Latest News from the Tasmanian Liberals

Roger Jaensch, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs

The Hodgman majority Liberal Government is committed to Resetting the relationship with Tasmania’s Aboriginal communities.

Today I had the privilege of attending the 5th Mannalargenna Day celebrations at the Tebrakunna Visitors Centre at Little Musselroe Bay in Tasmania’s beautiful North-East – a celebration of 184 years since the passing of a spiritual leader, formidable warrior and revered clan leader of the Tebrakunna Country.

Michael Ferguson, Minister for Infrastructure and Transport

TT-Line is showcasing Tasmanian produce to its passengers, with 68% of all food on board the vessels coming directly from Tasmanian businesses and farmers.

Shining a light on our finest food and beverages, the vessel’s wine menu is overflowing with Tasmanian produced grapes, with 65% of bottles coming from our island state.

Guy Barnett, Minister for Energy

Labor’s ridiculous and misinformed criticism of the Marinus Link business case is undermining Tasmania‘s opportunity for investment and jobs.

Former Labor minister for economic recession, David O’Byrne, has clearly not read the business case assessment and has demonstrated a clear misunderstanding of energy policy.

Roger Jaensch, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs

Tasmania is endowed with over 40,000 years of Aboriginal heritage and the Hodgman majority Liberal Government is committed to its protection.

In 2017 the Government renamed the Aboriginal Relics Act 1975 to the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1975 and addressed many other outdated and problematic parts of the Act, adding a requirement to review the Act within 3 years to identify further areas for improvement.

Guy Barnett, Minister for Energy

With Cattle Hill Wind Farm joining the state energy grid today, Tasmania is taking another step towards becoming the renewable energy battery of the nation.

The Hodgman majority Liberal Government is delivering our long term plan to build a stronger economy and create jobs, and our energy developments are a significant part of this future.

Will Hodgman, Premier

Congratulations to Mr Stuart Smith on his appointment as the new State Director of the Liberal Party in Tasmania.

Mr Smith brings a wealth of experience in all aspects of political administration to his new role.

The Tasmanian Division, regarded as one of the very best in the country, has been able to secure a well-regarded and highly-qualified professional to manage the business of the Liberal Party.

Jeremy Rockliff, Minister for Education and Training

A program providing up to 400 hours of free pre-school to eligible children will be rolled out across 20 Tasmanian early childhood education centres from next year.

This announcement follows a successful pilot of the ‘Working Together’ program earlier this year, which saw incredible results for the participating children and their families.

It comes as part of the Hodgman majority Liberal Government’s commitment to break down barriers to participation and lift education outcomes in the State.