The Hodgman majority Liberal Government through Arts Tasmania is delighted to support six Tasmanian Aboriginal artists to develop and share their practice through a series of arts activities. Arts Tasmania’s Aboriginal Arts Program will provide $31,987 in funding, which will allow the artists to create new works for exhibition and [...]
Draft legislation designed to provide victims of sexual crimes with the right to speak out about their experiences and a paper detailing proposed changes to the names of sexual offences that better reflect the true nature of the crimes will today be released for public comment. Section 194K of the [...]
A mix of regional youth dance, visual arts, contemporary theatre and community art and cultural activities will all share in over $98,000 in grant funding through the latest round of Arts Tasmania’s Northern Tasmania Arts Organisations Initiative. Our Government has demonstrated its strong commitment to the cultural and creative industries [...]
The Hodgman majority Liberal Government has today released its Second Annual Progress Report and Action Plan 2020 for implementing the recommendations of the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse. This report provides details of the Hodgman Government’s ongoing work to prevent child sexual abuse, protect vulnerable people, [...]
Tonight Tasmanian cast and crew members will be treated to a special sneak-peak of Tasmanian drama series The Gloaming, hosted by Australian streaming giant Stan. Stan executives will join star Ewen Leslie, producers Vicki Madden, Fiona McConaghy and John Molloy to screen the first episode of the series at the [...]
The Hodgman majority Liberal Government is committed to keeping Tasmanians safe and I am pleased a new campaign is underway to raise awareness about the potentially deadly dangers of silica dust. A key element of the campaign is a television commercial which warns Tasmanians that inhaling even a tiny amount [...]
Today I was pleased to commence one on one consultation meetings over coming weeks with Westbury community members regarding the new Northern Regional Prison as part of the ongoing broader engagement program. Meeting invitations were sent to more than 1,900 Meander Valley households and businesses with an offer to meet [...]
The Hodgman majority Liberal Government has announced further funding to support the Troublesmiths, a unique social enterprise in Southern Tasmania which assists 15-24 year olds at risk of long term unemployment. Troublesmiths is managed by Hobart’s Impact Communities organisation and is focused on reducing unemployment amongst young Tasmanians by providing [...]
Tasmania’s wild and rugged West Coast is to be celebrated in a new exhibition at the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (TMAG). West: Out on the Edge is a captivating new multidisciplinary exhibition exploring this unique region of our State and showcasing its complexities and contradictions. The first in a [...]
The Hodgman majority Liberal Government’s record investment in screen and television production has helped the State sweep the field at the nation’s biggest film and television awards night. The nation celebrated our State last night, with Tasmanian screen projects named Best Film and Best Telefeature or Mini-series at the Australian [...]
