24 September 2018 In its first year, 1,661 Tasmanian small businesses were approved for the Small Business Grants Program pilot – over three times more than expected.

20 September 2018 It is disappointing to learn that the AEU is planning industrial action today given the Government has committed to employing 250 more teachers, which will have a massive impact on teacher workload.

19 September 2018 In Question Time today the Greens launched a series of bizarre attacks on trade with our largest trading partner, China, and then broadened their attack to international students the majority of which are Chinese students.

18 September 2018 Macquarie Point is one of the most attractive, centrally located capital city development sites in the entire country. By taking full advantage of the site’s potential we can unlock millions of dollars of investment, create hundreds of jobs and deliver a hub that will serve the community for generations to come.

13 September 2018 The Australian Bureau of Statistics labour force figures for August 2018 confirm a record number of Tasmanians are in work with total employment over a quarter of a million for the first time.

Scott Bacon and Labor should be focusing on getting Bill Shorten to commit to as good a deal on GST as Scott Morrison has offered for Tasmania.

12 September 2018 While it is not my usual practice to comment on private conversations, I can confirm that during our discussions relating to the GST the phrase attributed in today’s media to Mr Morrison was not used.

7th September 2018 With Labor’s State Conference just days away, Rebecca White has yet to rule out capitulating to the demands of her union masters which will smash Tasmania’s finances.

5th September 2018 The Australian Bureau of Statistics State Final Demand data for Tasmania, released today, shows strong growth of 0.9% in trend terms for the June 2018 quarter - the second fastest growth seen in the nation.

5th September 2018 Launceston’s economy is growing and projects like the CH Smith redevelopment, the Launceston City Deal and the redevelopment of the Launceston General Hospital will make the State’s north an even better place to live, work and raise a family.

Tasmania is now a much stronger, prouder and more confident place to be. Our economy is one of the strongest in the country, our Budget is under control, and we are able to invest more into essential services.

15th June 2018 The Government makes no apology for our record investment in job creating infrastructure that will build Tasmania’s future.

15th June 2018 It smacks of complete hypocrisy for Labor Leader Rebecca White to today protest with workers who could have lost their job under her anti-pokies policy.

The Hodgman Liberal Government is committed to making Tasmania an even better place to live, work and build your future.

12th June 2018 Labor Leader Rebecca White has confirmed that her failed pokies policy and leadership will be on the line at Labor’s State Conference.