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Click on an article heading to view the full story. December 2005 27 December 2005 Minister for Sport and Recreation Jim Cox says Launceston Carnival at the Silverdome will be one of the last big events to be held at the venue before a major improvement project begins. 23 December 2005 The Christmas spirit did not miss out on visiting Tasmanian community groups with a total of 114 organisations to share in $304,435 funding to improve sport and recreation in Tasmania. 22 December 2005 The State Government’s $4 million commitment to Launceston’s proposed aquatic centre has been paid to the Launceston City Council.The Minister for Economic Development and Tourism and Tourism Lara Giddings jointly announced the reallocation of CONSTRUCTION STARTS AT NORTH ESK ROWING CLUB The North Esk Rowing Club’s new clubrooms project has been helped with a State Government grant.
STATE GOVERNMENT ENSURES FUTURE OF TASCOT TEMPLETON CARPETS The State Government has put together a package of assistance to ensure Tascot Templeton Carpets at Devonport continued operating and the jobs at the company were safe, Member for Braddon, Brenton Best MHA said.
MORE TASMANIANS PHYSICALLY ACTIVE The number of Tasmanians over 15 years old who participate in physical activity has risen from 77% in 2001 to 81% in 2004, according to the latest Exercise, Recreation and Sport Survey (ERASS) commissioned by the Australian Sports Commission.
Economic Development and Tourism and Tourism Minister Lara Giddings will leave for a trade mission to
Population growth figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) show that
43RD CONSECUTIVE MONTH OF EMPLOYMENT GROWTH Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) figures released show the State Labor Government has created 29,100 jobs for Tasmanians since January 1999.
FIRST TASSIE COMPANY TO BENEFIT FROM PULP MILL SUPPLIER PROGRAM Tasmanian company Pitt & Sherry is the first to benefit from the State Government’s $2 million Pulp Mill Supplier Development Program.
TASMANIAN HOCKEY SECURES THREE INTERNATIONAL TESTS Premier Paul Lennon announced that
Minister for Economic Development and Tourism and Tourism Lara Giddings joined with property developer Ali Sultan to announce an $8 million accommodation and caravan park development at
TASMANIAN INSTITUTE OF SPORT SCHOLARSHIPS Minister for Sport and Recreation Jim Cox presented Tasmanian Institute of Sport Scholarships to more than 100 Tasmanian athletes.
Representatives from across
TASMANIAN EXPORTERS TAKE ON WORLD Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) figures show Tasmanian exporters lead the nation in export growth.
FIRST INSTALMENT TO IMPROVE NORTHERN SPORTS FACILITY The State Government has demonstrated its commitment to Northern sports facilities with a contribution to the improvement of Launceston’s Elphin Sports Centre.
TASMANIAN COMPANY WINS NATIONAL EXPORT AWARD Burnie based company Caterpillar Elphinstone has won the prestigious Large Advanced Manufacturer Award at the Australian Export Awards, held at a gala function at the Sydney Convention Centre. RECORD BUSINESS INVESTMENT IN TASMANIA Record levels of private new capital expenditure show that Tasmanian business is brimming with confidence and investing in our State. November 2005
TASMANIA'S ECONOMY MAINTAINS MOMENTUM
Building and retail figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) confirm
WORLD CLASS TV AND FILM STUDIO IN HOBART The Minister for Economic Development and Tourism and Tourism Lara Giddings opened the first stage of a new world class film and television studio in
TASMANIAN BUSINESS MAINTAINS 'SENSIS' OF OPTIMISM The latest Sensis Business Index figures for Small and Medium Enterprises show the Tasmanian Government is the only State or Territory Government to score a net positive rating from small business. SUPERB NEW SHIP BOUND FOR NEW ZEALAND
Minister for Economic Development and Tourism and Tourism Lara Giddings joined with Ron Devine from Richardson Devine Marine to inspect the company’s superb new 32 metre vessel which is set to begin operation with
$260,000 FOR TASMANIA'S FILM AND TV INDUSTRY The Tasmanian Government will provide a boost of almost $260,000 to the Tasmanian film and television industry.
POTENTIAL SUPPLIERS ATTEND A PULP MILL FORUM Potential pulp mill suppliers had the opportunity to gain a better understanding of the size and complexity of modern pulp mill developments.
NEW SHOPPING COMPLEX FOR ST HELENS Minister for Economic Development and Tourism and Tourism Lara Giddings opened St Helens Central, a new, $7.9 million retail shopping plaza development in
$8M IN NEW CONTRACTS FOR INNOVATIVE TASMANIAN BUSINESSES Local company Liferaft Systems Australia which employs 40 Tasmanians has secured international contracts worth in excess of $8 million. KEEP WATCH AMBASSADOR CAMPAIGN AIMS TO REDUCE TODDLER DROWININGS
Minister for Education Paula Wriedt launched the Keep Watch Ambassador Campaign, aimed at reducing the number of deaths due to drowning in children under five years of age. UNIFORM CITY'S $500,000 EXPANSION
The $500,000 expansion by local firm
FUNDING FOR TASSIE'S COMMONWEALTH GAMES ATHLETES The State Government has contributed $30,000 to the Athletes’ Fund of the Tasmanian Division of the Australian Commonwealth Games Association to help athletes compete in next year’s Games in ANTARCTIC MIDWINTER FESTIVAL WARMS TO WINNING
WORLD MOUNTAIN BIKE EXPERT GIVES SOME TIPS TO TASSIE World-renowned mountain bike trail expert Joey Klein is in
ANOTHER IMPORTANT STRATEGY TO CREATE MORE JOBS The Tasmanian Government has convened a group of business and employment industry leaders to advise on policies that will help sustain
LONG-TERM UNEMPLOYMENT SLASHED Minister for Economic Development and Tourism and Tourism Lara Giddings said the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) regional labour market data for October 2005 revealed the number of Tasmanians who have been unemployed for more than 52 weeks fell by 27.2 per cent.
