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Regional Tasmania


Art Gallery

Arts – Regional Arts Funding

It is not helping the flourishing of regional arts itself.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  6 Jun 2022


takayna / tarkine, Tasmania

Takayna Trail 2021 Must Go Ahead for NW Economy

FT are working against the interests of the North West community by denying organisers of the takayna Trail 2021 access to the public lands they manage.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Media Release  |  10 Feb 2021


Doctor with Patient

Urgent Care Centre Report Welcome, Rollout Must be Prioritised

We welcome the release of the feasibility study into Urgent Care Centres - after more than 18 months of it sitting on the Health Minister’s desk.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Media Release  |  8 Oct 2020


Strahan, Tasmania

Skills and Training in North-West Tasmania

In 2017, the Productivity Commission completed a major inquiry into transitioning regional economies and how to do that best.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  1 May 2019


Construction, Work Site

Jobs and the Economy

What is this Government doing to modernise our skills, our training to make sure that young people today are not being given false hope.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  20 Sep 2018


Construction, Work Site

Regional Tasmanian Jobs at High Risk of Automation

The majority of jobs in regional Tasmania are at high risk of being lost to automation, yet the Liberal Government seems to be asleep at the wheel.  

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Media Release  |  4 Sep 2018


Strahan, Tasmania

Courtney Ignorant on Greens' Investment in Northern Tasmania

Our Alternative Budget is very much focused on building capacity in Tasmania’s regions.

Andrea Dawkins  |  Media Release  |  31 May 2017


Strahan, Tasmania

Greens Release Policy Initiative for Grassroots Led Regional Development

The Tasmanian Greens today launched a policy that will give communities the tools, support and funding they need to deliver resilience and prosperity.

Andrea Dawkins  |  Media Release  |  5 May 2017


Fish Farm in Okehampton Bay, Tasmania

Greens Launch Candidate for Lyons

The Tasmanian Greens are delighted to announce that Fraser Brindley will be the Greens’ lead candidate for the key seat of Lyons in the upcoming State election.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Media Release  |  30 Apr 2017


Art Gallery

Closure of Tas Regional Arts to Hit Rural and Regional Communities

After 70 years of supporting regional artists and community organisations, Tas Regional Arts are being forced to close their doors.

Andrea Dawkins  |  Media Release  |  12 Jan 2017


Three Capes Track, Tasmania

Liberals Refuse to Rule Out Logging in Wielangta Tourist Drive

The Hodgman Government's plans to extend the Great Eastern Drive by upgrading Wielangta Road are threatened by their own political agenda.

Andrea Dawkins  |  Media Release  |  16 Nov 2016


Overland Track, Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, in the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area, Tasmania

Sustainable Tourism Way Forward for Tassie

The Greens welcome the visitors that are coming to our shores, but warn the government to protect our wild places and regional communities from ruin.

Andrea Dawkins  |  Media Release  |  12 May 2016


Money, Australian Dollars, Notes

Federal Budget Duds Tasmanians

The first Turnbull Budget has left the vast majority of Tasmanians out in the cold.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Media Release  |  4 May 2016


Doctor with Patient

Allied Health Loss for Tasman, Dover and East Coast

Several regional Tasmanian communities are set to lose Allied Health services from July 1, as the Federal Liberal government continues to cut health funding.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Media Release  |  26 Apr 2016


Hospital Bed

Straight Answers Needed on Oatlands Hospital

The Health Minister, Michael Ferguson, will fail to convince the community of Oatlands that their Multi Purpose Health Centre is safe.

Kim Booth  |  Media Release  |  30 Oct 2014


Doctor with Patient

Regional Health Services

The Midlands Multi-Purpose Health Centre provides crucial health care for local Midlands residents.

Kim Booth  |  Media Release  |  29 Oct 2014