Reid’s Law passes the Tasmanian Parliament
The Police Offences Amendment (Knives and Other Weapons) Bill 2025, known as Reid’s Law, has passed the Tasmanian Parliament.
Daniel's Law to keep children safe
The Tasmanian Government’s legislation to further protect children and empower their parents and carers will resume debate in Parliament this week.
Reaching new heights at Queens Walk
A new 65-unit affordable rental development at Queens Walk is nearing completion, providing more homes to Tasmanians who need them.
Launching Cracker Night with a bang
Cracker Night is an iconic Tasmanian family tradition and it’s back with a bang this year to delight children and adults alike.
Land unlocked for nearly 10,000 homes for Southern Tasmania
Land for nearly 10,000 new homes is now unlocked and available for home builders, with the Tasmanian Government expanding the Urban Growth Boundary across Greater Hobart.
Youth2Independence facility providing foundations for brighter futures
Young people on the North-West Coast will now have access to more supported accommodation with the opening of the Burnie Youth2Independence facility.
Budget to build the homes Tasmanians need, now and for the future
More housing is set to be delivered than ever for Tasmanians who need it, with the Tasmanian Government’s half a billion-dollar investment over the next four years.
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.