SAILING SOUTH WEEK 2006 LAUNCH The
ANOTHER TASMANIAN COMPANY EXPANDS Premier Paul Lennon opened the new expanded workshop of Dynamic Welding in Moonah. CHRISTMAS CARNIVALS A FOCAL POINT FOR THE COMMUNITY Minister for Sport and Recreation Jim Cox says
DUAL WORLD CHAMPION ROWER IS TIS ATHLETE OF THE YEAR Tasmanian Institute of Sport (TIS) rower and dual World Champion Kate Hornsey has been awarded the prestigious Tasmanian Institute of Sport Athlete of the Year Award for 2005.
TASMANIA OUTPERFORMS NATION AGAIN Figures show that
TASMANIA TO GET HUGE $100 MILLION RETAIL COMPLEX A $100 million retail complex – the largest of its kind in
TASMANIA RECORDS MORE JOBS GROWTH
HOBART'S AQUATIC CENTRE TO HOST CANADIAN COMMONWEALTH GAMES TRAINING CAMP The Canadian Diving Team will train at the Hobart Aquatic Centre in the lead-up to the 2006 Melbourne Commonwealth Games.
TASMANIA RECORDS BIG INCREASES IN KEY ECONOMIC INDICATORS Figures released by the ABS show
TASMANIA TO DEVELOP BIOTECHNOLOGY STRATEGY Economic Development and Tourism and Tourism Minister Lara Giddings released an audit of
SILVERDOME TO HOST KIWI COMMONWEALTH GAMES TRAINING CAMP The
JADELIQUID SOFTWARE WINS TOP ICT ACCOLADE JadeLiquid Software has won the Premier’s Award for Information and Communication Technology Excellence, after winning the Alphawest Business Solutions Award at the 2005 Tasmanian ICT Industry Awards ceremony held in TASMANIAN COMPANY GETS U.S. DEFENCE CONTRACT A ground-breaking underwater marine marker buoy made by local company Fiomarine is set to be used by the US Department of Defence. October 2005
UNIVERSITY OF TASMANIA WINS EXPORTER OF THE YEAR AWARD Economic Development and Tourism and Tourism Minister Lara Giddings announced the
TIS BECOMES OFFICIAL OLYMPIC TRAINING CENTRE Minister for Sport and Recreation, Jim Cox announced an agreement between the Tasmanian Institute of Sport (TIS) and the Australian Olympic Committee for the Institute to be officially recognised as an Olympic Training Centre.
PLAN AIMS TO GET TASMANIANS ACTIVE Premier Paul Lennon launched the Tasmanian Physical Activity Plan, which aims to have all Tasmanians participating in regular physical activity.
SEMINARS FOR PEOPLE RUNNING BUSINESSES FROM HOME A series of business seminars for people running a business from home will be conducted throughout NEW HOBART PREMISES FOR INTERNATIONAL ANTARCTIC SECRETARIAT 24 October 2005 Minister for Economic Development and Tourism and Tourism Lara Giddings joined with Foreign Minister Alexander Downer to announce new, refurbished premises for an important Antarctic international secretariat in Hobart. BUSINESSES URGED TO APPLY FOR NEW RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT GRANTS
22 October 2005 Tasmanian businesses can now apply for grants of up to $150,000 for research and development projects.
EMPLOYMENT GROWTH CONTINUES IN TASMANIA 21 October 2005 Regional employment figures released by the ABS show that employment continues to grow in all regions of the state in the 12 months to September, said Economic Development and Tourism and Tourism Minister Lara Giddings.
SPORT AND RECREATION PUBLICATION FOR OLDER ADULTS 20 October 2005 The Minister for Sport and Recreation, Jim Cox, launched Sport and Recreation Tasmania’s What’s Happening in the North and What’s Happening in the North West booklets.
ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN TO HELP TASMANIAN BUSINESSES 19 October 2005 An advertising campaign promoting the State Government’s one-stop-shop business advice line, Business Point, was launched by Minister for Economic Development and Tourism and Tourism Lara Giddings.
$1.1 MILLION FOR SPORT AND RECREATION GRANTS 19 October 2005 Minister for Sport and Recreation Jim Cox announced that 58 community sport and recreation bodies will receive more than $1.1 million through the Facilities Grants Program, one of five grants programs run by Sport and Recreation Tasmania.
SYNTHETIC CLAY TENNIS COURTS A FIRST FOR TASMANIA 14 October 2005 Tasmanian tennis players now have the chance to train and play on synthetic clay tennis courts.
TASMANIAN COMPANY OPENS AT EXPANDING TECHNOPARK 14 October 2005 Minister for Economic Development and Tourism and Tourism Lara Giddings opened the new premises of a Tasmanian company operating from a rapidly expanding Technopark at Dowsings Point.
