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Tasmanian Labor
Is he talking about you? We all know you can't trust the Liberals. They promise the world to everyone before an election and when they get into Government their real plans come out. Just take a look at what Campbell Newman has done in Queensland - 14,000 jobs slashed and more to go, and now is privatising services in children's hospitals. So when the Tasmanian Liberals say 'the...
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Adam Clarke
The Labor Party at its core stands for equality, dignity and fairness for all people, both at home and abroad. This is equally as true for social freedoms as it is for economic fairness. Everybody deserves to live their life as they see fit, so long as this does not infringe on the rights of others. This means we must work to eliminate the scourge of discrimination...
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David O'Byrne
PROFESSOR Jonathan West has a powerful intellect and an unquestionable passion for Tasmania. His work has driven and inspired many members of the Tasmanian community to rethink how we do things in Tasmania and how we might build a prosperous, innovative and inclusive future for our island state. West is an advocate for our island reaching its undoubted potential sooner,...
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Bryan Green
The Tasmanian Government is committed to a fair outcome for all Tasmanian electricity consumers in determining the rates for future feed-in tariffs. <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /??>Energy Minister Bryan Green today released an Issues Paper for public consultation detailing new and transitional feed in tariff arrangements the Government is considering for when Tasmania’s e...
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Lara Giddings
The Premier, Lara Giddings, said Tasmanians would be looking for signs in Tony Abbott’s budget reply speech tonight that that they are not being taken for granted.Ms Giddings said the speech was a perfect opportunity for Mr Abbott to state once and for all that he will not change the distribution method for the GST.“We saw in the federal Budget t...
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Lara Giddings
The Premier, Lara Giddings, has praised the work of the children’s charity Variety for its work with disadvantaged and at-risk children.Speaking at the Annual Variety Chairman's Luncheon, Ms Giddings congratulated the charity for its years of service to the State’s children.“Variety has raised millions of dollars to help children growing up with d...
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Lara Giddings
Peter Gutwein has once again displayed his breathtaking ignorance of Budget matters.The Premier, Lara Giddings, said Mr Gutwein and the Liberal spin machine had been caught-out trying to muddy the waters on the GST.“Mr Gutwein has tried to claim that the State Government’s forecasts for GST receipts were wrong when, in actual fact, they have pro...
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Bryan Green
The major reform of Tasmania’s planning system is delivering more new and streamlined local council schemes.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /??>Planning Minister Bryan Green today welcomed the declaration of new schemes for the Northern Midlands and Break O’Day Councils.“I congratulate both councils and am now looking forward to the roll-out of more new planning schemes across T...
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Lara Giddings
The expansion of Van Diemen Aquaculture is another sign of strength in the salmon industry and underlying confidence in the Tasmanian economy.The Premier, Lara Giddings, and the Member for Bass, Brian Wightman, today visited VDA, which recently received a $130,000 Tasmanian Government Innovation and Investment Fund (TGIIF) grant.The grant will go...
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Lara Giddings
Tonight’s Federal Budget highlights that Tasmania is not alone in confronting challenging economic and financial pressures.The Premier, Lara Giddings, said the Commonwealth Government had demonstrated necessary fiscal discipline in response to national and global economic pressures while also funding important long-term reforms like Gonski and the...
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Bryan Green
The Minister for Local Government, Bryan Green MP, and the President of the Local Government Association of Tasmania, Cr Barry Easther, on behalf of the Premier’s Local Government Council (PLGC) today launched the second phase of the Role of Local Government project.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /??>“The Role of Local Government project has already identified the eight essential r...
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Bryan Green
The Deputy Premier and Minister for Local Government Bryan Green said today the Government will work with councils to progressively change to a new rating and valuation system. Mr Green said he supported the findings of a major review into the future of Tasmania’s valuation and rating systems.The report released today recommends a move away from...
