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Tasmanian Alkaloids and AusCann announcement
Published: Thu 18 May 2017, 10:10am
The Government welcomes today’s announcement that one of the world’s largest producers of alkaloid raw material based here in Tasmania, Tasmanian Alkaloids, is entering into a partnership with AusCann, an Australian medical cannabis stock supplier. [Read more]
More school support staff to help students get a better education
Published: Thu 18 May 2017, 10:10am
The Hodgman Liberal Government’s long term Plan for education is working, with a record number of students staying in school longer and achieving more. [Read more]
Fraud Week 2017 – Avoid Social Media Scams
Published: Wed 17 May 2017, 10:30am
Today I give my support to National Consumer Fraud Week 2017 and encourage Tasmanians to guard themselves against the scourge of social media scams. Fraud Week is an annual initiative of the Australasian Consumer Fraud [Read more]
Food Van Funding Extended to Help Those in Need
Published: Wed 17 May 2017, 10:30am
Today I had the privilege of officially announcing that in the upcoming State Budget the State Government will be extending our funding for mobile food vans. [Read more]
New arts and community hub in South Hobart
Published: Wed 17 May 2017, 10:30am
Today I had the pleasure of officially opening the South Hobart Living Arts Centre with Senator the Hon Eric Abetz and Acting City of Hobart Lord Mayor, Alderman Ron Christie. [Read more]
Full funding committed for the new St Helens District Hospital
Published: Wed 17 May 2017, 10:30am
Next week’s state Budget will fund in full the $12.1 million new St Helens District Hospital. [Read more]
National recognition for TMAG’s exhibitions
Published: Wed 17 May 2017, 10:30am
On behalf of the Hodgman Liberal Government, I am delighted to congratulate the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (TMAG) on its success at the 2017 Museum and Galleries National Awards (MAGNAs), an initiative of Museums [Read more]
Body Worn Cameras to improve safety for Police and the Community
Published: Wed 17 May 2017, 10:30am
In a major new initiative aimed at improving the safety of police officers and the wider community alike, Tasmania Police will soon introduce Body Worn Cameras. [Read more]
$1 million mountain bike boost for North-East Tasmania
Published: Wed 17 May 2017, 10:30am
Tourism in Tasmania’s North-East is set to receive a major boost in the State Budget with the Tasmanian Liberal Government investing $1 million into the St Helens Mountain Bike Trail Network. [Read more]
$250,000 to help young people Speak Up Stay ChatTy
Published: Tue 16 May 2017, 1:25pm
The Hodgman Liberal Government is Building Tasmania’s Future, which means investing more in essential services such as mental health. [Read more]