Latest News from the Tasmanian Liberals

Mark Shelton, Minister for Police, Fire and Emergency Management

The Tasmanian majority Liberal Government’s number one priority is to keep our state safe and secure from the threat of coronavirus.

We have implemented the toughest border controls in the country, and have sent a very clear message that Tasmanians should, wherever possible, stay home, to save lives.

Peter Gutwein, Premier

The Tasmanian Government is continuing to do all we can to ensure Tasmanians are as safe and secure as possible in these difficult times.

We acknowledge the continued support of our commercial accommodation providers and understand the uncertainty they are facing as we deal with COVID-19.

Our advice is clear- unless you are a returning Tasmanian or an essential traveller, you should not come to our state given our strong border restrictions to keep Tasmanians safe and secure.

Sarah Courtney, Minister for Health

The Tasmanian Government has made changes to allow the emergency supply of certain medicines by a pharmacist without prescription to help ensure Tasmanians can continue getting the medical care they need during these difficult times.

These changes will help people with ongoing medical needs who may not have access to their valid prescription or are unable to see their usual doctor due to movement restrictions.

Elise Archer, Minister for Building and Construction

The Tasmanian majority Liberal Government is committed to assisting the State’s key sectors through the challenges faced by the coronavirus pandemic.

Tasmania’s building and construction sector, supported by hundreds of businesses and thousands of workers, has been one of the State’s great success stories in recent years.

This has been supported by record private sector investment, together with a record level of Tasmanian Government infrastructure funding for schools, hospitals, roads and other key assets.

Peter Gutwein, Premier

I want to express my gratitude to each and every Tasmanian who is doing the right thing, by staying home and saving lives.

As we continue to face both the social and economic challenges presented to us by COVID-19, we will all need to adapt to changes and a different daily routine.

To be clear, as of midnight last night Tasmanians should stay at home unless you are:

Peter Gutwein, Premier

Yesterday my expectation was clear – unless you are a returning Tasmanian or an essential traveller, you should not come to our state given our strong border restrictions to keep Tasmanians safe and secure.

I have directed TT-Line to prioritise its bookings to ensure that only Tasmanians returning, freight and those travellers who have met essential traveller or exemption criteria, are able to travel. Any non-essential travellers, including Tasmanians, who do return will be subject to the 14 day self-isolation period as is currently the case.

Michael Ferguson, Minister for State Growth

I am pleased to announce that our new Business Support Loan Scheme, provided through the Government’s social and economic stimulus package, is now open for applications through the Business Tasmania website.

Given the significant impact the unfolding COVID-19 situation is having on Tasmanian businesses, interest free loans of between $20,000 and $250,000 have been made available to assist eligible local businesses through this difficult time*.