NEW TASMANIANS INTRODUCED TO THEIR HOME 14 October 2005 Eight migrants from Sierra Leone, Sudan and Afghanistan, have completed a three-day pilot program aimed at introducing them to life in Tasmania.
TASMANIA OUTSTRIPS NATION IN JOBS GROWTH 13 October 2005 Tasmania has now recorded 41 consecutive months of jobs growth with 700 jobs created last month, Premier Paul Lennon said.
NEW ECONOMIC DATA POINTS TO ROBUST ECONOMY 12 October 2005 Minister for Economic Development and Tourism and Tourism Lara Giddings said two sets of important economic data released by the ABS showed Tasmania’s economy was performing strongly.
$1.5M TO UPGRADE TRIAL HARBOUR ROAD 7 October 2005 The State Government announced it will provide $1.5 million to upgrade the Trial Harbour Road between Zeehan and Allegiance Mining’s Avebury Nickel Mine.
TASMANIA'S ECONOMY REMAINS STRONG 6 October 2005 Tasmania’s economy continues to grow and the State’s economic outlook remains highly positive, Economic Development and Tourism and Tourism Minister Lara Giddings said. WAVERLEY PRIMARY WINS 2005 ACTIVE SCHOOL AWARD 5 October 2005 Waverley Primary School has been recognised as the winner of the 2005 Medibank Private Active Schools Award. AFL TASMANIA TAKES ON FAIR PLAY TRAINING 5 October 2005 AFL Tasmania will integrate Play by the Rules programs into staff training and coaching courses to reinforce their culture of sportsmanship and fair play.
ZINIFEX HOBART SMELTER CONVERTS TO GAS 5 October 2005 Minister for Economic Development and Tourism and Tourism Lara Giddings said that Zinifex Hobart Smelter’s conversion to natural gas would result in substantial cost savings for the company and vastly reduced emissions of greenhouse gases.
4 October 2005 The latest ABS figures show there has been a 17.5 per cent increase in Tasmanian exports in the 12 months to August this year. September 2005
TASMANIA OUTSTRIPS THE NATION IN INCREASE IN RETAIL SPENDING 30 September 2005 Tasmania has recorded the equal largest increase in retail spending in August and easily outstripped the national increase in the 12 months to August 2005.
TASMANIA'S INVESTMENT REWARDED WITH EXTRA AFL MATCH 29 September 2005 Sport and Recreation Minister Jim Cox said Tasmania’s investment in AFL football had been rewarded with an extra match at Launceston’s Aurora Stadium next year.
BLUNDSTONE BRINGS GUMBOOTS HOME 28 September 2005 Blundstone Australia is relocating its gumboot manufacturing operation from Victoria to Tasmania, Minister for Economic Development and Tourism and Tourism Lara Giddings announced.
THIRD WAVE OF COMPUTING FINDS A HOME IN TASMANIA 27 September 2005 The third wave of computing - known as ubiquitous computing - has found a home in Tasmania with the launch of a joint venture between local company Neoteck and Japanese not-for-profit organisation YRP-UNL.
SITES FOR GROUND BREAKING TECHNOLOGY TRIAL ANNOUNCED 25 September 2005 Minister for Economic Development and Tourism and Tourism Lara Giddings said the three Tasmanian sites to participate in the ground-breaking TasCOLT optic fibre ultra-broadband trial will be New Town, South Hobart and Devonport.
GOVERNMENT HELPTS TURN ON LIGHTS AT CHURCHILL PARK 24 September 2005 Minister for Sport and Recreation Jim Cox presented Launceston Mayor Janie Dickenson with a $44,000 State grant to help fund stage one of the lighting upgrade at Churchill Park.
CLASSIC MOTORBIKES TO RACE AGAIN AT SYMMONS PLAINS 23 September 2005 Some of the world’s classic motorcycles will be in action when the 2005 Australian Historic Road Race Championships is held at the upgraded Symmons Plains motor racing circuit in November.
22 September 2005 More people are living in Tasmania than ever before as the State records its 14th consecutive quarter of population growth.
TASMANIA’S YOUNG LEADERS TO BENEFIT FROM $460 000 FUNDING ANNOUNCEMENT 20 September 2005 Minister for Economic Development and Tourism and Tourism Lara Giddings said the State Government is to provide funding of $460 000 over three years to allow young Tasmanians who have demonstrated leadership potential to hone their skills through a new Tasmanian Leaders Program.
TASMANIAN COMPANY JOINS FORCES WITH EUROPEAN GIANT 19 September 2005 The creation of a new company that will see Tasmanian consulting engineering firm SEMF join forces with Italian industrial giant Techint has been announced by the State Government.
NEW BOWLS AND COMMUNITY CENTRE 18 September 2005 The new West Launceston Bowls and Community Club was officially opened by the Minister for Sport and Recreation Jim Cox MHA.