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Michelle O'Byrne
The Minister for Sport and Recreation, Michelle O’Byrne, today announced that Prospect Vale Park would be one of the big winners in Sport and Recreation Tasmania’s Major Grants for 2012-13, worth a total of more than $850,000. Ms O’Byrne said communities throughout the State will benefit from the 15 projects funded through the Major Grants P...
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David O'Byrne
The Minister for Workplace Relations, David O'Byrne, today paid tribute to the thousands of people who've fought and sacrificed for workers' rights and protections throughout Australian history.Mr O'Byrne also challenged the Tasmanian Liberals to use Labour Day to finally be upfront with workers about their plans and policies."Our rights and...
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Michelle O'Byrne
*** Reissued with slight correction ***The Minister for Sport and Recreation has congratulated Richie Porte on becoming the first Australian to win the prestigious Paris-Nice cycling race.Ms O'Byrne said the Hadspen rider's victory was another landmark achievement in Tasmania's proud cycling history."Richie Porte's milestone further enhances our...
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Michelle O'Byrne
The Minister for Sport and Recreation has congratulated Richie Porte on becoming the first Australian to win the prestigious Paris-Nice cycling race.Ms O'Byrne said the Hadspen rider's victory was another landmark achievement in Tasmania's proud cycling history."Richie Porte's milestone further enhances our reputation as an incubator for world...
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Lara Giddings
The Premier, Lara Giddings, said the West Australian election had returned a Liberal Government determined to see Tasmania lose out on GST.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /??>"We had a situation where Tasmanian Liberal Party operatives travelled to Western Australia to help elect a Government that wants to see us get a smaller share of the GST."This is a potentially disastrous...
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Scott Bacon
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Brian Wightman
Another diverse weekend of events around Tasmania is a sign of things to come for the rest of the year, the Minister for Tourism, Scott Bacon, said today."We've seen a fantastic range of events right around the state this weekend, including the Stranger with My Face Film Festival in Hobart, Hawthorn taking on Richmond at the NAB Cup match in...
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Michelle O'Byrne
Minister for Sport and Recreation, Michelle O'Byrne, has taken the occasion of Hawthorn's NAB Cup third round game against Richmond to launch the Hawks 2013 season in Tasmania.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /??>Speaking at a function prior to the game, Ms O'Byrne thanked the club for its loyalty, now in its 13th season of playing home games in Tasmania, and acknowledged the strong...
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Bryan Green
Deputy Premier Bryan Green today blasted Liberal energy spokesman Matthew Groom's response to the implementation of electricity reforms as completely false and misleading.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /??>"The claims by Mr Groom are wrong," Mr Green said."If this is the level of his understanding of the energy reforms that his party supported in the Parliament then he should...
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Lara Giddings
The Premier, Lara Giddings, today condemned the Liberal Party for continuing to politicise bushfires.Ms Giddings said the Department of Premier and Cabinet strongly advised that the proposal from the State Fire Management Council to spend $25.6 million on a new fuel reduction unit within government needed more work."Many of the proposals in the...
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Bryan Green
The Deputy Premier Bryan Green believes recent electricity price rises experienced in Tasmania will soon be a thing of the past.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /??>Mr Green today released details of how the Government will kick-start competition in Tasmania's electricity market to deliver the lowest power prices possible."We are opening up Tasmania's electricity market so customers...
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Michelle O'Byrne
Media Opportunity: The Minister for Health, Michelle O'Byrne, will be available for interview TODAY at 1pm, St John Street end of Civic Sqaure.A woman will no longer face the threat of criminal charges for having a pregnancy termination under revised laws released for public comment today.The Minister for Health, Michelle O'Byrne, said the...
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Lara Giddings
The Premier, Lara Giddings, said it was completely false for the Liberal Party to claim that the State Government had rejected a request for additional funds to be spent on fuel reduction burns.The Government is taking strategic and responsible action to manage bushfire risk in Tasmania.Ms Giddings said 67 recommendations from the Victorian...
