An internal review into how Tasmania Police handled its investigation into an alleged paedophile nurse reveals the police were told of allegations he was abusing children as early as 2009.
Elise Archer,Minister for Building and Construction A new free online tool designed to help employers across Australia create mentally healthy workplaces.
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Global pandemic boosts feeling of Australia as lucky country
Despite the enormous challenges of the past year, including widespread bushfires and COVID-19, Australians are more optimistic than ever about the prospects of the nation.
NAB’s annual survey ‘Life in the lucky country’ found 94 per cent of Australians agree down under is a great place to live. This is the strongest result since the survey began five years ago and up six points on last year.
When asked if Australia would still be a great place to live in 10 years’ time, almost 7 in 10 said yes, up from only 55 per cent just 12 months ago. Fewer than 1 in 10 people believe Australia won’t be a great place to live in 2030.
Michael Ferguson,Minister for Infrastructure and Transport
Tasmania’s post-COVID recovery and economic future continues to build with the latest Tasmanian Infrastructure Pipeline forecasting $17.4 billion in planned public economic and social infrastructure investment over the next 10 years.
The Tasmanian Infrastructure Pipeline maps out the longer-term plans for the provision or upgrading of important public building projects including roads, schools, hospitals, bridges and irrigation networks.
This includes our unprecedented $5 billion infrastructure program across the next four years that will support around 25,000 jobs, meaning more income for Tasmanian families, and more money in our local communities.
This year’s pipeline also includes the $401 million 2020-21 Federal Budget investment in Tasmania’s roads and the additional $34.3 million Australian Government COVID-19 stimulus investment in shovel-ready infrastructure projects, road safety upgrades and state road netw
Guy Barnett,Liberal Member for Lyons
We are ready to ride once again for the annual Diabetes Tasmania Tasmanian Pollie Pedal – the 16
th edition of the important charity ride.
The unique event raises awareness and funds to support the important work of Diabetes Tasmania.
I have been proud to take part in the ride since its inception in 2006 and am pleased to announce that to date, it has raised over $740,000 to support Tasmanians with diabetes and their families.
As someone with type 1 diabetes and as a Diabetes Australia Ambassador, I am thrilled to continue supporting the Pollie Pedal.
Starting in St Helens and finishing in Richmond, cyclists on this year’s ride will cover more than 250 kilometres and experience some of the stunning scenery and community spirit that Tasmania has to offer.