You light it, you own it
The Tasmanian Government is reminding all Tasmanians of their responsibility to prevent fires with the launch of the new ‘You light it, you own it’ campaign.
Reid’s Law released for consultation
The Tasmanian Government is cracking down on knife crime to keep our communities safe, with the Police Offences Amendment (Knives and Other Weapons) Bill 2025 now open for consultation.
Metal detection wand trial continuing to keep Tasmanians safe
The Tasmanian Government is extending trialling non-invasive searches with hand-held wands across the state after seeing promising results from the initial two-month rollout.
Slashing red tape to get homes built cheaper, easier, faster
For the first time in Australia’s history, the Tasmanian Government will be deferring proposed changes to the National Construction Code (NCC), significantly reducing red tape and construction prices for the sector.
Firefighting aircraft keeping Tasmania safe this bushfire season
The Tasmanian Government has today welcomed a fleet of specialised firefighting aircraft from the National Aerial Fighting Centre (NAFC), significantly bolstering the state’s firefighting capability ahead of the upcoming bushfire season.
First Immersive Skills Lab in Tasmania
Tasmanian learners, business, and industry are set to benefit from the state’s first Immersive Skills Lab, launched today at the TasTAFE Alanvale Campus.
Bushfire, why risk it?
As Tasmania enters the summer season, the Tasmanian Government is urging Tasmanians to take action and prepare for potential bushfires with the launch of a new awareness campaign – “Bushfire, why risk it?”.
Homes Tasmania review
The former New South Wales Auditor-General, Margaret Crawford PSM, will lead an independent review of Homes Tasmania.
Liberal Government delivers Stony Rise
Common sense has prevailed with the Stony Rise development to become a reality after strong action from the Tasmanian Liberal Government.
Protecting our most vulnerable from registered sex offenders
The Tasmanian Government is putting the safety of our children and most vulnerable at the forefront, with the introduction of some of the toughest child protection laws in the country.
New Police Vessel keeping Tassie seas safe
Tasmania Police’s brand-new patrol vessel, the PV Van Diemen, was unveiled in Hobart today, marking the start of a new era for Tasmania Police's Marine and Rescue Services.
Slashing red tape for Tasmanian charities
The Tasmanian Government is slashing red tape for Tasmanian charities to make it easier for them to support Tasmanians in need following the passage of the Charities and Associations Law (Miscellaneous) Amendment Bill 2024 in the House of Assembly.
Cracking down on knife crime
Tasmania Police will commence a trial of wands to conduct searches for knives as the Tasmanian Liberal Government cracks down on knife crime
Swift action on Stony Rise
The Tasmanian Government’s Land Use Planning and Approvals (Development Assessment Panels) Bill 2024 has passed the House of Assembly.
Time for Labor to finally get off the fence
The Tasmanian Government’s Development Assessment Panels Bill is set to be debated in Parliament today.
Tasmanians are waiting with bated breath to see what side of the fence Labor fall on.
Supporting Development Bill passes the House of Assembly
The Tasmanian Government is getting on with the job of supporting development opportunities that take Tasmania forward.
Winter still on th fence
Tasmanians will soon know where Labor stands on supporting more housing and job-creation with the Government’s Development Assessment Panel’s Bill set to be introduced and debated in the Parliament this week.
Backing in the Builders with DAPs
The Tasmanian Government is driving the delivery of development across the state, with the Land Use Planning and Approvals (Development Assessment Panels) Bill 2024 set to be tabled and debated in the coming Parliament sitting period.
Works begin on new Police Station for Bridgewater
Works have begun on the construction of the new Bridgewater Police Station, which will strengthen policing capabilities in one of Tasmania Police’s largest divisions.