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Michelle O'Byrne
The Minister for Sport and Recreation, Michelle O'Byrne, has congratulated the Lilydale Bowls Club on the success of their recent strategic planning, and urged sporting clubs around Tasmania to follow the club's lead."Sporting clubs are at the centre of many Tasmanian communities, they play a crucial role in our health and wellbeing, and good...
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Lara Giddings
A community event to celebrate the spirit of the Tasmanian community and to thank those involved in the response to this year's devastating bushfire season will be held later this month.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /??>The Premier, Lara Giddings, today encouraged community members and organisations to get involved in the event."The 2013 Tasmanian bushfire season was one of the...
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Lara Giddings
The creation of 750 jobs at Vodafone's Kingston call centre is a massive vote of confidence in Tasmania's future.The Premier, Lara Giddings, and Economic Development Minister, David O'Byrne, welcomed the announcement which follows months of work between Vodafone and the State Government.The State Government will contribute $850,000 for...
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Brian Wightman
The Minister for Tourism, Scott Bacon, today opened the Bothwell International Highland Spin-In and Fibre Festival, which attracts participants from around the Australia and the world.Mr Bacon said this year's Spin-In and Fibre Festival was a special occasion, also acting as the 35th year reunion event - with guests from earlier festivals invited...
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Bryan Green
The Minister for Primary Industries and Water Bryan Green said today the potential for a $40 million a year boost in poppy production showed the Government's investment in irrigation development was creating great opportunities for Tasmania's agricultural sector. <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /??>Mr Green said a new report has found land available to grow poppies could increase by...
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Tasmanian Labor
Is he talking about you? We all know you can't trust the Liberals. They promise the world to everyone before an election and when they get into Government their real plans come out. Just take a look at what Campbell Newman has done in Queensland - 14,000 jobs slashed and more to go, and now is privatising services in children's hospitals. So when the Tasmanian Liberals say 'the...
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David O'Byrne
The Economic Development Minister, David O'Byrne, today launched one of the most comprehensive business compliance surveys ever conducted in Australia.The Measuring Red Tape Report and the Red Tape Action Plan has found Tasmania's compliance burden is lower than most other states, with ongoing room for improvement.More than 700 Tasmanian...
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Scott Bacon
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Brian Wightman
The Minister for Finance, Scott Bacon, said today's ABS construction data showed the value of construction work completed in Tasmania had grown at its strongest rate in 3 years. Mr Bacon said the value of construction work had risen for four consecutive quarters in trend terms to stand at $584m in December Qtr 2012 - up 9.3% compared to the Dec...
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Lara Giddings
Opponents of the Tasmanian Forest Agreement have been urged to take heed of the findings of a new socio-economic impact report which shows the historic deal would save more than 500 jobs.The Premier, Lara Giddings, said the report confirmed the TFA was the best way to respond to market-driven challenges in the forest industry."This report confirms...
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David O'Byrne
A tourism boost for north-west Tasmania is another step closer, with the design management contract awarded for the $23 million Tarkine Forest Drive.The Tasmanian company, Hazell Bros., has won the tender. It'll now manage the design process with DIER to prepare the road for construction.The construction phase will happen under a separate contract...
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Michelle O'Byrne
The $586m redevelopment of the Royal Hobart Hospital is already improving services and creating jobs in Tasmania.Health Minister Michelle O'Byrne today rejected suggestions from Independent MHR Andrew Wilkie that most jobs were being created off shore."The project is creating hundreds of jobs for Tasmanians right now."Anyone who drives past the...
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Michelle O'Byrne
Tasmanians affected by cancer in the state's north and north-west now have a world-class cancer centre providing support, comfort and information under one roof.Speaking at the launch of the Northern Cancer Support Centre in Launceston today, Health Minister Michelle O'Byrne said Tasmania's cancer patients deserved the very best services to help...
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David O'Byrne
The Infrastructure Minister, David O'Byrne, today announced the appointment of Dr Martin Blake to head a cross-agency team developing options to save the West Coast Wilderness Railway.Dr Blake is currently the Director of Operations for the Secretary of the Department of Infrastructure, Energy and Resources."While the weekend announcement of...
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