SPORTS PERSONALITY AWARD A FITTING TRIBUTE FOR DAN MARSH 16 September 2005 Premier Paul Lennon presented Tasmanian cricket captain Dan Marsh with the Sandy Bay Football Club Past Players Sports Personality of the Year award. TRIFECTA OF POSITIVE JOBS GROWTH FOR TASMANIA 15 September 2005 Long term unemployment figures out show the number of long term unemployed Tasmanians is at its lowest level since measurement began in 1997. NEW IRRIGATION SYSTEM FOR CLAREMONT GOLF COURSE 14 September 2005 Premier Paul Lennon opened a new irrigation system at Claremont Golf Club made possible by funding of $100,000 from the State Government. SYDNEY TO TASTE TASMANIA'S FINE FOODS 12 September 2005 Golden oyster mushrooms and fresh Tasmanian scallops and mussels are just some of the high-quality gourmet Tasmanian foods to be showcased at the Fine Food exhibition in Sydney from 12 to 15 September 2005. GOVERNMENT HELPS BUSINESS FIND SKILLED EMPLOYEES 10 September 2005 The State Government is seeking feedback from Tasmanian businesses to help attract skilled migrants to the State. MORE GOOD JOBS NEWS FOR TASMANIA 8 September 2005 Tasmania celebrated a milestone in its economic success, with new employment figures confirming the State’s 40th consecutive month of jobs growth. CONGRATULATIONS TO DEVIL CALLINAN 6 September 2005 The State Government congratulated Tassie Devil footballer Ian Callinan for winning the J.J. Liston Trophy for the VFL best and fairest player. 6 September 2005 Minister for Sport and Recreation Jim Cox has announced the appointment of Tassie Tiger cricketer Jamie Cox to the position of Athlete Career and Education officer with the Tasmanian Institute of Sport. LUXURY LIVING IN HOBART TO COMPARE WITH ANYWHERE 1 September 2005 A new experience in luxury living has arrived, with the opening of a new apartment complex in Hobart. Minister for Economic Development and Tourism and Tourism Lara Giddings said Ali Sultan’s new $10 million development in Macquarie Street is further evidence of Tasmania’s strong economy. August 2005
MCKENNA PARK HOCKEY COMPLEX FIRST TO COMPLETE GOOD SPORTS PROGRAM 31 August 2005 Labor member for Braddon Brenton Best congratulated supporters of the McKenna Park Hockey Complex for being the first sporting organisation in Burnie to complete the Good Sports program.
2005 TASMANIAN ICT INDUSTRY AWARDS LAUNCHED 22 August 2005 Minister for Economic Development and Tourism and Tourism, Lara Giddings, launched the 2005 Tasmanian Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Industry Awards, which aim to recognise and reward innovation and excellence within the industry. SPORT AND RECREATION GRANTS PROGRAM 20 August 2005 Sport and recreation organisations in Tasmania have the opportunity to apply for State Government funding through this year’s State Grants Program. TASMANIA SECURES APEC 2007 SMALL BUSINESS FORUM 19 August 2005 Small business ministers from across the Asia Pacific region and beyond will visit Tasmania in 2007 after the State secured a key Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meeting. BRIDGEWATER AND GAGEBROOK PARTNERSHIP TO JOBS PROGRAM KICKING GOALS 18 August 2005 Thanks to the Bridgewater-Gagebrook Urban Renewal Program (BURP) and the State Government’s Partnerships to Jobs Program, 11 long-term unemployed Tasmanians have gained full-time or part-time jobs. MAKING THE BEST USE OF OUR BRAND 15 August 2005 The importance of Tasmania’s brand and how we can better use and develop the brand was the subject of an industry forum in Hobart. HOBART COMPANY DEVELOPS UNIQUE ELECTRONIC CONVEYANCING SYSTEM 12 August 2005 Minister for Economic Development and Tourism and Tourism Lara Giddings presented Hobart Company Capital 3 with an Innovations Grant of $150,000 to further develop a fully electronic property conveyancing system, ConveyIT. TASSIE COMPANY WINNING CONTRACTS IN SAMOA 9 August 2005 Tasmanian company Shaw Contracting will shortly complete an important $5 million construction project in Samoa and is in line for more work in that country. GETTING REDI FOR CONTINUED ECONOMIC GROWTH 8 August 2005 The largest business survey Tasmania has ever seen will kick-start the development of important new economic plans for the state, Minister for Economic Development and Tourism and Tourism Lara Giddings said. WARATAH-WYNYARD COUNCIL WINS MINISTER’S AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE 6 August 2005 The Waratah-Wynyard Council has won the prestigious Minister’s Award at the 2005 Sport and Recreation Industry Awards for Excellence for its management of the Skilled Wynyard Junior Sports Development Pilot Project.
