I welcome the Premier’s decision to provide Liberal members of Parliament with a conscience vote on the issue of Voluntary Assisted Dying legislation. I too wish to thank the Premier for providing all Members of Parliament with both the University of Tasmania (UTAS) Independent Review Report into Voluntary Assisted Dying [...]
Despite claims about rent increases occurring around the State following the expiry of the emergency period, I would like to make it clear that, as of today, the Residential Tenancy Commissioner is currently considering just four applications for unreasonable rent increases. This is consistent with the same period (26 December [...]
Labor’s Sarah Lovell is once again deliberately peddling misinformation, as the Government publicly communicated the stand down of this particular public service employee last month. We are being as transparent as legally possible, unlike the Labor Party which, when in Government during their last three years stood down around 40 [...]
Today I was pleased to see the unveiling of the first of four statues recognising the some 15,000 convict women and free children who arrived in Tasmania, then known as Van Diemen’s Land, from 1803 to 1853. The statue was unveiled as part of the From the Shadows program, an [...]
The Tasmanian Government has today released the Final Report of the Electoral Act Review, paving the way for new legislation to be drafted to deliver a political donation disclosure scheme in Tasmania. This will deliver a fairer, more transparent and modern electoral system for our State. “When I outlined my [...]
An extensive, nation-wide search is underway to appoint a new full-time Supreme Court Judge as part of our Government’s plan for a more effective and efficient justice system. Expressions of interest are being sought from Australian lawyers who wish to be considered for appointment as the Supreme Court of Tasmania’s [...]
The Tasmanian Government is proud of the support we have provided to Tasmanian tenants and landlords during what has been a challenging period. As we continue to transition away from the emergency relief provisions, between our COVID-19 Rent Relief Fund and COVID-19 Landlord Support Fund, more than $3.1 million in [...]
The Tasmanian Liberal Government will put in place arrangements to transition to the replacement of police officers with Tasmania Prison Service staff at the Burnie courts from 1 July this year. From 1 July police officers performing court security duties will be replaced with security contractors for an interim period [...]
The Tasmanian Government is a proud supporter of the State’s cultural and creative arts sector. I am pleased to announce that a new Tasmanian wildlife documentary Quoll Farm, set to screen on ABC TV and iview this Sunday, 14 February will feature a soundtrack performed by the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra [...]
As Minister for the Arts, I welcome today’s news, on advice from Public Health, that more people will be able to attend theatre and concert venues, cinemas and similar entertainment venues across Tasmania. This is great news and a huge step forward for our local arts and creative industry. Our [...]
