Latest News from the Tasmanian Liberals

Jeremy Rockliff, Minister for Infrastructure

Tasmania has the strongest economy in the country and the 2019-20 State Budget delivers a record investment of over $1.6 billion to maintain this momentum and invest for further growth with the job-creating infrastructure our state needs.

The Hodgman Liberal Government is progressing work on providing a safer and more efficient freight network through the Freight Access Bridge Upgrade Program.

Will Hodgman, Premier
Minister for Tourism, Hospitality and Events

Congratulations to the all the nominees and winners* of the 2019 East Coast Tourism Awards.

The Awards celebrate the exceptional work East Coast tourism operators who help make this region such a popular destination for visitors.

The Tasmanian Government has invested heavily to support our great tourism, including in the Great Eastern Drive which has helped fuel a twenty per cent increase in visitors to the region.

Elise Archer, Minister for Environment

Tasmanians are being encouraged to ‘Burn Brighter this Winter’ as part of a campaign to reduce smoke emissions from wood heaters.

During winter months wood heater smoke tends to get trapped by the cold air and can cause a smoky environment.

This can have a harmful effect on people with respiratory illnesses, which is why we want to reduce the amount of smoke in the atmosphere.

The ‘Burn Brighter this Winter’ campaign advises wood heater owners in Tasmania about how to limit their smoke emissions, including:

Will Hodgman, Premier

The safety of people in our hospitality venues, whether patrons or professionals, is essential.

That’s why the Tasmanian Liberal Government has committed $200,000 towards ‘Stop the Coward’s Punch’, campaign to increase awareness and educate people around one-punch attacks.

The program, run by the Tasmanian Hospitality Association, also aims to give young people advice on how to avoid and de-escalate violent situations.

Roger Jaensch, Minister for Human Services

The Hodgman Liberal Government is committed to reducing ageism and preventing elder abuse in our community so that older Tasmanians are respected, protected and cared for.

Elder abuse, in any form, is not OK. It is one of the worst manifestations of ageism and inequality in our society.

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, on 15 June, is an annual observance day to bring attention to the issue of Elder Abuse.

Peter Gutwein, Treasurer

Tasmanians considering buying their first home will continue to be able to take advantage of the first home owners grant, with the Bill passing the Lower House today.

The grant provides $20,000 for eligible first home buyers who want to purchase a newly constructed home or build a new home of their own.

Peter Gutwein, Treasurer

This afternoon, the House of Assembly passed the 2019-20 State Budget which maintains the momentum and invests for growth for all Tasmanians.

We have come a long way in the past five years and Tasmania now has the strongest growing economy in the nation for the first time in 15 years, but we know there is more to do.