July 2005
TASMANIAN COMPANIES URGED TO REGISTER FOR PULP MILL WORK 31 July 2005 Minister for Economic Development and Tourism and Tourism Lara Giddings urged Tasmanian companies to register an interest in competing for work associated with the proposed pulp mill. 29 July 2005 Minister for Economic Development and Tourism and Tourism Lara Giddings said the commissioning of gas in the Hobart area was a significant milestone for the natural gas project. INDIGENOUS YOUNGSTERS KICK OFF AUSKICK PROGRAM 25 July 2005 About 90 Aboriginal children will participate in Indigenous AFL Auskick Programs to be held around the State. PERMANENT ACAP SECRETARIAT TO CALL AUSTRALIA HOME 22 July 2005 Hobart’s role as an Antarctic Gateway has been strengthened with the signing of a joint Memorandum of Understanding between the Australian and Tasmanian Governments that will see the international Agreement on the Conservation of Albatrosses and Petrels (ACAP) gain a permanent secretariat in the city’s Salamanca district. BASKETBALL LEGEND ANDREW GAZE ON TASMANIAN SCHOOLS VISIT 20 July 2005 Five-time Olympian and basketball icon, Andrew Gaze, visited Springfield Gardens Primary School to promote the 2005 Medibank Private Active Towns Awards. NEW TRAINING ROOM FOR KINGBOROUGH 18 July 2005 A new training room launched at Kingston will provide more training courses and increased public access to computers and the Internet. EMERGING TASMANIAN FILM-MAKERS THRIVE IN GREENHOUSE PROGRAM 15 July 2005 Three budding Tasmanian filmmakers have been selected for Screen Tasmania’s lucrative Greenhouse program Minister for Economic Development and Tourism and Tourism Lara Giddings said. WORLD’S FIRST COMBUSTION ENGINE THAT USES A MIXTURE OF HYDROGEN AND DIESEL 15 July 2005 The Minister for Economic Development and Tourism and Tourism Lara Giddings launched the world’s first combustion engine that runs on a mixture of hydrogen and diesel and said the engine is cleaner, more efficient, and cheaper than current diesel powered engines. NEW SHIP COMES IN FOR TASMANIAN BOAT BUILDER 14 July 2005 Minister for Economic Development and Tourism and Tourism Lara Giddings inspected Hobart ship builder Richardson Devine’s latest ship – a 32 metre multi-million dollar sight-seeing vessel for big New Zealand tourism operator Real Journeys. JOB AD AND EXPORT GROWTH FURTHER EVIDENCE OF ECONOMIC STRENGTH 4 July 2005 Tasmania continues to buck the national trend with further increases in job advertisements in June this year. June 2005
EXPORT AWARDS ADD NEW CATEGORY 30 June 2005 A new category is a feature of the 2005 Tasmanian Export Awards launched by the Minister for Economic Development and Tourism and Tourism Lara Giddings. $750,000 SECURES FUTURE OF DOMAIN TENNIS CENTRE 29 June 2005 Premier Paul Lennon announced State Government funding of $750,000 for a major upgrade of Hobart’s Domain Tennis Centre, ensuring the future of the Moorilla Women’s International Tennis Tournament. INNOVATIONS GRANT FOR IT COMPANY SELLING ITS PRODUCTS TO THE WORLD 23 June 2005 The Minister for Economic Development and Tourism and Tourism Lara Giddings presented Launceston company OnPix with a grant for $147,000 to further develop its unique software system called RealPix that will be used by Konica Minolta in the United Kingdom. SECURING THE FUTURE OF THE HONEY INDUSTRY 22 June 2005 The Tasmanian Government is committing $11.4 million to the special species timber and the leatherwood honey industries and is working to secure the honey industry’s future. 17 June 2005 Minister for Economic Development and Tourism and Tourism Lara Giddings visited North West Bay Ships (NWBS) at Margate to inspect the company’s new 61-metre trimaran Superyacht, now being readied for handover to its international owner. DRAMATIC IMPROVEMENT IN LONG-TERM UNEMPLOYMENT 16 June 2005 Economic Development and Tourism and Tourism Minister Lara Giddings said long-term unemployment figures indicated a fundamental change in Tasmania’s employment landscape. 14 June 2005 Economic Development and Tourism and Tourism Minister Lara Giddings said that the Australian Government’s decision to fund the Antarctic Airlink opened new opportunities for Hobart to build on its Antarctic Gateway status. TASMANIAN JOBS GROWTH CONTINUES 9 June 2005 The State Government says that new figures on Tasmania’s unemployment show confidence in the state is still on the rise. SIR GUY GREEN NEW ANTARCTIC AMBASSADOR 8 June 2005 Former Tasmanian Governor Sir Guy Green has replaced Tim Bowden as Tasmania’s Honorary Antarctic Ambassador. Minister for Economic Development and Tourism and Tourism Lara Giddings welcomed Sir Guy’s appointment and thanked Tim Bowden for his three-year term in the position. 8 June 2005 The State Government has released a departmental discussion paper to help determine how the remaining $20 million Intelligent Island funding can be used to grow Tasmania’s Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector. OFFICIAL LAUNCH OF THE ANTARCTIC MIDWINTER FESTIVAL PROGRAM 3 June 2005 A huskies picnic, fire performances and ice sculpting are just a few of the events that feature on this year’s Antarctic Midwinter Festival Program, officially launched by Minister for Economic Development and Tourism and Tourism Lara Giddings. 2 June 2005 Minister for Economic Development and Tourism and Tourism Lara Giddings announced the establishment of a new Tasmanian Employment Advisory Group to advise the government on employment and labour market issues. NEW PROGRAM TO ENHANCE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN TASMANIA 2 June 2005 Minister for Economic Development and Tourism and Tourism Lara Giddings announced a $500,000 program to enhance research and development (R&D) in Tasmania. PULP MILL PROJECT OF NATIONAL SIGNIFICANCE 2 June 2005 The Tasmanian Government has welcomed the Australian Government's acknowledgement of the significance of the pulp mill proposal. May 2005
