome globally recognised technology...

Derwent Ferry sea trials begin

Derwent Ferry sea trials begin

The Tasmanian Liberal Government is working hard to bust traffic congestion in southern Tasmania through a multi-pronged approach. An important element of our plan is the Derwent River ferry service, linking Hobart with Bellerive and offering commuters an alternative...

Tasman Highway reopens to traffic at Paradise Gorge

Tasman Highway reopens to traffic at Paradise Gorge

It is with great pleasure that I report that the first vehicles have travelled through Paradise Gorge on the Tasman Highway following the removal of overhanging rocks. Barriers were removed from this section of the road at 7:00am this morning as scheduled. We...

New Huonville-Hobart express buses to ease congestion

New Huonville-Hobart express buses to ease congestion

The Tasmanian Liberal Government is funding and delivering projects under the Hobart City Deal to ease traffic congestion and encourage more Tasmanians to use public transport. As a result, people commuting between Huonville and Hobart will benefit from the...

Tasman Highway at Paradise Gorge to reopen on Thursday

Tasman Highway at Paradise Gorge to reopen on Thursday

After extensive work to secure the safety of the Tasman Highway at Paradise Gorge, I’m pleased to announce that it will reopen to all traffic from 7am on Thursday 8 July, with a reduced speed limit and under traffic management. Work on clearing the road progressed...

Applications open for Ancillary Dwellings Grants Program

Applications open for Ancillary Dwellings Grants Program

Applications for funding to support the construction of new ancillary dwellings, commonly known as granny flats, open tomorrow and is another way to further increase housing supply in Tasmania. The $2.5 million Ancillary Dwellings Grant Program is part of the...

New agreement to lock in Tassie’s first High Vis Army

New agreement to lock in Tassie’s first High Vis Army

The Tasmanian Liberal Government today reached an important milestone in our partnership with industry to unleash a High Vis Army to help Tasmania build the infrastructure our State needs to secure our future. The new Building the Workforce to Build Tasmania...

Subscribe to my newsletter

Get the latest news direct from Michael.

Thanks for subscribing