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Showcasing electronic monitoring to combat family violence
Media Release, Police Fire and Emergency Management Will Sanderson 13/11/24 Media Release, Police Fire and Emergency Management Will Sanderson 13/11/24

Showcasing electronic monitoring to combat family violence

 A police representative from Germany is visiting Tasmania to see first-hand the Tasmanian Government’s world-leading electronic monitoring program of high-risk family violence perpetrators.

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More homes on the way for Brighton 
Media Release, Housing and Planning Will Sanderson 7/11/24 Media Release, Housing and Planning Will Sanderson 7/11/24

More homes on the way for Brighton 

The Tasmanian Government is delivering more homes for one of Tasmania’s fastest growing communities following council approval of a new 10.7-hectare subdivision in Brighton. 

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Consultation open on antique firearms  
Media Release, Police Fire and Emergency Management Will Sanderson 30/10/24 Media Release, Police Fire and Emergency Management Will Sanderson 30/10/24

Consultation open on antique firearms  

The Tasmanian Government is delivering on its commitment to support law abiding antique firearm owners, today releasing a consultation paper on proposed amendments to the Firearms Act 1996.

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Supercharging social housing maintenance 
Media Release, Housing and Planning Will Sanderson 29/10/24 Media Release, Housing and Planning Will Sanderson 29/10/24

Supercharging social housing maintenance 

The Tasmanian Government is supercharging upgrades to social housing with an additional $20 million to improve and maintain homes. 

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New learner accommodation for TasTAFE Burnie 
Media Release, Skills Training and Workforce Growth Will Sanderson 28/10/24 Media Release, Skills Training and Workforce Growth Will Sanderson 28/10/24

New learner accommodation for TasTAFE Burnie 

TasTAFE’s Burnie Campus is set to further support regional skills and training, with the commencement of design work for new on-campus student accommodation. 

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New grants for higher-density homes faster!
Media Release, Housing and Planning Will Sanderson 28/10/24 Media Release, Housing and Planning Will Sanderson 28/10/24

New grants for higher-density homes faster!

The Tasmanian Government is supporting the construction of more homes across Tasmania through a new $10 million Density Incentive Grant Scheme.

The scheme will provide grants of $10,000 per dwelling for developers building eligible medium or high-density housing.

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Expanding vocational learning in Tasmanian schools
Media Release, Skills Training and Workforce Growth Will Sanderson 24/10/24 Media Release, Skills Training and Workforce Growth Will Sanderson 24/10/24

Expanding vocational learning in Tasmanian schools

The Tasmanian Government’s Youth Career Facilitator Pilot will soon be expanded into the north of the State providing Year 9 and 10 students in secondary schools with more vocational learning opportunities as part of the Youth Jobs Strategy. 

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Kangaroo Bay Hotel declared a Major Project​
Media Release, Housing and Planning Will Sanderson 17/10/24 Media Release, Housing and Planning Will Sanderson 17/10/24

Kangaroo Bay Hotel declared a Major Project​

The Tasmanian Government has declared the Kangaroo Bay Hotel a Major Project under the Government’s landmark major projects legislation. 

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Taking action to support development
Media Release, Housing and Planning Will Sanderson 16/10/24 Media Release, Housing and Planning Will Sanderson 16/10/24

Taking action to support development

The Tasmanian Government is continuing to back in development across Tasmania, today introducing a Bill that provides greater support for complex developments to begin works.

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World Homeless Day 2024
Media Release, Housing and Planning Will Sanderson 11/10/24 Media Release, Housing and Planning Will Sanderson 11/10/24

World Homeless Day 2024

Today marks World Homeless Day, which aims to raise global awareness that homelessness doesn’t discriminate.

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Earthworks Academy delivering for industry 
Media Release, Skills Training and Workforce Growth Will Sanderson 11/10/24 Media Release, Skills Training and Workforce Growth Will Sanderson 11/10/24

Earthworks Academy delivering for industry 

Work is underway to deliver the Tasmanian Government’s live Earthworks Academy, a purpose-built training site to help more Tasmanians become job-ready in the civil construction industry. 

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Delivering new health hub at TasTAFE’s Alanvale Campus 
Media Release, Skills Training and Workforce Growth Will Sanderson 8/10/24 Media Release, Skills Training and Workforce Growth Will Sanderson 8/10/24

Delivering new health hub at TasTAFE’s Alanvale Campus 

Learners at TasTAFE’s Alanvale Campus are set to benefit from brand new facilities, with works now well underway to deliver a new health training hub and a new learner services hub. 

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Taking the politics out of planning 
Media Release, Housing and Planning Will Sanderson 7/10/24 Media Release, Housing and Planning Will Sanderson 7/10/24

Taking the politics out of planning 

The Tasmanian Government is taking the politics out of planning, with public consultation now open on the Land Use Planning and Approvals (Development Assessment Panels) Bill 2024. 

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Online fire permits to support fuel reduction burning
Media Release, Police Fire and Emergency Management Will Sanderson 2/10/24 Media Release, Police Fire and Emergency Management Will Sanderson 2/10/24

Online fire permits to support fuel reduction burning

The first stage of the Tasmanian Government’s new online fire permit system is now complete, allowing Tasmanians to apply online for fire permits and register their intention to burn. 

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Spring fuel reduction burns working to make summer safer 
Media Release, Police Fire and Emergency Management Will Sanderson 1/10/24 Media Release, Police Fire and Emergency Management Will Sanderson 1/10/24

Spring fuel reduction burns working to make summer safer 

With conditions now drying out following recent spring rains, Tasmania’s Fire Agencies have begun undertaking fuel reduction burns across the state. 

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Honouring Tasmania’s finest this National Police Remembrance Day 
Media Release, Police Fire and Emergency Management Will Sanderson 27/9/24 Media Release, Police Fire and Emergency Management Will Sanderson 27/9/24

Honouring Tasmania’s finest this National Police Remembrance Day 

This National Police Remembrance Day, we pause to reflect and remember those brave men and women who have lost their life in the line of duty while protecting our loved ones, our communities, and our homes.   

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New Bill to crack down on hooning and knife crime  
Media Release, Police Fire and Emergency Management Will Sanderson 26/9/24 Media Release, Police Fire and Emergency Management Will Sanderson 26/9/24

New Bill to crack down on hooning and knife crime  

The Tasmanian Government is slamming the brakes on hooning, road rage and vehicle theft to make our communities and roads safer, with public consultation now open on the Police Offences Amendment Bill 2024. 

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Welding simulators to enhance training for TasTAFE metals students
Media Release, Skills Training and Workforce Growth Will Sanderson 26/9/24 Media Release, Skills Training and Workforce Growth Will Sanderson 26/9/24

Welding simulators to enhance training for TasTAFE metals students

TasTAFE’s Metals students are now benefiting from the latest technology thanks to the arrival of twelve new portable ‘Welducation Simulators’.

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The future of the TFES Reforms 
Media Release, Police Fire and Emergency Management Will Sanderson 20/9/24 Media Release, Police Fire and Emergency Management Will Sanderson 20/9/24

The future of the TFES Reforms 

In the face of increasing severity and frequency of natural disasters, the Tasmanian Government is committed to reforming our fire and emergency services to ensure they are fully supported to keep Tasmanians safe. 

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Our Strong Plan to deliver a job-ready generation
Media Release, Skills Training and Workforce Growth Will Sanderson 18/9/24 Media Release, Skills Training and Workforce Growth Will Sanderson 18/9/24

Our Strong Plan to deliver a job-ready generation

Ensuring Tasmanians can access the skills and training requirements they need is a key part of the Tasmanian Government’s 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania’s Future.

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