NEW DEAL SHOWS STRENGTH OF TASMANIA'S ICT SECTOR 31 May 2005 Minister for Economic Development and Tourism and Tourism Lara Giddings says an agreement signed between local company Dytech Solutions and USX Limited is further evidence of Tasmania’s competitiveness in the information and communications technology industry. GAS PROJECT PROVIDES ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS 31 May 2005 The Tasmanian Natural Gas project is already providing the state with enormous economic and environmental benefits. Minister for Economic Development and Tourism and Tourism Lara Giddings said that by early 2007, nearly 1,500 kilometres of gas pipeline will have been laid and the total investment in the gas network will approach $550 million. COMMERCIAL OPPORTUNITY AT CRADLE MOUNTAIN 27 May 2005 The Parks and Wildlife Service in the Department of Tourism, Parks, Heritage and the Arts is seeking expressions of interest for a commercial opportunity at Cradle Mountain. BRAND TASMANIA’S NEW HOME A BOOST TO ITS MARKETING INITIATIVES 26 May 2005 Minister for Economic Development and Tourism and Tourism Lara Giddings said funding for Brand Tasmania Council would be administered by the Department of Economic Development and Tourism and Tourism, in recognition of its work in promoting Tasmania around the world. HARD WORD PAYING OFF IN ATTRACTING SKILLED MIGRANTS 25 May 2005 Minister for Economic Development and Tourism and Tourism Lara Giddings said the government was conducting a range of activities to attract skilled migrants to the state. EMPLOYMENT AND BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES FOR PULP MILL CANVASSED 23 May 2005 Minister for Economic Development and Tourism and Tourism Lara Giddings released a discussion paper on the employment and business consequences of the world-scale pulp mill proposed for Bell Bay going ahead. WORKSHOP FOR ENTERPRISING TASMANIANS 23 May 2005 Minister for Economic Development and Tourism and Tourism Lara Giddings launched the 2005 Tasmanian Enterprise Workshop, saying it complemented the suite of programs the government already provided to help Tasmanian innovators. $2 MILLION TO HELP TASMANIAN BUSINESSES BENEFIT FROM THE PULP MILL 23 May 2005 The State Government will commit $2 million in this year’s Budget to help Tasmanian businesses benefit from the pulp mill project. SPORT AND RECREATION GRANTS PROGRAM EXPANDED 22 May 2005 The Minister for Sport and Recreation, Jim Cox, announced funding for development programs doubled and the program expanded to ensure more organisations are eligible to apply. 19 May 2005 Premier and Treasurer Paul Lennon unveiled the biggest-spending Budget in the state’s history, delivering $3.4 billion to the Tasmanian community in 2005-06. BUDGET: KEEPING TASMANIA COMPETITIVE 19 May 2005 Tax relief worth $234 million over the next four years was announced as part of the 2005-06 State Budget by Premier Paul Lennon. BUDGET: GETTING UP AND RUNNING 19 May 2005 Helping Tasmanians lead more active lifestyles and encouraging participation in sport and recreation is a focus of the 2005-06 Budget, Minister for Sport and Recreation Jim Cox said. 18 May 2005 The government has seized on the opportunity to implement a range of further initiatives aimed at addressing skills shortages in the 2005-06 State Budget, bringing the State Government’s commitment to $40 million in just two Budgets. PARTNERSHIPS TO JOBS FOR TASMANIA’S LONG TERM UNEMPLOYED 18 May 2005 More than 390 jobs have been created under the State’s Partnerships to Jobs Program for the long term unemployed. TASMANIA’S REAL LIFE WATER RATS FOR NATIONAL TELEVISION 16 May 2005 Rescue of stricken yachts in the Sydney-Hobart yacht race, the apprehension of fisheries offenders, and assistance provided to stranded fishermen are all actual events featured in a documentary television series launched by the Minister for Economic Development and Tourism and Tourism, Lara Giddings. 11 May 2005 Minister for Economic Development and Tourism and Tourism Lara Giddings welcomed news of $46 million in the Federal Budget for a Hobart-Antarctic airlink TASMANIAN INNOVATION ON DISPLAY 6 May 2005 A State Government grant of $263,000 will see the Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery establish a Tasmanian Innovation Showcase.
April 2005
BUSINESSES URGED TO MAKE USE OF PHASED-IN-RETIREMENT 21 April 2005 The Minister for Economic Development and Tourism and Tourism Lara Giddings launched a new initiative outlining the benefits of phased-in-retirement, saying it formed part of the Fast Track Skills initiative under the State’s $25 million skills strategy. INNOVATION TO PAVE WAY FOR FUTURE ECONOMIC GROWTH 14 April 2005 Economic Development and Tourism and Tourism Minister, Lara Giddings said Tasmania was reaping rewards from investing in a culture of innovation. COMPETITION INDEX GOOD NEWS FOR TASMANIA 10 April 2005 Tasmania is now more competitive with the rest of Australia than ever before, Labor Member for Denison David Bartlett said as he launched The Competition Index 2004. TASMANIAN IT FIRM WINS MAJOR ELEARNING CONTRACT 8 April 2005 A local software development company, The Learning Edge, has won a major eLearning contract with Education Queensland. 7 April 2005 Nine hundred new jobs were created in Tasmania throughout March as record employment growth continued, Minister for Economic Development and Tourism and Tourism Lara Giddings said. NEW PROJECT TO ADDRESS SEASONAL SKILLS SHORTAGE 7 April 2005 Education Minister Paula Wriedt announced that 20 Tasmanian trainees will be employed to help address the state’s seasonal skills shortage under the two-year pilot Premium People project. INVESTOR SOUGHT FOR FISH VACCINE PRODUCTION FACILITY 5 April 2005 An investor is being sought to help establish a production facility in Tasmania to commercialise a series of fish vaccines developed by State Government scientists, Minister for Primary Industries and Water Steve Kons said. 5 April 2005 The Insight Contact Centre Services facility in Triabunna was officially opened by Minister for Economic Development and Tourism and Tourism Lara Giddings after an exhaustive process to source an operator for the Council-built facility. AQUACULTURE SOFTWARE COMPANY JOINS TASMANIAN TECHNOPARK 3 April 2005 Aqua Assist P/L, a Tasmanian company that develops and markets software to help manage aquaculture operations, is the newest tenant at the Tasmanian Technopark at Dowsings Point. NEW GENERAL MANAGER FOR ANTARCTIC TASMANIA 2 April 2005 Minister for Economic Development and Tourism and Tourism Lara Giddings announced the appointment of Mr Ben Galbraith as General Manager for Antarctic Tasmania. March 2005
