14 January 2020 On behalf of all Tasmanians I wish to acknowledge Premier Will Hodgman for his tremendous service and contribution as leader of a government and a political party that has achieved so much for our state. His record in office speaks for itself, having led Tasmania through a time of unprecedented economic and [...]
3 January 2020 The Morrison Government is taking action to support Tasmania’s volunteer firefighters who are risking their lives to protect ours. Financial support for loss of income of up to $300 per day, up to a total of up to $6,000 per person will be provided to eligible Tasmanian fire service volunteers. Those eligible [...]
20 December 2019 Christmas is a great time to celebrate with family and friends….and to eat Australian seafood. We have the best seafood in the world and I encourage all Tasmanians, and Australians, to support our world-leading seafood industry this Christmas and buy Australian seafood. It is that time of year when hundreds of thousands [...]
13 December 2019 Tasmania’s regions are reaping enormous economic gains from the state’s growing tourism sector according to new figures. The new Regional Tourism Satellite Accounts data for 2017-18 shows that more Tasmanians are working in tourism and locals are benefitting from the increasing spend of visitors. We know that across the country around 44 [...]
13 December 2019 Australia’s tourism industry has recorded extraordinary growth that cements its place as a super-growth sector in Australia’s economy according to newly released ABS data. Tourism’s direct contribution to the Australian economy reached $60.8 billion last financial year, a 6.0 per cent increase on the previous year, according to the Australian Bureau of [...]
11 December 2019 Tasmania’s reputation as a must-see tourism destination has again been recognised with the Maria Island Walk selected in Flight Centre’s 2020 WOW list. The prestigious list is selected by industry experts and showcases 50 must-see destinations across the world, with the Maria Island Walk the only Tasmanian experience and one of only [...]
11 December 2019 The opening of the $7.8 million final stage of Tasmania’s breathtaking Three Capes Track will enhance the state’s reputation as a world-class tourist destination. Assistant Minister for Regional Tourism, Senator Jonno Duniam and Tasmania’s Minister for the Environment, Parks and Heritage Peter Gutwein officially opened the Track today following the joint federal-state [...]
06 December 2019 New Tasmanian Liberal State Director Congratulations to Stuart Smith on his appointment as State Director of the Tasmanian Liberal Party. Mr Smith is a highly professional and experienced political campaigner having worked on the last three federal election campaigns, including as Assistant Federal Director in 2016. Having worked previously with Stuart, I [...]
26 November 2019 Record highs for Australian forestry Australia’s forestry sector continues to grow according to the latest Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES) report. The report confirms Australia’s forestry sector has recorded its fifth consecutive year of growth, with exports increasing to a record $3.9 billion for the financial year. [...]
21 November 2019 Celebrating World Fisheries Day Today’s annual World Fisheries Day is a great opportunity to celebrate Australia’s safe and sustainable seafood industry that supports thousands of jobs throughout regional Australia. The world has a huge appetite for our premium seafood products and all Australians should be proud of and celebrate the great work [...]