Jeremy Rockliff,Minister for Trade
Tasmanian exports increased by 1.2 per cent in 2020 compared to the previous year despite the significant disruptions caused by the global pandemic, according to the latest ABS data.
These results saw Tasmania record the third highest annual growth in the country, and are very encouraging indicating more positive signs about confidence and our economy.
Due to the ongoing uncertainty in global markets and international freight, we released our Interim Trade Action Plan, and invested an additional $2.65 million in response to the COVID-19 pandemic to support Tasmanian export businesses.
Tasmania has what the rest of the world wants, with our goods increasingly in demand as our reputation for high-quality products continues to grow across the globe.
Marquette Catholic School first grader Solveig Gunderson uses a two handed toss to get her ball down the lane as she took part in a bowling party with her class.
Peter Gutwein,Premier Under our current border arrangements, we need people who have recently arrived in Tasmania from Victoria, New Zealand and Western.
Roger Jaensch,Minister for Environment and Parks
The Tasmanian Government has today released its draft Waste and Resource Recovery Bill for public consultation, which will allow for the introduction of a waste levy in Tasmania.
The Bill also provides for the formation of a Waste and Resource Recovery Board to oversee Tasmania’s long term waste strategy, and allocate funds raised by the levy.
The Government is proposing to introduce a waste levy from November 1 2021.
To ensure businesses and local government have ample time to plan for the future, it is proposed that introduction of the levy will be staggered over four years, starting at $20 per tonne and rising to $60 after four years.
Roger Jaensch,Minister for Environment and Parks The Tasmanian Government has today announced its preferred model for a Container Refund Scheme as part.