GOVERNMENT ON CUE WITH GRANT FOR NORTHERN EIGHTBALL 10 March 2005 Equipment for Northern eightball players will be improved with the help of a State Government grant. 9 March 2005 Businesses have been challenged to better utilise migration as a tool for plugging skill gaps. POSITIVE OUTLOOK IN STATE-BASED SURVEY 9 March 2005 The State Government has welcomed the release of a Tasmanian-based survey of economic factors affecting local people. ANZ JOBS SURVEY SHOWS ECONOMIC MOMENTUM STILL HUMMING 7 March 2005 Tasmania has again outstripped the national economic trend with the release of the ANZ job advertisements survey. 2005 AURORA LEAGUE NETBALL SEASON LAUNCHED 6 March 2005 Netball Tasmania’s 2005 Aurora League season was launched at the Silverdome by Minister for Sport and Recreation Jim Cox. DANISH DELIGHT IN TASMANIAN FOOD AND WINE 5 March 2005 Bold cabernets, refreshing chardonnays and a gourmet assortment of local Tasmanian produce is the order of the day for 30 Danish food lovers and wine buffs visiting the state. ANOTHER NATIONAL SPORTS CHAMPIONSHIP HELPED THROUGH STATE GOVERNMENT PROGRAM 5 March 2005 A successful pitch to the State Government’s National Championships Program has helped Tasmania host the Australian Open Men’s National Fastpitch Softball Championships. EXHIBITION A CELEBRATION OF TASMANIA’S SPORTING HERITAGE 5 March 2005 A new exhibition called Replay: Sporting Life in Tasmania has been formally opened by Minister for Sport and Recreation Jim Cox at the Queen Victoria Museum. STRONG GROWTH IN CONNECTIONS SHOWS ECONOMY'S POWER 3 March 2005 The doubling of capital expenditure on new electricity connections in the commercial and residential sectors in 2003-2004 underlined the strength of the Tasmanian economy, Minister for Infrastructure, Energy and Resources Bryan Green said. February 2005
ANOTHER NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP BEGINS IN TASMANIA 28 February 2005 Minister for Sport and Recreation Jim Cox has welcomed about 170 players, officials and guests to the Bowls Australia National Women’s Round Robin Championship at the Rosny Park Bowls Club. FUNDING AVAILABLE FOR SPORTING FACILITIES 27 February 2005 Changes to the State Government’s Facilities Grant Program for the 2005-06 round mean sport and recreation organisations have the opportunity to apply for twice as much funding. PRIVATE NEW CAPITAL INVESTMENT OUTSTRIPS NATIONAL RATE 24 February 2005 Figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics show that Tasmania is experiencing record levels of private new capital expenditure and we are outstripping the national rate. NEW STRATEGY FOR CONTINUED FOOD INDUSTRY GROWTH 24 February 2005 Minister for Economic Development and Tourism and Tourism Lara Giddings has officially launched the Food Industry Council of Tasmania’s second food industry strategy. TASMANIAN ENTREPRENEURS URGED TO SEEK RECOGNITION 23 February 2005 Innovative Tasmanians are invited to nominate for the prestigious 2005 Tasmanian Entrepreneur of the Year Awards. TASMANIAN COMPANY SECURES MAJOR CANADIAN CONTRACT 21 February 2005 A Tasmanian company’s life rafts will soon be used on British Columbia’s ferries, thanks to a new export deal. ATTACK ON LONG TERM UNEMPLOYMENT HAVING RESULTS 20 February 2005 Minister for Employment Jim Cox said new figures on long-term unemployment added to the growing evidence that Tasmania was getting the recipe right for continued economic growth. ADVANTAGEcard REWARDING HOME OWNERS AND TRADESMEN 18 February 2005 The new Home Ideas ADVANTAGE card loyalty program for home owners and tradesmen was officially launched by David Bartlett MHA. STATE’S MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR SKILLS INITIATIVE SHOWING RESULTS 17 February 2005 More than 230 organisations have signed on to the Fast Track Skills Initiative as part of the State Government’s $25 million skills strategy. NEW AUTHORITY WILL ADDRESS SKILLS SHORTAGES 16 February 2005 Addressing Tasmania’s skills shortage will be a priority for the new Tasmanian Learning and Skills Authority. NEW PEPPERMINT BAY II PASSENGER FERRY CHRISTENED 15 February 2005 A new $2 million passenger ferry to operate in the Derwent and D’Entrecasteaux Channel was launched in Hobart. EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM GIVING YOUNG PEOPLE BUILDING SKILLS 15 February 2005 A group of eight young people aged 15 to 22 are gaining skills and qualifications in stonework as part of an employment program funded through the State Government’s Partnership to Jobs program. LOWEST UNEMPLOYMENT RATE SINCE THE SEVENTIES 10 February 2005 The January employment figures, which showed a trend unemployment rate of 5.6 per cent in Tasmania, have delighted Employment Minister Jim Cox. OFFSHORE EXPLORATION AREAS ANNOUNCED 10 February 2005 Petroleum companies will invest $53.6 million in oil and gas exploration in waters off northern Tasmania following the granting of three new exploration permits. 7 February 2005 Economic Development and Tourism and Tourism Minister Lara Giddings said that the latest ANZ job advertisements were the best in 16 years and outstrip the national trend. MANAGER FOR SOUTH EAST BUSINESS CENTRE 6 February 2005 Chris Gibson has been appointed manager of the new Enterprise Centre servicing the growing South-East region. 5 February 2005 Former North West motor sport enthusiast Peter Deck has been presented with motor racing’s prestigious Motorkhana Cup. SPORTS STARS ACHIEVING JUST RECOGNITION 4 February 2005 Olympic Gold Medallist and Co-Captain of the triumphant Kookaburras Hockey Team Matthew Wells has been declared Tasmania’s Male Athlete of the Year. LAUNCESTON COMPANY PROMOTED BY MYOB 1 February 2005 A small Launceston-based company has become the first external company to be promoted to its clients by Australia’s leading accounting and business software developer, MYOB.
