Cracking down on explosive devices
The Tasmanian Government is cracking down on the use of explosive devices and substances with the introduction of the Justice Miscellaneous (Explosives Offences) Bill 2025.
Protecting children from registered sex offenders with Daniel’s Law
The Tasmanian Government is continuing to put the safety of our children and most vulnerable at the forefront, with laws set to be debated in Parliament that form part of a national movement for greater child protection laws.
Launch of the Tasmanian Strategic Flood Maps
Today marks a significant step forward in safeguarding Tasmania’s communities with the public release of the Tasmanian Strategic Flood Maps.
National Youth Homelessness Matters Day
Today marks National Youth Homelessness Matters Day, which aims to raise awareness that homelessness doesn’t discriminate by age.
School for the Visitor Economy supporting key industries
TasTAFE’s Drysdale has been given a fresh new look - and name - through a strong new partnership with the tourism and hospitality sectors.
A step closer to pumping the brakes on Hoons
The Police Offences Amendment Bill 2025 has passed the House of Assembly, marking another major step in the Tasmanian Government’s crackdown on hooning.
Wand trial shows strong results
The Tasmanian Government’s trial of non-invasive searches with hand-held metal detection wands has come to end, showing strong results.
Tasmania’s finest continues to grow
Tasmania Police has welcomed 15 new constables into its ranks today, with recruit course 5/2024 officially graduating from the police academy.
One step closer to Pets in Rentals
The Residential Tenancy Amendment Bill 2024 has passed the House of Assembly, bringing the Government one step closer to ensuring Tasmanians don’t have to choose between a place to live and the pet they love.
Reid’s Law Passes the House of Assembly
The Police Offences Amendment (Knives and Other Weapons) Bill 2025, known as Reid’s Law, has passed the House of Assembly, marking another huge step in cracking down on knife crime to keep our communities safe.
Keeping Communities Safe with Reid’s Law
The Tasmanian Government is taking the next significant step in cracking down on knife crime to keep our communities safe, with Reid’s Law set for debate in Parliament today.
TikTok Turkeys Beware
The Tasmanian Government is pumping the brakes on reckless drivers with the introduction of the Police Offences Amendment Bill 2025.
Nominations for the 2025 Tasmanian Training Awards now open!
The Tasmanian Training Awards are back for another year, celebrating the innovation and excellence in Tasmania’s vocational education and training (VET) sector.
Home Builder Panels to deliver ambitious pipeline of works
A new Home Builder Panel established by the Tasmanian Government will enable more homes to be built, faster.
Giving young Tasmanians a voice on jobs and skills
The Tasmanian Government has established a Youth Jobs and Participation Taskforce, aimed at supporting more young Tasmanians into education, training, and employment.
Transformation of student accommodation set to begin
Work is just days away from beginning on the construction of new, modern student accommodation at TasTAFE’s Burnie campus.
Thanking our amazing fire crews as response efforts continue
Some of our interstate support crews are returning home today, as the Tullah base camp is packed down.
Australasian Police and Emergency Services Games bringing our heroes together
Emergency service workers and volunteers from around the world are today joining together in Hobart to kick off the 19th Australasian Police and Emergency Services Games.
Slashing red tape across the construction industry
The Tasmanian Government is ensuring homes can be built faster by slashing red tape for the construction industry, allowing houses to be completed sooner.