11 November 2019 Consultation begins on plantation loans Consultation is now underway to inform the delivery of the Australian Government’s commitment to provide Plantation Development Concessional Loans and meet the growing demand for our wood and fibre. Our Government committed to providing $500 million in concessional loans to support our National Forest Industries Plan, which [...]
9 November 2019 Showcasing the best of Tasmanian tourism Tasmania’s tourism industry is the envy of the world and the 2019 Tasmanian Tourism Awards showcased the great people and world-class tourism experiences on offer across the state. Our tourism industry deserves to be celebrated after its amazing growth in recent years, with the industry employing [...]
07 November 2019 Victoria puts axe to native forestry industry The Victorian Government’s decision to cease all native forest harvesting in state forests by 2030, wiping out 4,700 jobs in the state and nearly $300 million from the economy is a devastating decision. Minister for Agriculture, Bridget McKenzie said the decision by the Victorian Government [...]
1 November 2019 Funding to unlock Freycinet’s tourism potential Freycinet’s status as one of Tasmania’s tourism icons has been recognised with the unlocking of $7.2 million in funding that will upgrade and future-proof the area for generations to come. The Federal and State Governments have now signed a National Partnership Agreement, which will see the [...]
30 October 2019 Campaign to urge tourists to experience Aussie way of life Australia’s unique way of life and personality will be brought to life in the next series of global tourism campaigns to be launched by the Morrison Government. Federal Tourism Minister Simon Birmingham said Tourism Australia’s latest global campaign strategy is part of [...]
28 October 2019 Australia Institute fail with latest push-poll The left-leaning Australia Institute’s latest misleading and blatantly skewed push-poll regarding the Tarkine has confirmed yet again they have no credibility in Tasmania. It is simply embarrassing that the Australia Institute are claiming support for their position from polling that doesn’t even try to hide its [...]
26 October 2019 Strengthening our fisheries and forestry trade relationship with Japan The Assistant Minister for Forestry and Fisheries, Senator Jonathon Duniam, arrived in Japan today to promote Australia’s high-quality and sustainable fishery and forestry products. “Australia and Japan have a long-standing and valued trade and investment relationship, and this trade mission will allow [...]
22 October 2019 Joint Media Release Continuing to turn regional Australia into tourism gold Luring more tourists to regional Australia by showcasing its wonder, beauty and the unique experiences on offers needs to be a continued focus of Australia’s tourism industry, according to a new report released today. Commissioned by Tourism Research Australia, The Beach, [...]
22 October 2019 Tourism is one of Australia’s greatest success stories, and The Morrison Government is developing the blueprint for the next decade for the industry– the Tourism 2030 Plan. I am certain that the next chapter of our tourism success story will be written in our regions, which is why regional tourism will be [...]
21 October 2019 A major new research project in Tasmania which will grow Australia’s seafood, energy and marine industries and create new jobs has reached an important first milestone. The Blue Economy Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) has signed the agreement which unlocks the $70 million funding from the Morrison Government. Minister for Industry, Science and [...]