January 2005
TASMANIA IN WORLD-LEADING TELECOMMUNICATIONS TRIAL 31 January 2005 Tasmania is to be the site of a $10 million telecommunications trial. EVERYTHING YOU WANT TO KNOW ABOUT THE PULP MILL PROPOSAL 28 January 2005 People seeking information about all aspects of a Tasmanian pulp mill development will be able to use an 1800 phone service from Monday. A HELPING HAND FOR COMMUNITY SPORTS 27 January 2005 Community-based sport and recreation groups will receive over $366,000 in funding from the 2004-05 Community Sport and Recreation Tasmania Program. HARVEY NORMAN COMPLEX TO PROCEED 24 January 2005 Minister for Economic Development and Tourism and Tourism Lara Giddings announced that the former Burnie Hospital site had been sold to Harvey Norman Ltd for $600 000 with construction of a $15 million homemaker complex on the site that will provide ongoing employment for 130 people, to commence immediately. MORE SUPPORT FOR COMMUNITY FOOTBALL 24 January 2005 Football in Southern Tasmania is set to benefit from the employment of four new Community and Club Development Officers, who have been employed with the assistance of $150,000 grant from the State Government. STRONG GROWTH IN TASMANIAN BUILDING ACTIVITY 21 January 2005 Economic Development and Tourism and Tourism Minister Lara Giddings has welcomed the latest building activity figures as a sign of the continuing confidence in the state’s economy. GENEROUS DONATIONS ENSURE DEVASTATED REGION GETS WHAT IT NEEDS 21 January 2005 Minister for Economic Development and Tourism and Tourism Lara Giddings thanked Tasmanians for their ongoing willingness to support the victims of the tsunami disaster. POSITIVE NEWS ON TACKLING LONG-TERM UNEMPLOYMENT 20 January 2005 Employment Minister Jim Cox said new employment figures proved Tasmania’s economy continued to grow. LETTER TO RESIDENTS ON PULP MILL PROPOSAL 17 January 2005 The State Government is writing to residents of the Tamar area in northern Tasmania and to residents in the area around Hampshire in the north-west inviting their comments and questions should the new pulp mill be sited in their vicinity. 13 January 2005 Employment Minister Jim Cox has welcomed the December employment figures, showing a trend unemployment rate of 5.9 per cent in Tasmania. INTERNATIONAL ACCOLADES FOR TASMANIAN MOTORCYCLE INNOVATION 11 January 2005 A Tasmanian-designed motorcycle foot peg has been named Best New Product at the Dirt Rider Expo 2004 at Stoneleigh-Park in Britain. TASMANIAN COMPANY WINS EXCELLENCE AWARD 11 January 2005 Tasmanian company Geometry was part of a consortium that won two awards in the Asia Pacific Spatial Excellence Awards held in Canberra late last year. TASMANIAN BUSINESS REPORTER HIGHLIGHTS INNOVATIVE AND CREATIVE BUSINESSES 11 January 2005 Minister for Economic Development and Tourism and Tourism Lara Giddings officially launched the 2005 January edition of the Tasmanian Business Reporter saying it highlighted innovative and creative businesses operating in a strong economy. NATURAL GAS NETWORK COMMISSIONED IN LAUNCESTON 10 January 2005 Tasmania’s natural gas project took a major step forward with the commissioning of the Stage One natural gas distribution network in Launceston. 10 January 2005 Minister for Employment Jim Cox welcomed the latest ANZ Job Advertisement Survey results, which show that demand for labour continues to be strong in Tasmania. 9 January 2005 Minister for Economic Development and Tourism and Tourism Lara Giddings and Minister for Education Paula Wriedt said skills development was a priority of the State Government. SURVEY OF BUSINESS EXPECTATIONS KEY FINDING WELCOMED 6 January 2005 Finance Minister Jim Cox welcomed the Tasmanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s Survey of Business Expectations key finding that the state’s economy had been buoyant during the December quarter. |
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