Media releases

Media Releases

Mobile COVID testing clinic to move out of Elphin Sports Centre

As community sport begins to return over the coming weeks, the Elphin Sports Centre will need to be returned for community sport and recreation use.
Ensuring COVID Safe Workplaces in Tasmania

The Tasmanian Government is committed to helping the State recover and rebuild from COVID-19, while ensuring the health and safety of Tasmanian communities.
Park pass expiry dates extended and walker fees reduced

With the majority of Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service (PWS) facilities now open to the public, the Tasmanian Government will extend all annual and two year parks passes by three months...
Tasmania reaches zero active cases and brings forward easing of restrictions

Today I thank all Tasmanians for their hard work as we reach a new milestone of zero active COVID-19 cases in our state. Thanks to Tasmanians’ perseverance, and following advice from Public Health...
Legislative Council elections to safely proceed

The 2020 Legislative Council Elections for the divisions of Huon and Rosevears are an essential part of Tasmania’s democratic system.
State of Emergency Declaration extended

The Tasmanian Government has today extended the state of emergency declaration for four weeks to 9 July. This is necessary to uphold the relevant directions in place to safeguard Tasmanians through the pandemic.